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Word: deal (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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There are recent examples. Acknowledging the fact that exam period sick-outs" have reached a record high, rising 14 per cent from last year, the ad board has decided to deal with the matter in a rather typical, ne'er compromising, institutional fashion. First, the ad board perceives the problem thusly: how do we lower the number of sickouts? There are three or four options, according to Dean K. Whitla, director of instructional research and evaluation. An asterisk could be attached to the final grade on a student's transcript, indicating the grade was completed with a make-up exam...

Author: By David A. Demilo, | Title: A Better Mousetrap | 2/16/1979 | See Source »

This seems like a fair enough deal--and it compels one to ask whether probation is necessary...

Author: By David A. Demilo, | Title: A Better Mousetrap | 2/16/1979 | See Source »

...Somewhat inconsistently, Scott begins to play detective. From a solid, straightforward honest man, he becomes a wily man of the streets, able to manipulate and deceive others. He has help from a young prostitute (Season Hubley) he picks up as a partner (this is all platonic--Schrader couldn't deal with Scott's sexual drive so he hides it). Led by Nikky, Scott beats pimps and thugs to a pulp, who then graciously give him straight tips. Scott's quest becomes less urgent and more professional as it continues. The outraged moral stance of the Midwestern family man becomes more...

Author: By Katherine P. States, | Title: The Harder They Come | 2/15/1979 | See Source »

Having worked with other police departments, Austin concludes, "P.G. County still has one of the most racist police departments around, and their reputation is well-earned; they deal with blacks and low-income people ruthlessly and brutally. I certainly wouldn't rule out police membership in the Klan...

Author: By Lisa A. Newman, | Title: A Maryland County Goes on Trial | 2/12/1979 | See Source »

...committee on South Africa," Horner said, adding it will deal with the more general issue of ethical shareholder responsibility...

Author: By James L. Tyson, | Title: Horner Selects Members Of Portfolio Review Body | 2/12/1979 | See Source »

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