Word: performer
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...often Time Inc.'s ambassador to the world. He started international news tours for American businessmen coordinated aid to refugees from the Arab-Israeli wars, and worked for numerous charitable organizations. For three years he was president of the National Urban League. Future publishers of TIME may perform similar roles with similar distinction, but they will always hold in respect-and use as a measure-the contribution of James A. Linen...
When describing the various feats Superman [Aug. 1] is to perform in the movie, your article casually made mention of his flying round the world in 90 sec. with Lois Lane in his arms. It all sounds romantic I grant you, but anyone else would realize that this stunt is impossible-if not for Superman, then certainly for Miss Lane...
...stuck to Bronx Community College for only one year. He spent some of his free time with the New York City police auxiliary service. This did not involve training in the use of firearms or crime detection. He was taught how to direct traffic, administer first aid and perform other rescue-related duties. Fellow trainees considered him introverted but not particularly reclusive...
...scientists became increasingly alarmed at the prospects of a Cyber 76 sitting in Moscow-and with good reason. An earlier Control Data model-the Cyber 74-is the central brain of the U.S. defense system. Installed in the Pentagon, the National Security Agency and numerous secret locations, the 74s perform such tasks as interpreting data relayed back from surveillance satellites arcing over the Soviet Union, deciphering intercepted codes and analyzing tracking reports on Russian submarines...
...legal system has stepped in again. On June 20, a six-man majority of the Supreme Court held that states need not provide Medicaid funds for elective abortions, or even require public hospitals to perform them. Eight states have already passed legislation along these lines, and several more--including Massachussetts--are moving in that direction...