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Williams has caught on because he offers catchy solutions to complicated problems, with a rustic sincerity that Texans seem to relish. A fourth- generation Texan, he personally leads roundups and spring brandings of the 900 Brangus cattle on his 43-sq.-mi. Happy Cove Ranch in the Big Bend country. He concedes that he once decked a disgruntled ex-employee, explaining, "There are times when you don't call a lawyer." Observes Austin political consultant George Christian: "He typifies what a lot of people think Texas ought...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: A Cowpoke for Governor? | 3/19/1990 | See Source »

...will not bend or move because of intimidation and violence," Greyhound Chair Fred G. Currey insisted before boarding a Greyhound bus from Jacksonville to Orlando, Florida...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Shots Fired at Greyhound Bus | 3/13/1990 | See Source »

Loeser finished 7-6 to take the sixth spot in epee and earn a trip to South Bend, Ind., on March...

Author: By Kevin Toh, | Title: Swordsmen Duel to Eighth | 3/13/1990 | See Source »

Neuhardt came in third to qualify for nationals, to be held March 21-23 at Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Kosch, fencing with an injured knee, finished 12th...

Author: By Kevin Toh, | Title: Swordswomen's Neuhardt Qualifies For Nationals | 3/5/1990 | See Source »

With Jews, that kind of reasoning is reversed: Jewish suffering does not entitle them to more leeway in trying to prevent a repetition of their tragedy, but to less. Their suffering requires them, uniquely among the world's sufferers, to bend over backward in dealing with their enemies...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Essay: Judging Israel | 2/26/1990 | See Source »

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