Word: rushing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Unchecked, Moore proceeded with her plan. She arrived in Danville about 11 a.m. to purchase a chrome-plated .38 Smith & Wesson revolver from Fernwood for $145. She paid by check. He found her "in good spirits," although she claimed she was in a rush. "I had no way of suspecting that this gal was going to go out and commit the completely crazy act that she did," he insisted later. "Can you imagine it? A John Birch officer selling guns to radical kooks." Moore also picked up some cartridges, although she seemed concerned when he had only target loads...
When the motorcade reaches its destination, usually six agents from the Queen Mary rush to form a human shield around the President as he emerges from his limousine. Sometimes they use a "flying wedge" technique to shove themselves and the Chief Executive through a swarm of people. There are also at least a dozen agents positioned along the President's walking route keeping a wary eye on the crowd. If the President is headed for an indoor location, other Secret Servicemen with electronic devices reinspect the room for bugs or bombs...
According to the Crimson coach, the real test today will be how Harvard's defense handles the Terrier passing game. In addition to Holy Cross's 63-yard scoring pass last week, Restic is concerned about Harvard's non-existent pass rush...
...that the private automobile "will continue to be the most universally accepted form of transportation in America." But it needs to be made safer, cleaner and less wasteful of energy. So the Transportation Secretary urges improved cars and local policies to encourage motorists to stay off the roads during rush hours. Better traffic management, car pooling and parking lots near mass transit lines can accomplish...
...matchup today, then, will not be the Crimson's defensive line versus Holy Cross's protection, although the development of the pass rush is a big area of concern to Restic. Instead, the telling sign will be the success of the offense in opening the Crusader's ranks...