Word: becks
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...misdeeds, fortunately, may not go completely unchecked. Assistant Administrator Jorling, whom both Kaufman and Sanjour have targeted for many of the agency's "illegal" policies, resigned in September after congressional hearings showed that he had condoned, if not ordered, the sudden cutbacks on EPA enforcement. His successor, Christopher Beck, "certainly talks like he's aggressive," says EPA official Steven Caldwell, who adds, "He has a good reputation for being an action-oriented, go-getter type...
...uncertain whether Beck can capitalize on his aggressive image and persuade regional offices to remedy the most flagrant instances of chemical pollution. Until he produces some substantive improvements, Americans can only hope that, if there is a hazardous waste dump in their neighborhood, it will not spring a leak...
...later action, Ron Beck and Western Ontario all-star John Lennard battled through a five-game marathon before the scrappy Beck prevailed, 3-2, to earn a spot in the main tournament, which starts tonight...
...Jennings is tough, but Darlene Beck-ford has a shot at taking her. She's really the only one who has a chance. She's been running extremely well, especially considering she was out for three weeks with an achilles problem. She could do it," coach Pappy Hunt said yesterday...
Steinbeck earned his first serious acclaim when The Red Pony appeared in the North American Review. But years afterward, critics still regarded him as a newcomer. Alfred Kazin praised him with faint damns: "After a dozen books Stein beck still looks like a distinguished apprentice, and what is so striking in his work is its inconclusiveness, his moving approach to human life and yet his failure to be creative with...