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Assassination attempt on Ford
President Ford is saved from assassination attempt in Sacramento, and the perils of taped broadcasting, when it comes to commenting on up-to-the-minute news.
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Fri 12 Sep 197521:00
BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 12 Sep 197521:00BBC Radio 4
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