Word: highlighter
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...chain's relative poverty (less gadgetry, smaller staff) by sticking with the action on the platform while the other webs cast about for sideshow pickups. Daly was the only anchorman who could actually see the convention from his box (the others watched it over monitor screens). ABC highlight: bulldogging Martin Agronsky corralling top delegates for debate, and consistently managing to make sense out of them...
...year-old Matt McKeon had been relaxed, almost cheerful as he awaited the decision of the six Marine officers and the Navy doctor who had sat as his judges. His demeanor was an understandable result of a week of remarkable courtroom dramatics. McKeon himself had provided the first highlight. Taking the stand in his own defense, he made a convincing witness as he told the court that his only concern, even as he led his platoon through a tidal swamp, had been for his troops-that if they failed to learn the need for discipline, they might "crumble" in combat...
...outdoor setting added much to the atmosphere of the play. William D. Roberts has designed an awesome set of towering (fifteen feet) platforms and Gothic arches. The stage is sombre, but only to act as background for the lush costumes and lighting. Brilliant greens highlight Satan--strange amber tones play over the Witches' revels where nudes and hags mingle in what might have been better dances. Unfortunately they suffered from lack of definitive choreography and professional performance. Satan would not tolerate such slip-shod work on the part of his disciples...
...highlight of this year's summer session is the series of three-day conferences on topics of current significance, sponsored by the Summer School. The conferences, three in number, will include evening sessions open to the public, and closed meetings during...
South Dakota. Highlight of the primary: a fight among Democrats for a nominee to oppose unchallenged Republican Senator Francis Case, 59. who won national headlines last February when he reported the bribe attempt that prompted...