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Although 92% Catholic, Mexico lacks formal diplomatic ties with the Vatican, and the Pope will come without an official government invitation. Nonetheless, the government will accord him VIP treatment and heavy security. After a possible stopover in the Dominican Republic, John Paul II is due to arrive in Mexico City on Jan. 26 for a visit to the nearby shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The next day he will proceed to Puebla, 65 miles to the southeast, for the opening of a conference of Latin American bishops. During his five-day stay the Pope may also offer a "People...
Edward J. Thompson and his wife Kaye stood at the front of the VIP section--VIPs because Carter stayed at their house in Clinton, Mass. 18 months ago--VIPs who needed no introduction. "Are you the...," a reporter asks. "Yes, yes," they replied, by now old hands at dealing with the press. They say Carter is "fantastic," and add he can stay at their home Saturday night too, if he wants. "He's still the man who ran for office. He's still for us, the people--a good sincere, honest man," Mrs. Thompson adds...
...throwback to the 1950s, at least. Faculty, politicians and selected students filled the ARCO Forum in their mandatory tuxedos, capes and gowns. Not only did one need status to be invited, but there was a two-class system among the guests themselves. Some of the guests had special VIP passes to a less-crowded penthouse bar above the run-of-the-mill attending the gala. The penthouse doors were guarded by the pre-elite students from the Institute of Politics...
...reckoning a 50-stop trip under the line's $302 to $323 fare that entitles a traveler to unlimited mileage?from Atlanta to Acapulco, from Seattle to San Juan?for 21 days. A new status symbol among businessmen is to know the unlisted reservations numbers that airlines have for VIP travelers. Laments Delta Air Lines President David Garrett: "We've got 18 different fares just between Atlanta and London, and they have all got to be explained in lengthy phone calls. We just can't keep...
Helicopters hover above local picnic grounds, trailing long banners promoting the attractions of working at different firms. The Sunday editions of the San Jose Mercury-News bulge with up to 50 pages of help wanted ads. Television commercials promise job applicants VIP treatment if they deign to drop in for an interview...