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...Sullivan Principles can be explained in large part by their desire to defuse pressures for U.S. corporations' withdrawal from South Africa. Nevertheless, the agreement itself has some affect. Since their introduction in 1977, the principles have been amplified three times and rating criteria have also been made tougher. Many of the companies pledged to the effort have opposed both these moves, but only one company has elected to remove its name from the list of firms included in the agreement...
...make life tougher for the pirates, film studios are now keeping closer track of finished features. Prints are no longer routinely left overnight in screening rooms. When new films are lent to studio executives for private showings, a guard often goes along. Yet the thefts continue. Says one Hollywood public relations man: "If you know someone at a studio, you can get about any film you want...
Harvard crew is back--with a new generation of oarsmen rowing against new and tougher rivals. And Harry Parker, skipper of the Crimson dynasty, is still at the helm...
...nation's colleges should impose tougher admissions standards, including requirements for more study of English, math, and science, according to a report released last month by a national commission appointed by the Education Department...
Boston mayoral candidate Lawrence S. DiCara '71 seems to be talking a lot tougher these days...