Word: jump
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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From Ascension Island, where they had been in readiness for a week, the paracommandos flew in 14 U.S.-piloted C-130s to Katanga's giant Ka-mina Military Base and thence toward their target. Below the gaping jump-hatches, the Congo wound broad and tawny through black-green bush; the tin and tile roofs of Stanleyville shone pink in the early light. "Stan," as it is known to both black and white, is the most African town of the Congo. The "Inner Station" of Conrad's Heart...
...nylon line. A V-shaped fork, attached to the plane's nose, guides the line into a locking device. Although the plane is moving at 150 m.p.h., the man being rescued is lifted with less of a jolt than the force of a 6-ft. jump. The man goes up almost vertically before he begins tracing a curved path into a position somewhat below and to the rear of the plane. The relative gentleness of the takeoff and the curved trajectory result from the interaction of several forces: the man's weight and air resistance, the speed...
Awori represented Uganda in the Tokyo Olympics in October and reported to his first Briggs Cage workout last month in excellent condition and eager to work. McCurdy will use him in the hurdles, the broad jump, and the dash, and Aggrey has said he would like to try the mile relay...
Last year Awori and Ohiri were an unbeatable one-two punch in the broad jump. This year high jumper Chris Pardee and sophomore Harvey Thomas will team with Aggrey, and the threesome should enjoy the same success. Both Thomas and Pardee jump near the 23 ft. mark...
...most impressive performance of the evening was turned in by sophomore guard Gene Dressler, who scored 20 points. Dressler hit on nine of fourteen field goal attempts, scoring on seven jump shots from outside, one fast break, and one dazzling drive...