Billy Carter Hopes to Enjoy Washington In Georgia Style
Billy Carter arrives in Washington with beer in hand and a denim suit, staying on the Hilton's ninth floor amid a Georgia entourage. He says he will not spend the night in the White House and plans to party during the inaugural events while still running his Plains peanut warehouse and gas station. He criticizes Georgia liquor-license issues but vows to have a good time and jokes about sending bills to the White House.
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U.S. Naval Academy
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Kennedy Center For the Performing Arts
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Carter Becomes President Amid Transition and Unity
Carter takes the oath as Ford exits after 25 years in office with Rosalynn and Betty Ford at his side. Mondale becomes vice president as Nixon and Agnew’s era ends. Carter plans early actions while Ford tours golf courses and prepares to depart, signaling a peaceful transition.
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Richard M. Nixon
Spiro T. Agnew
Will Get Full Pay and Benefits Ellis to Step Down
State Social Services Commissioner R Archie Ellis is expected to retire to a paid consultant role at DSS within 10 days. A Columbia newspaper cites sources close to negotiations noting a delay over interim leadership while agency restructuring is studied. Gov James B Edwards backs Walter Pettis to lead, while the Reorganization Commission suggests Patrick C Smith as interim commissioner.
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R. Archie Ellis
James B. Edwards
Walter R. Pettiss
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State Reorganization Commission
Patrick C. Smith
Plant Battle Ends as U S Army Corps Approves Beaufort Facility
The Army Corps grants approval for a Victoria Bluff plant by Chicago Bridge and Iron Co to fabricate LNG tanks. The project includes a 400 job plant near Beaufort, with 140 acres kept as a buffer and a non damaging pier. The Ports Authority will transfer 1500 adjacent acres to the Wildlife Commission.
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