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...human rights that it is. Americans can boycott British goods, following the lead of the American longshoreman, who refused for 24 hours to load or unload ships flying the Union Jack. They can make Ireland an issue in American politics, demanding that congressmen--especially Irish pols like our own Tip O'Neill--demand the quick departure of the British. They can begin writing letters a la Amnesty International to the British, demanding that they grant Irish prisoners normal legal freedoms accorded to prisoners of war. And they can insist that no American leaders ever bow and scrape again to Prince...
...pack up and go home?" Friedersdorf was referring to the fact that Reagan needs up to 40 Democrats to join the Republicans, minus a small number of defectors, in order to carry his program through the Democratic-controlled House. Behind Reagan at the Speaker's desk, Democrat Tip O'Neill noted the applauding members of his party, turned to Vice President George Bush beside him and conceded: "Here's your 40 votes...
...Mitterrand captured the greatest number of ballots in the first vote, thus eliminating the eight other candidates for the presidency, two of the los ers, Neo-Gaullist Leader Jacques Chirac and Communist Party Chief Georges Marchais, still command a formidable electoral following. The final choice of their supporters may tip the scales in next week's runoff...
Tests on the mucus, which Hyman had collected by poking a giant Q-Tip into the blowhole, revealed four different types of pneumonia bacteria. The prospects seemed bleak. But scientists dosed the animal with penicillin and began serving it squid-a sperm whale favorite. Soon it started "sitting" higher in the water, raising its head and emitting the clicking sounds that sperms seem to use for communication or echo locating...
...Porter's musical Can-Can, starring Gwen Verdon. The 1981 revival (same show, same seat) costs $30 on a Saturday night. Taking a cab from Times Square to the elegant Plaza Hotel would have cost 60? in 1953, but today it is about $2.20, without traffic jams-or tip. Once at the Plaza, French pastries in the glow of the crystal hurricane lamps of the Palm Court come dear: $3.95 per gâteau, vs. $1.90. To top off the evening in the best romantic tradition, a horse-and-carriage ride in Central Park is now around $20, instead...