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...precious little romance this time. Nureyev, attired only in white tights, was a rambunctious Adam in his opening solo, kicking up his heels like a colt let out to pasture. But Paradise is not complete until Adam lies down to rest-whereupon Eve is born, costumed in a white plastic minidress. The two embrace in curious, mandala-like configurations, testing each other like momentary sculptors of flesh...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Dance: Petit Paradise | 3/3/1967 | See Source »

...alumni group is considering offering to finance construction of a track with a plastic dome to replace Briggs Cage...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Alumni May Finance New Track, Replacing Inadequate Briggs Cage | 2/27/1967 | See Source »

Track Coach William W. McCurdy said Friday that he was "very interested" in the idea, but thinks specific details must be worked out before the plan is presented to the HAA. "I am a babe in the woods when it comes to plastic bubbles," he said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Alumni May Finance New Track, Replacing Inadequate Briggs Cage | 2/27/1967 | See Source »

Nelson said a possible location for the track is the site of the present freshman track, but added that this decision as well as all the other details needs considerable study. He said the building might cost as little as $100,000. A plastic dome is far cheaper than a steel and brick construction, he said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Alumni May Finance New Track, Replacing Inadequate Briggs Cage | 2/27/1967 | See Source »

...minutes later, a short, smooth, manager type strutted into the office and asked who I was and what I wanted. I showed him the chintzy little plastic press card that is the mark of a CRIMSON...

Author: By James Lardner, | Title: Oh Dad Poor Dad Mama's Hung You In the Closet and I'm Feeling So Sad | 2/24/1967 | See Source »

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