Word: softer
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...softer and more intriguing response appeared in the semiofficial Vatican daily L 'Osservatore Romano. In a front-page editorial that had Pope Paul's approval, the paper argued that Berlinguer's proposals needed "clarification on the doctrinal level and reassurance on the practical level." The editorial added that "Italian Catholics can hardly be blamed if their interest in the Berlinguer letter is joined and outweighed by perplexity." In a departure from tradition, the voice of the Vatican also referred to the Communist leader by name, acknowledged his power, and even hinted that accommodation on specific issues might...
...actually a bit out of Ronstadt's range. When she realized the song was too high and too powerful for her, Ronstadt finally dropped it from her concert repertoire about a year ago. By contrast, the Holly song on Simple Dreams is just a little softer, just a little slower, and as a result it sounds more than a little better...
...Palestinian issue that shows most clearly how the Carter Administration is moving more toward Arab than Israeli views, increasing the likelihood of a U.S.-Israeli clash despite the artificial joviality surrounding Begin's recent U.S. visit. The U.S. now accepts the Arab argument-with softer qualifications than before-that Palestinians should be included in negotiations. Moreover, Washington is searching for some way to open a dialogue between the U.S. and Yasser Arafat's P.L.O.-if the Palestinians are willing to accept the terms of an American push for peace...
Winpisinger also would take a softer line on defense. Though the matter is somewhat academic after President Carter's decision last week, Winpisinger's own union is on record as favoring the B-l bomber. But, he says, "personally and morally I'm absolutely opposed to the B-l." In almost any other country, Winpisinger's agenda would scarcely seem all that far left. That it seems radical in the U.S. is a true measure of the labor conservatism that Wimpy intends to change...
...rest of the company is good, too. And they complement each other nicely: cute and blond Paul Redford with peachfuzz, big and sympathetic David Reiffel with a mustache, socially advanced Sarah McClusky, sweeter and softer Eliza Hale and socially unadvanced Jackie Osherow combine with Emerson's sly clowning in a smooth blend...