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...sophisticated lady who is both believable and likable. In Clare, a 22-year-old book editor, Nore finds "a feeling of continuity, of belonging." In addition, Clare helps him realize that he has a way with a shutter that is more distinctive by far than his hand with a whip. Lens sana in corpore sano. This is Francis' most complex novel to date. It proves that writers, unlike jockeys, can get better each time around. -By Michael Demarest
Many Congressmen need no great urging. Democratic Whip Alan Cranston of California counted a majority of 51 Senators opposed to any AWACS sale; 46 already have gone on record against it. So have 78 Representatives, and House leaders say a majority probably is opposed. Moreover, the opposition includes not only traditional Democratic friends of Israel but staunchly conservative Republicans who are stalwart Reaganites on most other issues. Concedes a senior Reagan political adviser: "As of today, the Saudi deal would not get through Congress...
...more runs without the help of a hit the following inning sealed things, and Crimson reliever Mike Smerczynski held on to whip the surprisingly tough Engineers...
...album's two live cuts, one--"Mannish Boy"--merely transferred from the Love You Live collections--and the other, a driving re-make of "When the Whip Comes Down," open the second side. On the former, Jagger tries for a vague Muddy Waters imitation and comes up a bit short, but he receives enthusiastic vocal backing from occasional Stones keyboardist Billy Preston. "When the Whip Comes Down" benefits from a propulsive rhythm guitar and bass line, but whoever played the lead barely distinguishes himself from the tenative style of a high school amateur. Other cuts include "Crazy Mama," a gritty...
...into one big spending bill by April 15. Moreover, he predicts that it will contain $25 billion to $30 billion in spending reductions. Jones' estimate is the lowest. Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker guesses that Reagan will get 90% of the reductions he wants, and Senate Democratic Whip Alan Cranston forecasts...