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...territory in Cyprus, even Uganda. But Israel remained his true destination. It was an idea more than a place. Elon's index includes the category "Arab situation (Palestine), Herzl's ignorance of." Yet his instincts were empathetic. When a great Arab landowner offered to sell a huge tract, Herzl was reluctant to buy. "We cannot displace these poor fellahin, "he explained...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Drang nach Osten | 3/31/1975 | See Source »

...Director Floyd McKissick, may indeed have nothing to hide-although critics question how some $5 million in federal funds have been used on the project. But Soul City, which now consists of a few roads, some mobile homes and a nearly completed industrial building on a 5,180-acre tract 50 miles from Raleigh, may have something to fear. If it follows the pattern of most other Government-aided new towns scattered across the nation, it faces deep financial troubles...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Environment: New Towns in Trouble | 3/24/1975 | See Source »

...believes will leave behind the "toxic wastes" that contribute to cellulite. The low-salt diet includes raw vegetables and fruit, skim milk, lean meats, poultry and fish. It also includes plenty of water to help flush out the system and foods chosen to assist the kidneys and digestive tract in the elimination of wastes. In addition, Ronsard recommends deep breathing, exercises such as jogging and gymnastics, massage to break up cellulite deposits, and relaxing to relieve tension...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Battle of the Bulges | 3/10/1975 | See Source »

STEVENSON'S YARDSTICK: The Government-owned National Energy Supply Corp. would gradually get into the full range of oil and natural gas exploration, development and production. The NESC would be given first crack at development rights for up to 20% of any Government-owned oil or natural gas tract on land or offshore. The corporation would produce some fuel for Government stockpiles and sell the rest to independent oil firms-at prices that would aim to stimulate competition in the industry. The NESC would not market its oil and natural gas at below cost, but it would keep...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ENERGY: A Federal Oil Firm | 2/24/1975 | See Source »

Masters and Johnson's The Pleasure Bond is really a sophisticated tract, a plea for integrity and responsibility in marriage, a low-keyed argument for a husband-wife relationship of loyalty, trust, honor, openness and mutual love. What makes this case for the rehabilitation of some old-fashioned principles so impressive is the prestige of its authors. They are pioneering researchers and innovative therapists who subscribe to philosophical relativism. At the same time they are critical of emancipated moderns whose much heralded freedom may be a form of prolonged adolescent rebellion or unhealthy exhibitionism. They are also critical...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Forum, Feb. 17, 1975 | 2/17/1975 | See Source »

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