Word: expression
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...pursuit of culture, or the enhancement of the human spirit, is simply not true. The independent professional attorney is one of the true sources of independent strength in American life, along with the small businessman, the local newspaper, the local television station, the independent telephone system, and the private express mail services. Without these support mechanisms, the average citizen would be manipulated completely by big business, big government, big unions and big organizations generally...
...scene on an observation deck at Newark International Airport last Thursday night was steeped in irony. Newark-based People Express, the cost-conscious, no-free-food airline that is sometimes called the McDonald's of the skies, was throwing a bash for employees, passengers and anyone else who dropped by. Champagne flowed and tables were covered with such treats as candied kiwi fruit, Brie and salmon mousse...
...cheapskate airline had reason to be generous. The British government earlier that day had given People Express the final go-ahead to start cut-rate transatlantic service, and the passengers at the party were about to board a Boeing 747 for the inaugural flight to London. The one-way price: $149, or little more than half the lowest regular coach fare...
...unbelievable," said People Express President Donald Burr, 41, who at the last minute decided to take the maiden flight. "We've been flying for only two years, and we have to pinch ourselves to realize we're starting service to London." His fellow passengers were equally ecstatic. Said Robin Raines, 28, an aspiring actress from New York City: "You can't beat this price. For once, I'm jet-setting." People plans to fly five 747 round trips between Newark and London weekly. The airline already has more than 35,000 requests for reservations...
When it first went into the air two years ago, People Express had only three planes serving four cities: Newark, Columbus, Buffalo and Norfolk. Now, in addition to its new London flights, People has 22 aircraft flying to 19 U.S. cities stretching from Portland, Me., to West Palm Beach, Fla. Its quick success has come from cutting frills and slashing standard fares, often by more than half. Like its domestic flights, People's trips to London will offer few free amenities. Passengers will have to pay $6 extra for a food basket that might contain a tuna sandwich...