Daley and Thornton in the mold of practical Chicago leadership
A reflective portrait of Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and Dallas figure R L Thornton as pragmatic leaders who shaped their cities. The piece weighs their tough methods against the fruits of strong governance and asks readers to judge the line between king and tyrant.
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Richard J. Daley
Dick Daley
Chicago
Richard Daley
Dallas
R. L. Thornton
CCA
Thornton
Daley
Carl Sandburg
New York
Daley Dies Mortal Politician With Dominant Chicago Power
The obituary laments Richard J. Daley's death from a heart attack and critiques his long mayoral reign. It notes his lack of direct graft, yet accuses him of wielding power to shape transportation, housing, and policing, while praising Chicago’s citizens who sustained the city.
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Richard J. Daley
Chicago
State Street
Sandburg
Daley
Kingdom of Heaven
South Side
Bridgeport
Richard Joseph Daley
Richard Nixon
Watergate
Nixon
O’hare International
City Hall
Thomas Keane
S. Keane
Cook County
Democratic Party
Dudo
Bill Singer
New York
CTA
Charlie Swibel
Martin Luther King
Revenues rise at Richardson General Hospital in 1976 gains
Revenue and occupancy climb at Richardson General Hospital through November 1976. Average daily census reaches 71.8 percent vs 51.1 in 1975-76, with November 1976 at 74.1 percent against 60.3 in November 1975. Net operating gain of 328,086 year to date, but November 1976 shows a $5,356 loss amid Medicare allowance reductions.
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Richardson General Hospital
Arnold
Medicare
On The Inside Christmas Tree Surprises Readers
A resident showcases an unusual Christmas tree daring readers to believe there are more unique designs. Plus a playful note to Santa about answering children’s letters appears across multiple pages.
Tim Dinger Named November Carrier of the Month
Tim Dinger, eighth grade son of Mr and Mrs John Dinger, is Daily News November Carrier of the Month. He delivers 90 papers daily on weekdays and helps with routes after football practice, often with grandmother's help. He inherited the route from his older brother Van after a broken arm.
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Tim Dinger
Daily News
Tim
John Dinger
Lamp Poston
Van
Dumont
Lamp Post
Stage Coach
Dover
West Junior High End
Richardson High School
Dingers
Helping Hand Aide Drives Hope For Richardson Family
Richardson residents respond to a Thanksgiving Day appeal for Sarah Smith and her three boys. Arapaho United Methodist Church provides lodging money and food, while community calls offer jobs, furniture, and other aid. Ms. Smith arrived November 19 and, after hardships including a lost job and car repair needs, seeks stable housing and income with church support.
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Ms. Smith
Dallas
Richardson
Colorado
Estes Park
Arapaho
Color cover photo at Messiah Lutheran Church
The cover features Ken Sund wall and Madeline Kunkel with Pamela McCutcheon, 12, daughter of Mr and Mrs T L McCutcheon, foreground, shot by photographer William Lamb at Messiah Lutheran Church.
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William Lamb
Jayne Burwell
Randy Burwell
Jayne
St. Nick
Messiah Lutheran Church
Ken Sundwall
Madeline Kunkel
Pamela McCutcheon
T.L. McCutcheon
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Gene Arnold
Santa
Captain Hook
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