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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Surprise is also difficult because U.S. planes would be detected as they neared Iran. Even though the Iranian air force's capability has deteriorated dramatically in the past year, its radar units might well be able to pick up approaching aircraft. In any event, the Soviets would surely spot the American planes. Observed Zumwalt: "The Russians would alert the Iranians just to cause us trouble." There would also be the possibility, though not great, that U.S. planes could be shot down by Iranian antiaircraft missiles-all of course supplied...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: The Marines Are Ruled Out | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

OPEC's customers get an on-the-spot petro-mugging

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Oil: The Blackmail Market | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

About the only first-half Harvard bright spot was Captain Bob "Slick" Allen, who scored six points and pulled down nine rebounds in the first half. He finished the game with 11 rebounds, leading all players in that department...

Author: By Mark H. Doctoroff, | Title: Christian Crusade Trounces Crimson Varsity Hoopsters | 11/16/1979 | See Source »

...fullbacks Natalie Roe and Ryan Smith and goalie Irene Kacandes, coach Bob Scalise began shifting players to find replacements. Kingsberg was called in to play against Wellesley College, which was devastated by the Crimson, 9-0. That night Scalise called Kingberg to tell her she had a starting spot in the line...

Author: By Nell Scovell, | Title: Changing With the Seasons | 11/15/1979 | See Source »

...penetrate. The only candidates useful as barometers of the CCC's effectiveness are Douglas Okun and David Agee. They relied on the CCC to build a political foundation for them. Despite fairly active campaigns, the pair finished 17th and 19th in the 23-man field. The only bright spot in the CCC showing was the strong slate identity--almost all Okun and Agee votes transferred to other anti-rent control candidates...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, | Title: Counting Change in Cambridge | 11/13/1979 | See Source »

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