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...like a first-rate symphonic ensemble - which, of course, is what it is. When not in the opera pit, it is the renowned Vienna Philharmonic. With Bernstein again on the podium, it excelled last week in a highly dramatic, virtuoso performance of Beethoven's Ninth. Bernstein tended to heighten what needed no heightening, but by the time the final movement erupted out of the smooth melodic arcs of the adagio, he and his players had built up a triumphant momentum. The Vienna chorus- tonally brilliant, never forced or fuzzy - drove home the finale splendidly...
When it looks like some National Guardsmen are about to leave, demonstrators gather 'round in their affinity groups and huddle conspiratorially, if only to divide candy bars or discuss old times. Sometimes everyone will put on gas masks to heighten the drama. A group often, singing "Zippity Doo Da," head off into the marsh towards the fence. About 20 policemen with Mace and clubs gravitate toward the protesters who are knee-deep in water and muck. They stop about 20 yards from the police, link arms, then they turn around, face their comrades on the railroad tracks, and start dancing...
Though quasi-journalistic sidelines account for 15% of U.P.I. revenues, most of the proceeds from the sale of stock will go toward improving news coverage, and competition with A.P. should heighten. "We feel strongly that the country needs two vital news services," says Beaton. Alas, U.P.I. last week was unable to upstage its rival on one major story, though it definitely had the edge on inside information. Because of a Securities and Exchange Commission rule that prohibits a company from advertising a stock offering, U.P.I. could not report news of its forthcoming partnership sale...
Nobody is surprised. For two years, the Crimson icemen had raised high hopes with impressive early showings, then blown a shot at post-season competition with unexpected collapses. But in 1978-79, Bill Cleary's squad didn't bother to heighten the suspense: from their 7-2 drubbing at the hands of Dartmouth in the opener to the long-awaited finale (Yale's ultra-frustration job at the New Haven Colliseum), the skaters inspired no delusions of grandeur, only apathy and pathos...
...confine themselves to soliciting campaign contributions from employees, ARCO spends about $750,000 annually giving political instruction to employees as well as retirees, shareholders, royalty owners, leaseholders and distributors. It encourages them all to pressure their legislators. In its latest annual report, ARCO notes, "In its continuing effort to heighten employee and shareholder political awareness, the Company has widened its Civic Action Program, which now has 45 local area committees operating in 13 states..." All told, the program maintains contact with 63,000 people. These figures uphold the contention that ARCO is a significant national political force on the basis...