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...stories in the collection are as ethereal. Many abound with typical Guimarāes Rosa characters-robust, self-reliant, as tough and conspicuous as knots in sawn planks. But the ones that matter most are those whose concentric fibers appear to loosen until, stubborn obstructions no longer, they begin to flow with the grain...
...state organization is Senator Gale McGee," one prominent state politician said recently. While McCarthy forces were active last summer, they have no plans to try to loosen McGee's control in the future. Tino Roncalio, a Kennedy supporter and former congressman, is the leading liberal politician in the state.This is Ted Kennedy surrounded by the People. They have become active in politics and want to make important decisions about their lives. In 1972 Ted will be nominated. They hope to nominate him. That is an important decision. The only question to be answered is, who will nominate Ted, the People...
Though there were some hints of coolness toward Cairo and toward the fanatical Baathists who dominate neighboring Syria, the junta gave no indication of whether it wishes to resume diplomatic relations with the U.S. or loosen Iraq's considerable ties with Moscow, which has given it 1,000 technicians and enough armament to replace the June war losses. The junta took over the property of 26 ousted officials and gave a clear warning against corruption by jailing the Thief of Baghdad. That action in itself persuaded many Iraqis that the new regime may be an improvement if it survives...
...only play in the canon to take place entirely in one location. And it is maddeningly rigid and sym-metrical in structure--less a drama than a formal and artificial Elizabethan pavane (in a couple of years he would wisely loosen up his predictable precision when he undertook the similarly structured As You Like...
...Tough Policy. In the referendum that De Gaulle hopes to submit to French voters, probably on June 16, he will in all likelihood spell out some of the reforms that he intends to accomplish. Though his ultimate goal obviously must be to loosen up France's rigid and exclusive social structure, he will probably stick to relatively concrete proposals. For the workers, he is likely to offer some form of effective participation in the management of the plant, perhaps through strengthened worker-proprietor councils. For the students, he almost certainly will offer a far greater voice in university affairs, plus...