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...outset, the final stage was an amateurish hit-or-miss affair. The coqueros were content to ship cocaine into the U.S. via "mules," who would coat their stomachs with cod-liver oil or honey, then swallow the cocaine wrapped in condoms. If they were lucky, they could flush the drug out once they were over the border. Soon enough, however, the cocaine czars could afford to send bulk shipments into the U.S. in their own DC-6 aircraft or by high-powered speedboats. By 1983, indeed, the system was running so efficiently that the market was glutted with cocaine...
...Inaugural Address on Monday, Ronald Reagan planned to be modestly attired, in a plain blue business suit rather than the black club coat and striped trousers he wore when he first took the oath of office in 1981. Like the President's clothing, the Inaugural celebration was toned down, at least in comparison with the $16 million extravaganza that launched Reagan's first term. The four-day celebration was not exactly subdued; not with eight black- tie balls, two galas, a huge fireworks display and a parade. But the theme of the Inaugural was "We the People," and even...
Sinatra arrived for rehearsals unprepared for the capital's chill weather. The next morning he was the first customer at the local branch of Brooks Brothers, whose accommodating staff sent Ol' Blue Eyes back outside wearing a new blue coat. It evidently kept the singer more than comfortably warm, especially under his collar. Two days later the Washington Post published a long story noting that not only Sinatra but also Entertainers Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. were in town for the Inauguration, and speculating about a rebirth of the infamous, Sinatra-led Rat Pack of the '60s. Approached...
...favorite designers are often just too happy for Nancy to showcase their creations and thus sell to her at a discount. The costumes Nancy was scheduled to wear included a hand-beaded, art deco ball gown by James Galanos worth $22,500 and an electric blue dress-and-coat set by Adolfo priced...
...Family, the Vice President and his family, the Cabinet and White House aides. A public ceremony will follow on Monday at the West Front of the Capitol before TV cameras and an anticipated crowd of 140,000. The President will wear a business suit instead of the black club coat and striped trousers he favored in 1981. Mrs. Reagan will be wearing an electric-blue outfit by Adolfo...