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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1967

Page

3

Nixon at 54 Faces His Year of Decision

The piece notes Nixon turning 54 and facing a pivotal year as supporters argue he has greater foreign affairs experience and may seek the 1968 Republican nomination. It cites plans for European and Far East trips to bolster foreign policy knowledge and compares him to rivals Reagan, Romney, and Rockefeller.

Nixon New York Rich Rodgers-Hammerstein M. Nixon Reagan Rommey Congress Thej Republican Party Republi Fcats Ronald Reagan California George Romney Michigan Nelson Rockefeller Niipoff Europe Far East Rorney John F. Kennedy Romney Vietnam Johnson Broad St Richard H. Amberg St. Leuis Globe-Democrat

Muggers Turn Victim Into a Human Torch

Four assailants robbed and bound Joseph Prochilo in Brooklyn then drenched him with a flammable liquid and set him afire before tossing him from a car. He staggered to Coney Island Hospital in critical condition. Police say the attackers escaped with about $100.

Joseph Prochile Brooklyn Coney Island Hospital Prochilo

Bobby Baker Goes on Trial in U S Court Today

Bobby Baker, once secretary to the Senate's Democratic majority, goes on trial in U S District Court on charges of tax evasion, theft and conspiracy. Prosecutors seek prison and fines. trial could last weeks to months with jurors selected and cross examination to follow. Baker faces counts spanning false tax returns, theft from savings and loan officials, interstate transfers, and conspiring to conceal payments. The case rekindles political controversy from the 1960s involving Baker and several high-profile figures.

Washington Bobby Baker Senate Baker Senate Rules Committee Lyndon B. Johnson Oliver Gaseh Pickens S.C

85,000 in Pockets He Dies on Skid Row

An elderly man collapsed and died in Fort Worth skid row section on Sunday. He carried nearly $5,000 in his pockets and a Social Security card bearing the name William Strap. Police stated no other identification. He appeared to be over 70 years old.

William O. Bittman Fort Worth, Tex UPT William Strap

Garner Called Exact LBJ Turn in 1960 Convention

Robert Robert, former DNC treasurer, recounts Garner telling Lyndon B. Johnson would be asked to join the ticket at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. Garner, then 91, urged Rayburn that John Kennedy would be nominated early and Johnson should be ready to act fast. The interview details Garner’s prediction and the tense, pivotal moment before the roll call.

Garner Washington Lyndon B. Johnson Lyndon John Nance Garner Johnson Lyn- Robert Gar Rayburn Haana Lawrence W Chip Robert Democratic National Committee U.S. News and World Report Robert Sam Rayburn Uvalde, Tex Johnny Kennedy Crough

Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery

New York report claims a healing substance Bio Dyne shrinks hemorrhoids and relieves pain without surgery. Observations say relief is prompt and lasting across many months with various pile types, without narcotics or anesthetics. The remedy is applied as suppositories or ointment forms branded Brparalion H and Preparation II Ointment.

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