Editorial taints Smith and Barnes as Briscoe gains
Gov Preston Smith and Lt Gov Ben Barnes face criticism from the Edinburg Daily Review publisher over alleged scandals. Dolph Briscoe is praised as independent and the strongest candidate for governor in 1973 while Barnes outlines welfare reform proposals and campaign plans.
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United Press International
Preston Smith
Ben Barnes
Texas
Edinburg Daily Review
Dolph Briscoe
Uvalde
Smith
Barnes
James V. Mathis
Democratic Party
Review
Associated Weekly
Rio Grande Valley
Briscoe
Mathis
Austin
Port Arthur
Brownwood
John Connally
Bill Jones
Almanac notes and historical milestones for January 20
On January 20, 1972 the Almanac notes the date as the 20th day of the year with Moon phases between new and first quarter. Notable facts include Carol Heiss born 1940, Springfield YMCA basketball in 1892, King George V’s death in 1936, Nixon’s 1969 inauguration, and 1970 US China talks.
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United Press International
Venus
Mars
Carol Heiss
Springfield Mass
YMCA
King George V
Britain
Richard Nixon
United States
Red China
Writing On Wall Adds To History
A UPI report notes graffiti as cultural artifacts from ancient Egypt Rome and Pompeii. Graffiti reveal language, alphabets, daily life and social attitudes, with Greek names on Abu Simbel statues marking early Greek alphabet usage.
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Chicago
UPI
Enecyclopaedia Britannica
Rome
Porta Portuensis
Abu Simbel
Egypt
Pompeii
Spokane 1971 spend on arresting Skid Row drunks
Spokane spent 13551 in 1971 to arrest and book skid row drunks, the Rehabilitation Service announced Tuesday.
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Spokane, Wash
Atlanta Aldermen Permit for New Restaurant Name Change
The Atlanta Bard of Aldermen granted William George Habelka a permit to operate a new restaurant with a stipulation to change the name The Car House. City officials cited pronunciation concerns in the ruling. A separate note states Georgia State University canceled a noncredit course on womens liberation for this quarter after only two registrations both by middle aged men.
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Atlanta
UPI
Georgia State University
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Palatinate
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