Word: displays
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...three countries might have taken a lesson from the Japanese, who have thought small rather than big. Much of their display consists of a miniature reproduction of the Japanese transportation system: trains scurrying along a maze of tracks, trucks and cars hurrying along the roads (but stopping obediently for red lights), boats going into harbors, and, up above, airplanes circling on eternal flight paths. Fairgoers whose eyes seemed to glaze at the space gadgetry in the other pavilions appeared mesmerized by this souped-up train...
...wander through Vancouver itself--and everyone should--there is wide culinary variety, everything from Afghan to Mexican. On Granville Island, a yuppie heaven of high-priced condominiums and boutiques, several good restaurants on the water top coffee and dessert with a view of the 10 o'clock fireworks display, which signals the fair's nightly closing...
...community. What the Open University lacks is dedication to its stated principles and a clear view of its objectives. What it requires is a personal commitment to uphold the rights of all and to protect the sacrosanctity of the individual. As the large picture of Archbishop Desmund Tutu (on display at the shantytown) is captioned, "Remember my people." It must be remembered that the people are the key to any community, and respect for all the people is fundamental to any cause...
...silver set was returned to the citizens of Missouri, who had generously donated the finery. With the Missouri returning to action, the Navy wanted the silver back. Problem was, Missouri Governor John Ashcroft wanted to hang on to the ship's engraved punch-bowl set, which has been on display at the state capital in Jefferson City. Finally, with the U.S. Attorney in Kansas City acting as mediator, the Navy and the state compromised: when the Missouri is at sea, all the silver is hers. But when she is in home port, the Navy will make the punch bowl available...
...lobby of Atlanta's Peachtree Plaza Hotel featured a curious display last week: a large butter sculpture of a donkey. The perishable sculpture, as well as complimentary airline tickets and an elaborate reception at the Atlanta Historical Society, was intended to show the visiting Democratic National Policy Commission what an excellent host Atlanta could be for the Democratic National Convention in 1988. Although the Democratic and Republican political conventions are still more than two years away, selection committees are already touring the nation to check out arenas and exhibition halls at potential sites. Bidding is highly competitive: the Democrats have...