Word: generality
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...same experience is becoming available to the general public. Following the lead of Disneyland, which used four full-scale flight simulators in 1987 to create its wildly popular Star Tours ride, the biggest amusement parks are adapting state-of-the-art technology to do with computers what used to be done with Ferris wheels and roller coasters. Says David Fink, director of research and development for Disney's Imagineering division: "It's the wave of the future for theme parks...
...first hint came in a statement from the general command of the Iranian armed forces, which called for "new stances in order to continue the sacred defense." Then came a startling message from Iranian President Ali Khamenei to United Nations Secretary-General Javier Perez de Cuellar, declaring Tehran's willingness to abide by U.N. Resolution 598, the measure calling for a cease-fire in the eight-year-old war between Iran and Iraq. Still, much of the world remained skeptical, aware that Ayatullah Ruhollah Khomeini had personally vowed to continue the fighting "with the last drop of blood...
...meet with him in New York this week to discuss cease-fire arrangements. Two U.N. teams were preparing to make separate visits to Tehran and Baghdad. One will investigate the status of some 70,000 prisoners of war held by the two sides. The other, led by Norwegian Lieut. General Martin Vadset, commander of the U.N. Truce Supervision Organization, will arrange details of a cease-fire. The cease-fire team's report, Perez de Cuellar predicted, "will allow me to announce the implementation of the resolution," perhaps as early as this week...
...Amendment rights against self-incrimination. "The Government had to choose between compelling them to testify before Congress and leaving open the possibility of a criminal prosecution," said the A.C.L.U.'s Kate Martin. If the motion is accepted, the only defendant to stand trial would be retired Air Force Major General Richard Secord, who testified without immunity...
...General Manager: Barbara M. Mrkonic...