Word: leta
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Moscow last week, amid quiet vodka toasts and cries of Mnogie leta! (Many years of life), Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev turned 68. Unlike Joseph Stalin, whose birthdays became vast public orgies of obeisance, Khrushchev celebrates his anniversaries in private. In fact, he had little reason to celebrate-and was under doctor's orders not to. Though four years younger than Stalin at the time of his death, Khrushchev has high blood pressure and a heart condition. Moscow rumors persist that he suffered a stroke in recent months; twice, after absences that were officially attributed to flu, Nikita has himself told...
Easily the best match of the evening will be the contest between captain Nick Estabrook and Rutgers star Mike Leta at 137 pounds. Leta, undefeated last year, also won the ECAC 130 lbs, Championship and at 137 lbs, placed third in the NCAA meet. Commenting on Estabrook's chances, coach Pickett said. It'll be his toughest match...