Word: anxious
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Despite its menacing tone, the Kremlin seems anxious to avoid any serious confrontation with the U.S. Instead, it is working for the breakup of the Western Alliance and aiming at the eventual withdrawal of U.S. troops from Europe. It finds Charles de Gaulle an invaluable if unintentional ally in its endeavor, and is striving to divide the U.S. from its European allies, particularly the Germans. The Russians are also thinking more and more of establishing themselves as a Mediterranean power, an old dream of the Czars that shows how firmly Communism in Russia has become wedded to traditional national interests...
...baby born in the province of Gilan, the Empress' birthplace. And in ceremonies in villages and towns, it inaugurated over 6,700 new schools, hospitals and development projects. Most of them were rushed to completion to meet the Coronation Day deadline. Some were paid for by private citizens anxious to show their appreciation for what the Shah has done for Iran...
...everyone is willing to do battle with Buckley on his turf. Buckley was anxious to match wits with Senator Robert Kennedy on Firing Line, offered him $500 and a role in planning the format. But Bobby was not about to rise to that tempting bale. He sent word back through an aide that he would rather not. Asked why he thought Kennedy had turned him down, Buckley replied: "Why does baloney reject the grinder...
...said he is not facing any trouble as a Harvard man trying to make it with the Pats. "I've been getting lots of help from other ballplayers and coaches. They all seem anxious to have me learn...
...Axten, jogging around the field, trying to get into shape, after a four-week layoff, and Locksley hobbling by, hoping to be ready for next week's game, and there in the nets is Breese, still a little weak on shots over his head, but very, very anxious to prove that...