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...problem, a sore point for the Soviet Union even since the stormy days of 1917, was cited by Malenkov Tuesday as his reason for resigning as Soviet Prime Minister. "I ask you to release me from my post as First Chairman of the Council of Ministers in order to strengthen the Council of Ministers with people who are of more experience, because my lack of experience has had a negative influence on work in the economic sphere," he told the Supreme Soviet...
...time when many Frenchmen feel that Arab demands in North Africa are getting out of hand, Soustelle's appointment will strengthen Mendès' position in the forthcoming Assembly debate. With the full support of his own party and the votes of Soustelle's Gaullist friends, he should carry the Assembly. Said Mendes: "I am neither optimistic nor pessimistic...We will...
...three--sophomore Bob Holmes (123), Phil Burnaman (137), and Frank Baker (147)--returned to practice this week after lay-offs for exams and injuries. As lightweights they strengthen a team which has been weak in this division so far this season...
...Flexibility of mind and openness of spirit ought to be requirements even of a man of strong convictions. The time has come for us to strengthen the abiding liberal spirit which resists all dogmatism," he concluded...
Cheever thought any use of American forces to help Chiang's forces regroup should be only "to help the Nationalists get out of an exposed position." An additional advantage of such a move would be to strengthen the United States position on Nationalist China in the United Nations...