Word: held
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...born Izola Ware Curry, 42, who had lived in New York City on and off for half her life, suddenly flashed a steel letter opener and stabbed King in the upper left side of his chest. Customers shouted in panic, and a few onlookers grabbed the deranged woman and held her for police as she babbled incoherently and shouted: "I'm glad I done it." In her brassiere police found a small loaded pistol...
...local chief, and solemnly accepted the gift of a white chicken. Speaking through an interpreter, Gallierè explained that the chief of the French government, General Charles de Gaulle, had decided to allow Africans to choose fraternal association with France or to refuse it and become independent. He held up sample ballots, told the villagers that a yellow one meant yes, a violet one, no. The villagers seemed astonished that they were offered a choice. Said the chief: "Of course, we intend to remain with France...
...Skol!" a newsman shouted, and Mr. Flentrop poured while Mrs. Biggs held the overflowing glasses. Even the organ was smiling...
...leaking!" Wine dripped onto the floor and Mrs. Biggs rushed over with more scotch tape. As he held the pipe, smiling embarrassedly, Mr. Flentrop suggested Hans who saved the dike or perhaps the harassed captain of a bazooka team. The wine was finally poured...
...Council's case against the N.S.A. may be a valid one; to date, however, the current Council has shown no willingness to hear an adequate presentation of both sides of the issue. Until such a discussion is held and all of N.S.A.'s defenders are given a chance to speak, Harvard's status in N.S.A. should not be considered finally settled, despite the Student Council Executive Committee's statement to the contrary...