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Another bright spot on the bench may turn out to be sophomore John Scott. The 6-4 forward hasn't played much this year; last night he saw only brief action, but made three of four shots and indicated he may have the potential to be a successful back-up...

Author: By Richard Andrews, | Title: Quintet Rips Green, 74-52; Sedlacek, McClung Star | 1/16/1964 | See Source »

"Maybe I can come to TIME'S next anniversary dinner," cabled Jordan's King Hussein somewhat wistfully. After first accepting the invitation, the young King found the political climate at home too hot to leave. He was one of at least a hundred cover subjects who wanted to...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time's 40th Anniversary Party: Regrets | 5/17/1963 | See Source »

At Nineteen O'Clock. Proof that passengers want more utilitarian air service is the success of Eastern Air Lines' no-reservation "shuttle." Eastern President Malcolm Maclntyre has boosted his line's share of the New York-Washington, D.C.. and New York-Boston air travel market from...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Aviation: Changes in the Air | 2/8/1963 | See Source »

He is, by consensus, the most single-minded of the group in his determination to get into space. Says Scott Carpenter, Glenn's back-up astronaut: "Most people need a break in the routine to relax and unwind. But not John. He needs no diversion. He's all...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Space: Nerveless? | 2/23/1962 | See Source »

Admiral's Cabin. Chances are, the six other astronauts* shared Shepard's driving urge to get into space. But by the time the top three men were chosen to prepare for the final countdown, despite persistent rumors that Marine Lieut. Colonel John Glenn was the front runner, Shepard...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Science: Freedom's Flight | 5/12/1961 | See Source »

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