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Even among Americans who fully expect the worst from the fuel crisis, a stubbornly incandescent optimism has begun to shine through the gloom. People who lament the expected death of a comfortably affluent, energy-intensive way of life look forward to a rebirth of some old values. "We have become literally and figuratively fat," says William C. Westmoreland, the general who commanded U.S. forces in Viet Nam and now directs economic development for South Carolina. "Perhaps the crisis will bring us back to some of the virtues that made this country great, like thrift and the belief that waste...
Crimson freshman George Keim continued to shine in the freestyle sprints. He touch out fellow high school All-American John Patzschke of Johns Hopkins for a victory in the 50-yd. free, and was a member of the winning freestyle relay team...
Most teams are a blend of various athletic talents. Tackle football teams are composed of former Harvard players, old high school players, and those who have long awaited their opportunity to shine on the gridiron. Winthrop's championship soccer team includes a tutor from Scandinavia, and James Vorenberg '49, master of Dunster House, has participated in several sports...
...bombings introduced a new and alarming note into the battle. Blackouts were imposed on cities on both sides. In Jerusalem, lights that had illuminated the Wailing Wall since it was taken from Jordan six years ago went out, along with the golden spotlights that were erected by Israel to shine on the walls of the Old City. At the Wailing Wall, the Torah was removed to safety. But the Arabs did not retaliate against Israeli cities during the first week of combat...
...that they were ready to buy almost any property that was dry. They finally settled on an arid, dusty stretch in central Oregon that had been dubbed Sunriver by the enterprising developer. But the developer, John Gray, had a reputation in Oregon for making deserts bloom and rain forests shine. "It was a gamble to sink money into a development that hadn't really got started yet," says Jack Cooper. "But the master plan was fantastic...