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...seems unlikely that Harvard can stave off such bills indefinitely unless, of courses, the Nixon Administration decides to go slow on such matters as a plaintive speech Wednesday by the head of HEW's Civil Rights division for example, seemed to suggest...

Author: By Seth M. Kupferberg, | Title: Finances Look Rosier Again | 12/1/1972 | See Source »

...Review Committee report presents a series of well-reasoned and well-thought-out positions. The only way Guinier can stave off a reorganization of the department is to speak directly to each of the Review Committee recommendations, something he has not done to date...

Author: By Douglas E. Schoen, | Title: Guinier on the Defense | 11/17/1972 | See Source »

...first board, Leverett conducted a successful defense and maintained his advantage over Dong Zaeh throughout the game. But he was unable to stave off a perpetual check, and Zaeh forced a draw...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Chess Club Draws Princeton Without High-Rated Freshmen | 11/16/1972 | See Source »

...stave off instability? The first requisite, Bell concluded, "is intelligent leadership." That, unfortunately, is harder to find than good advice...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: AMERICAN NOTES: Steps to Instability | 5/29/1972 | See Source »

Eliot, Winthrop and Quincy crews join Kirkland and Mather for the varsity race at 10:30 a.m. In a preliminary race at 10 a.m., the Quincy "B" boat will try to stave off challenges from the JV boats of Kirkland and Winthrop...

Author: By Leo F. J. wilking, | Title: Kirkland, Mather 'A' Crews Meet Today for House Crown | 5/18/1972 | See Source »

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