Miracle

In other news tonight, a Constitutional amendment

which would allow 18-year-olds to vote in all elections

cleared the Congress

and headed for the White House this afternoon.

President Nixon has given every indication

that he will soon sign the amendment into law.

This is not an invasion of Cambodia.

As the increasingly powerful Soviet military

displayed its arsenal at this year's May Day parade,

the State Department reaffirmed

that the Cold War is as cold as ever.

The Soviets take the ball in.

It's a crosscourt pass to Belov!

He's got it! He's up! He scores!

And the Soviets win the gold over the United States!

Because people have got to know

whether or not their president's a crook. Well, I'm not a crook.

I shall resign the presidency effective at noon tomorrow.

The secret behind today's modern computer

is the silicon chip.

Some experts predict this modern marvel

might one day impact our daily lives.

This is homecoming day for Apollo 17.

The last round trip to the moon

Americans may take in this century.

That's right! Now anyone can turn their ordinary TV

into a magic box of video games.

I, Gerald R. Ford, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully...

We must whip inflation right now.

What was called "peace with honor"

only a few short months ago

has disintegrated into utter chaos as the U.S. Evacuated...

Okay, let's light this place up.

Let's get on the dance floor. Come on, everybody, now.

Streaking continues to take the nation by storm

as college students across the country

are shedding their clothes.

Happy 200th birthday, America, and many, many more!

That I will faithfully execute...

The office of the President of the United States.

The office of President of the United States.

Billy Beer hit the shelves this week.

The White House declined to comment

on the business venture of President Carter's brother.

As President Carter issued the order

prohibiting the purchase of Iranian oil,

Americans again find themselves dealing with another oil crisis.

Governor Brown,

implementing emergency regulations,

reviewed his plan for gas rationing.

Funeral arrangements for Elvis Presley

have not yet been announced.

The entertainer died Tuesday in Memphis

from what doctors called cardiac arrhythmia.

Breaker 1-8 Northbound. Over.

Mr. Carter approved emergency financial aid

for the Love Canal area of Niagara Falls, New York.

That area is in a state of crisis

because of chemical leakage

in the landfill on which it's built.

Authorities say there's been

an uncontrolled release of radiation

from the Three Mile Island nuclear facility,

but details are still unclear.

It is a crisis of confidence.

It is a crisis that strikes at the very heart and soul

and spirit of our national will.

The symptoms of this crisis of the American spirit

are all around us.

USA Hockey.

Please hold.

USA Hockey.

He's just stepping into a meeting.

When's the best time to reach you?

He's got your number?

Okay.

Herb.

Hey, Walter. How we doing?

Good to see you.

How was the flight?

Oh, not bad.

Well, that's great.

Everybody's waiting to see us.

Who all's here?

Just money who's got a say in this thing.

Bob Fleming, the International Council, USA Hockey.

Lou Nanne, I think you know, from the NHL.

The only way we can compete with the Eastern Bloc teams

is if we're willing to change.

Change what?

The way we train, the way we prepare, even our schedule.

What kind of scheduling changes are we talking about?

I think we need to make it longer.

Much more competitive.

Longer? You gonna pay for that?

We also need to change the way we play the game.

What exactly does that mean?

My plan is to adopt a new style.

A hybrid of the Soviet school and the Canadian school.

A combination that requires the highest level of conditioning,

speed, creativity, and most of all, team chemistry.

Is this what you've been using at the University of Minnesota?

We've been phasing it in over the last couple of years.

He has won three NCAA titles, fellas.

Walter, we don't have years. We have months.

You think you can take kids who've never played together

and teach them a new style of play in the time we have?

Here's the North American style.

What if these kids can't pick it up fast enough?

We all know we're a long shot for a medal,

but we don't want to get embarrassed.

- That's right. - That's right.

Bob, four years ago, our Olympic team

lost to the Czech "B" team.

I think it was 15-1.

In all due respect, I don't think we can embarrass ourselves

any more than that.

That's assuming they don't go pro.

I don't know about you, but I'd have a hard time giving up money

to finish sixth at Lake Placid.

It's a tough draw, Herb. Tough draw.

It's a tough draw even if we don't play the Soviets.

What the hell happens if we do?

We put our best on the ice with them last year.

Professional all-stars. They still beat us.

It wasn't because you weren't good enough.

All-star teams fail

because they rely solely on the individual's talent.

The Soviets win because they take that talent

and use it inside a system

that's designed for the betterment of the team.

My goal is to beat them at their own game.

Beat the best team in the world?

Gold medalists in '64, '68, '72, '76?

That's a pretty lofty goal, Herb.

Lou, that's why I want to pursue it.

Well, fellas, any more questions?

- I'm good. - No?

That's it for me. Thanks.

It's good seeing you.

- Herb, thanks. - Thanks a lot.

- Thanks a lot. - Appreciate it.

Hey.

It's coming down out there.

Hey, where are the kids?

Oh, I gave them away.

How'd it go?

Ah, I'm not their guy.

The only reason they had me come out there

was because two other coaches already said no.

I think they're still looking East coast.

What's that?

- It's a costume party, Herb. - No, Patti.

Come on. Nick and Nora Charles. "The Thin Man. "

You're gonna make me wear this?

They're sophisticated, they're dashing, they're debonair.

I've got a mustache for you.

- No, Patti. - A little dog for me.

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% % You can go% %

% % 'Cause you know I love you so% %

Excuse me.

% % But you can suit, suit, ooh-ooh-ooh% %

% % Baby, you can suit yourself% %

Oh, Linda, can you get that for me?

Oh, sure.

Hello?

Yes, just a moment, please.

Patti, it's for Herb.

Someone from the U.S.O.C.

It's 8-0!

All right, it's gonna be a dramatic comeback.

Go.

- Herb. - Yeah?

Herb.

You've got a call from Colorado.

We're not done here.

Yes, well, so then he what?

He just went along with that?

Well, I appreciate that, Walter.

Thank you.

What'd they say?

I got the job.

I got the job. How about that, huh?

Oh, great! Oh!

- When do you start? - Two weeks.

Two weeks? They want you to start that soon?

The games are in February.

Yeah, but it's June. Is there even ice?

Mommy! Mommy, Mommy.

We're supposed to take the kids to the Black Hills.

I know, I know.

Cleopatra's leaving, and she wants to say goodbye.

Okay. Okay.

I gotta call Craig Patrick right now.

- Hey, Buzz. - Hey.

What's going on?

- How are you doing? - Good.

- Phil Verchota. - Verchota?

Name?