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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1981
Page
7
Ronald Wilson Reagan is inaugurated as president before a 226 million nation. The actor turned politician described the moment as great anticipation after a landslide victory, with 20,000 supporters and a nationwide TV audience watching.
Ronald Reagan, soon to be sworn in as the oldest U.S. president, reflects on his long journey from actor to California governor. Supporters credit a conservative base and communication skill for his victory over Carter, as Sinatra headlines the inaugural gala. Reagan spends final hours as president-elect preparing to lead with buoyant confidence.
The eve of Ronald Reagan's inauguration drew a star studded Hollywood turnout. Frank Sinatra performed hits while Ethel Merman delivered a powerful set. Rich Little impersonated multiple presidents as Bob Hope and Johnny Carson delivered light jokes.
Washington AG designate William French Smith said he was unaware of FBI files detailing Sinatra gangland ties. In written answers to Sen. Proxmire, he said he had no basis to endorse or reject press allegations about Sinatra and called reports of attending the singer's 65th birthday party scurrilous.
The Senate plans to swiftly confirm Ronald Reagan's Cabinet with Donovan under investigation. Seven Cabinet nominees cleared committees Monday along with five approved last week. Haig faces opposition while others including Pierce Regan Schweiker Block Weinberger Baldrige Lewis were approved.
Foreign Relations Committee faces court or end to inquiry after U S Archivist Robert Warner backs Nixon legal objections to releasing tapes of Alexander Haig conversations. Warner says subpoena unlikely to survive court challenge and notes this harms Haig confirmation review. Chairman Percy laments delays, Pell declines comment.
Dixon Illinois and nearby Tampico celebrate as Ron Reagan, born in Tampico and schooled in Dixon, becomes president. Dixon Elks Club hosts a $20 dance for 500 with closed circuit coverage of Washington’s inaugural balls. Tampico tourists visit the 90 year old First National Bank Building and vendors sell Reagan souvenirs.
Connecticut born George Bush a Texas oil man and former CIA director is sworn in as vice president with President Reagan setting the tone for a conservative administration. Bush’s long political run and moderate stance position him as a likely GOP front runner if Reagan seeks another term.
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