Word: canadianization
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...victory proved above all that Niederhoffer's earlier win over Heckscher and his defeat of the U.S. and Canadian title holders at the Harry Cowles tournament are not to be taken lightly. Niederhoffer will enter the singles at the nationals; the next five men on the squash squad may well capture the team title for the first time in many years...
...Delhi this week is a team of U.S., British, Canadian and Australian air force officers. Foreseen is the lengthening of Indian runways and the establishment of a radar network so that Western interceptor squadrons, complete with pilots and ground personnel, can move into India to provide a protective air umbrella over its cities. The idea would not quite constitute a military alliance, but it would surely be India's most decisive step away from neutralism...
Here also is the most luxurious resort in the Caribbean, Frenchman's Cove-a palm-pillared beach surrounded by soaring jungle cliffs, with a crystalline, spring-fed river sneaking into the surf along one side. One look, and Canadian Food Tycoon Garfield Weston bought the beach plus 40 acres, only to find out later that the fine print in the bill of sale had contained a stipulation that he build a hotel on the property. His son, Grainger, took over, and the result was 18 houses sited throughout the property to provide maximum privacy and view. Built...
...agricultural products and raw goods to Britain, buy manufactured goods in return. But during World War II, Britain revitalized its farms, reducing its need for imported foodstuff. After the war, as Commonwealth members began to industrialize, they threw up tariffs to protect their fledgling industries. Last year, even while Canadian Prime Minister Diefenbaker was pleading with Prime Minister Macmillan not to join the Common Market, Canada slapped a temporary 10% tariff on British autos...
...English, math, science, languages) before becoming full-fledged collegians. They are then so well prepared, says one American professor of English, that he gives freshmen the same Chaucer course that he used to give seniors and graduate students at Cornell. Many Americans still get through in four years because Canadian universities require only three years for a degree (honors students take an extra year...