Word: safe
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...surprise or otherwise, to preclude a devastating retaliatory blow. This may result in mutual deterrence, but it is still a grim prospect. As the arms race continues, the possibility of a global catastrophe, either by miscalculation or design, becomes ever more real. But until we can find a safe and sure road to disarmament, we must continue to build our own defenses...
...solar system lies in the dense disk of the Milky Way Galaxy and at the safe distance of 30,000 light-years from the center. If a giant star were even now exploding at the galactic center, the earth and its inhabitants would have a good chance to survive the effects of the blast, which they would not know about for at least 30,000 years...
...letter was addressed to the Corporation and read "We wish to congratulate you on the new Visual Arts Center. In selecting Le Corbusier you chose not a safe and familiar figure but the man you considered the most distinguished designer anywhere. You supported him without hesitation. As a result, Harvard has been rewarded with a daring and distinguished building. The leadership you have shown makes us all proud...
...crew commander in SAC. Thank you for exposing the book Fail-Safe for what it is-complete fiction. It is interesting to note that neither author took the time to visit SAC headquarters to learn how Positive Control actually operates...
...Consumer Reports and as a consequence I own a first-class television set, an all-but-silent air conditioner and a very long-lasting deodorant. My armpits never stink. I pay attention to all spot announcements on the radio about mental health, the seven signs of cancer, and safe driving. Yesterday William Hoiden delivered a radio announcement on litterbugs. 'Let's face it,' said Holden. 'Nobody can do anything about it-but you and me.' This is true. I have been careful ever since." The Moviegoer's shortcoming is that if there is anything...