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...others, the aggressive display of wealth and exuberance seemed perfectly justified. America was ready for a party, they argued, and since it was privately financed, Reagan and the Republicans were entitled to give any kind of bash they felt like-and could afford. Said Inaugural Co-Chairman Robert Gray: "There weren't any Government funds. These were citizens who wanted to celebrate. Just because we're conservative doesn't mean we should run around in sack cloth and ashes when we want to celebrate." Added Special Trade Representative Bill Brock: "It happens only once every four years...
...also chairman of the board of the American Jewish Committee, its former national treasurer, and co-chairman of its Mid-East task force...
...morning suits at the swearing-in. Jimmy Carter, who wore a business suit to his Inauguration, will bow to Reagan's dress code. But Democratic Senator Don Riegle of Michigan is outraged: "I'm not sure that's the way to start fighting inflation." Counters Inauguration Co-Chairman Robert Gray: "If the swearing-in of a President is not worthy of the dignity of formal clothes, then we should do away with them." Reagan aides hint that he may also distinguish the event with an as yet undisclosed gesture that will rival Carter's celebrated walk...
...cause of the celebration, his rise seems astonishing. It began in October 1964 when, as co-chairman of California Citizens for Goldwater, he gave his "A Time for Choosing" television speech, a speech so tough that Goldwater himself was skittish about letting it air. Reagan ended the talk with "You and I have a rendezvous with destiny," and was at least half right. So mesmerizing was his performance, so quick in its effect, that California businessmen swamped him like groupies, formed a "Friends of Ronald Reagan" committee, begged him to run for Governor. He had to be pushed...
Lewis M. Horiwitz, co-chairman of the NOMATEP group, said yesterday there are a minimum of 28 points that a "fair-minded judge" could use to reverse the DEQE decision. He added that the town of Brookline and NOMATEP are committed to take the necessary legal measures to block the installation of the engines if the petition for a rehearing fails