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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...middle class are weary of idealistic reformers who somehow manage to cast the ordinary white man in the fall guy's role. Even politicians who are not racist?as Procaccino and Marchi are not?can capitalize on this sentiment. Candidates can be swept into office solely on its strength. Circumstances vary from region to region, but some of the same factors appear. Thus Detective Charles Stenvig finds himself the mayor of Minneapolis, and Sam Yorty was re-elected in Los Angeles for no other discernible reason than that his opponent was black and his constituents frightened...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Nation: NEW YORK: THE REVOLT OF THE AVERAGE MAN | 10/3/1969 | See Source »

...indication of the Crimson's fullback strength was the weak showing of Huskie star forward John Sahnas. Last year Sahnas scored twice and carried his team to a 2-2 tie with Harvard. Yesterday Sahnas was contained by Phil Axten and Bill Brock, and the Connecticut wing never got a shot on goal...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Crimson Booters Trounce Huskies; Thomas, Gomez Star in 5-0 Triumph | 10/2/1969 | See Source »

Harvard, though winning and showing strength both offensively and defensively, did not play exceptionally well. Holy Cross, despite the loss, moved up from tenth to eighth in the poll...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Harvard Still Holds Top Position In Weekly AP New England Poll | 10/2/1969 | See Source »

...dramatic reminder of France's reduced role was the 12½% devaluation of the franc, which has forced some unfavorable economic comparisons not only with the U.S., but also with West Germany or even The Netherlands and Italy. France's showcase industries remain a pride and a strength. The Caravelle, first of the second-generation jet transports, the famous Mirage jet fighter of Marcel Dassault and the largely French-designed supersonic Concorde testify to the inventiveness of France's aeronautical industry. But for lack of more mundane skills, particularly in the important areas of engineering and middle...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: World: THE FRENCH FACE MEDIOCRITY | 9/26/1969 | See Source »

Unfortunately. Munro's starting eleven has yet to practice together. Wilmot and Kydes have just joined the team recently and Bell is still recovering from tonsillitis. Indicative of the strength of the Crimson, Munro has six returning lettermen on the second squad...

Author: By Robert W. Gerlach, | Title: Soccer Team Will Feature New Offense | 9/24/1969 | See Source »

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