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Dates: during 1970-1979
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With five minutes left in the second 10 minute overtime, it appeared that the public address system would announce a 110-minute tie. But the Big Red would have it otherwise, as Cornell tallied at 105:23 to seal a 1--0 defeat of the Crimson...

Author: By David A. Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Cornell Tips Booters, 1-0, After Double Overtime, 105-Minute Tense Contest | 10/13/1979 | See Source »

...which, of course, is an oversimplification. But most disturbing is the clear inference in the letter that Rosovsky's actions as Dean of the Faculty in connection with the department are to be questioned because he is Jewish. I suspect this charge is in part prompted by the current public debate about blacks and Jews. The debate points to an undercurrent of strained relations between the two groups that is just being addressed, I am afraid too often in unconstructive ways. Vessell's letter certainly does not help the situation. Archie C. Epps III, dean of Students

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Epps on Afro-Am | 10/13/1979 | See Source »

...group of hard core addicts met at Aggassiz House yesterday to discuss their habit with Kenneth J. Witty, the producer of public television's MacNeil-Lehrer Report, and June V. Cross '75, a reporter for the program. All admitted embarrassment at being unable and unwilling to break their habit--watching soap operas...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Harvard Students Speak About Soaps | 10/13/1979 | See Source »

...occasion is public in nature, so we want as many people as can to attend the opening, not necessarily Kennedy-affiliated people," James Williamson, public information officer for the library, said yesterday. The UMass Dedication office will hold the drawing Monday and and will send two tickets to each winner...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: JFK Library Seats To Go by Lottery | 10/13/1979 | See Source »

Some very bad blood, however, still flowed beneath the public explanations. It is widely rumored that the Kennedy family was angry--angry over the residents' opposition, angry that a memorial to the late president had been raked over the coals of controversy. At a caucus during the final meeting, Kennedy family members are said to have acquiesced to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's wishes that the UMass site be chosen. Sources close to the library corporation say that while discussion at the decisive meeting focused on logistical problems of a split-site, the vote was more influenced by perceptions of citizens...

Author: By Robert O. Boorstin, | Title: The Library That Got Away | 10/12/1979 | See Source »

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