Word: prior
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...varsity took a power 20 just prior to the second curve to transform the length's deficit into a small lead, and then gained open water on a second power 20 during the turn to seal the victory...
...involved in a hot war in [Indochina] than I am," he said. "I cannot conceive of a greater tragedy." When Dulles and Radford dreamed up an air strike (with Vice President Richard Nixon's blessing), Ike's insistence that other countries join us and that prior congressional authorization be given caused the plan to fail. One wonders if Ike, with a shake of the head, would have changed history had he been in the Oval Office when the question of putting U.S. troops into Viet Nam came up. Maybe...
...peculiar definition of racism. Identifying individuals on the basis of their race may be a prelude to discriminatory practices or compensory activity. "Racism," as it is usually defined does not consist of the recognition of racial differences, but is determined by our actions after racial differences are recognized. Prior to the busing plan, policies of the Boston School Committee resulted in discrimination against blacks and other minority groups. The alteration in schedules and destinations ordered by Judge Garrity used racial determinations to help eliminate inequities for minority groups. I fail to see how this can be described as racist, implicitly...
Stephen S.J. Hall, vice president for administration, said yesterday in a written statement: "I accept the ultimate responsibility for the difficulties encountered. Although I had no knowledge that a problem might exist prior to receiving a letter from members of the patrol, nonetheless responsibility for its performance is mine...
...Yale University and New Haven policemen observed the demonstrations, holding open a pathway for alumni and guests entering the building prior to the $13.50-a-plate dinner...