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To have refused would have been political suicide. | been | {
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And it may be that one or both men actually welcomed the opportunity, when the bravado comments are cast aside. | be | {
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And it may be that one or both men actually welcomed the opportunity, when the bravado comments are cast aside. | welcomed | {
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And it may be that one or both men actually welcomed the opportunity, when the bravado comments are cast aside. | cast aside | {
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The Georgia State Chamber of Commerce tried to guard against the danger of eliminating potential candidates. | tried | {
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The Georgia State Chamber of Commerce tried to guard against the danger of eliminating potential candidates. | guard | {
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The Georgia State Chamber of Commerce tried to guard against the danger of eliminating potential candidates. | eliminating | {
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It wanted the State Democratic Executive Committee to pick the `` serious candidates ''. | wanted | {
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It wanted the State Democratic Executive Committee to pick the `` serious candidates ''. | pick | {
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But State Party Chairman James Gray of Albany said no, and he did n't mince any words. | said | {
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But State Party Chairman James Gray of Albany said no, and he did n't mince any words. | mince | {
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`` They are just asking too much '', he said. | asking | {
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`` They are just asking too much '', he said. | said | {
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We can n't think of anyone else who would want to separate serious candidates from other candidates, either. | think of | {
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We can n't think of anyone else who would want to separate serious candidates from other candidates, either. | want | {
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We can n't think of anyone else who would want to separate serious candidates from other candidates, either. | separate | {
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Politics is an accelerating game. | is | {
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`` If an opponent accuses you of lying, do n't deny it. | accuses | {
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`` If an opponent accuses you of lying, do n't deny it. | deny | {
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Say he is a horse thief '', runs an old adage. | Say | {
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Say he is a horse thief '', runs an old adage. | is | {
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Say he is a horse thief '', runs an old adage. | runs | {
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These men are spenders. | are | {
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If either one ever started making promises, there is no telling where the promises would end. | started | {
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If either one ever started making promises, there is no telling where the promises would end. | making | {
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If either one ever started making promises, there is no telling where the promises would end. | end | {
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Griffin 's Rural Roads Authority and Byrd 's 60000 miles of county contracts would look like pauper 's oaths. | look like | {
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The trouble is that at first glance the idea looks like such a good one. | is | {
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The trouble is that at first glance the idea looks like such a good one. | looks like | {
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Why not have them travel the state in November debating? | travel | {
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Why not have them travel the state in November debating? | debating | {
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It would present a forum for them in almost every community. | present | {
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But further thought brings the shuddery visions of a governor 's race being run in the next Legislature, the spectre of big spending programs, the ooze of mudslinging before the campaign should even begin. | brings | {
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But further thought brings the shuddery visions of a governor 's race being run in the next Legislature, the spectre of big spending programs, the ooze of mudslinging before the campaign should even begin. | run | {
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But further thought brings the shuddery visions of a governor 's race being run in the next Legislature, the spectre of big spending programs, the ooze of mudslinging before the campaign should even begin. | begin | {
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There is a way out of this. | is | {
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If it will simply delay the debates until the qualifications are closed next spring, and then carry all the candidates on a tour of debates, it can provide a service to the state. | delay | {
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If it will simply delay the debates until the qualifications are closed next spring, and then carry all the candidates on a tour of debates, it can provide a service to the state. | closed | {
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If it will simply delay the debates until the qualifications are closed next spring, and then carry all the candidates on a tour of debates, it can provide a service to the state. | carry | {
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If it will simply delay the debates until the qualifications are closed next spring, and then carry all the candidates on a tour of debates, it can provide a service to the state. | provide | {
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But the Legislature should be granted the opportunity to complete its work before choosing up sides for the race. | granted | {
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But the Legislature should be granted the opportunity to complete its work before choosing up sides for the race. | complete | {
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But the Legislature should be granted the opportunity to complete its work before choosing up sides for the race. | choosing up | {
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Former British Prime Minister Attlee says Eisenhower was not a `` great soldier ''. | says | {
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Former British Prime Minister Attlee says Eisenhower was not a `` great soldier ''. | was | {
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Both won a pretty fair-sized war with a modest assist from British strategy. | won | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | returning | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | say | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | admire | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | 're | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | sacrifice | {
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Congressmen returning from recess say the people admire President Kennedy so much, they 're even willing to heed his call to sacrifice - and give up his program. | give up | {
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Slogan of the John Birch Society : `` Paddle your own canoe. | Paddle | {
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The guy who makes the motor boats may be a Communist ''. | makes | {
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The guy who makes the motor boats may be a Communist ''. | be | {
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A Republican survey says Kennedy won the ' 60 election on the religious issue. | won | {
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Local industry 's investment in Rhode Island was the big story in 1960 's industrial development effort. | was | {
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Fifty-two companies started or committed themselves to new plant construction, totaling 1418000 square feet and representing an investment of $ 11900000 ; a new post-World War 2, record. | started | {
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Fifty-two companies started or committed themselves to new plant construction, totaling 1418000 square feet and representing an investment of $ 11900000 ; a new post-World War 2, record. | committed | {
