Chicago Mayor Washington to return part of salary amid crisis
Chicago Mayor Harold Washington pledged to give back 20 percent of his 60,000 annual salary to the city until the financial crisis ends. He announced at his first news conference that he would trim the payroll, consider a property tax rise, and push budget reforms including pay cuts, a hiring freeze, and mass dismissals.
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Reagan Urges Parents to Lead National School Reform
President Reagan criticized long term declines in U S education as a capital warning and urged parents to demand reforms in local schools while resisting bigger federal budgets He cited the National Commission on Excellence in Education calling for four years of English three of math and science longer school days and better paid teachers He urged parental control and local accountability to restore excellence and prevent an entire generation from failing.
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Reagan backs Bush as running mate for 1984 ticket
President Reagan says he would definitely ask George Bush to be his running mate if he runs again in 1984. He calls Bush a total team player and praises their close working relationship. Reagan admits initial reluctance to pick Bush but credits the Lord and says the pair works well together. White House aides view a second term as likely.
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