Word: till
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...people so intimidated academic institutions out there that they don't want to touch these things with a ten-foot pole," he complained. "They act like a bunch of chickens. They think they'll be pecked by you hawks out there. They skirted around this one till they were sure it wasn't booby-trapped...
...that sends a team into any area where racial trouble is brewing. When Mafia Leader Joe Colombo was shot by a black in June, tension between blacks and Italian Americans mounted in some New York neighborhoods. Community-relations officers rushed to the scene and patrolled the streets from dusk till dawn along with police...
...obviously means to have his own way, even if it's at everyone else's and the country's expense, and regardless of how any of us may feel about it. If his demands are not met will he throw a tantrum or hold his breath till his face turns blue...
...quarter of a mile away." There would be no chance to see Mao Tse-tung this time, said Chou. "The Chairman is preoccupied with other matters. But of course you can come with your President next time." Reston declined with thanks. "I'll worry about him from now till then and let you worry about him after he gets here...
Nixon can still stave off criticism from the right on the strength of his earlier hard line against Communism. Notes Congressman John Schmitz, a John Bircher who represents Nixon's home district in California: "If you get a reputation for being an early riser, you can sleep till 11." Says Chicago Businessman W. Clement Stone, a large contributor to conservative campaign coffers and Nixon's biggest 1968 financial backer: "After 20 years, we'd better face life as it is. Good common sense dictates that we take a hard look at that situation and put aside...