Word: cloud
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...bill lifts an immoral cloud from the Commonwealth," King said, "I hope t will provide a guide for other states and other organizations in the state to take similar action," he added...
...electromagnetic pulse (EMP) from nuclear blasts. To clear the way for the missiles, giant, hydraulically powered blades would rise out of the silos and sweep away obstructing rubble. Once launched, the MXs would be traveling much slower than the incoming Soviet missiles. Thus, as they rose through the cloud of dust and debris, the buildup of heat on their exteriors would not be disabling. Says Under Secretary of Defense Richard DeLauer: "We can fly the MX out before he [the Soviets] can fly his missiles...
...people in the "Vietnixon" drawings become more depressed, more fearful of one another, more isolated. More notably, the drawings themselves become more political, as Feiffer abandons his psychological barbs to join the crowds heaping more topical abuse on Nixon. Chronicling "Happy Hooligan" Ford, "Jimmy the Cloud" Carter and "Movie America" Reagan, Feiffer proves to be a less adept political commentator than social observer. Despite occasional flashes, he falls victim to the overdone, obvious punchline. Bernard and Huey disappears, and with them Feiffer's magic...
Eyes on the Earth. From their heavenly perspective, satellites can answer many questions about the planet, ranging from the cosmic (Is the protective ozone layer being destroyed?) to the nature of tomorrow's weather. Since meteorological satellites began sending back television-type pictures of cloud formations and weather fronts in the 1960s, there has not been a single death from hurricanes for lack of warning. A new satellite-based typhoon warning system, now being planned by East Asian nations, should save countless lives and drastically reduce the region's $3 billion-a-year storm damage...
...ensuing campaign did neither candidate proud. The Governor tried to pick up votes by highlighting his position on the state's nuclear-freeze initiative, but alienated many voters with a heavyhanded TV spot. After a small boy said he wanted "to go on living," a mushroom cloud filled the screen and an announcer intoned: "Pete Wilson opposes the nuclear-arms freeze. Jerry Brown supports it. Vote for your life. Elect Jerry Brown to the U.S. Senate...