Carter's Inaugural Marathon Marks Transition to Carter Era
UPI reports two years of campaign history for Jimmy Carter from Baton Rouge to Sacramento. Powell recalls steady resolve. Carter signs transfer papers with Brown and Brzezinski prep for a civilian to military handover. Inaugural oath mirrors constitutional pledge with God’s assistance. Solar heating aids viewing stand as Metro adapts for celebrations. Union Station hosts a massive square dance finale with 8000 attendees. The White House gains a new dog, Grits, while Liberty departs.
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Georgia weighs nickname change from Peach to Peanut State
In Georgia the legislature debates renaming the state from the Peach State to the Peanut State as peanut farming gains prominence. A split Senate 27-24 shows strong support for peanuts while poultry and pine trees are proposed as alternatives.
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Cloudy Cold Outlook For Carter Inauguration
Weather Service forecast predicts cloudy bitterly cold conditions for the Carter inauguration. Late Wednesday the forecast called for highs of 28 to 32 degrees with a chance of light snow by late afternoon or evening, bringing a wintry edge to the ceremonies.
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Parked cars clog Washington streets during rush hour
Rush hour traffic in Washington ground to a halt as thousands of illegally parked cars owned by Inaugural visitors blocked streets. A city spokesman said more than 1,000 buses were delayed up to two hours amid one of the worst jams in years. The new subway section opened recently carried its highest rush hour load.
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