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Beame Forges Arms Deal as City Lacks Cash
In a Washington meeting with President Ford and Gov. Carey, Mayor Beame hints New York City may seek military aid rather than cash. He jokes about pledging Bronx land as collateral while pressuring for a 1.5 billion loan. The exchange notes U.S. precedent concerns.
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James 4. Parley
New York
Farley
Ford
Prapklin D. Roosryell
Washington
Abs Ssanit
Hugh Carey
New York City
Caravanti
Inis
Brame
Win
Meyor Beame
Tresident
National Guard
Hugh
Regine
Chase Manhattan
Neame
Bronx
Statensland