Agnew and Marcos Toast on Democracy in Asia Visit
The two leaders spoke at a dinner after talks and a busy inauguration day. Agnew praised democracy and cited elections in Japan Korea Australia New Zealand and anticipated polls in Indonesia. Marcos called democracy the future and said his mandate comes from the people and divine will.
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National Chief Harris Attacks Agnew and Nixon Record
Democratic national chairman Senator Harris accused Vice President Agnew of demeaning the office during his Asia tour and said Nixon has a tacit presidency. He touted a New Populism focused on health education hunger and pollution control while criticizing inflation crime and high interest rates. He defended the 15 percent Social Security increase as Democratic stamp and blamed Nixon for crime. He urged accountability stating it is Nixon's watch.
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Edinburg Senator Bates Faces Assault Charge
State Senator Jim Bates of Edinburg is charged with assault and battery in connection with an alleged fight with a truck driver and will go to court. Details sparse in the report.
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UPT
Jim. Bates
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Banks Glow Orange and White Rivalry Unity Cheer
A group of alumni and boosters from Texas schools assemble at a bank before New Year’s Day to display school colors and plans a show of support for their teams. The scene includes Dean Murphy of TCU, Kenneth Watkins of Rice, Punch Nelson of Baylor, and Coke Toliver of Texas Tech as they pledge shirts, suits, and signs in defense of their programs. The event ends with a light remark about Dirk West’s cartoon.
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Rice University
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Baylor
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Raiders
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SWC
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Dirk West
Traffic Accident Spurs Gun Duel in Calabria
Two men were treated for bullet wounds after a pistol duel between drivers following a traffic accident near Reggio Calabria Italy. The incident began when one motorist allegedly collided with another prompting a gunfight as they fled the scene.
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Reggio Calabria
Italy
Santo Pai
Prediction urged to cut drunk driving fatalities in Lubbock year end
Collier urged planning before parties to avoid drunk driving and to use taxis or ride with a sober driver. Lubbock ends 1969 with 19 traffic fatalities, potentially a best year since 1962 if no more deaths occur before midnight. Police and Highway Patrol will increase patrols. drivers should be defensive and clear windows for visibility.
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Texas Sees 33 Traffic Deaths in New Year Holiday
The Department of Public Safety estimated 33 people will die in Texas traffic accidents from 6 p.m. New Year’s Eve through midnight Sunday. The 102 hour period covers holiday travel amid winter conditions.
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Department of Public Safety
Texas
Housing Authority official retires after long service
Mrs. McReynolds ends a lengthy tenure as executive director of the Housing Authority in Lubbock, reflecting on decades of work with regional housing groups and training programs. Bil Pierce steps in as new executive director while the couple plans retirement travel and fishing.
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Mra. McReynold
Bil Pierce
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