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Double-Edged. Among the 23 Senators-mostly Republicans and Southern Democrats-who refused to sign was Illinois Republican Charles Percy. He has been strongly criticized by some leaders among ins fairly large Jewish constituency for drifting away from ins previous steadfast support of Israel. Explained Percy: "I do not believe that an expression of concern for the interests of only one party to the conflict is adequate at a time when American good will toward all the parties is required in order to facilitate a fair and equitable settlement...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: Israel's Senate Majority | 6/2/1975 | See Source »

...Crimson's fast but too steadfast last 1500 meters may reflect the squads lack of conditioning Washington had been on the water since early February more than one month longer than Harvard. The California crews were able to work out on the water all winner...

Author: By Amy Sacks, | Title: Harvard Whomps Washington in West | 4/7/1975 | See Source »

...take their lumps on the ice, then pass them along to the womenfolk in the bedroom. Loretta's steadfast affection for Dillon is meant to be win some, cockeyed and noble all at once. But in this benighted melodrama, com passion and indulgence are the same, and women are the stronger vessel be cause they take their punishment with a tear and a smile...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: Hockey Punk | 2/10/1975 | See Source »

...mettlesome love story. Laden with debt and disowned by a mean father, Valentine (Joel Fabiani) is desperately attracted by a lovely charmer named Angelica, played by Glenn Close. His gallantry is matched by her guile. She tests and taunts him to prove the honesty of his love. He remains steadfast...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: Elegantly Spicy | 11/25/1974 | See Source »

...been exposed, Bok told the NAACP, "much of our attention in recent years has been directed to overcoming these problems." And like a proud father, Bok pointed to the "sudden appearance" of affirmative action programs, minority recruiters and the Afro-American Studies Department as proof of Harvard's steadfast determination to deal straight-forwardly with its institutional failings...

Author: By Geoffrey D. Garin, | Title: Reassessing Bok's Assessment | 11/18/1974 | See Source »

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