Word: signalling
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...played the busing controversy for all it was worth, Muskie failed to identify himself with any single major issue. As a result, he did not communicate empathy-the desire of voters to feel that he understands their problems -even among his own voters. The Florida primary is a clear signal to Edmund Muskie that his theme song, "trust me and believe me," lacks conviction...
...than were under his control prior to the rout of June 1967." Nonetheless she conceded that "the truth of the matter is that this plan affects Israel's most vital interests." The Knesset thereupon adopted a resolution urging the government to "continue to negotiate" with Jordan-a calculated signal to Amman...
...Nebula supernova occurred much earlier-about 9000 B.C., according to estimates based on the current signal rate of Gum's pulsar. The sudden and brief appearance at that time of what seemed to be a new and brightly glowing star-probably as luminous as a quarter moon and visible even during full daylight-may have sufficiently moved a primitive sky-gazer to scrawl or carve his impressions on a cave wall. And if an archaeologist should ever find such a drawing, its age could be determined by using radioactive "clocks" and other dating methods on other objects...
Last week, as an unmistakable signal to his restive countrymen, Bhutto moved abruptly to shake up Pakistan's demoralized armed forces. After taking the precaution of placing the television station under guard and temporarily closing down the telegraph office, he went on the air to announce that he had sacked the army and air force commanders, who had helped him gain power last December. He accused them of "Bonapartist tendencies," apparently meaning that they were meddling in political affairs. As the army's new chief of staff, Bhutto named none other than Lieut. General Tikka Khan...
Helicopters equipped with infra-red sighting which were designed for use in Vietnam have already been used in domestic police work, Fink said, and one Pentagon associate has suggested the use of electronic signal bracelets and tracking equipment to watch over released convicts, parolees and prisoners on bail...