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...Averell Harriman gave the $5.5 million neo-Norman castle and its 100 acres of parkland to Columbia. Alumnus Averell and his brother Roland picked up the tab for converting the old homestead into a conference center (item: a new roof at $165,000) for the university. For après la classe, it has a swimming pool, golf course and tennis courts-plus a lake for fishing and a bar for socializing, both well-stocked. Businessese is fluently spoken by all hands...
...take the chill off après-swim, there is always the all-encompassing shift. But Catalina has produced a rival that it calls the Sponge-a bright-colored, V-necked sweater of Antron, so stretchy that it slips easily down over the shoulders when the sun comes out -or the move seems desirable...
...skirt, with side slits topped by tiny bows. Priced from $2.98 to about $50.00 the shift can go practically anywhere on practically anyone. It is fine for toe-testing at the ocean's edge, or to cover up wet bathing suits for drinks on the clubhouse verandah (après beach, nothing picks one up like a good belt). It is also socially acceptable for cocktails and dinner at the most exclusive playgrounds in the East. And house wives love it. "Just perfect," says one enthusiast, "not only cool, but some thing you can wear with individuality "belted...
...French politicians, the coming of spring meant revival of that heady atmosphere they call "Après De Gaulle.'' With presidential elections just two years away, it has simultaneously occurred to many pundits that De Gaulle may become ill, die, be assassinated, or just decide not to run. The infectious presidential fever has spread to all parties. On the non-Gaullist side, possible candidates range from Antoine Pinay (at 71, he may be too old) to the last Premier of the Fourth Republic, Pierre Pflimlin, to the glib Radical spokesman, Maurice Faure. The Socialists have contenders in veteran...
...nostalgic melodies full of trembling triplets and the heaving rhythm of circa 1957 rock 'n' roll, he sings his message in the husky voice the French call "après I'amour." He sings only his own songs, and as he fills the demands of recordings and concerts, he turns them out with spectacular ease. "Some people turn the light out while love-making," he slyly explains. "I keep...