Word: luck
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...running for the majority leader's position but withdrew when it became obvious that he would be beaten by Carl Albert. Realizing that he would no longer occupy a favored position with the establishment, Bolling turned more unreservedly to reform and the DSG. This was a reflection either of luck or an instinct for power that originally led Bolling into Rayburn's inner group, for reform and liberalism are becoming more powerful and fashionable--the DSG now has over 100 members...
...same, without ambassadors, United Nations, and economic help. And now, when he is 72, our only problem is to find another competent statesman to follow his path and shun the ways of some sticky Westerners. Meanwhile, the U.S. in it's own interest should wish us good luck...
...current season, on and off Broadway, has been less distinguished for its successes-few and far between-than for the remarkable survival rate of plays that were none of them straightforward hits back when they opened. The formulas of pluck, luck or pure hokum involved were never the same, but together they make a fascinating catalogue of the remarkable methods used to make some shows...
...Duveneck and Barnhorn," the statue was placed in the building on May 25, 1905, Emerson's 100th birthday, when the building became the first in the United States devoted to the study of philosophy. Legend has it that Harvard men used to touch Emerson's protruding foot for good luck on their way to Emerson D for an exam...
...Kentucky. Still, come last week, the 100,000-odd fans who jammed ancient Churchill Downs found themselves another favorite: Wheatley Stable's Bold Lad. After all, Bold Lad had won nine out of his last eleven races, and he was being ridden by Bill Hartack, whose Derby luck was all good: a remarkable four victories and a second in six tries. At post time the odds on Bold Lad were 9-5. Lucky Debonair was practically a long shot...