Floating in California A columnist's San Francisco Bay musings
The writer reflects on Northern California life from Marin County to Palo Alto, noting the region's laid back vibe, high housing costs, and eccentric politics. He comments on Stanford, Iowa coaching shifts, and the idea of moving, ending with a wry vow to stay amid the Bay Area’s paradoxical paradise.
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Schumer bill urged to require credit card disclosures
New York Representative Charles Schumer calls for lenders to disclose card terms. He argues citizens deserve access to pricing information and backs his bill to improve transparency in bank credit card practices.
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New York
Charles Schumer
Schumer
Spy testifies against accused spy in Whitworth case
John A. Walker takes the stand to testify against Jerry Whitworth as the government seeks a conviction. The defense contends Walker lies to further his own agenda.
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John A. Walker
Jerry Whitworth
Walker
Whitworth
U.S
Actors as landlords invest in South Bronx Villa Alejandrina complex
Christopher Reeve Barbara Bel Geddes Sam Waterston JoBeth Williams John Gabriel David Birney Whitney Blake Tuesday Weld are limited partners in Villa Alejandrina a 17 unit $4 million renovation opened in 1984 funded by a federal housing program. A separate report notes a baby rescue after a man in Brooklyn tossed an infant from a fourth floor window and was charged with attempted murder.
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Southfork
Miss Ellie
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Barbara Bel Geddes
Dallas
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Loving
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Bridget
Bernie
Whitney Blake
Hazel
Tuesday Weld
Villa Alejandrina
Keith Manigault
Brooklyn
John Venetucci
Fred Tercell
Venezucci
Tercell
Thatcher's son evicted over terrorism fears in Dallas
Mark Thatcher, son of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was asked to vacate his Dallas apartment due to concerns he could be targeted by terrorists. He has lived in the building for over a year and receives police and State Department protection. The eviction, extended to May 31, drew criticism from former Senator John Tower.
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Social Register
Mark Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Britain
Thatcher
United States
Libya
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State Department
Inter-City Investment
John Tower
Tower
Damage assessment after twin Iowa tornadoes kills child
Lyon County officials spent Sunday assessing damage from two twisters that killed a child and injured two relatives on Saturday. Iowa Today notes the scene on page 5A.
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Lyon County
Iowa
Pepsi Trips Up Coke Ads After Race for Market Share
After the competition, Pepsi's Roger A. Enrico asserts gain from Coca Cola problems with ad campaigns. Pepsi has narrowed its long time 8 to 1 sales edge, trimming money spent in the 1950s gap.
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Pepsi
Roger A. Enrico
Coca-Cola
Money
Europeans enlist stars to lure American tourists
Europe launches million dollar campaigns to reassure U S travelers amid terrorism fears and a weak dollar. Sweden taps Bjorn Borg as a tourist ambassador while Greece and Italy hire stars for TV and trips to New York as Spain suspends its blitz. US bookings and spending in Europe fall sharply. Italy reports at least a 40 percent drop.
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Greece
E.G. Marshall
Italy
New York
Spain
Ignacio Vasallo
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