Walter Cronkite Passes

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Paul Graupp
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Walter Cronkite Passes

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Breaking news on the air just mentioned the passing oF America's Voice. Another legend goes home!!

Regrets, Paul
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Mr. C B S for as long as I can remember.
"AND THAT"S THE WAY IT IS"
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He had a great run, but it's still very sad to see him and the era of journalism he represented fully move into the past tense. Just the sound of his voice always said to me, "No matter how dark it looks, it will be OK in the end - this is America." The mold was smashed a long, long time ago. RIP.
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Post by David Doggett »

The average news soundbite per topic today: 7 seconds.

The average news slot per topic in Cronkite's hayday: 42 seconds.

Well, at least that's what someone just said on MSNBC - sounds about right. Explains a lot. :?
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Donna Dodd
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Post by Donna Dodd »

David Doggett wrote:The average news soundbite per topic today: 7 seconds.

The average news slot per topic in Cronkite's hayday: 42 seconds.

Well, at least that's what someone just said on MSNBC - sounds about right. Explains a lot. :?
Yes, it does, David!!

Rest in peace, Mr. Cronkite . . .
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Post by Ned McIntosh »

Walter Cronkite possessed two things missing in most modern television personalities - credibility and sincerity. He was probably the last of the generation of newsreaders that believed they, and the media in which they worked, were servants of the people, and their duty was to inform, allowing the public at large to draw its own conclusions.

What a contrast to the media of today. Walter's passing leaves shoes that are impossible to fill. A great and unique man, whose reputation extended far beyond the shores of the USA.
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Walter Cronkite. Walter Cronkite.
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