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...Bradley supporter at the conven- tion, Rindge Democratic Chair Peter Howe, saidit was too early to look at polls...

Author: By Alan E. Wirzbicki, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Tipper Gore Bradley Address N.H. Dems | 4/12/1999 | See Source »

...Although we are entirely opposed to weapons of mass destruc- tion, I suppose many of my colleagues would support conven tional weapons of one kind or another. No one at C.N.D. is suggesting that any country abandon all military defense." The C.N.D. wants Britain emptied of nuclear weapons because, says Kent, "we are not prepared to be the first casualties in a war between the superpowers...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Disarming Threat to Stability | 11/30/1981 | See Source »

...seedy, archaic industrial area (which is no more). Most of all, its accessibility benefits the cus tomer; indeed, it was designed as a "people place." As the plans evolved, it was agreed that it would not be just a foot ball palace, but a multipurpose sporting-business-conven tion-cultural center that could revitalize the sensual, sickly Blanche DuBois of cities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Sport: Superdome Named Desire | 1/16/1978 | See Source »

Granatelli and Jones naturally branded the U.S.A.C. decision unfair. "Sure, we had an edge with our car this year," said Jones, "but it wasn't that big an edge." Not so, countered A. J. Foyt, who won this year's 500 in a conven tional 550-h.p. Ford after Jones broke down. A.J. claimed that the STP Special had more horses than Granatelli or Jones admitted - perhaps as many as 700. He may have a point. Turbines are notoriously affected by weather. On a hot day, a turbine engine may op erate at only 80% of its normal...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Auto Racing: Reining in the Turbine | 7/7/1967 | See Source »

...cream topped off the meal. Mrs, Holstein's harvest from husband and guests: a burst of praise (spontaneous) for her "home-cooked" meal. Such jiffy cooking would have made Grandma shudder, but today it brings smiles of delight to millions of U.S. housewives. The remarkable rise of "conven-ience" or processed foods-heralded by the slogans "instant," "ready to cook" and "heat and serve"-has set off a revolution in U.S. eating habits, brought a bit of magic into the U.S. kitchen. It has freed the housewife from long hours at the stove, made her more conscious of sound...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: MODERN LIVING: Just Heat & Serve | 12/7/1959 | See Source »

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