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...looking forward to hearing the group again, especially with the program they had prepared. But the concert was oddly disappointing. The orchestra is better than it has been in the past, more sure of itself technically, and more capable of dynamic contrast. But there was something missing--a spark of enthusiasm, a sense of excitement...
...faulty conductor in an equipment bay under Grissom's couch. Apparently, current from the conductor "arced"-or spurted-to another object, and the blaze began. Almost immediately, it raged out of control in the cabin's 100% oxygen atmosphere, which was capable of turning any spark into a conflagration. Some 70 Ibs. of inflammable materials such as nylon netting and chemical coolant fed the flames...
...provocative humor magazine. Like all Lampoonsthis issue has a few strong points, but the magazine needs more visual pep-cartoons, maybe photographs-and a less staid layout. But basically, what the 'Poon needs is more talent to widen the nucleus of good writers which has kept a spark of life in this year's issues...
...will in easing the money supply. Acting on that notion, corporations threatened a ruinous replay of last summer's credit crisis by once again lining up to borrow. On the bond market alone, new corporate issues scheduled for this month total a record $1.5 billion-which could spark a new upward spiral in bank and bond rates. The Fed's warning seemed to have effect. Key 91-day Treasury bills, which had been quoted at a yield of 4.68% as recently as six weeks ago, simmered down to 4.34% after the announcement...
Kirkland's Dave Thomas missed the game because of knee injuries suffered late in the season, and offensive spark-plug Bo Keefe left the game after a few minutes with an ankle sprain...