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...Greg Louganis bids to duplicate his '84 springboard victory. The scrappy U.S. women volleyballers will probably succumb to defending Olympic champ China...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Olympics: Viewer's Guide | 9/19/1988 | See Source »

Trade experts doubt that the election will make much difference in how the law is administered. Both George Bush and Michael Dukakis praise free trade, but both would undoubtedly succumb to political pressure to protect many U.S. industries, as President Reagan has. Dukakis might be more insistent that U.S. business do things in return, like investing in equipment and training programs to enhance competitiveness. Either candidate will do well to remember that the object of the law is not to keep foreign products out but to make sure that American goods can compete...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Going After the Trade Gap | 8/15/1988 | See Source »

Joyce, despite his incessant jealousy, also nearly pushed Nora into an affair to garner new material for him to write about. Nora refused to succumb and teased him about his wishes, addressing letters to him, "Dear Cuckold." That spirit helped her to deal with her son's affair with one of her friends, her daughter's nervous breakdown and Joyce's death. It also helped her finally convince Joyce to agree to marry her, 27 years after they first ran away together...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: A Portrait of the Artist's Wife | 8/12/1988 | See Source »

John David's biggest uncertainty involves drugs. Will he succumb to pressures to take drugs? At Bedichek, there is a club called B.A.D. (Bobcats Against Drugs) and T shirts proclaiming the club's message: I'M HAPPY TO BE S.A.D. (Students Against Drugs...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Through the Eyes of Children: John David, Austin | 8/8/1988 | See Source »

...other Ivy schools. The question of uneven standards is a serious problem, and one which will haunt the league year after year. If there is a serious threat to the delicate and successful balance the Ivy League has maintained, it is that an overcompetitive school, team or coach will succumb to the temptation. Here's hoping no one does...

Author: By Jonathan Putnam, | Title: Stepping Back and Taking Notice | 5/27/1988 | See Source »

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