Word: towers
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...most visible evidence of the new fortifications system is a 13-story observation tower, almost identical to a tower built by the Egyptians on their side of the demilitarized zone. Israeli soldiers man the crow's-nest continually, logging every movement on the other side. The Israelis estimate that the Egyptians have built enough bunkers for a force of five to seven infantry divisions, which could be transported across the canal within six hours, along with fire-control centers and launching sites on the east bank of the canal. In addition, there are at least 250 artillery pits...
...mobile culture. So Schuller rented a drive-in theater near Disneyland. Using established retailing techniques, he rang 3,000 doorbells looking for customers, bought strategic land near a freeway, put in enough asphalt for 1,400 cars, and erected a 90-ft. cross on top of a 15-story Tower of Hope...
Schuller's accommodations for the suburban middle class and its cars keep his shopping center full. At the various Sunday services, a total of 2,200 children attend classes in the Tower, 4,400 adults pack the glass-walled sanctuary and another 1,600 sit outside bumper to bumper, listening in on car radios. Undoubtedly, many are tourists drawn by such attractions as the twelve fountains (one for each apostle), the crown of thorns plant, and the "still waters" reflecting ponds...
FICTION 1 -Centennial, Michener (2 lastweek) 2-The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Meyer (1) 3-Something Happened, Heller (3) 4-The Ebony Tower, Fowles (6) 5-Lady, Tryon (4) 6-The Pirate, Robbins (5) 7-Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy, le Carre...
...Ebony Tower, Fowles...