Word: spectacularized
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...though, Lyndon Johnson has learned that delicate diplomatic maneuverings can only be endangered by extravagant window dressing. He waged last winter's peace offensive, as Columnist Max Lerner noted, "as if he wanted his Texas yell to be heard over the rooftops of the world." Now, despite the spectacular advance billing for the Manila conference, the Administration's dealings with the Communist world and America's emerging allies in Asia are being conducted in sober, muted tones...
...hour of prime time in New York City costs at least $75,000. Elsewhere, congressional candidates pay $2,000 or more for a one-shot, one-minute spiel-in which, understandably, they tend to decry the high cost of living. TV politicking has progressed from the soapbox to the spectacular. The image-conscious candidate today is not content merely to exhort or debate in a studio. To hold his audience, he commandeers dramatic vignettes and perky musical numbers. In Congress, many incumbents studiously identify themselves with the controversial issues that will assure them net work exposure (see cover story). Some...
Cornell's Larson is a bit more spectacular. He gained 185 yards in 33 tries at Buffalo and rushed for 143 in 24 attempts last week against Colgate. That's a total of 328 yards for a 5.7 average...
...almost impossible to field, because it travels only 30 yds. in the air, hits the ground and rolls around crazily. He was even accused of rigging microphones in his players' helmets, so that he could direct the action from the bench. And then he introduced Quarterback Beban, a spectacular sophomore who ran for 590 yds., passed for 1,483, and sparked the Bruins to a 7-2-1 season, including two of 1965's most stunning upsets-a 20-16 victory over archrival U.S.C., followed by a 14-12 Rose Bowl triumph over previously unbeaten Michigan State...
...battle, which was scheduled for Columbus day and not October 14, was canceled by Dean Watson after he had consulted with the five police departments which would have been involved in the spectacular. "If we were out in the country, a mock battle with 300 participants might be possible, but in an urban area, it seemed too risky," Dean Watson said...