Word: jump
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...stays alive because he is a superb pilot. Making his observation runs, he slides, fishtails, zooms and banks-anything to avoid enemy fire. "I usually fly looking back over my shoulder," he says. "That's because when I make a pass, the V.C. usually freeze, jump into holes or dive into water. By looking back I can see them popping up again." When he sees them, he summons fighter-bombers. As they approach, Mac guides them by radio: "I see six guys down there under those big trees to my left, wearing those crazy hats. I'll mark...
Last week came news that Kenyatta was expecting a shipment of Russian arms, but before anyone could jump to the conclusion that the former Mau Mau chieftain had thrown his lot in with the Communists, Security Minister Mungai rushed out a statement reassuring everyone that there was nothing pernicious about the deal. "Kenya will continue to buy arms and ammunition from West or East as long as they are suitable and carry the right price," he said...
Souvenir Sneaker. Havlicek watched nervously as Greer set himself to throw the ball in. "I could tell he was going deep," he said. "I decided to gamble on the interception." Greer threw, Havlicek pounced. Timing his jump perfectly, he reached up and deflected the ball-straight into the hands of Teammate Sam Jones. The buzzer sounded, and by the narrowest of margins-one slim point-the Celtics retained the Eastern Division championship...
...commander of the U.S. 17th Air Force in Germany, a World War II combat ace who flew 50 missions against Japanese bases in China, later served in staff posts before assuming his final command six months ago; of brain injuries suffered when his parachute failed during a training jump from 1,250 ft.; in Wiesbaden, Germany...
Much the same might be said of Quicksilver. And like Johnson, Harry Smith isn't magical. He doesn't jump cues the way Johnson does, but he tries too hard to please. Too many of his speeches conclude with a flourish and a raised eyebrow, as if to say, "applause, please." He seemed to be following some prearranged pattern of smiles and announcements, not riding his whim...