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Word: expertness (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...support" for the present war policy and expressed skepticism about improved relations with the Communist world. He will meet Nixon's demand for a hard-working campaigner. Nixon thought Henry Cabot Lodge was not energetic enough in 1960. The Marylander's credentials as a potential President and an expert on urban affairs?two of Nixon's other stated criteria in making his choice?are less convincing. He has no background at all in foreign affairs and little experience in city problems, which Nixon has said would be a prime concern of his Vice President. Baltimore County, which Agnew governed until...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: THE UNLIKELY NO. 2 | 8/16/1968 | See Source »

...leader of the liberal faction and an urban expert, Rocky might, if traditional rules operated, expect a top post in a Nixon Cabinet, perhaps Secretary of State or Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Temperament -both his and Nixon's-would probably rule this out. Rockefeller actually says that he would reject an offer even if it were tendered: "I can do more in my own state...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: ONCE AND FUTURE CANDIDATES | 8/16/1968 | See Source »

Papousek speaks quietly, and does not strike a listener as a man of passionate political beliefs; after all, he is expert only on children. But his nationalism runs strong; he gets proud and excited talking of the Czechs, while he shakes his head in admiration...

Author: By Michael J. Barrett, | Title: Czech Professor On the Crisis: Optimism and No Fear of Russia | 8/9/1968 | See Source »

...others were more thoughtful in their analysis. As one business-suited, perspiring, baldheaded man said, "Nixon needed an urban expert on urban problems; Agnew ran Baltimore; he can handle the problems of the cities for my man, Nixon...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Square Scorns Spiro T. Agnew | 8/9/1968 | See Source »

...Silver Wing Tours," offering a choice of low-cost package tours to no fewer than 97 vacation spots. The minimum price will be $89.60 for a 14-day trip from London to Mallorca and back, including lodging, meals and free information that can be gained from Cook's expert agency. Cook's expects to pick up 250,000 to 300,000 customers for such inclusive tours...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Travel: Cooking Up a New Menu | 8/2/1968 | See Source »

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