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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...linguistically contorted and incredibly redundant report. Commission members waded through a lot of evidence before finalizing their recommendations, and they want us to know it. Stock arguments and phrases are beaten to death; even the most ridiculous alternative plans are debated in agonizing detail. Eventually, however, an argument takes shape...

Author: By Robert O. Boorstin, | Title: A Little Too Scalpel Happy | 3/9/1979 | See Source »

...upset as I've ever been, because this was my senior year. I had a lot of confidence built up in myself after my junior season. I came back to school in great shape, had a great tryout and had visions of playing second or third line. When I found out I was cut it was tough," Andrews recalled...

Author: By Peter Mcloughlin, | Title: Steve Andrews' 'Highs and Lows' of Varsity Hockey | 3/6/1979 | See Source »

...skiers a weekend, today may have 1,000. "It started as a neat thing to do in winter for people who were backpackers," says Dave Chantler of Seattle. "Now joggers, bicyclists and others are catching on to it. It's a good way for them to stay in shape...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Cross-Country Skiing Takes Off | 3/5/1979 | See Source »

...should modify its old ways, and stop treating Mexico with condescension. Nothing but Mexico's newfound energy resources is likely to motivate American leaders to do so; nonetheless, the change is welcome no matter how self-interested the reason. The U.S. should not allow its past mistakes to shape its future policy. In the future, both nations should vigorously pursue compromise on issues such as illegal immigration, trade policy, U.S. purchase of Mexican oil and natural gas and Mexico's internal economic development...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Carter and Mexico: Take Two | 2/27/1979 | See Source »

...tell any of your friends. Get the jump on them. Be in good shape and have your swing down by the time the leaves turn green...

Author: By Bill Scheft, | Title: Diamond Time is Nigh | 2/21/1979 | See Source »

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