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Southerners elsewhere could hardly contain their pride in the first President from the region since 1849. Said North Carolina State Senator Harold Hardison of his friends' eagerness to attend the Inauguration: "They'll be there just as sure as a cat's got climbing gear." Added Shelby Smith, a retired building contractor in Helen, Ga.: "It's been a long dry spell for us, and we feel a little like farmers when they get that first whiff of needed rain...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Nation: The South A Show-Me Attitude | 1/24/1977 | See Source »

...gestures, the rhythms and the sounds indicate an unbroken totemic relationship with animals. The members of the troupe slither like snakes, stalk like the great cat family of the jungle, stamp and trumpet like elephants. This is all done with agility, grace and energy that is breathtaking...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Theater: Jungle Drums | 1/24/1977 | See Source »

...Touch Not the Cat, Stewart...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FICTION: Best Sellers | 1/24/1977 | See Source »

...Touch Not the Cat, Sfewarf...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: FICTION: Best Sellers | 1/17/1977 | See Source »

...game drew to a close Lou made his move. Streaking for the banner he dodged all obstacles with cat-like agility. He climbed the stadium wall in one leap, fearlessly risking life and limb. He pulled at the banner, so close to victory his heart was pounding furiously. With one last heroic effort he freed the last corner and bolted from the stadium one step ahead of the authorities...

Author: By Bob Baggott, | Title: Grid Classic At Liberty Bowl Invites Unexpected Turnover | 1/11/1977 | See Source »

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