Word: strengthing
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...image in a time of crisis? After all, he is part of it, and even millions of jealous Americans cannot deny that fact. Americans hate the Kennedys alive and then adore them in death. They forget that even now, Edward Kennedy's skill symbolizes to the world the strength of character, youth, burning intelligence and compassion of all America...
Where is the law? Why, despite some troubles, does Cosa Nostra survive and thrive? Beyond its own inherent strength and tradition is its ability to corrupt civil officials. Probably no other group in history has made such a fine art of corruption. Without the fix, Cosa Nostra would not last out the year. Nor are local cops the only ones who yield to temptation. Three days after a report on skimming in Las Vegas was sent to the U.S. Attorney General's office in 1963, a complete copy was in the hands of the criminals cited in the report...
...season draws to a close. The bettors return to spacious Belmont and the city. The wealthy and other acquaintances of Jay Gatsby, refurbished by the springs, find the strength to attempt a sojourn abroad. The road narrows behind the back window of the Continental and the dark foggy night beckons with promises of tomorrow and next year...
...four other proven lettermen--Seniors Rick Berne Ed Sadler, Dale Neal, and Neil Hurley--that he can use with the utmost confidence. Berne and Sadler, who between them saw 221 minutes of action as reserves last season, can ably handle the two defensive tackle spots, getting back-up strength from junior larry Kram, a JV performer last year...
...power, he might have gone on to dispense with the actors altogether and made theater with one flashing machine under his personal control. Maybe the thought has crossed his mind. But turning inward in search of themes, he seems to have discovered in his own ironic detachment the strength or the desperation to make a human confession...