Word: newarks
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Black mayors face a special set of problems. They must carefully balance the needs of an often demanding black constituency with those of an often distrusting white ethnic population. Many, such as Detroit's Coleman Young and Newark's Ken Gibson, are charged with the herculean task of reviving decaying urban centers with shrinking tax bases resulting from the "white flight" of residents and the decline of traditional businesses. "Progress," says Gibson, "is maintaining the status quo." Moreover, black mayors often attract limelight that leaves them less margin for unnoticed error. Grouses Hatcher: "Blacks still...
...scene on an observation deck at Newark International Airport last Thursday night was steeped in irony. Newark-based People Express, the cost-conscious, no-free-food airline that is sometimes called the McDonald's of the skies, was throwing a bash for employees, passengers and anyone else who dropped by. Champagne flowed and tables were covered with such treats as candied kiwi fruit, Brie and salmon mousse...
...realize we're starting service to London." His fellow passengers were equally ecstatic. Said Robin Raines, 28, an aspiring actress from New York City: "You can't beat this price. For once, I'm jet-setting." People plans to fly five 747 round trips between Newark and London weekly. The airline already has more than 35,000 requests for reservations...
When it first went into the air two years ago, People Express had only three planes serving four cities: Newark, Columbus, Buffalo and Norfolk. Now, in addition to its new London flights, People has 22 aircraft flying to 19 U.S. cities stretching from Portland, Me., to West Palm Beach, Fla. Its quick success has come from cutting frills and slashing standard fares, often by more than half. Like its domestic flights, People's trips to London will offer few free amenities. Passengers will have to pay $6 extra for a food basket that might contain a tuna sandwich...
...profit was only $20 million. The Rockefellers have tried several schemes to wring more cash out of the complex and last year had even arranged to sell an interest in the center, but the deal fell through. Other family ventures include office buildings in Phoenix, Detroit and Newark, a paper and plastics manufacturer, an oil and gas company, the New York City-based Cushman & Wakefield Inc. real estate management firm, and a company that produces traveling versions of the stage shows at Radio City Music Hall...