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Word: alpaca (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...What amendment to the American constitution did H.L.Hunt recommend in his book, Alpaca...

Author: By Seth M. Kupferberg and Tom Lee, S | Title: The Guess-What's-Just-Around-the-Corner Quiz | 1/22/1975 | See Source »

...bring down the nation. Hunt was an ardent supporter of Red-Baiting Senator Joseph McCarthy; he was willing to accept the enormous tax breaks of the oil-depletion allowance but opposed spending for public welfare. He spent millions to propound his views through radio programs and published a book, Alpaca, outlining his version of the perfect national constitution. Among other things, wealthy individuals would get multiple votes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ENTREPRENEURS: Just a Country Boy | 12/9/1974 | See Source »

...only had one shirt." Even today, Trevino shudders at the thought of turning out in one of the snazzy ensembles favored by the other pros. "Wouldn't that be somethin'? Lee Trevino from El Paso stepping out on the course in a $150 pair of shoes, a $50 alpaca sweater and a $40 pair of trousers. You give me a pair of $8.95 pants, a $4 shirt and a pair of sneakers and I'm ready...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Lee Trevino: Cantinflas of the Country Clubs | 7/19/1971 | See Source »

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