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...first, the Chinese had been unenthusiastic about the job, perhaps because its franchise overlaps that of the Under Secretary for Political and Security Council Affairs, who happens to be the Soviet Union's Leonid Kutakov. But in the end they accepted, apparently deciding that the new post would strengthen their influence in Africa and Asia-and give them a chance to needle Western powers on colonial issues...
...covered by Phase II controls) could well rise 3%. On top of the continuing rises expected for utility rates and interest rates, the prices of manufactured goods are now expected to inch up later this year. At a meeting this week, the Price Commission will examine several ideas to strengthen controls...
...older scholars, traditional Chinese thought provided the answer to their country's needs. Younger scholars such as Liang Ch'i-ch'ao believed that only through a combination of Western knowledge and traditional Chinese thought could China strengthen itself...
John Hagerty, the second leading scorer last year, has moved up from midfield to attack, as coach Bruce Munro attempts to strengthen his offense. On defense, the Crimson has only one experienced player--senior Rob Barber...
...Malta is also in on Gaddafi's personal foreign aid program. Because Gaddafi saw Mintoff's battle with Britain over a new lease for military bases on Malta (see International Notes) as a struggle against imperialism, the Libyan leader last December volunteered $12 million in loans to strengthen Mintoff's hand...