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WALTER CRONKITE DIES AT THE AGE OF 92

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One of the greatest anchormen to share the airwaves, Walter Cronkite died today at the age of 92. He started many years ago as a Houston newspaper reporter and went on to be the most recognized anchor ever. Covering things like the assisanation of Kennedy, the Vietnam war, interviews with great presidents, etc. Walter set the pace for broadcasters of the future. The most trusted voices in America because he wanted to make sure that he reported the facts. In this day of digital 24 hour cable news world of today get it now, even if it isn't right. Walter spoke the truth. I remember watching him report of the first landing of man on the moon. What a great life he lived. We in the business can only dream of having a career like he did. Rest in Peace Walter.
 
One of Walter's first assignments, as a young journalism graduate from the University of Texas, was the New London school disaster. On March 18th, 1937, this town was rocked on it's heels when it's small school exploded due to gas build-up from a bootlegged natural gas line. Over 295 students and faculty were killed in the blast; making it the third largest disaster in the history of Texas. Walter's reporting on the story made the world press; eliciting offers of assistance and condolences from heads of state far and wide; including Adolf Hitler.

My memories are of him anchoring the CBS Evening News, when CBS ran a true journalistic news organization. And, of him covering the early space shots. He was a true journalist; something very rare into today's media.
 
Cronkite spent many of his early years in Houston. He attended Lanier Middle School and the old San Jacinto high school. He once lived in a house in Montrose, IIRC.
 
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