Word: creationism
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...focus of much of the trouble was the eight-point plan put forward in August by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Fahd. The plan envisions creation of an independent Palestinian state on the West Bank and in the Gaza Strip, with predominantly Arab East Jerusalem as its capital. But the plan also hints at recognition of Israel's right to exist, and that has belatedly aroused Washington's interest...
...Eastern Championships, and indulged in sandwiches, salad, chips, and cider--the coach had a little "liquid refreshment" he demurely noted. On the way back, the team--still not completely sated--stopped at an ice cream parlor for a snack. Everyone ordered large servings, but junior DARLENE BECKFORD's creation of peppermint ice cream with hot fudge and marshmallow topping won special honors...
Despite their concern that students will "take the government for a free ride," Air Force ROTC officials are optimistic about future enrollments. In September, President Reagan signed a bill authorizing the creation of 3000 more scholarships, and Wallace says he feels sure the Air Force will find the money to pay for them. "The drop-out rate is an important moral issue, an important social issue," he says. But says we benefit from frequent turnover of students: "more people are being exposed to the Air Force through our program than ever before...
Republic of New Africa. Founded in Detroit in 1968, the all-black organization never numbering more than 30 sought the creation of an independent black nation carved out of Southern states as "reparation for oppression of blacks in America." To further this aim, the group established a national "capital" near Bolton, Miss., in 1971. In recent years the R.N.A. has become associated with the B.L.A., and is said to have been quietly giving paramilitary training to youths...
...almost always a mistake for readers to confuse the first person singular with the novelist. Almost. Conan Doyle was not John H. Watson, M.D. Samuel Clemens was not Huckleberry Finn. And Raymond Chandler was not Philip Marlowe. But, as his letters reveal, no author ever verged closer to his creation...