Word: accept
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Such an approach on de Gaulle's part would be logical. Nearing 74, he knows there is little time left for him to translate his "grand design" from plans into action. So far he has been unable to convince other European nations to accept his ideas. Despite the Franco-German treaty, Germany has stood with the United States on all crucial issues: unlike France it has supported the concept of a multi-lateral NATO force and signed the nuclear test ban treaty...
...demanding a fair compromise--one through which France would receive lower prices on foodstuffs and promise support of expanded trade with the United States--Germany could force de Gaulle to make a crucial decision. He would either have to accept the proposal and endorse the idea of Atlantic partnership or turn it down and see France isolated from the rest of Europe...
Until now the Common Market nations have been willing to accept de Gaulle's ultimatums with equanimity, and de Gaulle, a masterful poker player with ability to bluff and intimidate his opposition, has had his way. But even the best of card players can overplay his hand on occasion...
Eugene R. Black, who resigned recently as head of the World Bank, has been chosen chairman of the national fund drive for the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library, the CRIMSON learned yesterday. Black will officially accept the appointment within the next few weeks, according to Harvard sources...
...their campaign of subversion in the scrubby, impoverished northeast provinces, Sarit set in motion a crash $300 million program of medical, economic and educational development that undercut the Red threat. Though his rule was absolute, he always knelt before Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, encouraged Thais to accept the King as head of state and symbol of national unity...