The Week

Prior to the festivities the great question was whether Billy Carter would wear his tire gauge inside or outside his tuxedo.

In December, Northrop Corporation delivered to the Air Force its 3,000th aircraft in its series of F-5/T-38 fighters and trainers—and every one of those 3,000, boasts Northrop, “has been delivered on schedule, within the contract price, and has met or exceeded all performance guarantees.” Maybe that’s why you don’t read about Northrop much on the front pages.