Word: prefered
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...effects of their work on mankind. Are we sure that we wish to reveal our presence on earth to such other living creatures? If they are not like us, they will be monstrous to us, whether larger or smaller. If they have become miniaturized and computerized, we would prefer to destroy them as a threat to us, and they would surely try to destroy us gross, primitive creatures, except for a few live samples for experimentation...
Hanrahan was offered a circuit court judgeship as a consolation prize, but he turned it down. He said he would prefer to serve on the Illinois appellate court. That seemed to be asking a bit much for a man currently under indictment, so Daley demurred. Hanrahan marched before television cameras and announced that he would not withdraw from the race for state's attorney. Said he: "That would be the Black Panthers' biggest campaign propaganda victory...
...territory has been generally benevolent and progressive. Arab residents have gained new schools, health centers, theaters, sewers, running water and electricity while paying only part of the taxes that Israelis pay. Part of this, obviously, is aimed at softening criticism of the Israeli annexation, yet most Arabs would still prefer to live under an Arab flag. Israel also recognizes the jurisdiction of Moslem religious courts and allows an Arab curriculum in Old City schools. "We have no intention of creating a melting pot or a monoculture here," says Kollek...
...wind and the natural effects of aging are generally blamed for causing the crow's-feet and worry lines that most youth-conscious Americans would prefer to avoid. Now a California internist suggests that another factor may be responsible for wrinkles. Writing in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Dr. Harry Daniell reports a definite correlation between early and heavy face wrinkling and habitual cigarette smoking. Daniell bases his finding on a yearlong study of 1,104 people. Daniell asked everyone who visited his office to fill out a questionnaire about his smoking habits, exposure to the sun and medical...
...troubles with Governor John Love and admitted that Grand Junction contractors, the state, and the AEC share a "moral responsibility" for the tailings. He stressed that the radiation poses no "immediate" danger to residents. On the other hand, he said that radiation levels "are higher than we would prefer, so some remedial action is intended." When, he could not say-except to state that "there is presently no plan to provide funds from the Federal Government" for removing the tailings, which could cost as much as $20 million...