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...send our horse to the Derby," promised Flag Raiser's happy trainer, Hirsch Jacobs, who has never had a Derby champ although he has sent more winners to the post than any other trainer in the U.S. "He's earned the trip." Bon voyage! Over the years, some pretty fair horses have won the Wood. Nashua, Bold Ruler and Native Dancer, for example. All three went to Churchill Downs. All three were Derby favorites. None...
...Saudi Arabia's sad-eyed King Feisal, 61-who succeeded profligate King Saud only last November-skipped Prince Mohammed ibn Abdul Aziz, 57, and picked shy Prince Khaled ibn Abdul Aziz, 55, as his eventual successor. The passed-over prince is a cheerful bon vivant, who himself suggested that Khaled be named the royal heir-and was reportedly rewarded with more than $1,000,000 for his unselfishness. Khaled, who is known as "the quiet one," has assisted Feisal at international conferences, currently is Saudi Arabia's Deputy Premier. A painfully shy, hardworking administrator, he is an expert...
...fact is that the drinking man's diet will work in some cases, but not for many of the reasons given by its advocates. A bon vivant executive who is ordered to take off 20 or 30 Ibs. is made instantly miserable and tense by being denied most of his drinks and rich meats. Told that he can go on drinking, he stays relaxed, which reduces the temptation to nibble between meals. Also, despite a popular misconception, two or more cocktails actually depress the appetite. The drinking man feels satisfied after a filet mignon, and the little...
...that they were training in the Congo for another attempt to invade Cuba. (Unless the U.S. stops such inhuman training exercises and support of unpopular minority governments such as Tshombe's and General Khanh's, Africans will start using U.S. libraries and legations as training targets for sabotago and bon-fires...
Giraudoux has not constructed characters with well defined personalities. Each character is circumscribed by an idea fixe. Aurelie always searches for her lost bon scarf. The president constantly seeks money and power. The third dimension of personality must be supplied by the cast, and the Charles's actors, with no exceptions, build their roles with imagination and humor...