Word: coke
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Became chief in 1966. Earns in the high six figures. Is a buddy of fellow Georgian Jimmy Carter. Taught himself passable Japanese. Works in an Atlanta eyrie among Oriental antiques and photos of his handsome wife. Spends more than half his time traveling, largely to the 135 countries where Coke does business. Has a rather radical idea: the whole world can be fed, fairly simply and cheaply. In short, there need be no malnutrition...
...into the Prime Minister's official residence at 24 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, Clark will have less time for two favorite relaxations-taking Maureen to the movies and reading whodunits. Like Trudeau, Clark is a devout Roman Catholic who attends Mass every Sunday. As a drinker, he prefers Coke to liquor...
When Discussion Leader Tom DiBacco of American University announces a refreshment break, the others ignore him; they are busy drafting policy proposals at the corners of the room. DiBacco walks alone out to the foyer and picks up a Coke from the silver tureen...
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...trendy, expensive drug (about $1,500 per oz. wholesale) is said to both heighten the senses and relax the user. That might have been useful in the intense atmosphere of the trading floor. A senior DEA official doubts that profits from the coke sales were being used by the traders to cover their losses on the risky market. Millions are made and lost each day on the exchange, but Board President William M. Smith assured investors that their money was in no greater jeopardy than usual. Said he: "Only a small number of individuals are involved...