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Williams wouldn't confirm plans to abolish the 1-Y classification, but said the matter was "under active consideration...
...centuries, the form has been the same: an application of the holy oils (chrism) on the recipient's forehead and the words "I mark you with the sign of the cross and I confirm you with the chrism of salvation in the name of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit." The bishop also delivered a slight blow to the cheek, an adaptation of the symbolic sword stroke of medieval knighting ceremonies that meant the recipient was now a "soldier of Christ," ready to die for his faith...
...theme of Muskie's campaign will be slower to emerge. So far, he is relying heavily on his public image as a man of prudence and decency. Clearly, that will not be enough to sustain the long haul of a campaign. In his California appearances, Muskie seemed to confirm that while he can inspire confidence, he rarely arouses passion in his audiences. But his understated style can be eloquent. Meeting with 100 potential Democratic supporters in Monte Sereno, Muskie delivered an extemporaneous talk that many listeners found moving...
Damaging Years. Despite such troubles, many single mothers think that parenthood is the best thing that ever happened to them. "My complaints are minor," Peggy insists. "Ninetynine percent of the time, having Peter is a joy." Moreover, she believes, and her friends confirm, that she has changed for the better: "I've become a much softer person. I treat people with more kindness, and I'm less selfish...
...street has seen it happening for quite a while, but the psychologist in the laboratory is just beginning to confirm the fact: differences between men and women are indeed diminishing-or at least getting harder to detect...