The Carter Era Begins At Noon Today
The newspaper reflects on James Earl Carter becoming President Carter, noting high hopes and apprehensions as he takes command of the nation. It discusses unity of government, potential policy tensions, and the public’s mixed expectations for jobs, taxes, and economic health. The piece expresses cautious support and prayers for Carter’s success.
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James Earl Carter
Georgia
Washington
Mr. Carter
President Carter
Carter
Jimmy Carter
Americans complain of mistreatment for motorists in Mexico
The American Automobile Association reports long standing harassment of U S travelers in Mexico. AAA president J B Creal wrote to Mexican president Jose Lopez Portillo urging cleanup of hazards facing American motorists and dire conditions for those stranded or jailed after auto trips.
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Ican
Mexico
AAA
Jose Lopez Portillo
J. B. Creal
Decisions! Decisions in Travel to Mexico Under Threats
A report highlights American motorists facing police assaults and robberies in Mexico and alleges Mexican authorities sometimes seek bribes for release. The piece calls on President Lopez Portillo to end such incidents and to make travel into Mexico a safer, informed experience.
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Lopez Portillo
Mexico
AAA
Acapulco
Mazatlan
Culiacan
Baja California
Down Mexico Way Public PR Push Aims To Rebuild US Trust
The government of Mexico launches a large public relations drive to restore confidence among American tourists and business people. The effort addresses three main American objections rooted in economic concerns and Mexico’s issues.
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Mexico
Pottstown Piping Band's Inaugural Tale Returns Each Cycle
A humorous Washington anecdote revisits the legendary Pottstown Piping Band of Col. Me Sousa said to have marched in past inaugurals. The piece weaves tall tales with winter crowds, snow, and a long-simmering legend of a missing band while touching on Mexico’s political and economic upheaval under Echeverria and Lopez Portillo, and U.S. travel cautions from the AAA.
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Washington
John McKelway
Washington Star
McKelway
Pottstown
Col
John P. Me Sousa
Pennsylvania
Me Sousa
Willard
Patent Office
Barnholdt
New Mexico
Edinburgh
McLousa
Red Cross
General Sherman
Fifteenth
Penn
Mexico
Echeverria
Sonora
United States
Iregulia
United Nations
Echeverri
Lopez Portillo
Military pensions under scrutiny threaten early retirements
Congress and the Defense Department push for a overhaul of the military retirement system to curb early retirements. Rep. Les Aspin cites pensions as far more generous than private plans, urging longer active-duty service and cost savings for weapons programs.
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Sth Congress
Department of Defense
Defense Manpower Commission
Congress
Washington
Retired Officers Association
Fleet Reserve Association
House Armed Services Committee
Les Aspin
Dwis
Aspin
Defense Department
Federal
Bankers Trust Co
Pentagon
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Weil
F Street
Paokstown Pipers
Pennsylvattia
Scotland
McPherson Square
Washington Post
Pick Tee House
Col. McLousa
Massachusetts Avenue
Rocks
Aden
Naval Observatory
Glen Echo
Burning Tree Country Club
The
National University
Pazos Lisis
Carlos ‘Untel
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Porfirio Diaz
U.S
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Danville
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