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...details of that day unfold before her. She recalls everyone around her thinking that "JFK's going to pull through." Only she knew he had died, because she was Catholic and knew what the ringing church bells meant. "He's dead, the President's dead, God rest his soul," she says, forming a cross over her chest. That's before we know that it is Kennedy's death that has influenced the people we see. But it is underlying everyone's stories, even that of Carla (Heather Johnston) who is more preoccupied with the death of Marilyn Monroe...
...striking how rapidly JFK decided that the missiles had to be removed, that a military means of removing them was necessary, and that they had to get them before they became operational," Allison said...
Sternin's current job is the latest in a long, colorful string of vocations. In 1962 he joined the Peace Corps and was sent to the Philippines. "It was some- thing brand new and JFK said to do it," he jokes. After four years abroad, he moved to Washington and worked as a freelance musician, writing commercial jingles...
...surrounding the conflict--lengthy discussions of troop maneuverings and crowd control. At one point, Kennedy even inquired about arresting a Southern military figure who championed the segregationists. The main image conveyed by the more than 100 pages of dialogue over two days was the straightforward nature of the conflict--JFK unflinchingly insisted on integration proceedings, because of his duty to uphold the constitution. When Meredith, albeit with the aid of several hundred state troopers, was able to go to class, it seemed real strides had been made in breaking down racial barriers...
Varsity Liquors (1390 Mass Ave) This store tucked away at the corner of JFK St, and Mass. Ave next to the Tasty, has a smaller selection than the Pro but is a few steps closer to the Square. It offers Bud for $14 99 and Heincken Gordon's goes for $6.99 a liter and Beefeater for $11 a fifth. Varsity is open 9 a.m. 10:30 p.m. every day except for Sunday...