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...presented as a responsibility to serve, than Dole has a persuasive argument," says TIME's Tamala Edwards. "Further, the slot is less visible and less dangerous. This might be something Powell's wife can deal with. Also, being vice president would allow Powell to be the power behind the throne, giving him access without being in the glare."16 Children Killed In Scottish ShootingDUNBLANE, SCOTLAND: A heavily armed gunman burst into a Scottish elementary school at 10 a.m local time Wednesday and fired at a class of five- and six-year-olds in the gymnasium, killing a teacher, 16 children...
...ANNOUNCEMENT THAT HAD BEEN expected since December finally came last week: the Princess of Wales has reluctantly agreed to a divorce from the heir to Britain's throne. It signaled an end to a failed marriage as famed as any in history, the unexampled source of sustenance to the tabloid press and a wish-book chronicle that has nourished the fantasies of people on several continents for 15 years. The Establishment lost no time in expressing suitably pious sentiments. Said Lord St. John of Fawsley, a constitution expert and an unquenchable royals commentator: "My main feeling is relief. Insofar...
...there is something phony about these scenarios. What the heir to the throne can do is circumscribed by public opinion. To survive the royals must be acceptable, if not popular. The ubiquitous royal commentator Brian Hoey puts it this way: "Even though they were both guilty, all the blame in the relationship goes to Camilla. The people of Britain will never, ever forgive her, and that's why she will never become Queen. If Charles decides to marry her, he will no doubt lose the throne. Even though constitutionally nothing prevents him, the success of the monarchy depends upon...
...years, indeed for decades, Diana will be a presence in the Windsors' life, and the contest between royalty and celebrity will go on and on. Charles will enjoy the status conferred by a role embedded in his country's traditions. One day he will occupy the ancient English throne, he will open Parliament, the coins and bills will bear his portrait. Diana, in contrast, will have no formal place in England's order, unless she forces the palace to give her one. She has said she would like to become a goodwill ambassador, not an official one, and the issue...
...Harvard women's basketball team is on full battle station alert this weekend to preserve its throne atop the Ancient Eight, and you can expect some all-out basketball from this year's team of stars. IVY STANDINGS IVY OVERALL Team W L PCT W L PCT Harvard 8 1 .889 15 6 .714 Dartmouth 7 2 .778 15 6 .714 Yale 6 4 .600 11 11 .500 Brown 6 4 .600 9 13 .409 Princeton 5 4 .556 15 8 .652 Cornell 5 5 .500 10 12 .455 Columbia 1 9 .100 2 20 .091 Penn...