Word: fanaticisms
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Even if the more sinister sectarian rituals are still strong, some of the other traditions of fanatic Orangeism are dying out. One of the true traditions of the Orange parade, the lambeg drum--weighing about 40 pounds and fabricated from oak, ash and goatskin (only the skin of the she...
A Modern Army. The moderates' success in Hangchow is convincing evidence of their strong position as China prepares for the passing of Mao, 81, and the older generation of revolutionary leaders. Many China watchers believe the moderates are already revising or even abandoning some of Mao's precepts...
With the Red Army's latest coup, Japanese authorities fear that other fanatic groups will intensify their activities. The police already claim to have evidence that terrorists will try to block Emperor Hirohito's scheduled October visit to the U.S.
He was a gumshoe in patent-leather footwear, a master of misstatement, a helpless fanatic for crème de cacao, soft, sweet chocolate and Russian cigarettes. Still, Hercule Poirot, famed Belgian-born detective-and literary creation of Mystery Writer Dame Agatha Christie, 84 -never failed to solve a case...
Great Stress. The Yard gets on to him and becomes duly alarmed. The I.R.A. is even more desperate, however. If Hennessy's plot succeeds, the group will be discredited the world over. Pursued on all sides, nearly run to ground, the fanatic Hennessy is totally alone.