Word: handed
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Crimson continued to gain on Princeton, working for one seat at a time, and by the 1400-meter mark. Harvard was sitting pretty with a lead of one length. But although the race was held on the Tigers' home course, the Princeton crew was not about to hospitably hand the Crimson its second win of the season...
...Washington, John Limbert Sr. had mixed feelings. On the one hand, he wished the President's patience had not run out. On the other, he felt compelled to support his decision. Said Limbert: "I called the White House and expressed my regret and condolences to the families of the servicemen who died, and I asked that the President be told that I understood what he was trying to do." Mary Needham felt much the same way. But she was worried that heated discussion of the rescue attempt could further endanger the lives of the hostages. Said she: "When...
...boatmen paid little heed to the Government's threats, and the rescue navy continued to grow. "They have to say that," shrugged one skipper. Relatives of the refugees were already waiting on Florida's docks with cash in hand, ready to pay the fines in case the boats carrying their kinfolk were seized. Chances are that few if any fines will be imposed or collected. "Look at the dimensions and emotion of all this," said one weary customs officer, waving his hand across the crowded Key West docks. "How could we possibly do anything to stop...
...vigilantes usually identify themselves as the Mão Branco, the White Hand, and their counterparts in São Paulo go by the name the Black Hand. Typically, a gang member will telephone local police and newspapers, announcing in mocking terms where the latest "meat" will be dropped; almost invariably, a corpse is found there...
...Variety Clubs International Humanitarian of the Year. Past winners-talk about high society-have included Albert Schweitzer, George Washington Carver, Jonas Salk and Winston Churchill. Accepting the award from his onetime costar, Sinatra was far from humble. "To Princess Grace and her royal crown," he joked, whisky in hand, "and to my Crown Royal...