September 14, 1979

Fashion‐conscious folks who want to see what they missed by being born century or two late will get the chance this weekend at the second annual fashion promenade at Philipsburg Manor, on Route 9 in North Tarrytown, N.Y. The clothing of men and women who lived in Westchester County in the 18th and 19th centuries will be modeled today at 2 and 8 P.M. by staff members of Sleepy Hollow Restorations. Garments and accessories of both the wealthy and the working class will be displayed, from a riding outfit to a wedding dress. Admission is $8 for the afternoon show and $10 for the evening. Information: (914) 631‐8200.

Article on undisguised street sales of narcotics and drugs that are becoming commonplace in city; many exports and narcotics investigators feel over-all drug control problem in city has worsened, despite statements by high-ranking police officials that 3-year-old campaign to rid streets of dealers has largely succeeded; special narcotics prosecutor Sterling Johnson comments; illus (M)

ABC makes surprise bid for Macmillan Inc, upsetting merger agreement Macmillan had reached with Mattel Inc; ABC submitted bid to Macmillian of estimated $335 million, slightly larger than Mattel's $329 million (M)

Numerous artists, writers and theatrical people live in Manhattan Plaza, unusual NYC luxury-housing complex where rents fluctuate with fortunes of tenants; illus (M)

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