Word: drives
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Sandinistas, however, have been the moving force in the drive to oust Somoza. Their daring raid of a diplomatic reception for the American ambassador on December 27, 1974, and subsequent kidnapping of 11 members of Somoza's inner circle--for which they received the release of 14 political prisoners, $1 million in ransom, a lengthy radio statement, and flight to Cuba--led Somoza to order martial law and censorship of the press on the same night. Crowds lined up on the roads leading to the airport, applauding the Sandinistas, but Somoza did not lift the sanctions until...
...some companies may benefit. Short-haul airlines expect to win new passengers because rising gasoline prices make it cheaper to fly than to drive. But long-haul lines may have to cut service to small cities. T.W.A. last week scrubbed five flights out of Kansas City for lack of fuel. The auto industry stands to benefit because rising gasoline prices are likely to move shoppers to buy fuel-efficient cars. That will help automakers meet strict federally mandated "fleet average" mileage standards for vehicle sales. On the other hand, fast-food chains, restaurants and hotels will suffer if Americans drive...
...Ford, a '41 Ford convertible, a tractor and five motorcycles. "I'm sure it's a breakdown in communications and something will be worked out," moaned the singer. "You know, you don't run from those people if you've got good sense." Or drive away from them either...
...added the drive will end in May with a march to Jordan's Boston store where the petitions will be presented to Tilburg...
...number of women state representatives and senators received informal invitations to the press conference to announce the drive, State Sen. Marie E. Howe, vice chairman of the state commerce and labor committee, said yesterday...