Word: graspings
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...grasp the full impact of state repression on the New Left, it is necessary to place covert actions in the context of overt governmental actions of equally dubious legality, specifically the wave of prosecutions that the Nixon-Mitchell Justice Department trumped up, almost none of which has stood up in court. These trials--The Chicago 8, the Panther 21, the Harrisburg 7, Bobby Seale, and Huey Newton--not only deprived the left of its most capable leaders for crucial periods of time, but forced it to concentrate its energies and funds to obtain their releases. I do not want...
Pipkin said Rosovsky's presence will "speed up the decision-making process" and provide Rosovsky with a "better grasp of the concerns of the students and masters...
...economic power among the nation's major corporations is a prime source of inflation and argues for permanent price controls. To a considerable degree, though, Udall relies on his own knowledge. He has had a strong interest in economic issues for years, and according to his staff, his grasp of the subject is firm...
...reviewing his life's options with his agent-partner, Garry Walker, and a psychologist, Ron Barnes. Walker hinted at one point that Jackson would not sign until vacationing Oriole Owner Jerry Hoffberger returned from Israel. Oriole General Manager Hank Peters, Jackson seemed to feel, lacked a sophisticated enough grasp of extra-baseball business matters to work out the deal. Oh, that an outfielder should judge a g.m. in such a way! Where will...
...stout six footer, Hua has a thoughtful and serious bearing. The few diplomats who have met him are impressed with his grasp of the issues and his skill in handling complex situations. Although he has had little experience in foreign affairs, Hua, while Acting Premier, was designated to conduct discussions with former President Richard Nixon in Peking last February. During those talks he was careful and cautious, often referring to briefing papers to explain the Chinese position. He confirmed the basic foreign policy guidelines set down by Chou Enlai: China's desire to normalize relations with...