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THE JOHN GLENN in Philip Kaufman's production of Tom Wolfe's. The Right Stuff says "by golly" a lot, as in, "by golly, my kids are behind me 100 percent." Even after the Russians move ahead in the space race. Glenn still favors rather tame condemnations, as in, "darned...

Author: By Richard J. Appel, | Title: High Flying Heros | 10/29/1983 | See Source »

"Well," the emperor said to himself in his gravelly voice, cocking his head to the right, "this is indeed a fortunate find. Not only can I garner re-election and possibly a majority in both houses, but I can say truthfully that those darned perpetually critical Democrats are, why, unforgivably...

Author: By Jacob M. Schlesinger, | Title: The Emperor's Recovery | 8/12/1983 | See Source »

And perhaps what hurt most this time was not that this was the last-ever game for the Crimson's highly talented seniors not that the Crimson lost the match after such a gallant comeback bid No. what hurt most was that this year's squad actually thought it could...

Author: By Jeffrey A. Zucker, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Stunned Laxwomen Bow out of National Tourney | 5/16/1983 | See Source »

Clark was known for courage and fortitude throughout his life. Just twelve when his father died, he sold hot dogs and did odd jobs to help pay the family mortgage in Provo, Utah. Later he put himself through Brigham Young University and the University of Washington dental school. Father of...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Medicine: Death of a Gallant Pioneer | 4/4/1983 | See Source »

Flintstong: "I asked, but none of them spoke Swedish. They showed me their passports, and it seemed like they were from Canada. Must have been French Canadians, because I couldn't understand a word they were saying. I told them to go away, that they were scaring the fish. They...

Author: By Paul M. Barrett, | Title: Fish Story | 10/21/1982 | See Source »

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