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...Puttnam had a good idea when he took over Columbia Pictures in 1986. He would match Hollywood actors with daring directors from Britain, Europe and the U.S. independent bloc. The films that emerged from this cultural Marshall Plan in reverse might not be better than the usual teenpix and dime-novel dramas, but they ought to be more exciting...
...using a standard bicycle chain to transmit pedal power to the 11-ft. propeller. In addition, Aeronautical Engineer Mark Drela designed an extra-thin wing that provides 30% more aerodynamic lift than stumpier conventional wings. The team chose a strong, lightweight graphite compound to mold the plane's hollow, dime-thick spine...
...Forty million Americans have not a dime of health insurance," Michael Dukakis reminds audiences on the campaign trail, as he argues that the Federal Government should provide low-cost coverage. Last week the Governor could point to his home state as an example of how that can be done: the Massachusetts legislature passed the nation's first comprehensive health- insurance bill. By 1992 coverage will extend to everyone in the state, including the unemployed...
...fares, which major carriers are now doing. United, American, Delta, Continental, Northwest and USAir last week announced fare hikes of between $5 and $20 on most flights. Says an analyst: "This is only the first in a series of fare , increases. The airlines are going to nickel and dime customers until they offset the costs of frequent-flyer programs...
...four-day trip, the New York City executive figured he would pay around $180. But Blumenfeld's final bill came to a more daunting $253.30. Says he: "You go to a rental-car agency, and you don't know what it's going to cost you. They nickel and dime you to death...