Word: beare
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Like some north-woods bear coming out of hibernation, the small and inconspicuous state of New Hampshire lumbers into national consciousness every four years. By holding the first presidential primary election, the Granite State profitably plays host to the stumping candidates, as well as to the legions of campaign workers and newsmen that accompany them. And being No. 1 is a source of considerable local pride, much like Mardi Gras or the Indianapolis 500. "I like the idea of our New Hampshire primary," says William Loeb, archconservative publisher of the Manchester Union Leader, who estimates that the 1972 primary brought...
...notably, Edmund Muskie, whom he goaded to damaging tears during the 1972 primary-and has managed to force candidates to address issues he considers important. Says New Hampshire Liberal Democrat Walter Dunfey: "We ought to have the opportunity to have our candidates address national, not local issues. But Loeb bear-traps them...
...feel," said an anguished Tom Weiskopf, who lost the lead and eventually finished second (for the fourth time), in a tie with Johnny Miller. "How do you describe pain?" For Nicklaus, the tournament's most exhilarating moment came on the 16th green, where the Golden Bear sank a meandering 40-ft. birdie putt, then bounded into a victory dance. Miller, playing one hole behind, was later asked if he had seen his rival's moment of glory. "See it?" he asked. "I had to walk through the bear prints...
...David Eisenberg's performance in the title role. His portrayal of Butley is sharp, witty, and comprehensive. In all of Butley's little games and postures, a deeper understanding is thrust upon us. He might have been simply a ridiculous fool or a petty tyrant, but Eisenberg brings to bear an added dimension and coloring that display again and again his full human character...
...misconceptions in which it is currently bogged down. Two myths, in particular, have befogged the whole issue. The first is the persistent legend that food shortages are the consequence of inexorable population pressures. The second is that there is an over-all shortage of food stuffs. Neither will bear serious scrutiny...