Word: predecessors
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...wives-some inherited from his predecessor, some the gift of subjects eager to display loyalty, and some simply picked out by the monarch himself-were more than companions to King Lukengu. They sang his praises, danced at his orders, embroidered the exquisite raffia tapestries on the walls of his jungle palace, and when he sneezed they applauded. as royal protocol prescribes. But most important of all, they were obliged to support him-to supply him with food and all his other needs...
...satellites so far shot into orbit, perhaps the most useful to man was Tiros I, the "weather eye," whose pictures of the earth's cloud pattern gave a valuable overall view of global weather. Last week the U.S. launched Tiros II, to improve on the work of its predecessor. The 280-lb., drum-shaped satellite, spangled with 9,260 solar cells, went into a nearly circular orbit about 400 miles above the earth. All except one of its instruments worked fine; only the wide-angle TV camera for photographing large-scale cloud cover was out of kilter...
...Democratic nomination, had rebuilt the old Democratic coalition of Northern big cities and Southern conservatives, outdoing even Franklin Roosevelt in rallying the support of Catholic, Jewish and Negro voters. He had broken all precedent by persuading a nation to make a massive change in its vote when his predecessor's term had, in net, brought both peace and prosperity...
...Kennedy sweep in Rhode Island pulled along in its wake lackluster Democrat John Anthony Notte Jr., 51, lieutenant governor in the regime of his predecessor and campaign opponent. Republican Governor Christopher Del Sesto. Said Del Sesto: "You can't fight a tidal wave...
...once. Director Thomas has played down the suspense, played up Scenarist Fred Harvey's daffy dialogue and laid on the De Luxe color with a heavy hand. The pace and direction are intelligently managed, and the only major problem arises in the major roles. Actress Elg. unlike her predecessor in the part, doesn't quite sustain the sex interest: she can't seem to decide whether she is supposed to look chased or chaste. And Actor More, with his usual cheery vacuity, continually suggests that in the main role of this movie a solid Donat has been...