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...president George Meany accused the Teamsters of a "vicious" and "disgraceful" campaign to destroy the UFW, but did not endorse the boycott, even though the UFW is an affiliate...

Author: By Anthony Y. Strike, | Title: New wine in old bottles: The Gallo case reopened | 11/18/1976 | See Source »

...conventional wisdom. Comfort believes that loneliness among the elderly is vastly exaggerated: "Most old people who say they are lonely are in fact ill-some psychologically, others physically. Illness saps mobility and loosens the grip on life and may make us drop contacts and friendships. And this is a vicious circle." Only 20% of Americans over 65 live alone, and Comfort doubts that the elderly are any more lonely than the middleaged. All the elderly really need, says Comfort, is a better shake from society-and more bloody-mindedness...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Behavior: The Joy of Aging | 11/8/1976 | See Source »

...fall. He begins to respond to her unaffectedly, and Carrie is suddenly living a dream of romance long cherished. Their waltz, full of discovery and promise, is a very touching thing. It is especially poignant since the audience knows what those vicious girls are planning and suspects what havoc Carrie will unleash in response...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: A Movable Feast | 11/8/1976 | See Source »

...vicious, venomous, vituperative Carter is an example of one who has "taken Christ as his Saviour," I'll take my chances in hell...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Forum, Nov. 1, 1976 | 11/1/1976 | See Source »

...exquisite session" enjoyed by the Congressman and Dorothy. In one conversation, he complains about having to attend "a lousy subcommittee hearing" and agrees to put off anything for Dorothy, "even a presidential appointment." Riegle, who once had hopes of running for President some day, called the disclosure a "most vicious hatchet job" and added that he is "not a perfect human being." At the moment, he is campaigning for the Senate seat vacated by Philip Hart, and his seven-point lead over Opponent Marvin Esch shows signs of slipping. The Dorothy tapes will hardly help...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: People, Nov. 1, 1976 | 11/1/1976 | See Source »

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