Americans reach out as Carter talks on CBS radio
Forty two callers spoke with President Carter during a two hour CBS broadcast. Many praised the chance to talk to the President while others early noted the surprising accessibility. A minister from Ridgeland died after his call, and several callers pressed on issues from gasoline taxes to Cuba relations.
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Carter's Oval Office Call-In Delivers Frustration to Listeners
The Journal notes many callers failed to reach President Carter during a CBS radio call-in from the Oval Office with Walter Cronkite. Only two Ohio callers succeeded while others faced busy signals as listeners hoped for another opportunity. The president expressed enjoyment of direct citizen contact and offered a Washington address for future messages.
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Carter takes questions on radio show from 42 callers
President Carter hosted a two hour CBS radio program taking calls from 42 listeners. He discussed Cuba Idi Amin taxes Indian land claims and other issues while promising to pursue answers. Cronkite moderated as calls appeared on Oval Office screen and about 9 to 9.5 million attempts were made to reach him.
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Earthquake Toll Could Reach Three Thousand in Bucharest
Western diplomats estimated the Romania quake death toll in Bucharest could top 2,000 and maybe 3,000 after a 7.2 tremor struck Friday night. Romanian officials later reported 298 bodies found with many more buried as buildings collapsed.
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Weekend Weather Outlook Mild with Sun and Clouds
The forecast calls for sunny spells today with highs in the mid-40s to 50. Skies darken tonight and Monday as clouds arrive. Lows tonight are 30 to 35 with tomorrow’s high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent today and 30 percent tonight.
Security beefed up at Towne Mall
FIRST TIME shoplifters may not see themselves as criminals but merchants do. They warn they will face jail in handcuffs if caught. Towne Mall security expands to deter theft and protect shoppers. Tom Muchmore's stories are on page 33.
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