Word: scotching
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Arias Navarro, who headed the national security police for eight years over more moderate candidates, seemed to signal his belief that the solution to Spain's problems is more repression. In his annual year-end TV address to the people, el Caudillo went out of his way to scotch rumors that he himself might retire. "Spain has always counted on my dedication, which will not be failing," said Franco, who betrayed his age in slurred, indistinct words. "My entire life has been, is and will be in the service of the Spanish...
Japan is entering the New Year in a kind of frenzied euphoria, a mixture of Scotch, sake and dread. The party is almost over, the Japanese seem to be saying, so why not enjoy it while it lasts? TIME Tokyo Correspondent S. Chang reports...
...quiet ending by descending with a crash, Sherrill swore: "Goddam!" He then signaled a halt and went to his office to telephone his wife. "We'll be dubbing tonight," he told her. "Dave Houston can sing better than that. I'm going to get him a double Scotch and some food, then strip his voice out of there, put some headphones on him and record that song the way it ought...
...source of my morning's excitement was on page 50. Or rather, on the bottom of page 50--unprominently placed. It was a small item, right next to a "Let's Go Patriots" blurb sponsored by Old Smuggler Scotch...
Despite his Marxist beliefs, Allende savored the good life. He drank Scotch, liked golf and was fond of good wines. In addition to his family home, he reportedly had a hideaway to which he would take cronies−and women−and barbecue steaks for them. Allende was a sophisticated but casual dresser who favored turtleneck sweaters even at work. In fact, he was reportedly wearing a white turtleneck when he died. After the fighting died down last week, the military government televised a film showing Allende's imposing wardrobe and shelves of imported liquor and foods. The implication...