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...reform legislator in a machine-dominated state, Simon found life in Springfield lonely, until a few like-minded colleagues were elected in 1956. One of them was Jeanne Hurley, a liberal Democratic lawyer from the Chicago suburb of Wilmette. "Long before Paul and I fell in love," she recalls, "we were working together as colleagues." Simon proposed on their second date. This being the 1950s, Hurley reconciled herself to giving up her legislative seat, though even today one can hear hints of regret over abandoning her dream of becoming a judge. Their respective religions were a more serious problem...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign Portrait, Paul Simon: Some of That Old-Time Religion | 11/16/1987 | See Source »

...Linkage is a solution that will not solve the problem," said Jeffrey Ciuffreda, vice-president for government affairs at the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce. "Any further encumberances on development could cause plans not to happen...

Author: By Elsa C. Arnett, | Title: State Legislators Propose Child Care Linkage Bill | 10/27/1987 | See Source »

Assistant Vice-President of Signature Development Corp., in Springfield, James Moynihan, also oppsses linkage. "I am concerned about the constitutionality of requiring developers to follow such guidelines. What is to prevent [lawmakers] from spreading to all matters related to public works," he said...

Author: By Elsa C. Arnett, | Title: State Legislators Propose Child Care Linkage Bill | 10/27/1987 | See Source »

...feel as citified as I am," explains Nora Kelly, 29, an attorney in a conservative Albuquerque law firm and owner of a lipstick-red Wrangler. "Even $ if you're wearing a suit, the jeep is ready to take you somewhere exciting." Jennifer Griffith, 24, of Springfield, N.J., bought her Ford Bronco two years ago in order to cart materials while working as a construction engineer, but she has found that it is equally well suited to her current position as a paralegal and part-time law student. "I can go out, dressed up, to anyplace fancy and not feel like...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Living: Jeep Chic Shifts into High Four-wheelers are no longer just for macho men | 10/26/1987 | See Source »

Hinz's 152 yards rushing did not make the top 10 in best rushing yards in a game either. Vernon Struck holds the record, with 233 yards against Princeton in 1937. John Culver is 10th with 174 yards rushing against Springfield...

Author: By Mark Brazaitis, | Title: PBS to Televise Princeton-Harvard Duel | 10/20/1987 | See Source »

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