Word: threatened
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...five into a room. Land reform, Italy's greatest need, has been imperceptible, in spite of De Gasperi's promises. De Gasperi's own party is split between the "Wasps," right-wingers who petition him to ease up on reform, and the Young Turks who repeatedly threaten to resign if reform isn't speeded...
...believe, however, that there is some reason to fear lest a dual system of secondary education may in some states, at least, come to threaten the democratic unity provided by our public schools. I refer to the desire of some people to increase the scope and number of private schools. At present the proponents of such a movement are often not outspoken in their demands, but a dual system of schools with tax money flowing in some form to private schools seems to be a possibility in some peoples' minds. In this connection I think it is only fair...
...result has been an onerous situation where Cambridge can neither get rid of him, nor bring him into line. The CCA itself has split over the question, one faction insisting on Atkinson's immediate reelection, the other on his dismissal. Actually, the anti-Atkinson group is merely trying to threaten the city manager as a means of forcing him to submit to the Council's authority. But because the Council cannot agree on a candidate to replace Atkinson, the threat is a watery one indeed. So Atkinson continues on his way with little fear of reprisal from Cambridge's legislature...
...bookseller cannot read all books and therefore must depend on the state for advice. In so doing, however, the seller cannot determine whether the state's advice is accurate or even just grounds to remove a particular book from the stands. But even more serious, the state can threaten the seller with legal action if he does not comply to its request...
...prevent a continuation of this utterly pointless loss of lives . . . The question is: At the present time, within the continental limits of the U.S., in the absence of any national emergency, can there be any reason that can justify the flight of Air Force transports under weather conditions that threaten disaster to their passengers, when a few hours' delay in flying time would provide safety...