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That is particularly true of what we now know were the vital first few months of their lives. A lot of those conversations seem to have taken place in the wee hours of the morning, at a time when I was so sleepy that I wasn't quite certain whether I was really awake or simply having another diaper dream...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT? | 5/5/1997 | See Source »

Robinson's teammates were no better. With the exception of players like Pee Wee Reese and Dodger president Branch Rickey, whites on the team left Robinson alone to struggle against racial hatred and intolerance. Off the field, Robinson was subjected to the perpetual threat of violence hanging over his head. A weaker man would have understandably crumbled under the pressure and perhaps delayed the racial integration for years. Had Robinson been a mediocre player his actions would have been amazing enough. Yet Jackie Robinson was one of the most outstanding players to ever play the game. His decade...

Author: By Sozi T. Sozinho, | Title: Remember Jackie Robinson | 4/22/1997 | See Source »

Smith says that he and his two colleagues rock through the wee hours of the morning until about 7:30 a.m., when the next shift comes in and turns the volume down a few notches...

Author: By Richard M. Burns, | Title: Night Owls Flock To 24-Hour Haunts | 4/2/1997 | See Source »

Although crime is on the down-swing in Cambridge, those who operate the cashiers alone in the wee hours remain vulnerable...

Author: By Richard M. Burns, | Title: Night Owls Flock To 24-Hour Haunts | 4/2/1997 | See Source »

...discover that the real-life son led a quieter yet deeply inspiring life. Markhasev came to the U.S. at age 10. After a start in a gifted-students program, he drifted in and out of schools in Los Angeles, West Hollywood and Orange County, picking up the nickname "Pee-wee," for a purported resemblance to Pee-wee Herman. Eventually, Markhasev found his way to L.A.'s mean streets, where he allegedly hooked up with Mexican gangs, picking up their slang and behavior. In 1995 he was sent to probation camp for six months, reportedly after being charged with possession...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: WITH A TIP FROM A TAB | 3/24/1997 | See Source »

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