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Ralph Nader's power to sway-and shake-Government and corporate institutions was demonstrated again last week. In February, he and some associates made nine proposals to General Motors-on desegregation, pollution and auto safety-and asked that shareholders be allowed to vote on them. G.M. refused. Last week the Securities and Exchange Commission ordered the company to include two of the proposals in its 1970 proxy statement, to be voted on by shareholders. One would enlarge the G.M. board of directors from 24 to 27, bringing in three consumer representatives. The other would set up a committee...
...girl. "But I live here." I answered. "Let's see your bursar's card." she demanded. "But you know me." I said. "Let's see your bursars card." she repeated. Fumbling through my crowded wallet I discovered my CRIMSON press pass. "Is this good enough?" I asked. A shake of the head was the only reply. I was finally able to find my bursar's card and after she checked the name against the dorm list I was admitted into my own dorm. Laugh it off, if you will: I tried without much success...
...tall enough to make it in the pros. Perhaps not, when he is just standing there-5 ft. 10 in. of him relaxed and at rest. But when he uncoils into one of his fantastic jumps, he is clearly a man to look up to. Rival coaches simply shake their heads when he blocks the shots of players nearly a foot taller; Murphy's spring is so remarkable that in several games he has actually been charged with goal tending. As for his ability as a pass-intercepting ball hawk, says St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca...
Have you taught it to grasp the fringes of the earth and shake the Dogstar from its place...
...smoke?" he asks. "I'm a cigar smoker, and some people don't like the smell of cigar smoke in the house." Stunned by this unexpected show of courtesy, the man nods assent. The fight drains out of him. "Eventually," said Bodkin, reporting on the outcome, "they shake our hands. We never had another call from them...