Word: guessing
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...four had police records, but Goetz could not know that. Two of them carried screwdrivers because they were planning to break into some video machines, but Goetz could not know that either. He could only look at them -- he said that Canty was smiling and had "shiny eyes" -- and guess what might happen next. Having been mugged and seriously injured by three black youths in 1981, Goetz took out his .38-cal. revolver and started firing...
...issue of TIME, the People section has consistently been one of the magazine's best-read features. "Celebrities are both role models and instant icons," says Staff Writer Guy D. Garcia, who has written the People page since 1983. "When it comes to the glitterati, I guess folks haven't changed much." As many readers will have noticed, People has a lively new look these days. The section now features a special "strip," designed by Assistant Art Director Billy Powers, to spotlight the most colorful event or personalities of the week...
...know a People item when we see one. Generally, it's going to be a snappy story about a prominent person, something that's informative but with a light touch and maybe a little bit of irony." So far, that approach has withstood the test of time, and our guess is that it will continue...
...year, Biden came across as a hothead seeking hot headlines as he relentlessly badgered Secretary of State George Shultz over U.S. policy toward South Africa. The day after, he approached a friend on the Senate floor and asked sheepishly, "How much do you think I lost on that? I guess I made a fool of myself...
...Volcker's departure actually began in March, immediately before Washington's annual Gridiron Dinner for an elite roster of media figures and politicians. Newly appointed White House Chief of Staff Howard Baker, a longtime Volcker supporter, bumped into the Fed chairman at a reception. Said Volcker: "Howard, I guess it's about time I came over and talked to you and the President." Baker's reply: "That's fine." He invited Volcker to set an appointment anytime to discuss his future...