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...million. Military officials of the fund reply rather lamely that the payout is kept low so that increased investment of plowed-back profits will yield even greater benefits for future generations of officers. Though most officers are dissatisfied with this explanation, few, if any, believe that there is any rake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: TURKEY: The Army Conglomerate | 9/11/1972 | See Source »

Other in-flights also are upgrading their content, and pulling in more ads. TWA Ambassador and United Air Lines' Mainliner are expected to rake in $800,000 each this year, up 29% and 14% , respectively, over...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PUBLISHING: Jetting to a Profit | 9/4/1972 | See Source »

...slopes covered with slippery plastic were hailed as a ski buffs salvation during the long, hot summer. But most schussers were quickly turned off. The stiff, molded bristles that were supposed to substitute for snow ruined their skis, and falling on the stuff felt something like falling on a rake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modern Living: Snowless Skiing | 7/24/1972 | See Source »

Raising money for scholarships is usually a laborious routine, but four undergraduates at small (1,700 students) Albion College in Albion, Mich., have managed to rake in a sizable amount and enjoy themselves in the process...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Education: Passing the Hat | 6/19/1972 | See Source »

...have the right to know what is going on between these high-salaried public servants and big businesses. Exposure is the only control these rats will respect-they like to operate in secret and behind closed doors. Remember, if there is no muck, there will be no muck to rake...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters, Apr. 24, 1972 | 4/24/1972 | See Source »

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