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...MOST IMPORTANT asset of the film is the writer's and director's understanding of each character's emotional crises. Larry Gardner, who wrote both the screenplay and the original book, does better exploring the subtleties of some of the individuals he has created than he does interweaving his many characters into a plot. Using Gardner's ingredients, with his own perceptive eye for descriptive detail, John Huston accentuates the actors' moods and emotions superbly. In one memorable scene, the fighters' reactions to a continually opening car trunk sharply underscore their excitement before driving to a match...
...positions, only four were for Republicans, including the $20-a-day clerk's post. To fill it Bliss needed an "inside man" at the Trib, one who would not be recognized by city officials. He chose William Mullen, 27, who has only limited reporting experience. "His chief asset," says Bliss, "is that he is a very low-key but very alert...
With the stress on teamwork and morale problem areas in some past years the addition of Chris Wilmot to the coaching staff will have a substantial effect on the team. He'll be a big plus and a very good asset for the team." Rick Scott said because he knows most of the players pretty well and will be able to relate to them...
...issue is the tax on capital gains, which can apply to profits on the sale not only of securities but also of houses, co-op apartments, land, cattle, patents, unharvested pecans-almost any asset held more than six months. Since 1921 such profits have been taxed at low rates-in most cases only half as much as wage or salary income. There is a maximum tax rate on capital gains, which under Nixon has been raised from 25% to 35%-v. a top 50% on salary and wage income and 70% on dividends, interest and rent. The President proposes...
Lack of depth on an offensive line wiped but by graduation may render all the offensive firepower useless. The defensive backfield has everybody returning from last year, but judging from last year's pass coverage that may be dubious asset...