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...detractors are apparently overlooking the fact that he has published detailed descriptions of his work in the past, and that both Steptoe and Edwards have publicly denied receiving money from any newspaper for exclusive stories about their work. Indeed, some of the critics may have been taken aback when, soon after Steptoe's award was withdrawn, British newspapers reported, and Edwards confirmed, that Scotswoman Grace Montgomery, 32, is due to give birth to a test-tube baby in mid-February. Its laboratory godfathers: Steptoe and Edwards...
...press conference. Two intrepid WHRB reporters, at the conclusion of Kennedy's remarks, had the foresight to leap into the back of his cab, ignoring the protests of Secret Service men. The reporters fortunately had one of the early portable tape recorders with them. Kennedy was so taken aback by their pluck that he submitted to an interview all the way to the airport...
...camp early. Actually, Lyle was not bound to report until March 1. When he showed up-four days ahead of the contract deadline-Steinbrenner dispatched a high school band to the airport to play Pomp and Circumstance, while majorettes high-kicked their greetings. No man to be taken aback, Lyle quickly snuggled into the chorus line...
Outrageous! requires a certain level of tolerance, and Anita Bryant groupies should attend at their own risk. Seeing drag queens prance and posture for the better part of two hours might take a few straights aback at first, but the initial revulsion fades fast as the guffaws start surging. Outrageous! plunges its audiences into the gay sub-culture, taking an unblinking gaze at the foibles and hangups of its members. But this is no Boys in the Band apologia for homosexuals. The film does not fish for either compliments or pity from its viewers; Turner and his fellow female impersonators...
...Soviet strategic thinking.) Ford told a student group at the University of Michigan: "I believe there was too much public rhetoric" be fore and during the Moscow meeting. Jackson told newsmen: "Everything is out in the sunshine, and that was something new for the Soviets. The style took them aback...