Word: fighting
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Franny Loses A Fight," in The Hotel New Hampshire, John Irving. All Hallow's Eve, Irving style. Giant spiders. Heart attacks. Tortured children. A tragic rape. But there's the usual dose of good humor here, and Irving's spirit shines through bigger than the State o' Maine itself. This is Halloween candy to sink your wisdom teeth into, the Snickers bar in the bag of Golden Delicious apples...
...Graham is up for reelection next week for her seat in the Massachusetts House of Representatives. For 15 years Graham has been a force on the city council, and for the last decade has represented Cambridge residents in the statehouse as well. In both capacities she has led the fight for affordable housing, affirmative action and community programs, piling up an outstanding record of service to the community...
...cities and was recently appointed chairman of the House Committee on Federal Financial Assistance. Throughout her tenure she has worked for housing programs ranging from urban renewal projects to aid for homeowners to legislation protecting tenant rights. She has sponsored affirmative action and anti-discrimination legislation and led the fight for minority employment and training programs, and for integrating police and fire departments...
...Bill and the elderly women. One such person is Santos, who I saw in the Square many times before actually meeting him at the Tasty. He sports several earrings and a real smooth mannerism that goes with his jean jacket. This guy also was mean, looking to start a fight with a redhaired guy who sat alone at the table. But Karl refereed and brought the conflict...
...Elis, who have won only once in the Ivy League, will battle the Crimson November 6 at Soldiers Field. Last year, the Harvard-Yale clash was a fight for second place--with the squads sharing the honor after a 1-1 tie. This year, it may be a battle to stay out of the Ivy basement...