Word: vented
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...impending decision on Israel's request for 25 Phantom and 100 Skyhawk jets. If the sale, joes through as expected, it is,certain to spark Arab outrage. What worries the oilmen is that Arab mobs or guerrillas, whom not even the local governments can control, might vent their anger against vulnerable U.S.-owned drilling rigs, pipelines and refineries...
...Citing violations of civil rights, the war and an "atmosphere of repression" as among the major causes, Warren said that there has been no crisis "within the memory of living Americans which compares with this one." The national mood is roiled and apprehensive. Policemen and pro-Nixon workingmen gave vent to their frustrations with the same vehemence as partisans on the other side...
...close. Operated by compressed air, it jammed when a late-arriving passenger interrupted its automatic closing cycle, and mechanics had to labor for half an hour to reset the system. The 747 was taxiing away from the terminal when a sudden gust of wind blew directly in the exhaust vent of the right outboard engine, causing the fuel to flare up and overheat the engine. The plane had to be brought back to the terminal, and Pan Am rushed to roll out its only other service-ready 747 to take over the flight. "It's marvelous," said Mrs. David...