Byrne and Dems split over endorsing Washington mayoral bid
Chicago Mayors Jane Byrne offered no support for Harold Washington as nearly half of the party’s ward bosses abstained or sent proxies to a meeting endorsing him. Washington won unanimous endorsement from votes cast, while John Stroger and Ed Vrdolyak lament racial divisions affecting the race.
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Harold Washington
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John Stroger
Cook County
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Ed Vrdolyak
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NCAA brings big money as fans flood Syracuse
Donald Ball of the hotel says security is not a concern as UNC and St John’s fans pour in for the NCAA playoff at the Dome. Georgia boosters and 120 Bulldogs backers join 46 room reservations, while Ohio State fans stay at the Sheraton. Dome staff note large crowds, betting surges, and historical turnout figures.
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St. John’s
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St. John's
Ball
Ohio State
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North Carolina Tar Heels
Sheraton
Ohio State Buckeyes
Brutus
St. John’s University
Queens
Thomas Benzel
Dome
the Who
Bishop cancels invitation for president to Syracuse charity dinner
The bishop and Hanover [sic] Harrison discuss a signed invitation meant for Ronald Reagan to attend Catholic Charities 60th anniversary dinner. Harrison says the date was not firm and he learned of the cancelation late. Organizers worried the $150 plate event would affect their Hope Appeal, with potential $2 million goal and $100000 from the dinner.
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Syracuse
Catholic Charities
Wortley
Castello
St. Croix
Virgin Islands
White House
Ed Rollins
New York City
American Newspapers Publishers Association
Hope Appeal Committee
Markert
Hope Appeal
Ronald Reagan
Catholic Charities Committee
Sears Circular Typo Corrected Pricing Ad
A typographical error in this week's Sears circular listed an incorrect waste disposer price. It should have shown Regular 129.99 on sale for 99.99. We regret any inconvenience caused by the pricing error.
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Reagan attorney's wife found dead in Palos Verdes home
Marguerite Miller, 52, wife of President Reagan's personal attorney Roy B. Miller of Gibson Durin Crutcher, was found dead in the master bedroom of the couple's Palos Verdes Estates residence. Police said the death appeared to be murder and an autopsy was pending. Miller called police after returning home about 11 p.m.
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Calif
UPI
Reagan
Marguerite Miller
Roy B. Miller
Los Angeles
Gibson, Durin & Crutcher
Ed Jaakola
Rules change urged for artificial heart case
Worldwide sympathy flowed after Barney Clark died as a review board weighs new guidelines to permit artificial heart surgery for healthier patients. Doctors praised the experiment but doubted the device can replace transplants. a second implant could occur in months. Reagan telephoned Clark’s wife Una Loy to express deepest sympathy. Utah Governor Matheson ordered half staff for Clark’s funeral near Seattle. University of Utah Medical Center spokesman said calls continued to pour in from Australia England Brazil and Japan.
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Barney Clark
Clark
Reagan
Una Loy
White House
Utah
Scott Matheson
Capitol
Seattle
John Dwan
University of Utah Medical Center
Australia
England
Brazil
Japan
Mayor absent as Greek Independence Day observed at City Hall
Common Council President Armand Magnarelli acted as mayor for the day while Mayor Alexander was on vacation in Florida. County Executive John Mulroy was away, with officials saying vacation plans were arranged in advance and no appointments were disrupted. Magnarelli stated he has access to the mayor within 10 to 15 minutes and remains in daily contact.
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Alexander
Magnarelli
Common Council
Armand Magnarelli
City Hall
Magnareilli
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