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...escapade entered an even more surreal phase. Holding a decidedly impromptu press conference on the steps in the lobby, Tolentino began naming the members of his Cabinet, among them, none other than Juan Ponce Enrile, who would remain as Defense Minister. Meanwhile, the gate- crashers continued to make free use of the facilities of the historic hotel, ordering drinks from the bar, lounging by the pool and stretching out on the floor of the chandeliered lobby...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Philippines Midsummer Night's Dream | 7/21/1986 | See Source »

...rolling country on both sides of the Mississippi, a low-key picnic atmosphere was typical in many spots, with impromptu bluegrass or pop concerts. In Memphis even Elvis joined up as one fan grabbed the hand of his statue and another his leg. In the farm town of Lonoke, Ark., the throng that had gathered unashamedly shouted out "I love America...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People: Jun. 9, 1986 | 6/9/1986 | See Source »

Dean of the College L. Fred Jewett '57 staged impromptu press conferences later that week defending the Leverett House masters' decision but acknowledging that the College had to seek solutions as well as defenses. "Just putting up the grates is not an adequate answer to the issue," Jewett told reporters. "I think we ought to be trying to help [the homeless] find better alternatives...

Author: By Thomas J. Winslow, | Title: A Grating Problem | 6/5/1986 | See Source »

...impromptu speech yesterday to about 350 students and faculty gathered outside his Yard office, President Derek C. Bok defended the University's investment policy and blasted students for their lack of interest in "exerting some significant force" to help Black South Africans...

Author: By Shari Rudavsky, | Title: Bok Meets Activists In Face-to Face Talk | 4/30/1986 | See Source »

...that point, the Crimson walked away from the courts and the various distractions and held an impromptu team meeting...

Author: By Steve Li, | Title: Netmen Nearly Checked in Ivy League Rampage; Bruins Frighten Crimson Before Retreating, 5-4 | 4/28/1986 | See Source »

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