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...advantage of skimming the thin top of the atmosphere instead of plunging into it at a steep angle. Theoretically, it can be made to approach the atmosphere gradually in a gentle spiral. The skin will get hot, but if it is made of heat-resistant metal, it may not soften, and proper insulation may keep the interior cool enough for the animal to survive. The re-entry body of an ICBM can be made solider and stronger than an inhabited satellite, but it must hit the atmosphere suddenly, and even if it does not melt, the enormous forces of deceleration...
Dulles must let our allies know that he will be prepared to accept such schemes, but might soften the blow by inviting unofficial British, French and Canadian representation at the disarmament talks. Although the three countries would not have any formal voice in the discussions, their delegates could advise the United States on the worth and acceptability of Russian plans, relative to each country's policy...
...coaches, managers and quarterbacks get a mimeographed sheet of instructions before each practice session. There are movies of every game to be studied. To soothe the pains of workouts there are whirlpool baths and other expensive paraphernalia in the Abilene field house. But there is never a word to soften the painful urge for perfection. Even after they whipped one big opponent this season, Coach Moser's Eagles were not allowed to forget the 20 points that had been scored against them. "You played a great game," Moser told his team, "but you'll all have...
Arizona's Republican Senator Barry Goldwater served public notice that he "certainly will oppose" McKinney's appointment when it comes up for Senate confirmation. But Democrat McKinney can point to a detail that might soften Republican Goldwater's wrath: after the citizens' panel turned in its report on uses of the atom, McKinney handed back $17,000 of the $50,000 that Congress had appropriated for expenses...
...that the world has brightened for her, Harlem's harsh outlines occasionally soften for the reminiscent tournament traveler. "I remember you could get fish and chips for 15? and soda at 5? a quart. And there were sweet potatoes-we called 'em 'mickeys'-that we cooked at a fire over milk crates. We'd climb over the fence to a playground and we'd swing way up, two on a swing. And we'd sneak in the movies. If there was any poverty, I wasn't aware of it. How could...