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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...hardest part of changing from an offensive to a defensive position was mental not physical. Kingsberg says, "Last year I always felt nostalgic when the forward would score and I had to run 100 yards to pat their backs...
Even if their presidential hopes are infinitesimal, Citizens Party activists can play an important part in the campaign by focusing attention on liberal programs that might otherwise be ignored. The historic role of third parties like the Populists and the Progressives has been to influence the platforms of the major contenders. The Citizens Party can force Kennedy to earn the allegiance of liberals who he may assume are already in his pocket. It would be a worthy victory to keep Kennedy in line without throwing the election to his opponent...
...Part of the problem is the CCA name. Associated since its beginning with the Brattle St. wealthy, the CCA label spells death for candidates in parts of Cambridge, especially the Italian East Cambridge. It is no surprise that Duehay and David Sullivan, who ran hard campaigns on their own, building up networks of voters and volunteers loyal personally to them, led the liberal pack...
Carter said he will forbid the purchase of "any oil from Iran for delivery to this country," and added that the move must be a part of an international effort to secure the release of the hostages...
Clementine's wifely career, as one might guess, was not easy. At times, says Daughter Soames, Churchill behaved like "a spoiled and naughty child." Clementine, for her part, was almost too responsible; she drove herself and others mercilessly. In addition to running several residences, entertaining and helping Winston win elections, she took on huge administrative jobs: organizing canteens during both wars and heading fund-raising drives...