Word: scandale
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...mind, which is not unlike that of a trained detective, these clues can only mean one thing: scandal. The writing on the wall was obviously a red herring; as every Encyclopedia Brown knows, there is no such thing as "grad school ethics." Thus the sequence of events must have been as follows...
...isolation, the letter could be seen as a momentary lapse. But it comes in the context of Meese's still unclear and possibly criminal role in the Iran-contra affair, as well as the growing revelations of his involvement in the Wedtech scandal. And, of course, it should not be forgotten that Meese's confirmation hearings were held up as a Special Prosecutor investigated charges of favoritism and corruption. How ironic it is, then, that marijuana use eight years ago is a scandal, while Meese's power and authority remain unimpaired...
Edwards built a populist coalition of poor whites, labor and blacks who tolerated his political dealmaking and frequent forays to Las Vegas gaming tables. But the good times ended during a scandal-ridden third term that saw Edwards indicted twice on racketeering charges; one trial ended in a hung jury, the other in acquittal. After his defeat, the silver-tongued Cajun bid a jaunty farewell: "You're going to miss me," he said. "But many of you don't know...
...notebook. The novel first appeared in Rolling Stone four years ago and ran in 27 installments. Since then, Wolfe has thoroughly rewritten it. The crucial change was to make the leading character a Wall Street broker (pre Black Monday) instead of a writer. "Writers are not much affected by scandal," says the author, "but bond salesmen can be ruined." Moreover, the alteration meant that Wolfe had to study the breed in its habitat, to examine its plumage, to listen to the roar of "well-educated young white men baying for money." In short, New Journalism shares much with the traditional...
Chicago students and officials said that, ironically, the scandal has fostered interest in student government and more students are running for office than before...