Word: reaction
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...college. The house system is her own private dream. Since she announced plans for the house system six years ago this month, she has sought out student advice about the decor of the new dormitories, the placement of dining rooms, and the like, but she has never solicited student reaction to her grand design...
Disease v. Cure. It was by no means the only strong reaction. In Washington, Lyndon Johnson took advantage of an address before 400 officials of women's organizations to answer the critics of his domestic programs-not only Bobby, but also Martin Luther King, as well as conservatives who want to reduce spending. "To those who believe that we are backing off, I say, no, we are staying for the long pull," said the President. As proof, he noted that the amount of federal funds helping the poor through all social programs now totals $22 billion, nearly 21 times...
...Criminal Justice reform bill into Parliament last fall. Tucked away among its provisions was the proposition that instead of being unanimous, criminal jury verdicts should require only a 10-to-2 majority. The proposition was surprising in almost every way, not least of all because it provoked practically no reaction from either the public or the press. It was supported by some of the highest ranking jurists in the land, notably the Lord Chief Justice, Lord Parker of Waddington, who argued that under the present jury setup "many, many guilty persons are acquitted...
...more pressure than the can itself. At least three cans, in addition to the one that blinded Mrs. Moore, exploded and caused injuries before the company changed the cap. Now a flip-top lid is used, so that even if moisture should get in and cause a pressure-building reaction, the top would probably pop off gently long before an explosive force could develop and blow the can apart...
...reaction to the situation show" and "gratitude on the part of people who are unable to externalize their feelings...