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Push-Pull Theory. Its variety, if not infinite, was impressive. Mark Rothko reduced his palette to the softest shades and his compositions to a pair of rectangles in tandem. That commanding teacher Hans Hofmann preached what he called the "push-pull" theory of colors in tension-and practiced it to perfection. De Kooning restored the name of action to artistic thought, slashing at his canvases with inspired passion. David Smith took the grand gesture to sculpture, mounting one stainless steel shaft upon another in marvels of cliff-hanger balance. Later artists like Ellsworth Kelly, Kenneth Noland and Frank Stella solidified...
Dial-a-Cabbage. Vast areas of Harrods' 13 acres of floor space stand empty, mysteriously transmuting the hustle-bustle of commerce into an air of stately calm. A discreet staff of 5,000, meticulously trained to avoid the abrupt "May I help you" approach, murmurs the softest sell on either side of the Atlantic...
...President reiterated his desire to negotiate, but in the softest terms yet. He made no demand for a prior, specific quid pro quo from Hanoi. "The United States is willing to stop all aerial and naval bombardment of North Viet Nam when this will lead promptly to productive discussion," he said. "We of course assume that while discussions proceed, North Viet Nam would not take advantage of the bombing cessation or limitation." For the first time, Johnson seemed to be wigwagging a readiness to stop the bombing and enter into talks without advance guarantees or gestures from Hanoi...
...Midwest, playing college concerts at Yale, Rochester and Oberlin. The highlight at every stop was a broad, impeccably phrased performance of Bruckner's Symphony No. 7. Haitink's carefully reasoned, deeply felt interpretation brought out each secondary melody and delicately balanced the softest shimmer of strings with the noblest blast of brass. Yet, as he built from climax to climax, he never lost sight of the unifying line in the hour-long score. It was not only magnificent music making but also a solid payment on Haitink's credit card...
...sometimes even the most ardent member of the A.S.P.C.A. must feel like blowing the whistle. Where once the North American dog had to beg for his supper and sleep outdoors on the welcome mat, now he is stuffed with Gaines Burgers, sprayed with Kennel No. 5, given the softest living-room sofa, and dolled up in costumes that should make Lassie hide her tail between her legs...