Graham Will Not Engage in Politics This Year
Evangelist Billy Graham says he will not take part in politics this year yet plans to vote for President Nixon. He predicts Nixon will win easily except in South Dakota and the District of Columbia and notes Shriver as a potential Democratic candidate. Graham left Asheville for a weekend at the LAI ranch with Lyndon Johnson.
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Akdes
Two-Day Meet Concluded By Press Group
The 42nd Annual West Texas Press Association convention ended with an awards breakfast. Lubbock papers earned first place plaques. Hereford Brand won photo division top honors. Friona Star led advertising composition for towns over and under 3,000 population. Littlefield Leader News won editorial writing. New president Bob Miller of Hamilton presided. new directors Walter Bucker Wendell Tooley and Bill Ellis were elected. Dr. Guy D. Newman of Howard Payne College spoke at the banquet.
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Lamesa
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Floydada
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Republicans Divided Over Nixon Style Platform Reforms
Postwar GOP debates surface over platform reforms and Rules Committee changes aimed at modernizing the party. Friction rises as conservatives, women, and younger Republicans clash with antiwar and civil rights viewpoints, signaling storms at the convention.
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Unclear fragment hints at platform committee and press remarks
Fragmentary remarks mention Rose, Bak, and a Platform Committee member who might embarrass the press. Rhodes reportedly denied a quota question and Rene had a tantrum. No clear events or outcomes are stated.
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Rene
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