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On October 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John K. Andrews, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:05 pm to 3:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-042 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with John K. Andrews, Jr. [See Conversation No. 372-36] The President's forthcoming farm speech, October 27, 1972 - The President's revisions - Revitalization of rural America theme - Inclusion in speech - Rural revenue sharing - John C. Whitaker and Earl L. Butz's staff members - Objections - The President's view. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Andrews, John K., Jr.