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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Vulcans, most of which are some 20 years old or more, have been refitted to carry as many as 21 conventional 1,000-lb. bombs each. Practice flights of the Vulcans for their new role took place in Scotland, and the first of the aircraft, along with their Victor aerial refueling tankers, were ferried to Ascension Island not long after the British navy began assembling its Falklands task force. Other Stage 3 possibilities include a full-scale invasion of the Falklands aimed at encircling the main Argentine forces at Port Stanley. But for that, the current British forces of some...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Now, Alas, the Guns of May | 5/10/1982 | See Source »

Within Israel, policies of compromise and mutual recognition find support from Yossi Sarid, Shulamit Aloni, Victor Shemtov, and others in the Kuesset; their sentiments are shared by prominent persons such as Mattiyahu Peled, Lova Eliav and Un Avneri outside the government. On the Palestinian side, the voices are fewer and their position is more precarious, but a moderate trend is unmistakable. Dr. Issam Sartawi, Sabri Jiryis and Abu Mazim have held talks with Israeli Zionists: Palestinian Universities to find a peaceful alternative to Begin's handling of the situation in the occupied territories. American influence could be instrumental in helping...

Author: By Toba E. Spitzer, | Title: Seeking Peace in the Middle East | 4/26/1982 | See Source »

Speaking for the subcommittee, Victor G. Freeman '84 said the Foundation would realize its goal of improving race relations at Harvard if it publicized its meetings and disclosed the names of the students on its committees...

Author: By Adam S. Cohen, | Title: CHUL Committee Seeks Openness in Foundation | 4/20/1982 | See Source »

...Victor M. Siegel, of Baltimore, was killed in the accident, and two passengers were injured, one seriously, a university spokesman said...

Author: By James S. Mcguire, | Title: Pledging Accident | 4/17/1982 | See Source »

...make David Bowie resemble some of the heftier Hasty Pudding hoofers by comparison. But the premise and the setting render nothing unbelievable and Ms. Andrews. Edward's wife, is a fine comedienne. With Garner as her straight man. Andrews jumps elegantly from wicked, flirtatious girl to mock-elegant Victor. Her more serious moments, played with her friend and protector Toddy, portray a woman getting toughened by necessity and occur infrequently. Sadness and loneliness have no place in light comedy, but these occasional exhausted or despairing lapses provide a rare touch of credibility. Nothing in Victor Victoria appears too taxing...

Author: By Clea Simon, | Title: No Surprises | 4/13/1982 | See Source »

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