Word: govern
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...most interesting to read about Governor Connally and Texas, and we have gained much geographical knowledge of Texas. We hope you will give us to read in the future stories of other U.S. Governors and the states they govern. We have learned much in such a short time...
...much as the withering of English virtues commended by 15th century Printer William Caxton: "Chyvalrye, curtoyse, humanyte, frendlynesse, hardynesse, love." In an age that celebrates the antihero, the neurotic, the schemer, Tim White argued that morality was something worth striving for. His conviction that justice rather than force must govern all human relationships seems even more relevant than in Arthur's days...
...Commandments swells to a crescendo, then fades as a clapping chant, "Za-rur-Za-rur," fills the loudspeakers. "Brothers," a soft voice intones, "Jesus Christ told me I should be President of Brazil. But Jesus is not my campaign manager. I am his. If I win, Jesus will govern. I will deliver Brazil into the hands of God. The people are waking up and saying, 'I want Jesus to rule Brazil...
...govern effectively, Leoni will have to turn to the man who finished a surprisingly strong second: Rafael Caldera, 47, leader of the Social Christian COPEI Party. He won 21% of the vote. An able Caracas lawyer who advocates far-reaching reform, Caldera has been gathering strength from new voters and those disenchanted with A.D.'s bickering factions. Five years ago, COPEI won 16% of the vote and a junior voice in a coalition government with A.D. Now Caldera's COPEI support is crucial to A.D., and Leoni will have to offer more for a deal with Caldera...
...against them. As an administrator, Pope Paul proved to have a common failing of the intellectual: a desire to know more facts and viewpoints than are necessary to make a vital decision. Moreover, some Vatican observers believe that he regards the council as a check on his freedom to govern the church. "I fear that the bishops are rushing toward the brink of schism," he told a visitor recently...