Word: preys
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...TIME too is guilty of the iniquitous deed. What a disappointment. Fallen prey to a deluding presentation of Notre Dame's true strength and greatness. A 795-line story with but 13 lines devoted to the fine work of the unsung heroes, Coach John Ray and his defensive unit. LAWRENCE D. SHUBNELL Notre Dame '63 Beltsville...
Perhaps the most important factor in this year's elections is general rather than specific. The voters are prey to a variety of frustrations-about the state of the economy, the progress of civil rights, the course of the war in Viet Nam. While each of these issues can cut either way, depending on the particular contest, overall they may spell trouble for the party in power. On the Viet Nam issue, in fact, the voter who feels that the war effort has not been vigorous enough, as well as one who feels that the U.S. should stop bombing...
Confused as to whether or not their resignations had been accepted, the Ministers fell easy prey to Ky's maneuvering: he appealed to their vanity and simultaneously hinted at a compromise after the Manila talks were over. In the end, only Economics Minister Thanh made good his resignation. Labor Minister Nguyen Huu Hung agreed to accompany Ky to Manila. And who remained behind to take charge of the government when Ky flew off to Manila at week's end? Deputy Premier Nguyen Luu Vien, one of the most outspoken of the Southern side...
...eagles are relatively rare, and most falconers are happy enough to fly one of the smaller hawks. In brushy or forested country, the most popular species is the goshawk, a nimble, round-winged bird that can dash and dodge past the obstacles in pursuit of its prey...
Just as a falcon reaches its prey, it cocks a fist and lashes out; then it rolls over, "binds" to the stunned bird with its talons, and gives the coup de grace with its razor-sharp beak. If it is perfectly trained, and the load is not too heavy, it will carry the kill back to its master like a retriever...