Youth Urged to Try Out the System
President Nixon urged American youth to join in an alliance of the generations at the University of Nebraska Lincoln, promoting a unified destiny and a bigger role for young people. He spoke of a proposed Volunteer Service Corps and urged extending voting rights to 18-year-olds, noting the aim to transfer service between abroad and at home. He received a relatively calm, attentive reception amid campus chants and boos.
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Frank Cormier
Associated Press
Washington
Nixon
University of Nebraska At Lincoln
America
Lincoln
California
Congress
Nebraska
Peace Corps
Volunteers In Service To
VISTA
Danger Signals for Marquette Win Streak
Marquette’s 24 game win streak faced trouble as undefeated Marquette prepared to host New Mexico State after the Aggies upset by West Texas State 72-67. Notre Dame beat Detroit 93-79 as Austin Carr scored 47. Syracuse beat Lafayette 106-92 and Georgia Tech and North Carolina posted strong scoring. Utah State extended to seven in a row, while Florida and others posted wins.
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Ted Meier
Associated Press
Marquette
New Mexico State Aggies
Warriors
Milwaukee
West Texas State
Amarillo
Aggies
St. Bonaventure
Lou Henson
West Texas
Buffaloes
Ralph Houston
Chito Reyes
Notre Dame
Detroit
South Bend
Austin Carr
Irish
Carr
Jim Jackson
Bill Smith
Syracuse
Lafayette
Ll Smith
Dave Bing
Rich Yankus
Georgia Tech
Dave Chadwick
North Carolina
Yunkus
Yellow Jackets
Auburn
Chadwick
Tar Heels
Clemson
Utah State
Portland
Nate Williams
Mississippi State
Florida
Southern Methodism
Oklahoma City
Community letter thanks Hope for Benton State Hospital gifts
A January 13 1971 letter from Walter Mizell M D Psychiatric Services Administrator expresses gratitude to Hope and Hempstead County for a giant trailer truckload of clothing and gifts donated in November and December 1970 for Benton State Hospital patients. Sheriff Jimmy Griffin Fire Chief Jim Cobb and local police led the drive. The donations arrived before Christmas and will aid patients’ clothing needs throughout the year.
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the Star
Benton State Hospital
Hope and Hempstead County
Jimmy Griffin
Jim Cobb
Hope
Carolina Pace Too Quick for Opposition
The Carolina Cougars overwhelmed the Florida squad 133-130 in ABA action as Joe Caldwell poured in 36 points and Randy Mahaffey added 23 to sustain a 16 point edge through the third quarter. Pittsburgh beat Kentucky 122-111 and Utah defeated Memphis 116-102 in other ABA games. In the NBA, Los Angeles topped Cincinnati 126-120 while Chicago beat Philadelphia 108-103 and New York fell to Seattle 114-110.
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Associated Press
Carolina
Carolina Cougars
American Basketball Association
Joe Caldwell
Randy Mahaffey
Cougars
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
The Silver Tone Gospel Singers at New Testament Church
The Silver Tone Gospel Singers will perform at New Testament Pentecostal Church of Jesus on Sunday January 17 at 7 30 pm. Sponsored by Mrs Mattie White the public is invited. Elder J C White is pastor. Funeral for Willie Marshall at Cedar Grove Baptist Lewisville Sunday January 17 at 2 pm with Hicks Funeral Home directing.
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Silver Tone Gospel Singers
New Testament Pentecostal Church of Jesus
Mattie White
J. C. White
Willie Marshall
Cedar Grove Baptist Church
Lewisville
Shady Grove Cemetery
Hicks Funeral Home, Inc
Dole to lead GOP after three way leadership reshuffle
President Nixon endorses Robert Dole as new GOP chairman in a three way plan with Thomas Evans Jr. and Mrs Tobin Armstrong as co chairmen. The move shifts duties, giving Dole full time Senate duties while Evans runs organization and administration and Armstrong handles special projects. The arrangement aims to ensure party clout and reliable contact at the national level.
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Walter R. Meaks
Washington
Robert J. Dole
GOP National Committee
Dole
Nixon
Kansas
Rogers C.B. Morton
Maryland
GOP Committee
Congress
Thomas B. Evans Jr
Wilmington
Del
Tobin Armstrong
Texas
Evans
Morton
White House
Republican National Finance Committee
Bob Dole
Senate
Hugh Scott
National Committee
Peter O'Donnell
GOP
Lakers Rally Behind West to Top Royals in Toronto
Jerry West score 11 points in the final six minutes as Los Angeles erased a Cincinnati lead to win 126-120 on a neutral floor in Toronto. West finished with 33 points while Wilt Chamberlain added 30. Johnny Green led Kansas City with 27. Other NBA results include Chicago over Philadelphia 108-103 and Seattle past Baltimore 114-110. ABA scores feature Utah over Memphis 116-102 and Carolina 133 Florida 130.
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Associated Press
Jerry West
West
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Royals
National Basketball Association
Lakers
Toronto
NBA
Chicago
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Portland
Detroit
Cleveland
Phoenix
New York
Seattle
Baltimore
American Basketball Association
Utah
Memphis
Carolina
Floridians
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
Wilt Chamberlain
Johnny Green
Bob Love
Bulls
Bailey Howell
76Ers
Bob Kauffman
Paul Silas
Knickerbockers
Seattlle
SuperSonics
Bullets
Jack Marin
Lenny Wilkens
Fort
Saints Owner Denies NFL Blacklist In Probe
New Orleans Saints owner John W. Mecom Jr. told newsmen he knows of no blacklisting in the NFL and said Commissioner Pete Rozelle has no more power than needed. Mecom testified before a federal grand jury probing antitrust concerns as other witnesses described player shipping and draft rulings.
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Cleveland, Ohio
John W. Mecom Jr
New Orleans Saints
National Football League
NFL
Pete Rozelle
Mecom
al 3O
Rozelle
Saints
San Francisco 49Ers
New Orleans
Dave Parks
49Ers
Grand Jury
Newsmen
Parks
San Francisco
Elbert Kimbrough
Oakland Calif
41Ers
Kimbrough
Minnesota Twins Sign Four Players
The Minnesota Twins announced the signings of four players including infielders Rich Reese and Danny Thompson. Also signed were rookie pitcher Steve Luebber, a left-hander with a 17-11 record at Orlando in 1970 and 200 strikeouts, and right-hander Dick Woodson who has spent two seasons with the club. The Twins now have six major league players under contract.
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ST. Paul - Minneapolis
Minnesota Twins
Rich Reese
Danny Thompson
Steve Luebber
Orlando
Dick Woodson
Twins
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Mixon
Ypen Nixon
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Earl Nightingale
Haskell Jones
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Monroe
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Kxar Kolumn
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Citizens National Bank
Peggy Worthy
K. X
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