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On October 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard J. Daley talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:22 pm to 5:23 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 152-009 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Richard J. Daley. [See Conversation No. 222-13B] Chicago commuter train accident - Expression of sympathy - The President's cancellation of trip - Casualty figures - Status - Offer of aid - John Volpe - The President's schedule - Cancellation of parade - The President's attempts to reach Daley - Greetings to Richard and Eleanor (Guilfoyle) Daley. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Daley, Richard J.