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Word: uncertainity (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1960-1969
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Although most European diplomats believe de Gaulle is bluffing, they are just uncertain enough to be afraid. Last January remains a bitter reminder of what de Gaulle is willing to do. They do not question his sincerity about common tariffs, only his stated willingness to destroy the EEC if he does...

Author: By Robert F. Wagner jr., | Title: De Gaulle and the Common Market | 12/20/1963 | See Source »

...fund drive is still considerably short of its goal, and whether, or not WHRB will occupy its planned quarters above the Masters' garage, and buy the equipment it needs is uncertain...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Radio Station, Dudley House Move Today | 12/20/1963 | See Source »

South Viet Nam, uncertain under its new military junta, requires a new look on the scene by Defense Secretary Robert McNamara-and gets another in advance from TIME Correspondent Murray Gart, who flew on 26 helicopter missions in five days to gather his story...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Letter From The Publisher: Dec. 20, 1963 | 12/20/1963 | See Source »

Truth & Beauty. The Middle Ages depicted the Magi as three kings, and even gave them sonorous, Eastern-sounding names-Kaspar, Melchior and Balthasar. In fact, the "kings" are as imaginary as their names. The Magi were simply astrologer-priests, possibly from Babylon, and their number is uncertain; early paintings of the Christmas scene show anywhere from two to seven of them. Scholars are divided about the origin and meaning of the star that lured them to Bethlehem. Many critics dismiss Matthew's account of it as pure myth; Smit believes that the star actually was a major conjunction...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Bible: Christmas Fact & Fancy | 12/20/1963 | See Source »

...cold grey day with gently descending snow, workers poured from the plant in shock and anger. In Hamilton, Ont., the news was greeted with elation, and men quickly lined up to apply for jobs. Across the U.S., 1,900 dealers sat in their showrooms and forlornly surveyed an uncertain future. In a move long expected but nonetheless shocking when it came, Studebaker Corp. announced that it was dropping auto production in the U.S.-111 years after its founding as a carriage maker and 61 since it turned out its first auto. The company insisted that it will continue to produce...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Autos: Now There Are Four | 12/20/1963 | See Source »

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