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...view was put somewhat more succinctly by Rod Vandivert, a consultant to Scenic Hudson. "If I were a donor to Harvard and saw that they provided good stewardship and protection for my gift, I might do something more for them," he said. "But if I were to give them something in good faith only to have them dispose of it, I would question giving them the next Spiro Agnew watch...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Con Ed's Fall Deadline Forces Harvard's Decision | 9/17/1973 | See Source »

...last resort, Crone says that he will consider playing with several of his former teammates, including former quarterback rival Rod Foster and halfback Ted DeMars, with the New England Colonials...

Author: By H. JEFFREY Leonard, | Title: Crone Takes On the Big Boys--And Almost Wins | 9/17/1973 | See Source »

Ride down the road with him and he may bet you $100 that you would not jump out of the car and turn a quick somersault. Hole up in a hotel room with him and he will invent a betting game that involves tossing tennis balls over a curtain rod. Ask him to play golf with a tennis racket and he will not only oblige but win. Show up at one of his tennis matches and he may line you up for a side bet. Want to play him yourself? What kind of handicap do you want? A wet Bulgarian...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: How Bobby Runs and Talks, Talks, Talks | 9/10/1973 | See Source »

Tough on Gibraltar. With few exceptions, the new Cabinet members are notable more for their loyalty than for their innovative tendencies. Perhaps the ablest of the lot is López Rodó, 52, a devoted member of the political-religious organization Opus Dei, to which he contributes his income; he does not drink, hates to travel and resides in an Opus Dei dormitory. López Rodó served as Planning Minister from 1962 to this year, and is one of the men directly responsible for Spain's current economic boom. He is regarded as anti-British...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: SPAIN: The Admiral Steers to Starboard | 6/25/1973 | See Source »

Wine Merchant Rod Pearson of Brentwood, Calif., suggests an alternative: "A Château Haut Bergy 1967 at $6 won't be as 'complex' as a Léoville-Poyferré, but the latter does not have three times the complexity...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Modern Living: In Vino Paupertas | 6/25/1973 | See Source »

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