Word: businessman
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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While seven nominations are up for grabs, the race for governor is attracting the most attention. Five candidates are contesting the race, but only two--Westwood businessman John R. Lakian and House Minority Leader William G. Robinson are actively competing in today's activities...
Participating in the markedly peaceful discussion were State House of Representatives Minority Leader William G. Robinson. Assistant House Minority Whip Andrew H. Card Jr., former Metropolitan district Commissioner Guy Carbone, former Boston City Councilor John W. Sears '52, and Westwood businessman John R. Lakian...
This imbalance stems from several factors. Three strong, conflicting, well-known candidates-Gov. Edward J. King, former Gov. Michael S. Dukakis and 14, Gov. Thomas P. O'Neill III-vie for the Democratic nomination. The Republican spot is sought by five relative unknowns-Westwood businessman John R. Lakian, House minority leader William G. Robinson, assistant House minority whip Andrew H. Card Jr., former Boston city councilor John W. Sears '52 and former Metropolitan District Commissioner Guy Carbone...
According to Schrallhammer, Sunny had confided to her that she might seek a divorce from Von Bülow because she felt that he blamed her for his inability to pursue an active career and said she "wanted to be married to a successful businessman." Von Bülow has admitted having an affair with another woman, but claims that Sunny had lost interest in sex and had given him permission to seek satisfaction elsewhere. The prosecution contends that Von Bülow wanted to be free of Sunny but could not face the thought of losing a claim...
...Freddie Laker, the British businessman whose Laker Airways went bankrupt two weeks ago as a victim of the cut-rate fares it once pioneered, is not alone. U.S. airlines also have big problems stemming in part from a suicidal fare war that has been raging for months...