Fiorello LaGuardia a Blustery Yet Gentle NYC Mayor
The profile sketches Fiorello LaGuardia as a volatile city chief with bluster and surprising gentleness. Born December 11 1882 in Varick Street, he rose from modest means to lead New York, wielding a combative reform stance against corrupt contractors and earning the nickname Little Flower. He served as a WWI major commanding an Alpine bombing squadron and spoke multiple European languages.
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Fiorelio LaGuardia’s Fusionist Stand Hits City Politics
The article profiles Fiorello LaGuardia, defeating Tammany and promoting a reformist, nonpartisan approach to New York City governance. It depicts his swift, volatile mood, decisive leadership, and clashes with the old machine while highlighting his aim to curb waste and corruption and improve municipal finances.
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Diet plan and LaGuardia anecdotes reveal city life
A fragmented diet guide advises snacking on fruit and milk between meals, while a set of vivid anecdotes portrays Fiorello LaGuardia’s blunt energy. The articles cover his door crack decisions, humor at meetings, and remarks on labor, recreation, and daily routine.
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