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Deciding that he wanted a heftier tailback on the 1977 varsity roster, the New Canaan, Conan high school coach cut Regan from the squad Regan reacted by going out for cross country although he had not previously done much distance work. Over the past six years, Regan has developed into an accomplished runner, and his coach and teammates give him credit for morally leading the team to strong showings in this season's meet schedule...
...honor their obligations." So said President Reagan last year, announcing a Government crackdown on its debtors. One obvious place to start: the Small Business Administration, where more than 10% of 150,000 loans are currently overdue. As it turns out, one of the SBA'S heftier overdue loans belongs to Gerald P. Carmen, 51, head of the General Services Administration. Carmen, who has been complaining about a lack of recognition for his cost-cutting operations in the GSA, owes the Government $405,000 plus $30,000 back interest and has not made his monthly $2,700 loan payment...
WITH A LITTLE IMAGINATION Julie Andrews almost appears masculine, although her delicate features and slim jaw make David Bowie resemble some of the heftier Hasty Pudding hoofers by comparison. But the premise and the setting render nothing unbelievable and Ms. Andrews. Edward's wife, is a fine comedienne. With Garner as her straight man. Andrews jumps elegantly from wicked, flirtatious girl to mock-elegant Victor. Her more serious moments, played with her friend and protector Toddy, portray a woman getting toughened by necessity and occur infrequently. Sadness and loneliness have no place in light comedy, but these occasional exhausted...
...these proposals considerably when he makes his final recommendations as part of the budget message that he will send to Congress on Jan. 15. Reagan has endorsed boosting congressional salaries by $10,000 and senior Government officials' wages by $6,000. Some of his aides would prefer heftier increases. Says a Reagan headhunter: "Ten thousand dollars can determine whether a number of people stay in the private sector or come to work...
...declaring financial independence, you may find yourself eligible for heftier government financial aid. The evaluation of need is then based on your income and assets, instead of your parents...