Telephone Calls
The percentage of phone calls increased sharply in the aftermath of news of the U.S. and Iraqi attacks. On Jan. 16
Calls to Mideast up 40%
Domestic calls up 25%
On Jan. 17:
Calls to Mideast (including calls to Israel) up 3,000%
Domestic calls up 20%
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