Daley Dies Boss For A Generation
CHICAGO UPI Mayor Richard J. Daley collapsed and died of a heart attack in his doctor's office at 74. Bells tolled as crowds mourned in Bridgeport. The city faced a power vacuum amid debates over acting mayor appointment while Daley’s 21 years in office ended. Officials cited illness and the crisis drew swift condolences from Carter and Ford. Daley’s influence as a Chicago power broker was legendary.
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Nation memorials hail Daley as Chicago’s towering mayor
Mourners in Bridgeport braved subzero windchill at a church service near Richard J. Daley’s home as leaders from across the nation paid tribute. President Ford telephoned condolences. Carter, Kennedy family figures, and lawmakers lauded Daley’s urban leadership and enduring impact on Chicago and national politics. Flags to fly at half staff for 20 days.
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Inaugural Week Adds Square Dance and Multifaith Prayer
Washington reports the inaugural schedule expands with the world’s biggest square dance and a multifaith prayer service at the Lincoln Memorial site for Inauguration Day. Martin Luther King Sr. leads an early morning prayer at the site of his son’s dream speech, joined by Rev Bruce Edwards. The plan also includes a free, first come square dance at Union Station Visitors Center the following day.
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EPA Chief Says Cleaner Air Key To New Industry
EPA head Russell Train argues new factories may locate in polluted areas if existing pollution is cut enough to net air quality gains. He urges clean growth with best technology and enforceable pollution cuts elsewhere to offset new emissions.Industry and environmentalists clash over balancing jobs and health in the wake of the Clean Air Act.
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