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Word: fatalism (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...from regional dissidents, who complain that Juan Carlos is not reforming Spain fast enough, there is mounting pressure on the King from diehard right-wingers who protest that he is moving too fast. The King himself seems to prefer moderate gestures: last week, on the very day of the fatal confrontation in Vitoria, his government had sent a bill to the Cortes that would make political assemblies legal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPAIN: Death in the North | 3/15/1976 | See Source »

...weaponry-from missiles to tanks to fighter-bombers-is offensive, aimed at a blitzkrieg attack with quick victory as its goal. In Central Europe, the Soviets have concentrated huge numbers of fast tanks and powerful artillery; at sea, the Red fleet's ship-to-ship missiles could deal fatal, surprise blows to Western warships...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The World: That Alarming Soviet Buildup | 3/8/1976 | See Source »

...hazardous standoff continues there is a strong chance that the encounters between Icelandic gunboats and British frigates may cause a fatal accident. Should one Icelandic sailor die government officials warn, public opinion may demand a break with NATO Such a break would both please and enhance the political clout of the Communist-oriented "People's Alliance," which has eleven seats in Reykiavik's 1,000-year-old Parliament. It might also benefit the Soviet Union, whose trawlers, during the cod war with Britain have scrupulously observed Iceland's 200-mile fishing limit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: ICELAND: Action in the North Atlantic | 3/8/1976 | See Source »

Harvard built up early leads in the two preceding games, but suffered let-downs that proved fatal in both...

Author: By Stephen W. Parker, | Title: Volleyball Club Falls to Bicentennial Elis, 3-1; Beach Boy Music Only Helps Team A Little | 3/6/1976 | See Source »

LANTANA (berries): gastrointestinal irritation, muscular weakness and circulatory difficulties. Sometimes fatal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Dr. Hartman's List of Lethal Foliage | 3/1/1976 | See Source »

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