Word: seek
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...beneficiaries of the Rockefeller manna insisted, of course, that it was far too early to be writing tickets. "I am highly complimented," said Romney, "but my attention is focused on 1966." To be sure, Romney announced later in the week that he would seek a new four-year term as Governor of Michigan-but without the hallowed promise to serve out his term without drifting off in pursuit of better things. Javits also made news later in the week, though for a different reason. Ever the politician, he accepted an accolade as "1966 Father of the Year,"* posed for pictures...
...ocean, but it faces a growing undersea threat from Russia's fleet of 430 submarines. It will concentrate much of its effort on learning to take on and eliminate this threat, partly by perfecting sensing devices and new weapons for anti-submarine warfare. It will also seek to increase its nuclear-powered force of attack submarines, now numbering more than 50, to something nearer...
...result, despite an increasing flood of federal cases, the Detroit judges themselves took over the commissioners' jobs, a move that has notably improved and speeded up justice. In setting bail, the judges now seek to release as many defendants as possible before trial-regardless of their ability to satisfy the tough requirements of security-minded bondsmen. The practice is not only in line with the law's presumption of innocence until a guilty verdict, it also enables defendants to hire better lawyers and help prepare their own cases, to say nothing of saving taxpayers the cost of keeping...
King James, who got to have his name on the end papers of the most widely read English Scripture, had the humility to seek the collaboration of 47 bishops and scholars in producing his eponymous Version. James T. Farrell collaborates with no one, least of all the reader; his version of the Creation was written in 20 consecutive hours. The anonymous contributing bishops who struggled with the Bible took a little more time...
...alternative is to seek a steady source of funds outside of Harlem by continuing to follow a moderate line which will not alienate moderate or conservative businessmen. If the directors believe that many more charter depositors can be attracted by this strategy, then this may be one feasible way out of the shortage of funds...