Word: travelling
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Cabinet members are notable more for their loyalty than for their innovative tendencies. Perhaps the ablest of the lot is López Rodó, 52, a devoted member of the political-religious organization Opus Dei, to which he contributes his income; he does not drink, hates to travel and resides in an Opus Dei dormitory. López Rodó served as Planning Minister from 1962 to this year, and is one of the men directly responsible for Spain's current economic boom. He is regarded as anti-British but pro-American, and may be considerably tougher than...
...level on earth), sound does not travel well. Thus, said Kerwin, "we're always hollering at each other. We're all hoarse up here." The astronauts also had trouble whistling-until Weitz found the knack: "You've got to hold your lips a little farther apart...
...cost: $46 million apiece). The Russians clearly had hoped that the Paris show would boost the TU-144, which is not only cheaper ($23 million including spare parts) but also more economical to operate. That hope went down with the plane. It will take months to determine whether supersonic travel itself is still a dream or a reality...
...Davis, the grand jury has subpoenaed the "officers" of several fictitious companies. At least four companies are suspected of serving as conduits for funds embezzled from Columbia Records. According to federal investigators, the companies exist on paper only, in order to provide phony bills for such "services" as travel and technical help. The bills then presumably were paid by Columbia as legitimate expenses...
...calm has been disturbed, of course, by Secretariat's reputation. Reporters and photographers have shown up frequently and curious passers-by try for a glimpse of the horse or for a word with Laurin. That kind of turmoil, together with the pressure and travel of the Triple Crown competition, could give any thoroughbred fits. Secretariat seems immune to nerves...