Word: dicks
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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EVEN WHEN the author remains within the realm of realism, he relies heavily on shoddy New Journalism techniques to add flavor to his descriptions. From every party and intimate conversation, every private meeting and public confrontation, come long, laborious, detailed quotes. Was Fromson wearing a Dick Tracy-style tape recorder-wristwatch--when, for instance, he challenged his boss on arms sales and got this (exact) reply...
...Dick, I just want you to know how delighted I am that both the Justice Department and my own counsel have cleared you of any wrongdoing in this silly fuss about wristwatches and a misplaced $1,000. It was all so unfair to you. In fact, Dick, your service to the nation has been exemplary. Now, I must ask you to turn in your resignation...
Allen was not widely liked at the White House, but some presidential aides felt that the Administration had treated him unfairly. Said one adviser, who had urged that Allen be removed from his post: "Dick had a damn tough job and I felt sorry for him. He had responsibility without authority." Although Allen showed his bitterness, calling his ouster an act of "political sabotage," he gamely refrained from any name-calling. He agreed to serve temporarily as a part-time consultant (at $190 per day) to help organize the newly created Foreign Intelligence Advisory Board, which will use experts outside...
Allen's letter of resignation praised Reagan's "historic presidency" and declared: "Your trust and confidence are a source of deep pride and satisfaction." In a "Dear Dick" answer, Reagan said that Allen had "served our nation with great distinction" and expressed "admiration for your personal integrity...
Earlier, Mark Fusco's power-play goal at 9:24 of the first period set a new Harvard record for career goals by a defenseman. The tally broke Dick Greeley's (1945-49) mark of 25, and tied the game...