Word: commander
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TIME has learned from Arab sources that Jordan has agreed to permit P.L.O. commandos to cross its borders into the West Bank and has formed a special Jordanian command organization to supervise the Palestinians while their commandos move through Jordan. This means Jordan would permit P.L.O. guerrilla operations-provided that Amman is notified in advance and that the attacks are mounted inside the West Bank. Such a Jordanian decision would reflect both King Hussein's dismay over the state of U.S.-Jordanian relations, which he said last month were the poorest since he assumed the throne 27 years...
...pushed the body of a dead hostage out the door of the embassy. It was Lavasani; he had volunteered, to be the first victim. By murdering a hostage, the terrorists apparently thought they could force the British government to meet their safe conduct demand. Instead, at Whitelaw's command, the killing triggered "Operation Nimrod," for which the S.A.S. force had been preparing for several days. Within 30 minutes, some 20 S.A.S. commandos, clad in black and wearing hoods, gas masks and armored vests, attacked the embassy from the roof and from adjoining town houses. They carried submachine guns, pistols...
...evening belongs to their el ders. Jazz Singer Edith Wilson, who made her Town Hall debut in 1921, shows that she can still command the stage with a witty, mischievous He May Be Your...
...label tied round its neck. Printed on it is a short, direct message: DRINK ME. Prudently, Alice looks to make sure there is no additional marking saying POISON, mindful that imbibing toxic liquids "is almost certain to disagree with you, sooner or later." Discovering none, she obeys the command-and shrinks to a height of ten inches...
Much like the unsuspecting Alice, today's patients frequently feel they are falling into a drug Wonderland. All too often the powerful pills and potions prescribed by doctors come with nothing more than the pharmacist's typed label bearing the drug's name and the unedifying command: "Take as directed." Even if the physician has provided added information in his office, it may be woefully inadequate. Given hurriedly, short on detail, with possible harmful consequences glossed over or even omitted, the instructions frequently seem to be following the hoary 16th century precept of England's Royal...