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Word: compacts (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1950-1959
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...idea of 'Compact' determines a basic change in the relationship. It takes away from the very basis of the relationship--the nature and onus of colonialism. It cannot be changed or revoked unilaterally," he continued...

Author: By Daniel A. Pollack, | Title: Puerto Rican Governor Lauds Island's Example | 4/30/1959 | See Source »

CONGRATULATIONS ON A TIMELY AND COMPETENT JOB OF REPORTING ON "DINOSAUR HUNTER" GEORGE ROMNEY [April 6]. TIME WILL PROVE BOTH OF US "RIGHT"-MY GOOD FRIEND GEORGE, AND US AT STUDEBAKER WITH OUR LARK IN GIVING THE MOTORING PUBLIC WHAT IT WANTS IN SENSIBLE, ECONOMICAL, COMPACT CARS...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 27, 1959 | 4/27/1959 | See Source »

...felt a twinge of concern at the thought that Mr. Romney's company might try to combat Big Three competition by following along with the planned-obsolescence idea. Since the compact-car buyer is a discerning soul, he is not happy with yearly model changes. What he desires is gradual improvement where improvements count: in engine efficiency, better braking, lighter weight, lowered drag, better suspensions, readability...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 27, 1959 | 4/27/1959 | See Source »

...nominate George Romney for our next Secretary of State. Now that he has influenced the Big Three to bring out compact cars, possibly he could influence the Big Four to bring out a compact pact...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 27, 1959 | 4/27/1959 | See Source »

...series last October gave North America the heaviest dose of radioactive material ever), it has no excuse for further delay. Meanwhile, as soon as the President lifts the ban on underground and space testing, U.S. planners can get on with sorely needed nuclear development (clean bombs, anti-missile missiles, compact Army and Navy weapons and pure-science experiments) at a time when such strength can be the tranquilizer for Communist-inspired tensions in Germany, the Mideast and Asia...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FOREIGN RELATIONS: Workable Test Ban | 4/27/1959 | See Source »

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