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...McDonald's, the fast food chain, had considered giving the assembly $20,000 for a large concert if the proceeds went to charity, but budget scheduling difficulties prevented the donation, Lister said, adding, however, that the company may fund the concert next year...
...opening argument, Assistant Prosecutor Edward A. McDonald depicted Williams as "a corrupt public official," who had promised to use his influence in Washington to obtain Government contracts for a titanium mine in Virginia. In return, the Senator was to receive part ownership of the mine and $12.6 million. McDonald, quoting from FBI tapes, said that Williams had told agents he would "with great pleasure talk to the President of the United States about [the mining contracts] and in a personal way get him as enthusiastic and excited." McDonald also quoted from tapes showing Williams pledging to "do everything...
...state, and their managers must pay a monthly fee to cover social insurance and equipment and building rental. They must also pay competitive wages to workers. But after taxes, the new entrepreneurs may keep whatever profit is left. The system is very similar to that used by McDonald's and other franchised food chains...
What motivated the seniors? Bob McDonald played varsity hockey for three years before this season. His explanation is simple: "Hockey is fun, I like the guys on the team, and the coach is a helluva guy." Team captain Valiscenti, a four-year J.V. performer, offers a different view. He recalls the playing conditions of two years ago, when Watson Rink had not yet been renovated: "We practiced that year on an outside rink at Brown & Nichols at 8 a.m. every day. It got pretty cold out there, and the seniors on the team have not forgotten about it. It brought...
There were other close calls. Against the Dupage varsity February 13 Crimson fell behind 2-0 to last year's division III national champs. Undaunted, McDonald opened the floodgates for Harvard when he drove home a penalty early in the second period. Forty minutes later Harvard had a 7-5 win and McDonald a hat trick...