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...boatmen paid little heed to the Government's threats, and the rescue navy continued to grow. "They have to say that," shrugged one skipper. Relatives of the refugees were already waiting on Florida's docks with cash in hand, ready to pay the fines in case the boats carrying their kinfolk were seized. Chances are that few if any fines will be imposed or collected. "Look at the dimensions and emotion of all this," said one weary customs officer, waving his hand across the crowded Key West docks. "How could we possibly do anything to stop...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: REFUGEES: Voyage from Cuba | 5/5/1980 | See Source »

...shuddered at the news: Barbie was turning 20 this season. What would happen to the "teen queen" doll now that she was too old to go to the prom? Would she leave Skipper and P.J. to move in with Ken? Or would she forsake them all for the satisfaction of a career...

Author: By Lizzie Leiman, | Title: Barbie Comes of Age | 12/5/1979 | See Source »

...Yankee got into an altercation with a marshmallow salesman who required 20 stitches to close an ugly gash on his jaw. Martin denied hitting the marshmallow man, but Yankee Owner George Steinbrenner decided enough was enough and fired his manager. It was Martin's second ejection as Yankee skipper, bringing his career total to five...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Nov. 12, 1979 | 11/12/1979 | See Source »

Halfbacks Michael Smith and Andy Kronfeld worked fluidly with Alberto Villar and Keller-Sarmiento on the wings while Mike Mogollon and Walter Diaz looked dangerous in the middle. Even the fullbacks. Lorenzo DiBonaventura and skipper Sanacore helped the offense, distributing long balls to the wings and stepping in to cut off Dartmouth's attempts to move the ball past mid-field...

Author: By Stephen A. Herzenberg, | Title: Booters Take Second Straight With 2-0 Win Over Dartmouth | 10/20/1979 | See Source »

...loses its skipper...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: Exit Kreps | 10/15/1979 | See Source »

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