Word: marsh
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...this any way to treat the future King of England? A color sergeant barked the orders, and the Prince of Wales obediently risked his neck by wriggling through a half-submerged pipe, swinging across chasms, scaling climbing nets and wading through the icy waters of Devon Marsh. It was revealed last week that in November...
...never saw the aisles as packed as they were this year," and President George Baylis of Bonwit Teller thankfully notes "the compelling power of Christmas to get people out shopping. The flurry was only a few days long, but it did keep us ahead of last year." Jordan Marsh, Zayre Corp. and Filene's stores in Boston all enjoyed the eleventh-hour boom, as did Rich's in Atlanta, especially in small gift items. In San Francisco, the Livingston Bros, apparel chain actually had its best day ever the Monday before Christmas. And as far as overall holiday...
...Along with Kissinger, four other aides have Cabinet rank: Donald Rumsfeld, 42, who replaced Alexander Haig as chief of staff; Robert Hartmann, 57, who handles speechwriting chores as Ray Price did under Nixon; Philip W. Buchen, 59, who has assumed Leonard Garment's legal duties; and John O. Marsh Jr., 48, who succeeds William Timmons as chief liaison with Congress. These four, in addition to their specific assignments, also serve as "floaters" for the President; that is, they advise Ford on a variety of issues...
...group, including Counsellors Robert Hartmann and John O. Marsh and Press Secretary Ron Nessen, finally moved back to the Red Room for brandy, cigars and more conversation. For Ford, the evening was a relaxing opportunity to reflect on the broader historical and philosophical contexts of his decisions and, in a way, a remedial crash course in presidential perspectives...
Bottoms Pinched. Not 'arf bad for a series dreamed up over a casual Sunday lunch during which Marsh and Atkins discovered they both had parents who had been "in service." They were sick of seeing servants portrayed as scene transitions: "You know, 'here's your hat, sir,' or having their bottoms pinched." Neither woman did anything to rectify the situation until a year later, when an actress boasted to Jean that she had landed a plum part. "I was furiously jealous," says Jean, who immediately called a producer friend. "What do I do with an idea...