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Word: jonesism (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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You report General David C. Jones as arguing that SALT II is acceptable if the U.S. increases its arsenal to counter the growing Soviet threat. Does the corollary hold true, that without SALT II we would need no increase in arsenal?

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Nov. 19, 1979 | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

Since the Federal Reserve action, the prime interest rate paid by top corporations has jumped another 2% beyond its previously record heights to reach 15½%, and bankers believe that it may go still higher. Interest rates on Government bonds have leaped above levels prevailing at the outbreak of the...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Business: Volcker's Pinch Begins | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

What would happen if Jim Jones hijacked the Love Boat? The villain of the show is Father Dunleavy, whose fanatical cult takes over the transatlantic luxury liner Festivale and holds its passengers hostage for $70 million in ransom. Like Jones, Dunleavy is said to be charismatic, sexy and demonic, but...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Television: A Listing Ship of Sweeps | 11/19/1979 | See Source »

The party numbers many prominent personalities and well-connected organizers. Among its 100 sponsors are Barry Commoner, Studs Terkel, the best-selling writer. Richard Barnet, author of Global Reach and a founder of the Institute for Policy Studies, a leftwing think tank, Steel Workers insurgent Ed Sadlowski and the heads...

Author: By Mark R. Anspach, | Title: Commoner Cause | 11/15/1979 | See Source »

Today's drop marked the third straight day of broad market decline, pushing the Dow Jones average below 800--its lowest close of the year. Since Monday, the average has fallen 22.27 points.

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Khomeini Bars Carter Envoys From Entering Iran for Talks | 11/8/1979 | See Source »

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