Word: pinches
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...merry, expansive or petty, merciless or magnanimous?all to an extreme degree. Says Lawrence O'Brien: "The pendulum just swings wider for him than it does for most people." For every Machiavellian maneuver there is a graceful gesture; for every half-truth or hyperbole there is a disarming pinch of self-depreciation: "You see what sacrifices I am willing to make to be President? I cut my hair...
...peace will hit industries, areas and manpower unevenly. Many industries likely to lose war business-autos, textiles, rubber, for example-are those that can readily turn to industrial and consumer markets. Automen predict a big demand for cars among discharged veterans, and the housing industry, now confronted with another pinch in its mortgage-credit lifeline, foresees a major upturn fueled by lower interest rates if peace comes. Such an upturn would also lift sales of appliances, furniture and retail stores...
...following inning, Ken Thomas scored the other Crimson run when B.C.'s leftfielder dropped another ball, this one belted out by pinch-hitter Jim Reynolds...
Even with a narrow view to the present military pinch, Westmoreland's jingoism does not make much sense; this is the wrong time for the United States to close her options. Continuing the bombing is the reflex reaction to the enemy's offensive, but there still is no reason to believe that tactical bombing of the North has been, or is, militarily effective...
...election is going to cause a pinch from the party for funds," Kelley said. "There will have to be a good deal of active leadership to provide them, or the club could completely disintegrate. I'd like to see big names come here to debate or discuss the issues with Faculty members and students, rather than just lecture to them as a means of raising money. A genuine effort must be made to justify the respect and influence we still have around the country," he said...