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Word: pass (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...choose one politician to sit at the Pearly Gates and pass judgment on my soul, Jimmy Carter would be the one," wrote former Presidental Speechwriter James Fallows. Having paid that compliment to the humanity and understanding of his onetime employer, he proceeded to render so harsh a judgment on Carter and his presidency that Fallows' wrathful ex-colleagues at the White House must wish that he had indeed reached the Pearly Gates...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Fallows' Fracas | 5/7/1979 | See Source »

...international lawyer who has brought more than 100 cases to Strasbourg. Indeed, the human rights commission refuses to hear most cases and tries to settle the rest amicably. Only when that fails, or a really significant test like the Sunday Times case comes along, does the full court pass judgment on one of its member nations...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Law: A Scandal Too Long Concealed | 5/7/1979 | See Source »

...agreed, and the university drew up a $40 million plan for new academic programs and building renovation at the state's five predominantly black campuses, where 70% of the state university's 20,500 black students are enrolled. To pay for the improvements, the Governor agreed to pass up a planned $40 million tax cut. But the effort failed. The university concluded that HEW'S demands were "rigid" and last week sued to prevent the department from cutting off at least $20 million in federal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: North Carolina vs. HEW | 5/7/1979 | See Source »

...tells Kay, "There are times when everyone needs affection and compassion-even a general." Thank God there is a war going on. To break up the moony romantic scenes, Ike offers a colorful tour of the Normandy invasion, the Battle of the Bulge and the debacle of the Kasserine Pass. Evocative old newsreels, with their Lowell Thomas narration blessedly intact, fill in the skirmishes that are not covered by Ike's budget...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show Business: Love at War with Ike and Kay | 5/7/1979 | See Source »

Baum ignited the laxwomen when she intercepted a Dartmouth pass, raced toward the goal and fed third home Sarah Mleczko with a quick pass. Mleczko pulled a quick fake and squeezed a shot past the Dartmouth netminder...

Author: By Michelle D. Healy, | Title: Laxwomen Post Win Over Dartmouth; Mleczko Leads Way With Five Goals | 5/3/1979 | See Source »

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