Ambition and Continuing Prosperity

The High and the Mighty Crowd

Power drives some people to greatness and others to an early death. Some believe America's power capital is New York, others say it's Washington. The big-time player keeps a foot in both camps.

June 1 1985 PETER DAVIS Bud Lee
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Ambition and Continuing Prosperity
The High and the Mighty Crowd

Power drives some people to greatness and others to an early death. Some believe America's power capital is New York, others say it's Washington. The big-time player keeps a foot in both camps.

June 1 1985 PETER DAVIS Bud Lee

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