Word: haltering
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...budget on the line, Long Beach left nothing to chance. Each Grand Prix event was programmed to the minute by officials who met at 7 a.m. to synchronize watches. The whole city seemed to be mobilized, with businessmen working as ushers, and models hawking "Do It in the Streets" halter tops. "We're trying to keep people constantly entertained," said Director of Pageantry John Queen Jr., as four skydivers trailing pink smoke and Bicentennial flags plummeted seaward...
...Calvin Klein's salmon crepe-de-chine long-sleeved blouse with banded collar, and his separate matching narrow-front wrap skirt (both for $232). Finally, for that most glamorous evening, the jewel of the wardrobe: Halston's peach silk crepe-de-chine evening jumpsuit, bare back, with halter top, bias cowl neck and bias self-sash at waist...
...late in the morning, they call your house, and the entire school knows about it." She feels that detentions are handed out too frequently for petty matters and objects to required study hall when she has no work. She also objects to the dress code, which prohibits blue jeans, halter tops, shorts, and short dresses. "Mr. Hall is too conservative, too old-fashioned," she complains...
...hard political lines in favor of good-time music and that oldest of adolescent verities: fun. Gone are the trademarks of yesteryear: denim fatigues, dove-crowned peace flags, bottles of Ripple wine. In their place can be found pastel tennis shoes, American flags and Tab. Many fans come in halter tops for a suntan and to be part of the carnival scene. They just want to dance boogie and sing along. Says Chicago Lyricist Robert Lamm, 30: "These days nobody wants to hear songs that have a message...
...bachelor who sports what he calls a "Renaissance beard," Capraro has spent many hours with the Fords. During one White House visit, he was with the President for nearly 20 minutes as Ford approvingly fingered some dresses Capraro had brought for Mrs. Ford and Susan. Eying a halter dress with a plunging neckline for Susan, the President jokingly asked: "Don't you think that's a bit risque?" But, says Capraro, the President never asked about prices...