Word: stepping
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...EVEN THIS major step cannot solve the problem of the city's shrinking tax base and increasing demand for services. Three steps that Federal officials, once they take over the fiscal administration of the city, should take...
...ANOTHER giant step away from the tortured world of Penderecki, the HRO ended its concert with the Second Symphony of Brahms. Although he had written a number of symphonic works, like the two orchestral serenades and the Haydn Variations, Brahms was middle-aged before he published his first symphonies. The reason for his hesitation is clear: "I shall never compose a symphony! You have no idea how hard it is for our kind to hear the tramp of a giant like [Beethoven] behind us." But Brahms finally mustered his courage, published his First Symphony in 1876 and followed...
...begun earlier that week, when he had huddled with leaders of Spain's Establishment-the Movimiento National (the sole party allowed), the military and Franco's family. His goal: to gain enough backing to allow him to tell the enfeebled dictator it was time to step aside. Only the family members and some of Franco's closest and oldest aides refused to concur. When told about the doctors' announcement of Franco's setback, Arias apparently rushed to El Pardo Palace to get a signature on a document transferring authority to Juan Carlos. The doctors, however...
...regime fails to prevent a clash between rival political groups, Spain's military commanders may feel compelled to step in. Although kept deliberately apolitical by Franco, the officer corps is believed to be solidly loyal to el Caudillo's plans for the succession. Unlike Portugal's officers, they have not been radicalized by exposure to Marxist rebels in a losing African colonial war. The new King, in fact, is reportedly popular with the officers...
...varsity meet, Princeton runners Graig Masback and L. Tractenberg tied for first place, completing the 4.46 mile race with an impressive 22:04.6 clocking. Third place was given to Princeton's T. Harshorne although he finished only a half step ahead of Harvard's freshman sensation Peter Fitzsimmons (22:08). Fitzsimmons turned in yet another of his standout performances...