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Last week New York's United Black Church Appeal launched a valiant campaign against the drug. Some 200 ministers, celebrities and antidrug activists participated in street-corner rallies and 24-hour vigils in areas where crack is sold. "The house is on fire," said Actor Ossie Davis at a rally in Harlem. "Those of us who care have to ring the alarm bell." While calling for greater community action, organizers of the campaign mocked the Federal Government's efforts to stop drug trafficking, including the raids in Bolivia. "I'll never understand why, if they're serious about a drug...
Sigourney Weaver gives a terrific performance as the film's lead. No Rambo-esque musclebound bozo here, mowing down aliens for the sheer brute pleasure of it. Weaver breathes life into the age-old comic book conflict between wicked scientists and valiant humanist. Ripley, her character, manages to realistically combine the gutsy woman stereotype with a caring gentle femininity. A strong and maternal heroine is an innovation...
Notice to all readers who are planning to run in the Boston Marathon: We'd be interested in hearing about your times. Please call The Crimson after the race, so that your finish--or valiant attempt--can be included in our Marathon coverage...
...Everybody knows that the National League had a great class of pitchers last year. There was Orel Hershiser's 19-3 record; John Tudor's 1.93 ERA; and Rick Reuschel's valiant performance for the hapless Pirates. But no one has thrown a nohitter in the Senior Circuit since September, 1983. Ten points if you can name the artist of that masterpiece...
...despite his valiant efforts, he couldn't punch a shot past Blair...