Word: conventioners
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The occasion was the convention of the National Religious Broadcasters. This is a group whose most resonant names--and recognizable faces--are the televangelists, the stars of the electronic church, the pastors of "Pray TV." And at one session after another, cheered on by such honored elders of the field...
The Kemp party countered the Bush poll with one of their own, which showed the Congressman leading Bush 55% to 12%. The Congressman's appearance on the conference platform was attended by convention-like atmospherics, with youthful supporters waving placards and shouting "We want Kemp!" Addressing members of the audience...
He swept into Washington like a head of state, wearing a tailored Nehru suit and traveling around town in a silver stretch limo dubbed "Jonas' whale" by Washington wags. Seeking U.S. support for his 28,000-strong guerrilla army, he was formally received by Secretary of State George Shultz, Secretary...
Perhaps most important, the South African President said he would negotiate the establishment of a "national statutory council" made up of government officials, representatives of the black homelands, and leaders of "other black . . . interest groups." Though the council would have no power of its own and would merely advise the...
All the big names were at the Houston Auto Show: General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Volkswagen, Toyota and Nissan. But the name that attracted the most attention was a new one: Hyundai (rhymes with Sunday). Hyundai is the first South Korean company to export cars to the U.S. At the Houston...