Word: vocalizations
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...state of siege under which the U.S. defense community finds itself is no passing thing. Important segments of Congress and the public are increasingly vocal in their criticism of the size, influence and performance of the military and its industrial suppliers (TIME cover, April 11). Last week the tarnish on Pentagon brass spread even further with the disclosure that the Air Force had falsified reports about the price of the C-5A transport plane under production by the Lockheed Aircraft Corp...
Despite the vocal opposition of 150 parents bearing the signatures of 5600 supporters, the Cambridge School Committee last night refused to reconsider appointments of three new assistant superintendents...
...separate messages to Congress that will supply specifics, the program was still somewhat formless and indistinct; neither loud praise nor harsh criticism seemed quite appropriate. If not exactly bemused by the program, the Democrats were, for the most part, at a loss for words. Republicans were not much more vocal. Tennessee's Senator Howard Baker, Dirksen's son-in-law, noted the lack of response, but on reflection found it less than remarkable. Said Baker: "There were no surprises...
...made-in-U.S.A. stamp. American Conductor Thomas Schippers was on the podium, and his three principal singers were also American. Soprano Beverly Sills of the New York City Opera made a stunning La Scala debut as the Greek heroine Pamira. Mezzo-Soprano Marilyn Home displayed her rich vocal resources as the young Greek army officer Neocle (in the 19th century,female singers were often cast as young men). Puerto Rican-born Justino Diaz of the Met filled the basso role of the Turkish sultan with majesty and brilliance...
...There's nothing like a Tommy grin.") and the loud vocal mannerisms of Texas (Where he grew up) infect his speech...