America disconnected
Article Abstract:
Rural communities of America face increased isolation due to a decline in or lack of transportation systems. The federal government is slashing its subsidies to Amtrak train service and to small-town air services, forcing people to rely on automobiles are the only available mode of transportation.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1995
Social aspects, Analysis, Finance, Political aspects, Transportation policy, United States. Congress, National Railroad Passenger Corp., Regional airlines, Local service airlines, Federal aid to transportation, Government aid to transportation, Rural transit
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1995
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They're bracing for blackjack in the Big Easy
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New Orleans, LA will begin opening gambling casinos in 1993. The city suffers from a weak economy, and Mayor Sidney Barthelemy and prominent business leaders support the action, saying the new attraction will bring in tourists.
Publisher: Conde Nast Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1993
Description and travel, Gambling, Louisiana, New Orleans, Louisiana
Publication Name: Conde Nast Traveler
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0893-9683
Year: 1993
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