Word: craning
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Pearl Harbor, the crew of the high-speed Pegasus put their ship through its paces so that Halstead, hovering in a helicopter, could get a glimpse of the Navy of the future. To photograph one of the new Spruance destroyers, Halstead was hoisted up a 150-ft. mast by crane and perched on a 16-in.-wide platform. To capture the magnitude of the Lexington, he was taken in a small boat across the bow of the mighty ship so that he could shoot up at the great gray mass, a view akin to the cover painting by Artist Nicholas...
...number that only about a dozen are known to be left in the non-Communist world. Most of these survivors live on Sado Island, off the west coast of Japan; but two have been spotted during the cold months in the DMZ. The other species is the Manchurian crane, a majestic white, black and red bird with a wingspan of 8 ft., which is the emblem of the South Korean airline and something of a national symbol. Once there were hundreds in Korea's winter skies. Today, as a result of the shrinkage of wetlands, only a few flocks...
...Arizona and Paul Hatfield of Montana. Laxalt argues that his job was made easier by the first vote. He explained: "Now we're zeroing in on only a few people." He has asked their constituents to write protest letters and sponsor antitreaty radio spots. Illinois Congressman Philip Crane, chairman of the American Conservative Union, warned that right-wing Republicans will campaign against the 15 G.O.P. Senators who voted for the first treaty if they support the second pact. Said he: "A candidate who has put himself out in front on support has written off significant constituencies." Crane added...
Lawrence S. DiCara '71, president of the Boston City Council, yesterday announced his candidacy for Massachusetts state treasurer. DiCara plans to run against incumbent Robert Q. Crane in the Democratic primary in September...
...features many of the show's most famous songs. Luckily, most of the cast members have strong voices. Karin Kasdin, as Jo Vanderwater, sings "Little Jazz Bird," and looks the part--tall and thin, gowned in white, her hair topped with a feather, she resembles a tip-toeing crane slinking unsuccessfully after her man. Laura Hastings, as Dick Trevor's true love, gives a beautifully evocative rendition of "The Man I Love," while spotlighted in cool blue light...