Word: travelling
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...phenomenon came last week from the Historical Research Foundation, showing how some politicians who do not fit the traditional political patterns of their districts have won election by emphasizing sincerity, honesty, good cheer and hard work instead of ideology. Using the modern tools Congressmen have voted themselves-jet travel, television, staff experts - the incumbents have rooted themselves to their home ground and loosened their ties to the capital...
...compromise bill, designed to tighten the exemption loophole, would require women seeking exemptions to declare that they do not travel on the Sabbath and strictly observe Jewish dietary laws. Although the girls will no longer have to pass examinations, they will face stiff penalties if discovered to have made false declarations. A girl found lolling on a beach on the Sabbath, for example, will be Liable to serve a term in prison, to be followed by regular army service...
What sparked the revolution in air travel is the new low fares. President Carter is determined to promote vigorous competition among the airlines, and the Civil Aeronautics Board is approving just about every low-fare proposal. The consequence: passenger travel has risen an unexpected 17% this year. Caught by surprise, the airlines often do not have enough seats to meet demand...
When the 723-ft. America was launched in 1939, it was the flagship of the United States Line, the country's largest, fastest, most luxurious liner. But 25 years later, when planes took over the transatlantic travel market, the ship began losing money and was sold to a Greek shipping firm that used it chiefly for cruises around the world. This month, having been resold and then refurbished at a cost of more than $2 million, the America set sail from New York City on a new career and immediately ran into a sea of troubles...
...resistance movement is causing, well, some local unease. "We don't know who is responsible for this," said Olde Towne Tennis Shop Manager Marilyn Anderson. "We like the es. It's part of the town's heritage." The city's official guidebooks demur. Says Alexandria Travel Guide Helen Judy: "The official spelling is Old Town...