Word: reacted
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Since his most important objective is to encourage the student to react personally to what he is studying, the section man must stifle his own temptations to have a definite list of "points" he wants to make. "If you set up a notion," said Alfred, "you don't hear what they're saying...
...First to react was Gursel's junta, which has ruled Turkey for the past 17 months. Its members are no longer active soldiers; nonetheless, for the confrontation with the military, they donned their old uniforms and strapped on side arms. The military's conditions: in addition to accepting Gursel as President, the new coalition government must guarantee to uphold changes made since the overthrow of Adnan Menderes, including the dismissal of some 7,000 officers thrown out because of alleged ties with the Menderes regime...
...embattled traditional vintners, who have been doggedly trying to build the reputation of U.S. wines among the connoisseurs, react to such mass marketing tactics with apoplectic distaste. Says Wine Expert Brother Timothy of Christian Brothers, one of several winemaking religious orders: "Nothing is sacred in the wine industry. There was a time when tradition counted, but the revolution is here, and it would only be fair to say that Mr. Gallo started it." Grumbles Winemaker Louis Martini: "There should be federal laws to prevent Gallo from calling those flavored drinks 'wine.' It's a disgrace...
...been Colonial Secretary for two years, was transferred by Prime Minister Macmillan to the key posts of party chairman and leader of the House of Commons. Though seemingly unconcerned as Tory fortunes sagged to their lowest point in more than four years, heavy-lidded Harold Macmillan can react under pressure like Mac the Knife. Pulling his switchblade, he lopped off his liabilities, pinned down his most formidable adversary, and cleared the path toward the next general election...
...Your exit was too quick and you didn't keep your elbows in," he snapped. "Jump again." Near by a captain walking behind a row of trainees suddenly barked: "Hit it!" The men bowed seemingly in unison and shouted: "Airborne!" But four who had been slow to react by a flicker were set to doing pushups. Explained the captain: "We teach them to respond instantly to stimuli, such as a command." Under pressure of this sort, morale is sky-high in the 82nd. Enlisted men call out "All the way, sir!" when they salute an officer, get the reply...