Lonely Vigil of Solomons Coastwatchers
Walter Lord profiles unsung World War II coastwatchers in the Solomons who supplied crucial intelligence and aided pilots and sailors. The book draws on 40 000 miles of interviews, detailing peril, diverse backgrounds, and the quiet heroism that helped win the Pacific war.
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the Solomons
Walter Lord
Viking
Hills
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Halseys
MacArthurs
Pacific Islands
Solomons
John F. Kennedy
Guadalcanal
William F. “Bull” Halsey
Solomon Islands
Home Game by Virginia Truax
Ambrosia in orange rinds is a festive centerpiece with chilled shells and coconut topping. A Blue Cheese Ball combines cream cheese blue cheese onion and parsley with nuts for a nibbling treat. A Della Robbia wreath decorates mince pie with fruit shapes and maraschino accents. Fruit cakes store with brandy soaked cheesecloth and foil for aging.
Evert seeks lighter schedule after No. 1 run ends
Chris Evert, two months from 23, says she wants to ease up on tennis next year after four straight years as world No. 1. She envisions six to eight months of competition, saying the current pace of 11 months annually is too much and she has achieved financial and major-tour success except for Australia. Richard Todd of the New York Jets questions comparisons to Joe Namath, calling pro sports a dream world and praising variety in women.
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Chris Evert
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla
Australia
Rock legends top charts as Rumours leads again
Rock tracks anchor the nation with Fleetwood Mac Rumours at number one, Linda Ronstadt Simple Dreams and Elvis in Concert close behind. Rumors swirl about Cher possibly taking a brief Altman film role while Bob Dylan resumes touring in February and faces a disputed divorce settlement. David Bowie ends his safari with a studio 54 sighting after announcing divorce, as Monique Van Vooren accompanies him.
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Fleetwood Mac
Linda Ronstadt
Elvis
Robert Altman
Bob Dylan
Bob
Rolling Thunder
Japan
Australia
Splitsville
David Bowies
David
Kenya
New York
Studio 54
Monique van Vooren
Sports Quiz Question About Patriots Player
A fragmented sports quiz asks who was the regular starter for the New England Patriots in 1976. Options include Chester Marcos, JM Turner, and John Smith.
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A. Chester Marcos
B. JM Turner
C. John Smith
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Ren H. Spencer
Lord
Taro
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Richard Todd
New York Jets
Joe Namath
Joe
Cher
Morton
Moston Buildings
Morton Buildings
P.O
Lincoln
Nebr
Informayor
Lovestock Barns
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