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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Harvard officials have previously said they would not allow such a switch and Dean of Students Archie C. Epps III last night said. "I have to be frank and say that it won't happen as I've said all along...

Author: By Thomas H. Howlett, | Title: Undergraduate Council to Seek Fund Transfer From Harvard | 11/15/1982 | See Source »

...most immediately apparent switch, of course, is the net Democratic gain of 26 seats. Assuming that the Democrats score expected victories in two Georgia seats that, because of late redistricting, will not be filled until special elections on Nov. 30, the House will consist of 269 Democrats and 166 Republicans. The margin is less overpowering than it looks. It includes at least 39 "Boll Weevils"-conservative Democratic supporters of President Ronald Reagan's policies-who were reelected, and four to six more Southern Democrats who might turn Boll Weevil once they get to Washington. No matter: even given their...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Election '82: Losing a Fragile Coalition | 11/15/1982 | See Source »

Even if the council chooses to go against the recommendation of its chairman, a rapid switch for the funds and the resulting profits are unlikely...

Author: By Thomas H. Howlett, | Title: The $58,000 Question | 11/13/1982 | See Source »

...living arrangements, says Mrs. Hastings. Amid all the disparities between the Quad and the River particularly in the first post-merger years, the unity of four-year housing apparently was a source of pride for residents relegated to the Quad. The Hastings had no strong personal feelings about the switch--in fact, they say, the switch has made their job easier because they do not have to incorporate freshmen, who usually left for another House via the lottery in the spring. "But that was our constituency--and we were representing them," recalls Woodland Hastings...

Author: By Thomas H. Howlett, | Title: The Quad Squad | 11/11/1982 | See Source »

Emerging after an electronic bathing of the senses, one will want to touch up the summer's fading tan. Switch on the Swiss ultra violet A-ray suntanning machine ($14,500, from Hammacher Schlemmer). Its secret: the unit is the "only machine that filters out harmful ultra violet B and C rays," prevents burning, peeling and damaged skin. Protective reading goggles are provided, along with special gloves that measure skin response to exposure. Just plug into any 110 V-l 115 V outlet. The tan can be shown off at dinner, served on an 800-Ib. table...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: Ordering the Ultimate | 11/8/1982 | See Source »

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