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Fifty-two companies started or committed themselves to new plant construction, totaling 1418000 square feet and representing an investment of $ 11900000 ; a new post-World War 2, record. | totaling | {
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Fifty-two companies started or committed themselves to new plant construction, totaling 1418000 square feet and representing an investment of $ 11900000 ; a new post-World War 2, record. | representing | {
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With minor exceptions, this expansion was instituted either by firms based in Rhode Island or out-of-state manufacturers already operating here. | instituted | {
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With minor exceptions, this expansion was instituted either by firms based in Rhode Island or out-of-state manufacturers already operating here. | operating | {
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What made these new location figures particularly impressive was the fact that although 1960 was a year of mild business recession throughout the nation, Rhode Island scored marked progress in new industry, new plants, and new jobs. | made | {
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What made these new location figures particularly impressive was the fact that although 1960 was a year of mild business recession throughout the nation, Rhode Island scored marked progress in new industry, new plants, and new jobs. | was | {
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What made these new location figures particularly impressive was the fact that although 1960 was a year of mild business recession throughout the nation, Rhode Island scored marked progress in new industry, new plants, and new jobs. | was | {
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What made these new location figures particularly impressive was the fact that although 1960 was a year of mild business recession throughout the nation, Rhode Island scored marked progress in new industry, new plants, and new jobs. | scored | {
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Of the major expansions in 1960, three were financed under the R. I. Industrial Building Authority 's 100 % guaranteed mortgage plan : Collyer Wire, Leesona Corporation, and American Tube + Controls. | financed | {
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Leading firms that arranged their own financing included Speidel Corporation, Cornell-Dubilier, Photek, Inc. Division of Textron, Narragansett Gray Iron Foundry, W. R. Cobb Company, and Mays Manufacturing Company. | arranged | {
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Leading firms that arranged their own financing included Speidel Corporation, Cornell-Dubilier, Photek, Inc. Division of Textron, Narragansett Gray Iron Foundry, W. R. Cobb Company, and Mays Manufacturing Company. | included | {
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Expansion and relocation of industry in Rhode Island is the direct responsibility of the Development Council 's Industrial Division, and the figures quoted above indicate a successful year 's operation. | is | {
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Expansion and relocation of industry in Rhode Island is the direct responsibility of the Development Council 's Industrial Division, and the figures quoted above indicate a successful year 's operation. | quoted | {
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Expansion and relocation of industry in Rhode Island is the direct responsibility of the Development Council 's Industrial Division, and the figures quoted above indicate a successful year 's operation. | indicate | {
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Industrial Division personnel worked with 54 out-of-state and 97 Rhode Island concerns during 1960, many of whom are still interested in a Rhode Island location. | worked | {
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Industrial Division personnel worked with 54 out-of-state and 97 Rhode Island concerns during 1960, many of whom are still interested in a Rhode Island location. | are | {
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They are conscious of this state 's new feeling of optimism and assurance and are definitely impressed by the number of new plants and construction projects in Rhode Island. | are | {
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They are conscious of this state 's new feeling of optimism and assurance and are definitely impressed by the number of new plants and construction projects in Rhode Island. | are | {
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Although much of the Industrial Division 's promotional effort is devoted to securing new locations and expansions by major industries, small business is also afforded considerable attention. | devoted | {
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Although much of the Industrial Division 's promotional effort is devoted to securing new locations and expansions by major industries, small business is also afforded considerable attention. | securing | {
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Although much of the Industrial Division 's promotional effort is devoted to securing new locations and expansions by major industries, small business is also afforded considerable attention. | afforded | {
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Our Office of Foreign and Domestic Commerce carries on a vigorous program, directly aimed at solving and expediting the problems of manufacturers in the lower employment categories. | carries on | {
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Our Office of Foreign and Domestic Commerce carries on a vigorous program, directly aimed at solving and expediting the problems of manufacturers in the lower employment categories. | aimed | {
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Our Office of Foreign and Domestic Commerce carries on a vigorous program, directly aimed at solving and expediting the problems of manufacturers in the lower employment categories. | solving | {
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Our Office of Foreign and Domestic Commerce carries on a vigorous program, directly aimed at solving and expediting the problems of manufacturers in the lower employment categories. | expediting | {
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A primary function is the operation of a Government Bid Center, which receives bids daily from the Federal Government 's principal purchasing agencies. | is | {
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A primary function is the operation of a Government Bid Center, which receives bids daily from the Federal Government 's principal purchasing agencies. | receives | {
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Assistance is rendered to interested Rhode Island businessmen concerning interpretation of bid invitations, where to obtain specifications, and follow-ups concerning qualification. | rendered | {
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Assistance is rendered to interested Rhode Island businessmen concerning interpretation of bid invitations, where to obtain specifications, and follow-ups concerning qualification. | obtain | {
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During the past year, 10517 government bid invitations were received and 4427 procurement leads were mailed to Rhode Island manufacturers. | received | {
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During the past year, 10517 government bid invitations were received and 4427 procurement leads were mailed to Rhode Island manufacturers. | mailed | {
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In addition, the Office 's domestic trade program provided consultant services to those seeking information on establishment of new businesses ; how and where to apply for financial assistance ; details on marketing ; information concerning patents, copyrights and trade marks, availability of technical reports, and oth... | provided | {
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In addition, the Office 's domestic trade program provided consultant services to those seeking information on establishment of new businesses ; how and where to apply for financial assistance ; details on marketing ; information concerning patents, copyrights and trade marks, availability of technical reports, and oth... | seeking | {
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In addition, the Office 's domestic trade program provided consultant services to those seeking information on establishment of new businesses ; how and where to apply for financial assistance ; details on marketing ; information concerning patents, copyrights and trade marks, availability of technical reports, and oth... | apply | {
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The Office of Foreign and Domestic Commerce is also active in the field of international trade, assisting Rhode Island firms in developing and enlarging markets abroad. | is | {
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