Word: maintained
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...trial proceeded, the threat of violence was never far. Two bomb scares emptied the courtroom, and police confiscated several automatic weapons. Defense lawyers monitored CB radio conversations that called for the jury to "hang the nigger." Cullman Mayor Bob McGluckin vowed that the authorities could maintain order. Said he: "We have a peaceful, law-abiding community. We do not like outside people coming in and exerting a detrimental influence...
...repudiate its recognition of Taiwan. Most observers saw this as another in a series of Chinese moves to assure a continuous flow of Mideast oil. But more importantly, this was the first instance since the founding of the People's Republic that any nation has been allowed to maintain relations simultaneously with the governments of "both" Chinas. The implications for the United States, currently grappling with this dilemma, are significant for those who fear a "sellout" of Taiwan...
...assistant dean will maintain an office in University Hall, and will be in charge of personnel policies in the House offices, which are staffed by a total of 26 staff assistants...
...main difference between us is that the Democrats feel this country has an obligation to maintain a minimum standard of health for its citizens," Artson said...
...exteriors shrink, automakers are turning more and more to front-wheel drive as a way to maintain interior space; it eliminates the transmission hump in the floorboards. Buick's Riviera has front-wheel drive for 1979. In the spring, GM will introduce a front-wheel drive Chevy Nova. Ford has lagged behind GM and Chrysler (with its Omni/Horizon) in getting into front-wheel drive; its only entry in the field now is the Fiesta, which it makes in Spain and sells in the U.S. But Ford intends to produce a front-wheel-drive car domestically...