Word: maintains
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...reaffirms U.S. intentions to maintain troops in Europe...
...newly independent citizens of a former African colony, said Professor Busia, Ghanaians have a duty to other Africans seeking self-government. "Let us testify our determination to maintain civil liberty and democracy," he cried. Retorted a government spokesman: "The concern of the leader of the opposition merely betrays his guilty conscience because he was and has been the leader of those who perpetrated atrocities in Ashanti"-the wealthy (cocoa and gold) territory that is the heartland of Nkrumah's opposition. "Let me tell the House this bill is being introduced purposely because of the Ashanti," blurted another government spokesman...
Silverman blamed "inept" film leaders for their "ostrich viewpoint" about TV, roasted hard-up studio heads for peddling pre-1948 film libraries to television for a "ridiculously low price." The only solution, according to Silverman: post-1948 films must not be sold unless TV pays enough money "to maintain a steady flow of important pictures...
After a slow start, varsity center Bryant Danner and Captain Dick Woolston gained control of the boards, and dominated the rebounding until they were removed in the last half. Griff McClellan, while lacking Danner's finesse, used his height to maintain the varsity's rebounding advantage...
...Lawrence could be easy if: (1) the first line can connect with goals instead of two-inch misses, (2) the defense does not let up at any moment during the game, (3) goalie Tab Cleary can remain as cool but be more cautious, and (4) the whole team can maintain the same pace it did last night. In this case, no luck will be needed...