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There is a growing consensus in the U.S. that we must meet our problems with more precise and less destructive technology; the nuclear-powered Atlanta, armed with conventional weapons, is a superb example. Captain White believes that if one day the U.S. is forced into combat along the valleys and mountains of the ocean's floor, there is only one way to win it-attack. He has no doubts about his determination, his men or his submarine. In that confidence now lies much of the security of this nation...
First British vessel to sail was the nuclear-powered submarine H.M.S. Superb, followed by two aircraft carriers. Queen Elizabeth's middle son, Prince Andrew, 22, was among the helicopter pilots recalled from leave for duty on the carriers. In spite of its swift and energetic response, Britain's warships would need upwards of five days to reach the Falklands...
CATCHING: Joe Wark, last year's captain and a superb defensive catcher, has graduated, and junior Vinnie Martelli inherits the spot. The squad's top all-around hitter a year ago. Martelli has spent time at designated hitter, first base and in the outfield the past two seasons, but his first love, and best position, is behind the plate...
...despite her consistent philosophy, a similar setting and a few recurring characters. Southern Discomfort differs greatly in mood from Brown's earlier and very popular Rubyfruit Jungle. That superb novel focuses on one woman, and presents an affectionate, humorous study of growing up gay in the South. Southern Discomfort tackles a broader range of restrictions; these characters must negotiate wealth and race as well as sexuality. Blue Rhonda, Hortensia and Catherine alternate in the role of protagonist, but the book lacks on central character with whom a reader can identify. This results in a more distanced, although no less sensitive...
...Crimson beat the Eagles and the Quakers with a balanced attack and superb passing in front of the net. In the fourth stanza of the contest with the Big Red, freshman Rob Hawley exploded for three goals, while Captain Mike Davis scored a hat trick against B.C. and Hawley's classmate. Steve Bartenfelder, racked up five tallies in Harvard's victory over the Quakers...