Word: joo
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Jimmy Giuffre is a spare, soft-spoken Texan who distrusts the word jazz, but plays some of the best jazz to be heard these days-most of it of his own composition. Giuffre (pronounced joo-free) has broken the rules; he does not believe that jazz requires any particular combination of instruments, or that it needs a strong beat, or that its heart is improvisation. To addicts weaned on driving, Basie-inspired rhythm sections, Jimmy's chamois-soft contrapuntal compositions sometimes do not sound like jazz at all. But the feeling is there-a folksy, blues-drenched feeling, timeless...
...Joo Bernstein started in the 40 degree weather at M.I.T.'s Briggs Field, but again was unable to find the plate, allowing one hit and four walks to the first six batters. Ken Rossano was then rushed in, with one out and the bases loaded, and proceeded to give up a base-cleaning double to Stu Ohlson, before retiring the side. Bernstein was charged with all five first inning runs...
...ordered a vote on a bill amending the constitution in several places. But Rhee's largesse had convinced several balky Assemblymen that in dalliance there was further reward. When the secret vote was counted, Vice Chairman of the Assembly Choi Soon Joo regretfully announced that the proposal had received only 135 votes, just two-thirds of one ballot less than required, "therefore the amendments are defeated...
Stunned and angry, Rhee sent for his propaganda chief, who hastily announced: "The government feeling is that the fraction must be disregarded and the amendments have therefore been approved." At the next Assembly session, Choi Soon Joo dutifully echoed: "My Saturday announcement was wrong. Today I want to announce that the bill has passed legally." Sixty anti-Rhee assemblymen stormed out of the chamber, crying that the President "has usurped the legislative power...
Other regulars in the Crimson backfield are halfback. Jim Damis, whom Shepard called "the best man on the field" in the Brown game, and Joo Crehore, who will quarterback the T-formation offense. Varsity track captain Bob Rittenburg is also slated for action at fullback, and will get a chance to run with the ball on various pitchout plays, Shepard said...