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Dates: during 1970-1979
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Such pessimism would lose its shock value through sheer repitition were it not for the relief afforded by glittering and--to Western readers--unusual cantos like "The King in the Air," a poem somewhat closer to the vivid but unemotional imagery of the neo-classical tradition...

Author: By Diana R. Laing, | Title: Lethargic Dreams | 11/17/1976 | See Source »

...often lose sight of the contributions made by the people up front," Restic added, "but that's the area where things happen. He's been a consistent performer all year long, and his quiet kind of leadership will be a great asset...

Author: By Thomas Aronson, | Title: Football, Soccer Teams Pick Captains | 11/16/1976 | See Source »

After acknowledging his victory in Atlanta, Carter and his family headed for Albany, Ga., aboard "Peanut One." He carried sleepy Daughter Amy into a car for their return to Plains. Even at dawn, some 400 townspeople awaited him. "I told you I didn't intend to lose," Carter said. Then, for the first time during the up-and-down campaign, his composure broke. He bit his lip, fought back tears, while most of his family wept. As the crowd cheered, then grew quiet, Carter conceded: "The only reason it was close was that I as a candidate was not good...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CARTER! | 11/15/1976 | See Source »

...fact. There are no tomorrows, no more opportunities to lose, and as a result, Brown is co-holder of the 1976 Ivy football title...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Brown Shares Ivy Title, Topples Columbia, 28-17 | 11/15/1976 | See Source »

...Crimson remains true to form in today's donnybrook with Yale and put some some points up on the board in the early going, it's just possible that Brown will lose its emotional edge and the second half at Baker Field will take a completely different turn...

Author: By Robert Sidorsky, | Title: The Lion Legacy | 11/13/1976 | See Source »

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