The news media, particularly the television networks, were relentless in their demands for service at the most difficult locations, with little advance notice. This high expectation for rapid and reliable service continued throughout Jimmy's term in office. CBS, ABC, NBC, Associated Press, UPI, Voice of America, Mutual Radio, and a host of foreign correspondents, including BBC, were Citizens Telephone Company's customers.

During the time between the Convention and the election, Tommy made meeting the communications needs in Plains his number one priority. A building addition was begun on the Plains office to house new lines, trunks and transmission equipment necessary to meet these needs. Multiplex carrier facilities were added to increase the number of long distance circuits and to provide for special services of the Secret Service and the news media.

Election Day goes on record as the busiest day in the history of Citizens Telephone Company.

The day after the election was another flurry of activity. The man from Plain was no longer a candidate; he was now President-elect.