51. Party leaders who moments earlier were popping champagne corks and passing slivers of chocolate cake paused in astonishment, quietly looking at their hands. 52. All had witnessed Redstone rockets blow up in flight, topple over on the launching pad, fizzle and pop like champagne corks. 53. Bands played and champagne corks popped as they pulled out. 54. Bell boys in white gloves smiled despite the wintry weather and waiters in emerald jackets served duck canapes and popped champagne corks. 55. Bellboys in white gloves smiled despite the wintry weather and waiters in emerald jackets served duck canapes and popped champagne corks. 56. Celebrations in the floodlit plaza continued into the early hours Tuesday, with champagne corks popping and peace songs sounding over loudspeakers. 57. Champagne corks popped and cheers rang out at AP headquarters as reporters, editors and executives celebrated the prize. 58. Champagne corks were popping Wednesday night as smaller parties cheered their advances. 59. Hollywood should pause, however, before popping champagne corks. 60. Holiday merrymakers ought to beware of eye damage from flying champagne corks and other seasonal hazards, a health official said Saturday. |