Word: mark
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Many of them are slightly wary of Pompidou. Though he is a longtime party member, he lacks the Resistance credentials and almost mystical faith in the General's wisdom that mark true Gaullists. During the campaign, he made an open bid to gain a measure of independence from his party. In an effort to enlist the support of non-Gaullist parties, Pompidou promised to make what he called "openings" in domestic and foreign policy. The Gaullists fear that those openings might erode their power. Some of them are worried that Pompidou might bring too many outsiders into his Cabinet...
...estimated 500 million television viewers next week as Queen Elizabeth journeys to Caernarvon Castle in North Wales to invest Charles as Prince of Wales. The title has been Charles' since his mother announced, when he was only nine, her intention of awarding it to him. The investiture will mark his formal installation. It will also serve to signal the end of Charles' royal adolescence (he turns 21 in November) and his acceptance of the role and tasks of apprentice sovereign. Perhaps most important, the ceremony is designed to honor Wales, a region of Britain that too often feels overlooked...
...Mark Rothko, D.F.A., artist. In your paintings, you have attained a visual and spiritual grandeur whose foundation is the tragic vein in all human existence...
...excessive wage demands and encouraging exports through tax incentives or subsidies. He is adamantly opposed to devaluing the franc unilaterally, but has endorsed financial cooperation with France's partners; this may well result in multilateral negotiations later this year for a cheaper franc and a dearer West German mark...
...major sporting events, both pick-purses and Yardmen are well represented. "The greatest danger for the thieves," says the inspector, "is that they are complete creatures of habit. The raincoats are a giveaway. They use them to cover a mark's pocket while they work inside." Arno keeps up with industry trends around the world. Some random observations...