Word: chiangs
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...Communist forces led by Mao Zedong defeat Chiang Kai-shek's Nationalists, driving him and more than a million followers to Taiwan. Chiang sets up a government-in-exile and vows to "recover the mainland...
...southern Malaysian border city Johor Baharu and Bangkok for about $26 a seat; plans are afoot to offer Thai domestic connections as well. But don't expect a morsel to eat or a refund if you miss the plane. Meanwhile, Orient Thai Airlines has launched flights from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, with similar no-frills service, and fares about 30% lower than Thai Airways'. The Thai government's move toward a more open-skies policy is turning out to be good news for sunseekers and adventurers...
...Last Farewell To Madame Chiang Kai-shek and Idi Amin, Dr. Atkins and Mr. Rogers, Carney, Cash, Kazan and Kate...
...MADAME CHIANG KAI-SHEK...
...Senators watched in curious silence as Madame Chiang walked down the aisle of the Senate Chamber. They saw a still face with big dark eyes. They saw a slim, straight figure in a black Chinese gown, with here a tiny splash of jade, there a black sequin's understated sparkle. Madame Chiang stepped to the rostrum ... shot a smile at the Senators, and then, after apologizing for not having a set speech, knocked their silvery blocks off ... When she finished, tough guys were melted. 'Goddam it,' said one grizzled Congressman ... Much-moved listeners probably did not stop to analyze what...