Word: gordon
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...GORDON BENNETT BALLOON RACE is one of the most prestigious contests of its kind and is based on a single rule: the balloon that travels the farthest wins. Following that canon has led many daring pilots over the years to risk their lives, and sometimes to lose them. Tragedy, when it occurs, usually boils down to collision with one of three things: bad weather, bad judgment or bad luck. In 1923 five balloonists were struck by lightning and killed in Europe. But during the 89-year history of this race, no balloon had ever fallen victim to deliberate human aggression...
Long-time HMC critic and major University donor Albert F. Gordon '59 said he found the performance "run of the mill...
...Gordon added that he has proposed to the University that large donors be allowed to have outside managers invest their endowment contributions...
...sent a fresh face to the Senate since Packwood's first election in 1968-when he ran a memorably aggressive campaign that unseated a veteran incumbent. Already Democratic Representatives Elizabeth Furse and Peter DeFazio have declared their candidacy, and Republican Congressman Ron Wyden and G.O.P. state senate president Gordon Smith are being closely watched for their intentions. Predicts state G.O.P. chairman Randy Miller: "It's going to be quite a contest...
...woman approached this young undergraduate, whispering "Are you interested in International Business?" I replied that although it wasnUt my main area of concern, I certainly knew my fair share of management consultant and Gordon Gecko types. "Good," whispered she, "because there's some thing big happening that I want to talk to you about--but not here. Do you have a business card?" I regretted that I did not. "Give me your phone number anyway." I searched around for a piece of paper, but all I had in my pocket was a blank check. I turned it over and wrote...