Diary Entry - 03/18/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan meets with Herr Straus, leader of the West German Conservative Party.
More than 60 persons are reported injured and 240 arrested during riots that broke out at an election rally in Indonesia.
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Herr Straus, leader of the W. German Conservative Party came in. We had met with him in Munich in 1978. He’s a solid citizen who believes Schmidt’s party is falling apart—a leftist wing getting too strong. Spoke to 1300 people at the N.A.M. meeting. Speech went very well and there was every sign they still support our program. Also spoke to Publishers of the Black press. They were friendlier than I’d hoped. Finally a big reception—East room for supporters of the Congressional Committee. They were enthused & solidly supportive.
