Word: expect
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...loan from Peking to rebuild its shattered armed forces, claim that a daily air shuttle from Sinkiang into Pakistan is carrying Red Chinese small arms to outfit three new Pakistani divisions. "There is an almost poisonous atmosphere between the two countries," said a top Shastri aide last week. "To expect any dramatic results [in Tashkent] seems to be rather impractical." Since the heart of the Indo-Pakistani dispute remains Kashmir, a problem which neither the U.N. nor the big powers have been able to arbitrate successfully for 18 years, that pessimism is well warranted. Still, the days of talk...
...awaken and convince both groups, the President needs more than pulpit platitudes, and the American people will certainly demand more in 1966. Meanwhile, in return for their support in the difficult days of 1965, they have a right to expect more than 126 words on Viet Nam in this year's State of the Union address...
Less Quibbling. While the stores cleaned up, the auto industry, another key to the consumption economy, closed out a record year in which production rose to 9,320,000 units, 20% above the previous year. Because they expect that production in 1966 may lag slightly in unit numbers, all three major companies are considering slight first-quarter cutbacks. Even if they do occur, however, the unit losses will be recouped by bigger sales. More buyers are not only choosing higher-ticket '66 models, but are also adding expensive accessories. Auto air-conditioner sales alone now top $600 million annually...
...carrier (after Australia's Qantas and Britain's BOAC) both to fly across the U.S. and to fly all the way around the world. The U.S.'s Trans World Airlines has no service across the Pacific; Pan American cannot fly across the U.S. Aviation circles, however, expect that Pan Am will now press its long-standing application to Washington for cross-country rights...
...fund couldn't expect high school counselors to be of much help, however. In a low-income school, counselors may have little time for anyone but the few wealthy students who must pick their college and the several poor students who must some-how be kept out of trouble. A poor student who gets good grades and causes no trouble tends to be ignored. Yet, this is only one of many obstacles; another crucial problem is the complete lack of parental encouragement...