Word: attractions
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...armed forces are not now in "a proper state of readiness," and may never be--as long as the all-volunteer format persists. Other critics, especially in the Southern delegations to Congress, have perceptively pointed out the serious problems of the army's low pay scales. As they attract mostly ghetto residents eager for a job at any price, these low rates of pay have helped create a disproportion of minorities in the enlisted corps--a disproportion that supposedly reflects in a heightened racial tension, a mercenary mentality, lowered morale and threats to discipline in the ranks. Yet the conclusion...
...long section on the use of automobiles states that cars are "the property of the organization" and should be treated "with discretion." They should be maintained in peak condition and kept clean, since dirty cars tend to attract attention. "An automatic car wash takes five minutes," notes the handbook. At night, it cautions, drivers should remove old newspapers and debris as well as radios, tape decks or anything else that could tempt car thieves. In the event of an accident, if minor, the handbook advises Brigades members to "assume responsibility and even pay the costs." If the accident is serious...
Biology and Biochemistry attract a greater proportion of women than other sciences do, the statistics show...
Walker said John Hopkins will allow him to hire three faculty members to work with him. Harvard had made a similar offer, but since the tenure system is less restrictive at Johns Hopkins he will be able to attract better colleagues, he added...
Other HANA members said it is difficult to attract attention in the Square, because passers-by cannot distinguish between demonstrators and employees of local businesses handing out advertisement flyers...