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...first time in U.S. history, a Black--Lieutenant Governor L. Douglas Wilder--seemed likely to win a race for governor. And, also for the first time, New Yorkers tapped a Black--David N. Dinkins--for the chief executive office of the largest city in the nation...
...November 7th, 1989 is a day that will live inhistory," said Dinkins, who claimed victory at 1a.m. this morning before a diverse crowd ofsupporters. Wilder also claimed victory lastnight, although he led by a slim, 4500-vote marginat press time...
Rather, they say the real impact of theseelections lies in the almost unprecedented abilityof Wilder and Dinkins to win by appealing to whiteand Hispanic voters...
...importance of yesterday's voting wasperhaps best illustrated by the contrast betweenDinkins' and Wilder's narrow victories in theirraces and the ease with which Detroit MayorColeman Young won election to a fifth term in themajority-Black city...
...TOWN (PBS, Nov. 3, 9 p.m. on most stations). Last season's acclaimed Broadway revival of the Thornton Wilder classic is presented on Great Performances...