Word: tougher
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...more dependent than ever on their experts, who become more self-important with each election. Twenty years ago, when John Kennedy introduced many of today's practices, the handlers were a good deal more humble. None of them ever dominated Kennedy, who probably knew more and was tougher than...
Kraft suggests that Kodak has recently tightened its standards. Penthouse first learned of the suspected tougher stance when a freelance photographer employed in Los Angeles had some slides withheld. Says Kraft: "We took a wait-and-see attitude. But when they kept a set of shots done by Guccione and followed that by withholding more film taken by our art director, we felt we could not sit back." Kraft adds that Penthouse has had calls from individuals who say that their slides were confiscated. He suggests that since the volume of amateur photography is far larger than that of professionals...
...second part of the Thatcher strategy, involving spending cuts and less propping up of ailing government industries, has been vigorously pushed. Last June $7.5 billion was shaved off the previous Labor government's spending plan. Still tougher classical Conservative medicine is coming. This year's budget, due this month, will include higher health prescription charges and big cuts in funds for new hospitals, roads, subsidized housing and schools...
...League is becoming tougher because of specialization. You don't find too many athletes involved in more than one sport," he says. Morris has compiled data to try to monitor Harvard's direction in recruiting. "We're still learning...
Edward Koch, New York City's mayor, urging tougher gun-control laws: "You're not a nice guy if you have a gun, even if you are a nice...