Weinberger

[ wahyn-bur-ger ]

/ ˈwaɪn bɜr gər /

Caspar W(illard) "Cap", 1917–2006, U.S. government official: Secretary of Defense 1981–87.

Ja·ro·mir

[yahr-uh-meer], /ˈyɑr əˌmɪər/, 1896–1967, Czech composer, in the U.S.

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“RR—All of us tell everyone in our shops to shut up,” Weinberger recorded the president saying.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations|Malcolm Byrne|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Weinberger expressed surprise at how many missiles had been traded.
How the Reagan White House Bungled Its Response to Iran-Contra Revelations|Malcolm Byrne|November 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Weinberger helped stare down the Soviet Union without the need to commit major forces to battle.
Chuck Hagel’s Experience as a Soldier Uniquely Qualifies Him to Head Defense|Matt Pottinger|January 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The late Cap Weinberger nearly went to jail for having kept a journal.
Oval Office Confidential|Christopher Buckley|October 5, 2009|DAILY BEAST

Weinberger was secretary of defense and a social peer of the Bush family.
Will Rove Get a Pardon?|Paul Alexander|November 26, 2008|DAILY BEAST
Presently Weinberger and Kustler arrived, and we three, after inspecting the prisoners, retired to a little distance to consult.
Under the Red Crescent|Charles S. Ryan
Mary Louise longed to ask when the honeymooners would be back, but she hesitated because Mrs. Weinberger looked so gloomy.
The Mystery of the Secret Band|Edith Lavell
“I think that bleached-blond chorus girl took them,” observed Miss Weinberger.
The Mystery of the Secret Band|Edith Lavell
Mrs. Weinberger acknowledged the introduction, but she did not smile.
The Mystery of the Secret Band|Edith Lavell
“Miss Stoddard thinks Miss Weinberger eloped this afternoon,” she announced.
The Mystery of the Secret Band|Edith Lavell