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...They point out that economic growth cannot become self-sustaining because the profits of Puerto Rican industry are remitted to the United States, and association with the United States forces Puerto Rico to buy American products which are more expensive than those available from other markets. But the thrust of their argument is that only by freeing themselves from United States domination can Puerto Ricans create a socialist plan for development which would correct the unequal distribution of wealth that characterizes the island today. Both the PIP and the PSP now emphasize recruitment among the working class, and their representatives...
...committee member emphasizes the main thrust will probably be toward changing attitudes among Faculty members that tend to de-emphasize teaching. Whether through money incentives or mandatory classes, the member said, somehow professors must "be taught" the importance of teaching...
Those victories thrust Moore into the semi-finals of the consolation tournament, where she lost to Martha Cook of Williams, who eventually won the tournament, yesterday...
...Atwood, held a pistol in her face. When Patty screamed, she was struck in the face with what she thought was a rifle butt, and she was bound, gagged and blindfolded. For a while, she lost consciousness. When she came to, she was being dragged down the stairs and thrust into the trunk of the getaway...
...more crowds gathered, the shouting competitors silenced. It was 14-13--Sunstein's advantage. The Californian served, they volleyed. Then a final Crimson cheer, and Sunstein thrust up his arms in victory. "I wanted to keep it exciting," Sunstein said after the match...