Word: district
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...North Yard, which on Friday did not have enough entrants to fill its allotted seats, yesterday boasted 16 candidates, the most of any district. In Quincy House, 15 residents are vying for six spots...
...employees. Many companies merely distribute lists of local community services, but at least 600 firms provide day-care facilities on the premises. In Dade County, Fla., the American Bankers Insurance Group operates a kindergarten and first-grade class, using teachers and classroom supplies provided by the local school district. Since the school opened, absenteeism and employee turnover are down sharply. To hold down costs, companies in some cities have joined forces on child-care programs. In Tysons Corner, Va., 22 firms raised $100,000 to start a day-care center for their employees last year...
...touched Janet Evans. She went out fast in her last race, the 800- meter free, and hung on for a new Olympic record, finishing the meet with three golds in three tries. That accomplished, she planned a shop-till-you- drop expedition in Seoul's Itaewon market district. One old hero, the great Michael Gross of West Germany, seemed to have come to earth. Until the meet's last days, the lanky "Albatross," who dominated the '84 games, had managed only a bronze in the 4 X 200 relay. Now, one more time, he set out to dominate the field...
...student and went on to study government at Boston University. After graduating in 1970, he worked first for a real estate firm, then for a construction company. But Sasso was restless. In 1974 he became a volunteer for Gerry Studds' Massachusetts congressional campaign. After Studds won, Sasso became his district manager in New Bedford, where he proved adept at selling a Yale-educated liberal to blue-collar constituents...
Graham lost the nomination to Thompson by 49 votes in an election marked by turnouts under 20 percent in the district. The incumbent waged a low-key campaign, distributing leaflets once and canvassing the district with only a handful of supporters...