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...managed a pained chuckle when Democratic County Leader Meade Esposito promised to "support the Democratic ticket to the bitter end." Addressing labor leaders in Tacoma, Wash., McGovern called the area the "economic sore thumb" of the Nixon Administration. He promised a job for everyone, "though I can't spell this out line by line." The caution was advisable, since on his last visit to Washington he had pledged 25,000 new jobs if Boeing concentrated on building a quieter aircraft engine. That was possible, he now admitted, only if all the engines in all Boeing aircraft were converted...
...death. Commonplace images-a girl on a bridge tossing bread to carp, a long white hair in the master's eyebrow -take on a subliminal life through calm, patient repetition and minute elaboration. There is a kind of low-key daring about such writing: either it exerts a spell or it is nothing...
...since the early '60's. The authors focus on how he reaches the public: through bureaucratic labyrinths, through the even more nebulous and confused channels of samizdat (reproduction of manuscripts on typewriters and mimeograph machines), and through publication abroad. They also recount his personal harassment by authorities, his brief spell in political favor, and his more recent pronouncements on behalf of human rights in the Soviet Union...
Though the fantasia is perhaps not its author's best, it is hardly tiresome. The world of the play exudes an almost magical aura--one that is certain to attract critical attention, if not always praise. Casting the apocalytic spell, the Harvard Summer School Repertory Theater's rendition of Heartbreak House is unquestionably the Loeb's best production. The company seems to hit its stride with Shaw's difficult play. All the elements of theater--acting, directing, set and light and costume design--are functioning at their best in this third of three plays in repertory...
...area, with a check for $10,000. Said Elliott: "I don't think I'll take it today." He indicated that he might accept 5% of the ransom money, "but 10% would be better." The bewildered Bodwell returned to consult his superiors, leaving Elliott to sit a spell on his back porch. And if the offer is not renewed? Says Elliott: "Well, I guess I'm out of luck then...