Diary Entry - 11/18/1982
Key Facts
President Reagan participates in a meeting about the MX missile decision and the recent election results.
President Reagan speaks with Mr. Roy Innis, National Chairman of the Congress of Racial Equality.
22 persons are killed and about 100 injured as a result of a stampede of fans in a soccer stadium in Cali, Columbia.
Met with Senator Baker & Rep. Bob Michel. They weren’t as upset as I was prepared to see them re the ec. situation & the election. Still the predicted tough going for much of what I feel we have to do in view of the continuing unemp. & the projected budget deficits. Then an N.S.C. meeting about the MX & it’s basing mode. I know what my decision is but if I reveal it there will be a leak (d--n it) so I’ve taken it under study. Had my yellow fever shot for the S.A. trip after Thanksgiving.
