National Affairs: Little Flower on Exhibit

The mayor of New York City, better paid ($22,500) than any public executive except the President of the U. S. ($75,000) and the Governor of New York ($25,000), actively governs 7,000,000 people, has the third toughest elective job in the nation. Above it in difficulty, short of the Presidency, only the Governorship of New York is supposed to rank. But other jobs, such as Vice President, Senator or Cabinet member, bring greater kudos. He would be a dull New York mayor indeed who did not tour the U. S. to give voters outside...

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