Word: prefered
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Democrats control both houses of Congress, Nixon's selection would have to be agreeable to them. And since his Administration has been shaken by scandal, he would have to name a man of respectable background. Beyond that, it is wholly a matter of speculation whether Nixon would prefer a strong nominee who would bolster his Administration but also make him more vulnerable to impeachment, or a stand-in who would be acceptable but lackluster. Despite the official denials that there is any list of candidates, the guessing in Washington does name names. The most commonly cited possibilities...
Primary Instinct. One other conclusion of the Munich group is that children prefer ceilings less than 7 ft. high. "It's almost a primary instinct," explains Ertel. "They want to explore their environment through touching. In the kindergarten experiment, the first thing the children did every morning was pile up the blocks so that they could climb up and reach the ceiling...
...food. "It became the kid's job to get the straws and the napkins," says Turner. "It cost a lot, but it was nothing compared with the repeat business we get because kids insist on going there." Indeed, not a few mothers have found that their children prefer Ray Kroc's burgers to Mom's own. "It's a fun place," says a Fort Lauderdale, Fla., 13-year-old. "It's like a circus. I feel happy here...
Down the other end of the line, seniors preparing for re-entry into the real world might prefer to remain in orbit if no change occurs soon in the dismal job market--as reported by the Office of Career Services and Off-Campus Learning (OCSOCL...
Within spitting distance of Harvard Square, Barney's serves New York style steaks with New York style prices. The latest gimmick is a 10 per cent surcharge to cover the rise in food prices. On football Saturdays, there are hordes of alums--the type who prefer not to drink from a make-shift tailgate bar. Downstairs at Barney's serves excellent hot sandwiches and beer at more moderate prices...