Word: lest
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...sacrifice." But in Algiers, beyond De Gaulle's reach, General Challe and the civil governor of Algeria, Paul Delouvrier, were steadily giving ground. Three days after the insurrection began, Delouvrier broadcast an appeal to the insurgents assuring them that "if order returns, all may yet be won." Lest anyone miss the implied promise. General Challe followed up with the statement that "the French army is fighting so that Algeria will remain French once...
...another office in Lancaster House. The African members promised to study this proposal. Right-wing white settlers blustered that even an outside waiting room was too close contact with Koinange. But the white majorty, under the leadership of Moderate Michael Blundell, were wary of continuing the wrangle lest it build up the personality of Koinange, whom one white settler called: "One of the two evil men I have met in my life...
Voices were shrill in the tiny country wedged between Austria and Switzerland. The argument: Would Liechtenstein (pop. 16,000) be represented at the Winter Olympics in California's Squaw Valley next month? No, thundered Chief of Government Alexander Frick, worried lest Liechtenstein's honor be compromised by a last-place finish at the games. "Those who come in last have the real Olympic spirit," countered Baron Edward von Falz-Fein, Chief of Mission for the Liechtenstein Winter Olympic Team. "I wouldn't dream of winning." Added the baron darkly: "There will be a revolution if they...
...chief's uniform, had already passed through the main archway seven times, repeating, "Allah be praised." Three times the black-turbaned Imam of Teheran asked Farah the question, "Are you prepared to marry the Shahanshah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi?" Only the third time was Farah supposed to answer "Yes," lest she appear too eager. When the answer was given, the Queen Mother placed a diamond necklace around Farah's neck, and the Minister of Court brought the couple two gold rings upon a golden tray. The Queen Mother and Farah's mother showered the couple with handfuls...