Word: push
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Dates: during 1980-1980
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...such as higher pay, increased meat supplies, more decentralization and less bureaucracy. Said he: "We understand the tiredness and impatience of the working people over the troubles of everyday life." But Gierek continued on a tough and realistic note that evoked the specter of Soviet intervention should the workers push their demands too far. "Any actions aimed at the foundation of the political and social order in Poland cannot and will not be tolerated,'' he said. "Only a socialist Poland can be a free and independent state with inviolable borders. There are certain limits beyond which we must...
...wooden box, he exhorted the group. "The worst thing in the world for President Carter is to be just sitting here while this platform is rewritten," he said. "We've got to fight every one of these economic reports." Then Strauss climbed up and gave another push. "The country is not with Senator Kennedy on these issues," he said. "Remind these delegates about the fight against inflation." But like Strauss and Jordan, Delegate Chief Tom Donilon, standing at the edge of the group, knew the fight was already lost. "These votes are going to come right after Kennedy...
...next casualty of the strike may be the fall television schedule. If the work stoppage continues beyond mid-August, all three commercial networks-PBS is not affected-will probably have to push the season's premiere from mid-September into October. Some series, such as ABC'S The Love Boat and CBS's Lou Grant, completed several episodes before the strike began; many others, like CBS's Dallas, have none in condition...
...will make other friends in your four years in Cambridge, and no, it's not worth it to push unwanted friendships. Try to sow the seeds for a few close relationships, but don't declare yourself a social misfit if you don't fall in love immediately. Don't kid yourself that you have to soak up the week for its intrinsic significance; if you're bored of something, walk away--except the required stuff. Relax, test the waters, acquire a taste for coffee and sherry...
...most cordially invited to tea with Presidents Bok and Horner--half of you, anyway. Push your way through the throngs to get a close-up look at your heroes. They will not remember your face, or your name; they may preside over Harvard and Radcliffe, but they are partially human. Skippable, unless you fear that you may never get that close to them again. Your fears may be justified. The Fogg is a nice place to stroll and muse, too. The rest of you will have to wait with baited breath till tomorrow...