Word: quickest
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Darwin's theory of the survival of the fittest, for out on the street, the rule of the land seemed to rest solidly on the idea that the weird shall inherit the earth; it was a case of the survival of the weirdest. Exploit or be exploited and the quickest way to exploitation and power seemed to lie in the strange marriage of satanism and acid...
Underlying the argument over whether business or individuals merit first consideration in any economic-revitalization effort is a hard political reality. The quickest way to give a lagging economy a sharp stimulus is to inject new capital into industry and business for modernization and expansion. The slower, but potentially more lasting avenue is to strengthen consumer demand by aiding individuals. As it happens, the traditional sympathies of both parties neatly coincide with their election urgencies. Nixon wants a fast recovery to ensure his reelection. The Democrats want prosperity too, but are in considerably less of a hurry...
Behind the plate was Varney, all 2'0 Ibs. of him. After two years, Varney finally found himself playing catcher, the position that he will probably play in the pros. He may not have the quickest reaction to the steal, but passed balls and wild pitches have become a rarity in Harvard games. And few will forget the time a UMass batter tried a tackle on Varney and ended up sprawled across the plate...
Starr will be competing at 190 pounds and as a sophomore, he may be one of the quickest entrants in that weight class. "It's a good thing he's going." Lee said. "If he'll only push himself, the sky is the limit...
...Sophomore sensation Rich Starr is also expected to finish high in the competition. Starr posted a 15-2-2 record this season and will be one of the quickest individuals entered in the 177 pound division...