Word: volo
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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Mainliner opened at 6-1, then the odds climbed to a post-time 27-1 as 15,000 harness-racing fans wagered heavily on such highly touted favorites as Scotch Rhythm, Betsy Volo and Spennib. In the first heat (with two heat victories needed to take first money), Mainliner spurted from the No. 2 spot, moved smoothly in behind favorite Spennib. At the first turn, Mainliner still looked like Spennib's unshakable shadow. Then Great Hanover came around both horses to lead Spennib by more than a length at the half...
...Will you take this man?" the Bishop of Nancy asked the solemn-eyed bride in Latin. Princess Regina glanced demurely at her mother, who nodded permission. "Volo" (I will), said Regina. After the ceremony, which included the reading of a special benediction from the Pope, the couple left and were greeted by shouts of "Long live the Emperor!" from crowds of Frenchmen and the Austrians who had traveled to France especially for the great occasion. "Long live the Republic!" shouted French students gathered near by, and a handful of eggs hurtled toward the royal company. One egg crashed and broke...
...choir sang Mozart's Coronation Mass. A papal letter appointing Jachym was read to begin the consecration ceremony. Seventeen ritual questions were asked. Monsignor Jachym answered firmly, "Credo-I believe," or "Volo-I am willing." As Cardinal Innitzer stood ready for the presentation of mitre, crozier and gloves, Monsignor Jachym broke into the ceremony with a dramatic announcement, first in Latin, then in German. "After meditating through the entire night," he proclaimed, "I do not feel able to undertake the bishop's office. You will, as priests, understand-I feel not worthy enough." Then, while his fellow clergymen...