Diary Entry - 03/08/1981
Key Facts
After watching "Issues and Answers" and "Face the Nation," President Reagan recounts how Walter Heller attacked his economic plan "but had nothing to say about 3 decades or more of his economic principles" leading to a "disastrous situation."
At least 45 people die and 120 are injured when a passenger train collides with two derailed freight cars 60 miles south of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Another hike and home. Out to dinner at the Silversteins home in Bethesda—cohosts the Weinbergers. A very delightful evening.
During the day watched 2 panel shows, Issues & Answers & Face the Nation. On one the Soviet Consul proved I was right when I said Communists reserved the right to lie. On the other Walter Heller proved ec.’s is the dismal science. He was against our ec. program but had nothing to say about 3 decades or more of his ec. principles had led to the disastrous situation we are in.
