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I know how to describe the elephant to a blind man; but how in the world am I going to succeed in describing the texture of snow? How does it sound when it snows, and how does it feel to catch it in one's hands?

Author: By Mangalam Srinivasan, | Title: Reflections on the Blizzard | 3/14/1978 | See Source »

Well, Haldeman explains that Nixon needed Kissinger because "dealing with the State Department is like watching an elephant become pregnant. Everything's done on a very high level, there's a lot of commotion, and it takes 22 months for anything to happen."

Author: By Tom Blanton, | Title: "I've Finally Figured Out Haldeman's Secret... He Keeps An Inflatable Woman In His Briefcase." | 3/2/1978 | See Source »

For a Rhodesian soldier, a typical day begins with dawn patrols that involve setting out from an overnight jungle camp for a tramp in slept-in fatigues across deep grass, mountain trails and through village kraals. In the bush, visibility is often limited to a few yards: one stick recently...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: Here to Stay | 2/27/1978 | See Source »

Environmentalists applaud Brown's plan for its "symbolic effect." Political foes find little to cheer about. Said former Los Angeles Police Chief Edward Davis, who is seeking the Republican gubernatorial nomination: "When I was a small boy, I liked to play with toys too. But using windmills is like...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: A Jerry-Built Energy Program | 1/30/1978 | See Source »

The two detectives intend to nail the killer, short of slitting his throat. As one of the cops explains, punishment must precede the trial since the judge will probably release "scum" like them. The older detective, Kelly (George Dzundza), is built like a bull elephant and when he talks he...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Theater: Night Screams | 1/30/1978 | See Source »

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