Word: stops
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...platforms that would defy pinpointing. Moreover, with U.S.-manned Polaris subs operating in foreign waters, the nation would not need to haggle with NATO countries over placing IRBM launching sites on their soil. And finally, say the Navymen, since Polaris-plus-submarine equals an intercontinental missile, the U.S. coiild stop work on ICBMs and their-bases altogether...
MANEUVERABILITY was tested on a two-lane straightaway crossed by five intersections, complete with boulevard stop signs. Contestants stopped at each intersection, turned right into a 20-ft. dead end backed across the road into another dead end, then made a left turn onto the straightaway and continued on course. Points were lost for a variety of violations-failing to come to a complete stop at intersections, rolling over the white stop line, failing to finish in the almost impossible time...
...speed-happy crew at Daytona Beach whipped through the safety tests at a far faster clip than the Sunday driver would dare. Contestants took off in the maneuverability trials with wheels screeching, barreled into intersections at 50 m.p.h. and jammed their brakes to the floor in a panic stop. In the passing trials, those whose cars had automatic transmissions rode behind the pace car with left foot on the brake, right foot heavy on the throttle. When the time came to pass, they simply released the brake. Already revving up to almost full power, the engine shot them ahead with...
Cohen added that it is "foolish to lament the passing of the ancient humanities, nor should we wish to stop the progress of science, which we cannot. But we can control the applications made of scientific discoveries and we can ensure that those who practice science be not cultural barbarians...
...rule forcing schools to stop requesting photographs with application forms is a "stupid requirement," according to Eugene S. Wilson, Director of Admissions for Amherst College...