Word: spotting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...lack of substance is one inevitable consequence of a made-for-TV campaign, Reese says. "Questions about the deficit, the infrastructure, education are too tough to answer with a very simple solution that will fit in a 30-second spot," he says. "Which is why you hear about the Pledge of Allegiance, and why it works...
...defend themselves against crime. Outspent more than 12 to 1, defenders of the gun ban have countered by emphasizing its many influential backers, including the state's largest law-enforcement agencies. Governor Schaefer was so outraged by the N.R.A.'s campaign that he is starring in a TV spot on behalf of gun control. "The gun lobby is spending millions to mislead you about the law," he declares, taking a swipe at the group. "Let's win one for Maryland...
Brockway Mills is on line, ready to feed 850 kilowatts of electric power from the Williams River falls into the Vermont power grid. For David F. Buckley, who swam at this same scenic spot as a boy and who has been struggling since 1979 to bring the modest $1.9 million plant into being, it is a rhapsodic moment. Standing inside the powerhouse as the 18-ft.-high generator whirs, he says, "For me this is like music...
Running Backs: The backfield might look a little strange this week. Regular QB Tom Yohe is gone. So is star halfback Tony Hinz. But Art ("The Dart") McMahon, who rushed for 126 yards against Brown, will be plugging away from the fullback spot. And Jim Reidy, who scored one of the Crimson's four touchdown last Saturday, will be dipping and gliding at his wingback position...
...lean 210 pounds) leads the Terriers in sacks with five. Do you think he likes to blitz? He is also second on the squad in tackles. Dennis Carson leads the squad in tackles with 90. And with Pat Faucette at the other linebacking spot, this group seems leak-proof...