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Some residents yesterday did not think the name change was so bad and even managed to maintain a sense of humor in spite of their surprise at Monday's announcement...

Author: By Manlio A. Goetzl, | Title: North House Braces for Name Change | 12/7/1994 | See Source »

BOSTON--The state Senate will decide today on petitions from Boston, Brookline and Cambridge to preserve rent control in spite of Question 9--the ballot initiative passed last month that would eliminate rent control effective January...

Author: By Sewell Chan, SPECIAL TO THE CRIMSON | Title: Senate to Vote on Rent Control | 12/6/1994 | See Source »

...spite of her success, Feaster feels that her starting position is a "compliment" rather than a right...

Author: By Scott A. Martin, | Title: W. Cagers Having a Feast(er) | 12/1/1994 | See Source »

Fortunately, Martinez's fervent performance, (in spite of a rather uneven Southern accent) carries the scene. As both Lady's dying husband and her ex-lover, Sam Baum does well with the difficult but pivotal role...

Author: By Daley C. Haggar, | Title: Powerful Orpheus Descending Gets Down | 11/17/1994 | See Source »

...startling accessibility, his chubby-cheeked, doughy countenance is a mismatch for the role. True, he manages to convey the youth of Henry but when the role demands the handsome, strong-jaw-boned fierceness of a young firebrand, he is somewhat limited by the wimpiness of his looks. In spite of these handicaps, however, he admirably manages to convince us of his common humanity--he is one with his men and his dedication to Mother England...

Author: By Tristanne LILAH Walliser, | Title: HENRY | 11/10/1994 | See Source »

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