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Perhaps the most impressive fact about that leadership was that it moved so affirmatively in so many directions. It made a conciliatory bow to Europe, as to an old friend whose acquaintance has been all too neglected of late. It spoke soothingly, but with extreme correctness, in the direction of the Russians, inviting them to begin a new chapter in Soviet-American relations. As for the U.S., the Administration displayed determination to heal old wounds while it contemplated new ventures...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: A NEW LEADERSHIP EMERGES | 2/14/1969 | See Source »

Whether he stands to gain either out of PAD is debatable-because as an actor, Hefner makes a pretty good magazine publisher. He stands there woodenly in his tux and clipped-on bow tie, clutching a blonde model who is dressed in a yellow piece of chiffon stuck together with three safety pins. The model also acts a little camera-shy, probably because she has no bra on. "Good evening," huffs Hef. "I'm Hugh Hefner. Welcome to the party." On one typical show the two comic acts were Shari Lewis, a ventriloquist who looks like a Playboy bunny...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modern Living: Hugh Hefner Faces Middle Age | 2/14/1969 | See Source »

...nosed through the water, the Highburton intermittently spewed a dilute solution of water and polyethylene oxide through vertical slots near its bow. As the solution washed back, it lubricated the hull, reducing friction between the water and the moving ship by about 20%. Thus less power was needed for driving the ship forward, fuel requirements were reduced, and speed increased...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Technology: Speed Through a Straw | 2/7/1969 | See Source »

...vest open, his bow tie flaring and his Havana cigar lit, Insurance Executive W. Clement Stone scrunches down in his high-backed chair at his company's nondescript headquarters on Chicago's North Side. "Wealth is power," he proclaims. "Wealth is good. With money you can do good-your whole horizon changes...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Executives: An American Original | 2/7/1969 | See Source »

...sided conference. The Communists left a noticeable gap between Hanoi's group of eight and the National Liberation Front's seven delegates to make their point for a four-sided gathering. There were no handshakes, no formal greetings, with the exception of a slight bow from Xuan Thuy toward the U.S. delegation. Deputy U.S. Negotiator Cyrus Vance returned the gesture; Lodge merely nodded acknowledgment...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: A HARSH BEGINNING IN PARIS | 1/31/1969 | See Source »

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