Some people have reported that, tuning into CNN stations to this day in the Southern Hemisphere, the haunting airs of the hymn are still played, though no documented cases have been reported. However, they were discontinued after the EMP blasts fried most electronics around the world. Some affiliate stations managed to survive, being located in towns that were not hit. No one is reported to have survived from the CNN Studio in Atlanta, due to its location in Midtown at the time. Good night, and good luck, and may you survive the dark days ahead." From Atlanta, this is Dave Walker, CNN News. You can also turn to a local radio station on your radio to also receive the EBS warnings. We ask that you please turn to the predesignated networks, which include CBS, NBC and ABC, as the EBS will warn you sooner. The Emergency Broadcast System will cut in sometime soon as well when the local affiliates take over, though we don't know when, depending on your locale. This is an executive decision to allow the workers here a chance to try to save themselves, by cutting programming and allowing them to leave their posts. Turner's remarks when he started the station, CNN will indeed play 'Nearer, My God, To Thee,' which was played by a band as the greatest maritime disaster unfolded over 70 years ago, and which will be CNN's swansong as well. Our efforts to cover the events of our lives as they happen has been the highest primary importance to us, and we are forever indebted to you. To the people of the United States and the world, everyone here at CNN would like to thank you in making us your prime news source. Well, I'm sorry to say, but his prediction has now been proven true. CNN President Ted Turner said then that we would cover the news until the end of time, and that we would then cover it live. "Now, many of you out there may have seen our first broadcast, just a little over three years ago now. "From what we understand, is that the United States of America, and her allies, and the nations of the Soviet Union and other Communist states are now exchanging their full nuclear arsenals. May God bless the United States and her people and keep them safe.” If you are located in a targeted area, we urge you to immediately leave. All Americans are asked to remain calm and take all necessary steps to ensure their safety. The civil defense system has also been activated and measures are being implemented as I speak to begin the evacuation of major urban areas including Washington, DC. A state of emergency is in effect and martial law has been declared. By order of the President, the military is now at DEFCON 1 and all steps are being taken to protect the nation. Vice President Bush and other key leaders are currently being evacuated to safety as well. President Reagan, who was in New York City, has been informed and at this time is currently en-route along with the first lady to Air Force One. Satellites have confirmed that many of these missiles are currently inbound towards targets in both the U.S. “At approximately 8:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time this evening, NORAD detected the launch of nuclear missiles by the Soviet Union. We now cut live to the White House Briefing Room." At this time CNN does not know what this matter may be. We have just been informed that the White House has a matter of national importance that is to be addressed to the nation. "We interrupt this program for a CNN Special Report.
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