Word: fatefulness
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...fate of the topmost liberal leaders, including Dubćek, hung at least partially on a debate between two factions of the ultraconservative majority on the eleven-man Presidium that runs the country. One group, reportedly led by Deputy First Secretary Lubomir Strougal, a ruthless pro-Moscow loyalist, urged that Dubćek and other liberals be placed on trial, perhaps even on charges of treason. The second group, headed by Party Secretary Alois Indra, apparently objected that such kangaroo-court sessions would saddle the regime with a neo-Stalinist label. Ludvik Svoboda, the popular President and elder statesman...
While it is difficult to predict what Forsyte's fate will be in America, it deserves to gather a coterie of faithful followers. The series is a stylish and fast-paced portrayal of Victorian morals and manners as evidenced by one fascinating family. On one hand, it is gripping, dramatic and highly believable. On the other, it is totally entertaining, thus ably and artistically showing what television can do when it sets its standards high...
...course, only one thing to do. Papa forsakes his multimillion dollar business and drives Pascal out to their country place-a little smaller than Versailles, but more cozy-where the child can perish in serenity. Papa assures the faithful family retainer (Bourvil) that Pascal must never know his fate, but the little rascal eavesdrops on the conversation and announces that he has known all along anyway. Everyone sheds a tear as Pascal manfully prepares to meet his fate. "I've never seen anything like that Pascal for guts," reflects the family retainer. "Well," comments Papa...
Members of the Peace and Freedom Party said last night they would appeal Leen's decision, but said it might be impossible to get a new ruling before the election. Ron Stoia, a member of the party. said that whatever the fate of the refereadum campaign, "people should enforce their own rent control." He said the party would continue to fight rent evictions...
...will happen soon- before the year 2000- because what god could possibly still the hand of a Fate so powerful, a technology so globe-encompassing, for a time so long as 30 years? Not a chance...