Word: unclear
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Exactly what the University should do is unclear and most seem to be waiting for clear direction from Bok. Some, like Herrnstein, call for strict written guidelines which will make it easy for the University to swiftly punish offenders. But others, like Vice President of Government, Community and Public Affairs John H. Shattuck, warn against overly specific regulations which might force the University into an awkward position. People like Shattuck and Owens favor broader statements, in the vein of the Constitution, which would give the University more flexibility in handling future incidents...
...nature of that four-hour battle remained unclear last week, as conflicting versions emerged from anti-Gaddafi exiles, the Libyan regime and other sources in Tripoli. What was certain was that Gaddafi was alive and well, and in the capital. Even so, the incident was the most audacious challenge to Gaddafi's control in the 15 years since he overthrew the aging King Idris. The shooting lasted from early morning until midday, ending in the death of seven attackers. Three others were arrested and at least another three escaped. Within 48 hours, Libyan authorities had used the incident...
...turns out, however, some details remain unclear. There is no doubt that two of the terrorists were killed during the retaking of the bus; photographs of them, one slumped in the driver's seat and the other in the back row, were flashed around the world. But disturbing questions are being asked in Israel about how badly wounded the other two Arabs really were and about the circumstances of their deaths. Defense Minister Moshe Arens, who personally directed the rescue operation, is considering whether to hold an official inquiry...
...Klein, on the other hand, tailored his ad to sell underwear to both women and men, capitalizing on a new desire among women to appear androgynous. You look a bit farther and you see the old and familiar Merit ad, and you wonder why there's a Captain of unclear military affiliation always in the inset. What's Merit's plan? Tapping into new respect for the military...
...writes: "People who hope to push the fight against nuclear weapons to a successful conclusion must bring to their task the same qualities which won the fight against slavery, moral conviction, patience, objectivity, and willingness to compromise." We must become determined, he believes, to rid the world of unclear weapons eventually it will probably not happen in our lifetime, but we must maintain belief that at is possible and worth the battle. Hope must be our foremost tool...