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...half a billion dollars a year. So far it has proved nearly impossible to uproot the shops: virtually every state and local law banning the sale of drug paraphernalia has been declared unconstitutional by the courts. Now the Federal Government is stepping into the fray-and could emerge a loser as well...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Law: Potshots at Head Shops | 4/21/1980 | See Source »

...primaries­ and even more campaigning across the country to get their names known. That necessity works against a responsibly employed but generally unknown office holder who has pressing duties the to fulfill, and in favor of an "unemployed millionaire," in the sarcastic tone of Senator Howard Baker, a loser under the new system. Primary campaigns, it is charged, are largely television campaigns, rewarding the candidate who flashes a winning smile over the one who talks serious issues...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Time Essay: How We Got to Hobson's Choice | 4/14/1980 | See Source »

...Stewart (1-1), a loser despite a strong performance his last time out against Providence (in the opener), and Bill Doyle (2-1) (in the nightcap), will attempt to keep the League mark perfect. THE NOTEBOOK: Sophomore Jim Curtin came on to relieve Larson in the sixth, giving up just one hit and no runs the rest of the way. Look for Curtin to share relief duty with John Sorich in games to come. Baseball Box Scores At Soldiers Field BOSTON COLLEGE AB R H BI Ed Folen cf 4 0 1 1 Steve Craft...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, | Title: Boston College Freezes Crimson 1-0 | 4/10/1980 | See Source »

...tell the President that he had been soundly defeated. Said an aide: "Thank God we had him prepared, or it would have been very unpleasant breaking the news." The President was still upset. Said Jody Powell, with what sounded like a hint of understatement: "He is a graceful loser, but he is not a good loser. He was not at all happy...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Kennedy's Startling Victory | 4/7/1980 | See Source »

...second, catcher Wark threw out five Eckert baserunners (four would-be base-stealers and one pickoff), but the Floridians coasted to a 6-0 victory at the expense of three Harvard pitchers, including eventual loser Bill Larson...

Author: By Jeffrey R. Toobin, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Crimson Roasts Quakers | 3/31/1980 | See Source »

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