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<text id=90TT2874>
<title>
Oct. 29, 1990: Did He Forget That L.A. Is Closer?
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<history>
TIME--The Weekly Newsmagazine--1990
Oct. 29, 1990 Can America Still Compete?
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<source>Time Magazine</source>
<hdr>
GRAPEVINE, Page 35
Did He Forget That L.A. Is Closer?
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<body>
<p>By DAVID ELLIS/Reported by Daniel S. Levy
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<p> Crime, grime and red ink have apparently clouded the ability
of New York City Mayor David Dinkins to recognize a good deal.
When Japan Airlines launched a Big Apple tourism program,
officials were dismayed to discover that Hizzoner was too busy
to pose for a publicity picture for the campaign. JAL estimates
that the ad inviting young Japanese to go "New Yorking" could
attract 23,000 tourists and bring $73 million to the city. In
print and TV spots, JAL portrays New York City as a
nonthreatening, nonstop party town. Apologetic city officials
say they don't have a record of the request. The incident has
left airline executives feeling nostalgic about ex-Mayor Ed
Koch, who would "always take a moment to pose for a picture
with our people."
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</article>
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