Word: marathoner
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Caro began work on his Texas-size biography of L.B.J. 14 years ago. The choice of subject was a natural progression from his first marathon, The Power Broker (1974), a 1,200-page study of New York City master builder Robert Moses. The Power Broker is an obligatory book for understanding modern urban politics. In turning to L.B.J., Caro shifted his focus from how New York City works to what makes the nation run. The answer is not surprising. As Franklin Roosevelt's factotum Tommy ("the Cork") Corcoran responded when Caro asked how the young L.B.J. gained power, "Money...
...After soaring during the summer, Hall's ratings have slacked off a bit this fall. (The kids who constitute his main audience, explain show executives, have gone back to school.) Through it all, Tonight's ratings have remained relatively stable. "This race is not a sprint, it's a marathon," notes Brandon Tartikoff, president of NBC Entertainment. "Whatever burns the brightest, fades the fastest...
North House residents Jodie M. Kalikow '90 and Nancy S. Goroff '90 said they both danced in the 1988 marathon and were upset when the event was not held last year...
Past participants in the marathon yesterday praised the event as an enjoyable way to meet people and support worthy causes...
Although the marathon is tiring, said Kenneth A. Gerber '89-'90, it is not difficult to last the entire 12 hours...