Word: progresses
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Dates: during 1970-1970
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There is a new value system emerging in this country. For generations we have been mouthing the cliche, "You can't stand in the way of progress." Now there is a new generation that is saying, "The hell you can't." That generation-and an increasing number of its elders-are saying, "Prove to us that it really is progress." In a sense, that is the essence of everything that is stirring and boiling and seething: thoughtful people in increasing numbers are asking about one thing after another, "Is it really progress-progress for the human condition...
...retreat in Alexandria, Nasser last week received Al-Fatah Leader Yasser Arafat, whose visit was interpreted as a gesture of continued support. The general speculation in Cairo is that Arafat and other moderate fedayeen leaders will avoid an open break with Nasser until the Egyptian President can determine whether progress can be made in the New York talks...
...socially stratified country of 9,000,000 in harshly antagonistic groups. In Latin America as a whole, a Marxist victory in Chile would enliven Fidel Castro's waning image and stand as the ultimate mockery to the U.S.'s loftily conceived but ineptly carried out Alliance for Progress. Chile's neighbors, notably Argentina, would most likely redouble their own harsh anti-Communist efforts. There is some fear among U.S. diplomats that the Soviet Union might seek to proffer its protection to Chile, just as it has to Cuba, thus establishing a second foothold in the Americas...
...unlikely place for such a scenario. Unlike its Latin neighbors, it has a record of democratic stability and honest elections dating back to 1932. Under President Eduardo Frei, who is prevented by the constitution from seeking a second consecutive six-year term, Chile has made some outstanding progress. In a farsighted reform program, Frei's government has expropriated 1,224 private estates and distributed the land to 30,000 families. It increased income tax revenues 80% by catching wealthy tax dodgers, and has built 400,000 housing units since 1964. In the past few months, the rate has been...
...dishonesty of many ranking officials. Foreign companies have complained that they were forced to make payoffs in order to get permission to do business in Indonesia. Foreign investors, who are not eager to commit their money to a country where they feel corruption is holding back true economic progress, reported their objections to President Suharto, a general who is a scrupulously honest man. He listened and evidently agreed...