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...slap down. If one of them made what physicists euphemistically call an "excursion" -i.e., started to react too fast -it could be slowed down by pushing into it a simple rod of neutron-absorbing material. Control rods are still used, but the operators of big modern reactors dare not depend on them alone. Under some conditions, the fierce nuclear fire in the reactor's core can make a disastrous excursion in a fraction of a second...
...into an upturn. In the 1949 and 1954 recessions, housing upturns were bellwethers for the economy. But some economists suspect that housing may no longer be a completely reliable economic indicator. Reason: like many another industry, housing has had the cream skimmed off the top of its market, cannot depend on the backed-up demand that helped it weather the last two recessions...
...worldwide fall in commodity prices has presented the U.S. and the West with a problem of alarming proportions. What should, or must, be done for those underdeveloped nations whose economies depend largely on sales of raw materials? The U.S. commodity index shows a 10% drop in prices in the last year alone. This squeeze has aroused anti-Americanism round the world and handed the Communists a golden opportunity for trade deals and political demonstrations such as those against Vice President Nixon. The price drop has also partially nullified Western aid programs; the United Nations estimates that a 4% drop...
Nonetheless, it it a good movie. Good because Gielgud as Cassius turns in a tremendous performance, because Mason as Brutus beginning with the assasination--is excellent. On these two performances, a few good camera angles, and fine musical background, Julius Caesar's success and entertainment value depend...
...midfield situation will depend on Parks' ability to run tomorrow, but if he is anywhere near top condition he will play first midfield with Dave Birch and Charlie Devens. If he can't run all the time he will be relieved by Jerry Cotter or Jerry Pyle. Manuel Cabral, Larry Connell and Mike Rockefeller will pay second midfield. The defense will be Jim Herscot, John Baldwin and Bob Shaunessy or Keyes. The freshman lacrosse team will attempt to put a successful finish on a season of amazing improvement when it meets the Bullpups at New Haven tomorrow...