Word: progressive
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...accused Carter of succumbing to Nigeria's "uncomplicated fervor" for a guerrilla victory by the Patriotic Front forces, headed by Joshua Nkomo of Z.A.P.U. (Zimbabwe African People's Union) and Robert Mugabe of Z.A.N.U. (Zimbabwe African National Union). Meanwhile, the Nigerian joint communique failed to mention any progress achieved from Smith's internal settlement, which the Post called "more democratic, moderate and multiracial than any government the guerrillas might construct." To gain, in effect, revolutionary credentials, the President appeared to be holding Salisbury "to lofty moral and political standards, while often appearing to wink at the failings...
After their first day, most of the councilors said they were pleased with the progress and intent of the program. Lawrence Human, a councilman from Southbridge, said, "It has been very beneficial. We've gotten a lot of new ideas...
Once Harvard succumbed in the first doubles, the match was all wrapped up for the Quakers, but the most exciting contest of the day was still in progress...
...having been written under duress. It was accompanied by the Red Brigades' third communiqueé, but once again the kidnapers failed to specify any demands for Moro's release. Typed on the same IBM electric as the first two communiqués, it merely gave another menacing progress report: "Moro's interrogation is proceeding with the complete collaboration of the prisoner...
...sport, dictates that life continues, but only within a narrowly prescribed set of rules. It neatly removes most ambiguities and most inequities and leaves you standing on a simple, lined court armed only with your tools of competition. In its simplicity, it gives a very concrete appraisal of your progress. It promises a simple payoff--if you work hard, you will improve; if you don't you will not. Life rarely is quite this simple...