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...world's rulers. The seven-room apartment that he shared with his Irish-born wife in Washington was cluttered with photographs of his three daughters (one of whom is married to the first four-minute miler. Roger Bannister) and eleven grandchildren. Behind the fiscal cop was a fond father, a dual role he also played to many of the world's treasuries...
...18th and 19th century nationalisms in Europe were inspired by particularistic norms and forces, and the progress they secured via the destruction of outmoded empire-states was related to these norms. One could say the same of the American Revolution as well, but since contemporary liberalism seems no longer fond of citing the American Revolution as a precedent of something good, proper, and progressive, I won't belabor this...
...choice seemed to fill the bill. It proved a huge hit with the Scots, who called her a "bra', bonny lassie," and also with the Sassenachs, who have dubbed her "Alexandra the Great." Britons of all walks of life have become increasingly fond of effervescent Alex in recent years as their fascination with Princess Margaret has faded. Since her marriage, the senior princess has drawn heavy criticism for shirking her royal duties while drawing a $42,000 yearly stipend from the government. Alexandra, unsubsidized and unstuffy, has filled the vacuum with easy dignity and endearing warmth. On her first...
...protection against the chilly water. She spurns the traditional coating of axle grease, uses heavy-grade Vaseline instead: it is lighter, more water-repellent. And when she is in the water, her thoughts are miles away. "I concentrate on my family and other people who are fond of me," she says. "The worst thing you can do is worry about whether you'll make...
Last winter, after an investigation by Bobby Kennedy's Justice Department (Ghighi is not nearly so fond of Bobby as he is of the other Kennedys), Cassini was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of failing to register as an agent of a foreign government. His trial is set for next month. After the indictment, Charlene's father, who never cared much for the columnist, seemed downright hostile to the Cassinis...