Word: lining
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Dates: during 1960-1960
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...there is an attempt to turn Kennedy's Catholicism against him. Kennedy sought foreign policy advice from Adlai Stevenson and Chester Bowles, the article says; "he did not fear that the right-wing objections to their policies would rub off on him, benefiting from his church's militant line in dealing with the Communists...
Meanwhile, the running attack--led by Bruce McIntyre, Hobie Armstrong, Larry Repsher and Jim Nelson--has been over-powering until it gets to the opponent's 10-yard line, where it stops dead. Dave Ward missed three field goals at fairly close range last Saturday. This scoring problem seems as much psychological as physical: Yovicsin appears convinced of his team's inability to score from in close, and has called for the field goal on almost every fourth down situation within kicking range...
Because of Meyer, the Vermont political campaign has displayed clearly the line between political conformity and political foresight. The Republicans are faced with issues which neither they nor the voters of the state had confronted before Meyer's surprising election in 1958; their only choice has been to appeal to the voter's fears. Their candidate, Governor Robert Stafford, has alternately been forced to sing a paean to American military strength and to label Meyer "dangerously naive...
Before entering the town hall, where he was to spend Stafford walked over to a receiving line of school kids. He one received a single pump from the Governor's hand a smile, and a piece of campaign literature. Inside the about 30 people were lounging on benches which surrounding the basketball court. After he had finished shaking asked their hands, the Governor walked toward the middle of court and began to speak...
...political interests. If he wins this election, they seem to feel, their place in the party will be shaky; the traditional party machinery will break down. If the voters re-elect Meyer, the party will probably nominate more Democrats with progressive beliefs, leaving little room for the old-line moderates...