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Word: woos (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1970-1979
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...returned it to the owner because it was a lemon, but others say that it was repossessed. Moss now admits that he lied when he claimed he was not into Freelandia for the money. The FAA is challenging Freelandia's certification as an air club allowed to woo passengers by charging low fares. In the courts, Moss's lawyers so far have battled the FAA to a standoff, and he has managed to lease a Convair 880 to replace the DC-8. Though there have been no Freelandia flights for months, Moss sits in his Hollywood Hills...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: PROMOTION: There Is No Freelandia | 8/12/1974 | See Source »

...Washington. The book follows the writings of "key" leftist intellectuals and journals of the time to illustrate their changing perceptions and campaigns to align first with emerging campus activists, then to win the sympathy and support of their reluctant colleagues in academia and the Johnson administration and finally to woo the electorate...

Author: By Jeff Leonard, | Title: Awaiting the Dawn | 8/2/1974 | See Source »

They look like checks and work like checks. They cannot be called checks because mutual savings banks in New York, as in ten other states, are not allowed to offer checking accounts. Still, seven New York savings banks are now advertising "payment orders" in a new effort to woo customers away from commercial banks. One of the lures: it is possible to vise a payment-order account in such a way as to earn interest on funds that are eventually needed to pay bills...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: BANKING: The Non-Check Check | 6/24/1974 | See Source »

...people and astonish the rest.' That is what Mr. Truman did." Clifford can still hear the ring of Truman's voice in 1948 when his Gallup was at 36%, and he was told he faced certain political defeat unless he changed his stance on civil rights to woo the South. "I am not going to change one single policy," said Truman. End of discussion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: THE PRESIDENCY by HUGH SIDEY: Violation of the Public Trust | 5/13/1974 | See Source »

...country's booming supermarket of traditional goods and new brands, teaser displays and soaring profits, Merle Haggard stands virtually alone as a pure, proud and prominent link between country's past and present. He is not about to record with a couple of dozen violins to woo the easy-listening audience or hire a rock band to turn on the kids. Haggard has wide enough range and appeal already. Two of country's best-selling performers, Charley Pride and Charlie Rich, sing primarily heart songs. Tom T. Hall specializes in social commentary. Haggard does both, and more...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lord, They've Done It All | 5/6/1974 | See Source »

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