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...held firm for a 25% cut over three years, with the final 10% taking effect July 1, 1983. Moreover, as in the April battle that ended with Congress approving sweeping cuts in federal spending on domestic social programs, Reagan had found a conservative Democrat-in this case, Texas Congressman Kent Hance-to co-sponsor his bill, thus giving it a bipartisan coloration...
What the ...! Clark Kent admitting his real identity to Lois Lane after all these years? And then, in full Man of Steel regalia, flying her back to his place, pouring her champagne, cooking dinner and egad!-taking her to bed? The mind boggles-is nothing sacred? But let's face it, times change, and Superman and friend have sweetly embraced the spirit of the '80s as well as each other. They have become-no other phrase will do-swinging singles (PG division) willing to talk things out, show their vulnerability, be mutually supportive in their careers...
...comes to dialogue in this kind of movie, and the brisk inventiveness of the plotting helps too. Decent acting in movies of this sort is, of course, merely an extra added attraction-a sort of dish night for the sobersides. But Christopher Reeve makes his transitions from Clark Kent to Superman something more than a matter of fluffing up his cape; the man has a quiet sense of irony about him. Margot Kidder is a perfect Lois Lane. She makes one believe that inside that ambitious reporter there just may be a lady who reads lyric poetry on her nights...
...Nita Sue Kent Waco, Texas...
...M.B.A. degree from a major business school seems a convenient warranty of brains, energy and ambition. "If you are looking for the best people, one way to be sure of finding them is to let someone else do the screening for you," says International Harvester's chief recruiter, Kent Tool. Once the M.B.A. has been certified and hired, though, he bears a heavy burden of proof. One of the chief criticisms of M.B.A.s is that they are trained to think of themselves as bosses, and since they have a reputation for impatience and arrogance, they are closely watched...