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...choosing Douglas's successor, President Ford should resist right-wing political pressure. As he is the first president to have the political opportunity to name a woman to the bench, Ford should appoint a left-leaning woman to Douglas's vacant seat. Choosing a conservative would only further strengthen the reactionary strain spawned by Richard Nixon within the court...
Through the years, the wording of U.S. agreements with Spain has always been careful in both the actual texts and in the White House's analysis of what they meant. The original pact was proposed to "strengthen the capabilities of the West for the maintenance of international peace and security." President Eisenhower in 1959 spoke of Spain joining the U.S. to achieve a world "free from agression, from hunger and disease, and also from war and the threat of war." Last June, when Ford visited Spain he granted, on behalf of the United States, "recognition of Spain's significance...
Many European branches of U.S. banks received calls from nervous clients fearful that their deposits are in danger. "They think that a couple of New York banks are going down the drain," said one banking source. Added a French banker: "We had thought the dollar would strengthen into next year, but now because of New York we foresee a weakening dollar through next spring." The apprehensive mood was caught by the French financial daily Les Echos: "If a chain of bankruptcies of [U.S.] cities takes place, the credibility of the dollar itself will be under full attack around the world...
...said the "intellectual role" of the Houses has fallen short and the University is working to "strengthen and fulfill the vision that they'd be more than fancy dorms...
...coordinate activities for a five-block area and stimulate volunteer work. With a limited power of the purse, communities could choose among services provided by the city government or by private contractors. Next month New Yorkers will be given an opportunity to vote for city charter changes that will strengthen local governing boards...