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...flamboyant former ward heeler in Daley's Cook County Democratic organization who served a month in prison in 1972 for failing to file income tax returns for four years, Washington broke away from both the machine and his past to become a symbol of black political empowerment. Turmoil marked his 4 1/2 years in city hall, as he fought to consolidate his political control over a city evenly divided between blacks and whites. After winning a bitter, racially tinged election in 1983, Washington told rejoicing black supporters, "It's our turn now." But his attempt to take charge...
...tightened his grip on power with his overwhelming victory over Vrdolyak in April's mayoral election. So thorough was the drubbing that many of Vrdolyak's aldermanic supporters defected to Washington's camp. Vrdolyak, who presided over the tattered remnants of Daley's machine as chairman of the Cook County Democratic central committee, quit the party and became a Republican...
...help remedy the situation, crash courses for newlyweds and parents-to-be are being conducted across the country. Bookstores are stocking up on child- care books. Schools and summer camps teach children how to dress, cook and do household chores. Says Mao: "We ask mothers to offer a childhood that is more than just chocolate plus toys, to teach the child to be courteous, collective- oriented and self-reliant. That way, they will not become little emperors." What are parents to do when a child throws a tantrum? Do not give in to blackmail, says Fang. "Let the child...
Tell you what I'm gonna do. They say you got eight of those hot dog stands up there in Washington. Nine ball.... That's where I'll put you to work after I win 'em tonight, You'll be the short-order cook in the dingiest and dirtiest of 'em all. On the midnight shift. Twelve ball. And after you've been workin' in there one night during the summer for about ten hours and figure it's time for you to go home for the night, I'm gonna come in and order 250 fried eggs. Fried over...
...spicy Indian-Mexican-Spanish influences of the region to fashionable nouvelle creations like lobster taco with yellow-tomato salsa and jicama salad. His intricate arrangements and subtle desert colors make his creations as intriguing to the eye as to the palate, although nearly impossible for the average home cook to duplicate...