Word: offing
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Dates: during 1960-1960
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Thousands of pieces of literature were distributed during the day, and as the walk ended the group found almost none lying on the ground.
There were frequent policy debates between people who maintained the same general position. For example, one Tocsin member spent a good deal of time trying to persuade a Tocsin sympathizer to abandon his belief in unilateral disarmament.
Throughout the day, many people appeared unsure of what Tocsin stood for. The term "unilateral initiative"--where the United States would take considered and controlled steps to reduce tensions that might lead to nuclear war--was confused with "unilateral disarmament"--where the United States would immediately give up all its...
As a result, the rhetoric of debate often appeared hazy, mutual misunderstanding often causing sympathizers with both sides--but rarely Tocsin walkers--to adopt extreme positions.
To the Editors of the CRIMSON: