Word: uncertainity
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Fortunately, by the end, the playwright triumphs over the production. The Director tries to leave after rehearsal is over, but the six characters suddenly appear and beckon him to finish their play. Just as suddenly, they disappear, and a lone spotlight shines on him. He looks into the darkness, uncertain himself of what he has seen. He retreats from his uncertainty, leaving the audience to stare silently into that same bewildering darkness--but only for a moment...
Besides causing difficulties for Ambassador Lodge, his candidacy is a source of uneasiness for the Vietnamese. Reports from Saigon indicate that the regime of General Khanh is uncertain whether it will be negotiating with Lodge or another ambassador. Such unsureness can only hinder the stability and effectiveness of the new, reform government. Moreover, regardless of how he fares in Oregon, Lodge will almost certainly return for the California primary on the basis of his showing in New Hampshire. Any ambassadorial shift should occur now; this is the time for a new man in Saigon to develop a stable relationship with...
...Rockefeller was getting skittish about Lodge's presidential potential, particularly in view of recent polls indicating that more than 30% of New Hampshire's voters may write in either Lodge's name or that of Richard Nixon. Rockefeller backers have urged Lodge to disavow, in no uncertain terms, any New Hampshire hopes. Last week one Rocky aide was overheard telling the Governor that still another staffer was "calling Cabot once more to tell him he's got two days to put up or shut up." And Rockefeller followed that up with a personal phone call...
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Although it had been expected for more than a month that Sorensen would come to Harvard after he had arranged his affairs in Washington. University officials were uncertain about when he would arrive until he appeared on campus this afternoon...