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Word: fasts (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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...fraction of a second-in an assigned order of rotation at exact three-second intervals. The system demands such accuracy that all the planes must carry atomic clocks, which are precisely synchronized to a master timepiece on the ground or aboard one of the planes. Theoretically, CAS is so fast and efficient that it can safely handle as many as 2,000 planes over an area of more than 61,000sq...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Aeronautics: Avoiding Collisions | 10/3/1969 | See Source »

While it is difficult to predict what Forsyte's fate will be in America, it deserves to gather a coterie of faithful followers. The series is a stylish and fast-paced portrayal of Victorian morals and manners as evidenced by one fascinating family. On one hand, it is gripping, dramatic and highly believable. On the other, it is totally entertaining, thus ably and artistically showing what television can do when it sets its standards high...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Series: As the Victorian World Turns | 10/3/1969 | See Source »

Apart from the new small and sporty cars designed to frustrate the fast rise of imports, the 1970s look like and are much like the 1969s. In the year of déjà vu, the only completely redesigned full-sized car is the Lincoln, which, among other things, now has a body bolted to the frame for a quieter ride. Several cars have more powerful engines; the biggest of all is the Cadillac Eldorado's, at 500 cu. in. The Plymouth Barracuda is one of the few cars that have had enough sheet-metal changes to give...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Autos: The Thunking Man's Car | 10/3/1969 | See Source »

...Huskies started fast and kept the opening play of the game in the Harvard half of the field. Meyers broke the momentum of the attack with a great save, his toughest of the whole game, on a shot by Abe Reich...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Crimson Booters Trounce Huskies; Thomas, Gomez Star in 5-0 Triumph | 10/2/1969 | See Source »

...committees no longer seems to divide the groups. Both caucuses have accepted the need to include students on governing committees whose decisions affect the students directly. Some conservatives seem to feel student representation never should have been an issue. "In April." says one, "issues came to a head so fast that nobody was sure of what he thought...

Author: By David Blumenthal, | Title: Faculty Caucuses Are Still Around | 9/30/1969 | See Source »

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