Word: gain
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...explain how the program even came into being, Sowell speculates that perhaps, the Nixon administration pushed it because Nixon had everything to gain by splitting the ethnic coalition of Jews and blacks that had elected liberal democrats for decades. Glazer is more elaborate. His explanation cites the needs of bureaucrats to expand their own powers, and the overstaffing of the bureaucracies that handle affirmative action programs with minorities and women...
During the Watergate investigations, a total of 17 companies confessed to making corporate contributions to help re-elect President Nixon. Why would they knowingly break the law? Some had much to gain or lose from federal action regardless of who won the election; many made corporate donations to the Democrats as well. Northrop Corp., which admitted a $150,000 donation to the Nixon campaign, is a major defense contractor. Three oil companies-Gulf, Phillips and Ashland-gave $100,000 each to Nixon; their industry is under political attack. American Airlines ($55,000) and Braniff Airways ($40,000) are dependent...
...alpine skiing. "Contrary to what one sometimes reads in the West," explained one East German official, "we don't shoot our athletes at dawn if they fail to win. Socialism is identical with competition." What he meant was that in East Germany, sport is a political device to gain prestige abroad and keep up national morale. Highly organized programs identify promising athletes at an early age. And East Germany's training facilities are among the most elaborate and modern in the world. The years of discipline can produce less than spontaneous athletes. Asked to what she attributed...
...into a $23,500, three-bedroom compact outside the city. Says Dr. Murphy: "I've always wanted a small house that was quite large." Other buyers agree that the minihouse's minilot is actually an advantage: they need to spend less time working on the lawn. Another gain: small-homeowners can save substantially on fuel costs...
...among other recommendations, called for an end to the tenure system at Bennington. Still bitter about the dispute, Gail Parker says: "I quit because it wasn't worth it. I'm not willing to be abused unless I'm damned sure there will be some real gain." Iseman's tenure will also be short. He plans to leave in June, and the search is already on for a new president...