Word: pushed
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...added, "Some students who are moving into our second and third years do seem to be very weak, and it might be desirable to push the bottom standard a little higher, and to encourage these doubtful cases to look elsewhere...
...form a broad conservative coalition Cabinet as the first step in reunifying the Sudan. To end the Negro rebellion, he plans to offer the south "a large measure of local self-government," guarantee it at least three posts on the 15-member Cabinet, outlaw discrimination. He also intends to push for a constitution that would give the added stability of a presidential government-and stipulate that the Vice President be an African southerner. As for the top job, El Mahdi will pick someone else from among his conservative cronies, for he does not want it. "I do not intend...
Many economists disagree about the timing of the excise-tax cut, some feeling that the reductions would be more valuable next year when the economy may need a strong push. For businessmen and consumers, nonetheless, the cut was a boon that will surely help out just when there are some faint signs of a downturn in consumer interest. The Ways and Means Committee even threw in a bit of extra, early seasonal cheer: it advanced repeal of the 10% tax on cabarets and theater tickets from next Jan. 1 to noon on New Year...
...Grand Assault," the Allied push through Italy, the Teheran Conference and Dday...
...proper notice of the meeting had been mailed. Welch ruled the question out of order, and a shouting match began. Finally, Welch did what many a corporate chairman has long felt like doing: he ordered Gilbert and Mrs. Soss to leave the meeting. Gilbert left with a push, but a Pinkerton guard had to carry Wilma out. Having a grand time in the limelight, where all could see her two-piece "Early Bird outfit" of an off-white tunic and matching knee breeches, she kicked her high boots in the air, waved her straw "space hat" at the crowd. Screaming...