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Young did not have to comment. Norton, the victorious boxer in the middle of the ring, and Ali, the greatest champion of all time, could have said it. One of them will occupy the throne for a while, but Jimmy Young is going to get that crown...
Most current political novels have a Kissinger figure, and The Talisman is not exception. Here, it is Emerson Albert Griese, first special assistant to the President. Griese is arrogant, ruthless, and considered the "power behind the throne" in the White House. And to make the connection between Griese and recent actual White House staffers even clearer, Godey writes that "Like Kissinger, he was foreign-born and had been drafted from the Harvard faculty for a high position in the new administration...
...transition to the throne has been a rocky one for Bosnic this year. He thought he would be the kicker this year "unless I screwed up--and I almost did." Sick with debilitating flu during most of pre season training camp, Bosnic returned with his strength somewhat sapped...
Earlier, as the Pontiff entered St. Peter's Basilica, borne on a swaying chair, a choir of 10,000 voices performed. TV arc lights played across the colors of African robes and Asian pantaloons in the packed congregation. Paul sought no assistance as he rose from the papal throne and lifted the host and chalice. But his hands trembled visibly and he walked to the altar with a slow, painful shuffle caused by his arthritis. To symbolize his years, Paul personally gave Communion to 80 people...
...Blackman will have to outflex Joe Restic who, along with Brown's John Anderson and Yale's Carm Cozza, represents the power elite that succeeded Blackman in the Ivy throne room. Restic came to Cambridge the year Blackman went west, young man, and today's contest marks their initial meeting. It won't be their last...