Word: wide
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Ministry must also resolve regional and country-wide problems. In the Midlands, the North, and Scotland, the Government wants to bolster depressed areas. But in some places like Glasgow, the Government has set up only two towns, both too small to relieve central city congestion. In other regions like Liverpool, the Ministry is building so many new towns, both too small to istry is building so many new towns and expanded cities (about eight) that the construction industry cannot possibly carry the load...
...months ago, Science reported on findings that a major Brazilian river, the Rio Negro, had all the characteristics of a perfect insecticide because, during flooding, it sapped chemicals from neighboring vegetation. Brazil's Minister of Interior said his office had not known of the phenomenon; he encouraged wide publication of the TIME story in the Brazilian press...
...requires even more mobility when the quarterback (or halfbacks) plans to pass on the wide play. In this case, no lineman can go after the linebackers because it would mean being illegally down field; instead, the blocker must attempt to pull quickly, remain in front of the passer, and provide what interference he can. Don't be surprised if Harvard uses the halfback pass more often in the next two games when the yardage is tough to gain...
Crimson guards (and sometimes tackles) often pull out from the opposite side to lead a wide run. They will trap opposing linemen, and block two-on-one. These maneuvers require quick guards and more powerful players in the other line spots who can hold their...
...Bersin, a former defensive middle guard, is now recognized as one of the best in the East. Tom Jones and Ted Skowronski seem to be following a similar pattern of improvement in the other guard spot. They both have sprung halfbacks free for long touchdown runs this year on wide plays...