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Pursuing the same strategies that worked so well in Howard Beach, they were able to get Governor Mario Cuomo to appoint Abrams as a special prosecutor for the case. But instead of cooperating with Abrams, the three--probably because they were aware that the case was a hoax--refused to help and began accusing Abrams of unjustified racism. They went on the attack, trying to turn the Brawley case into a vehicle for their self-promotion...

Author: By Colin F. Boyle, | Title: Placing Blame Where It's Due | 10/13/1988 | See Source »

Although one could imagine a host of issues that might sway Downie, for both personal and professional reasons--such as which candidate will appoint a Supreme Court that is less restrictive of press freedoms, or who is more likely to raise taxes--the Managing Editor will not be lured so easily. With the bad rap special interest groups have received in recent years, one can understand his reticence...

Author: By Noam S. Cohen, | Title: The Issues of the Day | 9/26/1988 | See Source »

...members of the presidential search committee will not be chosen until November, Northeastern officials said. But in addition to the 12-member search committee, Northeastern will also appoint a special committee of the Board of Trustees to aid in the presidential search...

Author: By Melanie R. Williams, | Title: Northeastern's Ryder to Resign After 14 Years at School's Helm | 9/24/1988 | See Source »

Dukakis' health adviser, Dr. David Blumenthal of Boston, said the campaign had no estimate of how much Dukakis' plan would cost employers. If elected, Dukakis will appoint a task force to report by March 30, 1989, on legislation that would guarantee universal health coverage, extending benefits to every American, working or not, the campaign said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Dukakis Unveils Health Insurance Plan | 9/21/1988 | See Source »

...administration did react to new student 'groups--by forming committees to respond to them. The minority student report spurred administrators to appoint a panel to bolster recruitment efforts. The University also formed a committee to address gay right issues...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hitting Home | 9/16/1988 | See Source »

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