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Abe Beame a City Hall Workhorse Under Pressure
Editor notes Beame, New York City's mayor, portrays relentless energy during a fiscal crisis. The 69 year old battler rises by 7:30 each morning, navigates strikes, meetings with financial figures, and federal authorities, while colleagues describe him as a dedicated, relentless leader who rejects leisure and embraces continuous problem solving.
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Beame
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W. Bernard Richland
Bernard Greidinger
New York University
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