Word: stops
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Since the country appeared completely calm, censorship seemed hardly necessary, but Smith did not stop there. To protect Rhodesia against an imagined invasion, convoys of troops were ordered to dig in along the Zambesi River border with Zambia, causing President Kenneth Kaunda nervously to declare a state of emergency and order his own small army to dig in on the other side "as a protective measure." Although the chances of a clash seemed slight, it was just the sort of ugly situation that through some unexpected fluke might lead to violence-and a need for British troops...
...Fair. For $3,300,000 in private funds, St. Louis would acquire the fair's most highly praised structure, with its three restaurants, 748-seat theater, and an art gallery. And given St. Louisans' thrust to make their city great, bonanzas are not likely to stop there...
After his pistol charged with birdshot failed to stop he attackers, Norton ran six miles through the jungle in bare feet to obtain help. The natives had intended to kill, and they only abandoned their attack because they thought the Paynters were dead...
This year the Brown soccer dynasty wants undisputed possession of the championship. Only Harvard can stop them...
Currently in fifth place in Ivy standings, the Crimson must stop Hall or outscore him to maintain its string of six consecutive seasons in the Ivy first division. If the weather man's forecast of mains holds true. Harvard will definitely have the advantage...