Johnson Resigns Public Life as Vietnam Peace Moves Forward
The passage notes Lyndon Johnson quitting public life while still president to push toward a Vietnam War settlement. It cites Nguyn Van Thieu's agreement to a current proposal, Kissinger handling Paris talks, and a possible January 25 truce signing, with Hanoi and Saigon reportedly ready to accept. Johnson and Nixon are credited for driving toward settlement after years of fighting.
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Nguyen van Thieu
Nixon
Henry Kissinger
Paris
Hanoi
Saigon
U.S
A Good News Paper Man Sells The Belton Journal
Jim Russell sold The Belton Journal to Larry Ingram, former Temple Telegram editor and Herald friend. Russell will continue to write his column, using his linotype skills, as Ingram takes over Bell County paper founded as the Sentinel in 1860 and renamed The Belton Journal in 1866.
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Jim Russell
Belton Journal
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Herald
Larry Ingram
Temple Telegram
Jim
Your Herald
Centinel
Bell County
Senator James O East and the Venceremous Brigade
In a March 6 1970 Senate speech I warned of danger to national security from a group calling itself the Venceremous Brigade formed by young Americans who went to Cuba to support the Communist regime Diaries show seminars with guerrilla experts and solidarity with the United Farm Workers organizing committee Members crossed borders and were arrested in various states for bombs and explosives Some states had multiple members while Georgia and South Carolina had none with New York Massachusetts and California the largest contingents.
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Jameso. Eastand
Senate
Cuba
Communist Regiment
Venceremousigade
Cesaravez
United Farm Workersganizing Committee
UFWO
Vencereus
van Ba
Canada
Detroit
Etn
Massachu
Venderemous Brigade
New York
Massachusetts
California
Maine
Montana
Delaware
Rhode Island
Georgia
South Carolina
Louisiana
William J. Guste Jr
New Orleans
Clarence Giarrusso
Giarrusso
New Orleans Stocks Meet Ben Milam Savings and Loan Officers
Ben Milam Savings & Loan Association held its annual stockholders meeting at All Saints Episcopal Church on January 17. Officers and directors were reelected with one director resigning, and assets reported above 1 million dollars.
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Ben Milam Savings & Loan Association
Roy M. Engram
All Saints’ Episcopal Church
Howard F. Chrisco
Chrisco
Alcoa
Rockdale
Obstructing an Officer How Far Does the Law Reach
A 1973 ABA public service feature by Will Bernard examines obstructing an officer cases. It covers a demonstrator who went limp delaying arrests, a motorist who blocked a meter maid, and a wife who criticized police without direct interference. The piece discusses affirmative action, reasonable protest rights, and judicial rulings on obstruction.
Old Philosopher Warns of Air Pollution Caused by Automobiles
A reader letter from Cameron laments rising city air pollution blamed on bumper to bumper car traffic. Officials are scrambling to find solutions as exhaust fumes darken the late afternoon air and obscure the courthouse from view near The Herald office.
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Cameron
Herald Office
Santa Fe Industries Net Income Hits Record in 1972
Santa Fe Industries Inc reports 1972 net income of 81.0 million dollars or 3.23 per share, a new earnings record. Revenues rise to a record 972.8 million with rail income up 52.3 million, freight rates lifting profits. other sectors including sea engines and vehicle parts also advance. Governor of Massachusetts opposes highway funds and contemplates gasoline rationing and policy debates on urban growth and travel habits. Wyoming enacts law banning contracts forcing union membership.
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Santa Fe Industries, Inc
Ernest S. Marsh
Massachusetts
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Robert L. Ellett
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