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...shouting begins when Joan Kennedy enters the hall; it is clear that the Kennedy forces want some preaching tonight. They are in no mood for deals--when Carter transportation secretary Neal Goldsmith announces that "compromise unity language is circulating on the floor," they boo. When Carter consumer affair representative Esther Peterson ends her defense of the Georgia presidency by yelling "Four more years," there are enough jeers to positively melt the heart of Rep. John B. Anderson (R-Ill.). And so, by the time Rep. Barbara McClusky (D-Md.) introduces Kennedy, they are ready. The orchestra plays "Macnamara's Band...

Author: By William E. Mckibben, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Democracy in America | 8/15/1980 | See Source »

...YORK--The New York Cosmos fans love to boo Glorgio Chinaglia because he looks lazy standing alone by the adversaries' goal. But the broad-shouldered Italian forward is not lazy. He is an international star, the team's leading scorer, an artful dodger who dances through opposing defenses without soiling his crisp white Cosmos uniform with the big green "9" on the back...

Author: By David Frankel, | Title: A Cosmic Experience | 7/22/1980 | See Source »

...raises his right fist and brings it down gently. Up, down, up down. He is trying to lead the crowd in a chant of "Ali, Ali, Ali, Ali". Muhammad wants to drum up interest for his upcoming bout with Larry Holmes. The crowd continues to boo. Ali continues to pump that right hand. Up, down, up, down. Muhammad Ali is chanting alone. "Ali, Ali, Ali," he cries...

Author: By Nevin I. Shalit, | Title: Muhammad Ali: Losing the Real Title | 7/15/1980 | See Source »

...write a column on Gordie Howe, since his career--which spans five decades--renders any statement ineloquent? It is reassuring that as America grays, Gordie still laces on the blades. As long as there are Gordie Howes, sports fans will applaud the Youngbloods and boo the Tatums, regardless of talent...

Author: By Laurence S. Grafstein, | Title: The Great Gordie Skates On | 1/21/1980 | See Source »

Sunlovin' Malibu Barbie and Malibu Ken ("real peek-a-boo tan and real tan line"--$5) are prepared to hit the surf. Superstar Barbie ("arms that pose like the modesl do"--$9) and Superstar Ken are dressed for opening night in Vegas. They can travel there in the Star Traveler ("ultra-deluxe scenic cruiser--$32) or on their star cycles ("the racey little scooter with super star appeal...

Author: By Lizzie Leiman, | Title: Barbie Comes of Age | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

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