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AADL Talks To: Lou Belcher, 55th Mayor of Ann Arbor (1978-1985)

Ann Arbor Mayor Louis D. Belcher, December 1980
Ann Arbor Mayor Louis D. Belcher, December 1980

In this episode, AADL talks to Louis Belcher, mayor of Ann Arbor from 1978-1985. In addition to his four terms as mayor, Lou was also a city councilman and successful businessman. He recounts memorable stories from his time in office, including the unusual 1977 mayoral contest with former mayor Albert Wheeler; the time he took the RFD Boys to Germany for a sister city celebration; and the infamous Ann Arbor pigeon cull.

Ex-Protestor Wheeler In Ironic Situation

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, February 12, 1976
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12
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February
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1976
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Way Cleared For Wheeler To Be Mayor

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Ann Arbor News, April 30, 1975
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30
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April
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1975
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Sylvester Murray Chats With Henry Landau and George Cress, September 1979 Photographer: Robert Chase

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1979
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Ann Arbor News, September 6, 1979
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Murray jests with Henry Landau, back to camera, and George Cress, rear center
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Krasny Urges Cooperation To Cut Crime

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Parent Issue
Ann Arbor News, October 16, 1973
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October
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1973
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Junkyard Move Is Ready

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Ann Arbor News, April 1, 1975
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1
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April
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1975
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