Word: refrained
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WHEN the machinists' strike against Eastern Airlines began 12 days ago, it was time for organized labor to start singing its old refrain, "Which side...
...facts and opinions stated in Mr. McKinney's letter. Nevertheless, The Crimson regrets any misunderstandings which may have occurred as a result of the publication of the December 17, 1988 article. At Mr. McKinney's request, we have agreed to print his letter to the Editors and to refrain from further comment on the matter...
...country's export regulations are among the loosest in the world. The Economics Ministry processes some 70,000 chemical-industry export applications each year. Even the tighter regulations announced in the wake of the Libyan scandal, Economics Minister Helmut Haussmann maintained, do not guarantee that unscrupulous manufacturers will refrain from conducting business as usual...
...officials had no trouble understanding why Kohl would refrain from moving against a West German company until Washington backed up its charges with solid evidence. What mystified the Administration was why West German officials stoutly denied the charges when the country's own intelligence agency had offered them evidence of Imhausen-Chemie's complicity as early as last October. Whatever the reason for Bonn's foot-dragging, the U.S. welcomed the change of tune. "The objective now is to let the Germans climb down without further embarrassment," said a senior White House official. "We want to prevent further shipment...
...mobilized 15,000 police to patrol the Imperial and Togu palaces. Many flags flew at half-staff; others were adorned with black ribbons. Japan's stock and bond markets, regularly open on Saturday, were closed. Government offices were observing a six-day mourning period, and workers were requested to refrain from festive singing or dancing. Even a major sumo-wrestling tournament was postponed...