Word: standing
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...continuing refusal to back U.N. sanctions against South Africa. Seen in this context, Harvard is faced with the choice of a policy of ambivalence on apartheid (opposing it in words while at the same time profiting from it)--which can only cause cynicism among Africans--or a forthright stand which could start to win back the good will of Africa's present and future leaders...
...case solely before a judge, there is no jury for Mitchelson to play to, which is a pity. With his I, Claudius haircut and natty suits, Mitchelson easily upstages the Hollywood star. The lawyer leans menacingly over the witness box, especially when the actor is pinioned on the stand, and then checks out the rows of newsmen as he stalks back to his chair. Although he is outshone by Mitchelson, Marvin worries that the fact he is a star may work against him, no matter how the judge rules. Referring to his Oscar for Cat Ballon, he asks, "You think...
...principle it is a good idea to have constitutional restrictions on expenditures, but it is the burden of those who advocate this method to come up with a way of achieving it that will stand careful scrutiny...
...division, George Bell fell to Tiger number four man John Nimick, 3-1, while sophomore Mitch Reese lasted until the semifinal round before bowing to Princeton's All-Ivy stand-out Bill Fisher...
...could see it in the eyes and hear it in the screaming voices of the more than 1000 heavily partisan fans who packed steaming Blodgett Pool on Saturday night. The feeling grew as you watched the steady parade of Crimson aquamen to the medals stand...