Texas Scandals Dominate AP Year-End Poll of 1972
The Associated Press tally ranks the Sharpstown frauds and related political upheavals as the No. 1 Texas story of 1972. Convictions against Mutscher and Shannon, court battles over redistricting, and a devastating New Braunfels flood highlight the year, with political shifts and a Dallas Cowboys Super Bowl win rounding out the top topics.
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Robert FE. Ford
Texas House of Representa
Associated Press
Tives
Tommy Shannon
Fort. Worth
Neil Daniel
Rush McGinty
Texas
Sharpstown
Senate
I Shannon
Mutscher
Crawford Martin
Jnhead
Abilene
Gus Mutscher
Texas Polic
Stan Smith
Ben
Barnes
Associated. Press ‘Sur
Smith
Grover
Hank
Dolph
Briscoe
E.J. Davis
Ofce
U.S. House of “Representatives
John McKee
Dallas
Navy
Masonic Fund
New Braunfels
Miami: Dolphins
Britain Divided Over Common Market Entry Year On Split Public opinion
A New Year's poll shows Britain nearly evenly split on joining the Common Market with 38 percent in favor 39 percent opposed and 23 percent undecided. Labor factions remain torn while Prime Minister Wilson promotes unity and Labor plans a referendum or election on membership. Heath defends entry terms as opposition renews its push for renegotiation.
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Britain
Wilson
Edward Heath
London
British Competent Administration
France
Broadcasting Corp
Heath
Scotland
Wales
England
Beieves
Thomson
Europe
Ireland
Denmark
West Germany
Italy
Lester B. Pearson
Holland
Belgium
Recorden
Luxembourg
Ottawa
A. Heath
Labor
BBC
Common Market Executive Commission
Christopher Soames
George Thomson
Thomas
Record Number Die In Fires
Tokyo firefighters report a record 143 deaths from fires in 1972, up from 140 in 1969. Victims on December 31 included a 71 year old woman, a 13 year old student, and a laborer who died by self immolation. There were 8,030 fires citywide and 48 or 34 percent of victims were 60 or older. The board blames chemical compound materials for 48 percent of fatalities.
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Tokyo
Metropolitan Fire Board
Pope Paul VI Sees Hope After Hanoi Bombing Halt
The Pope expressed relief and hope after the United States suspended bombing of Hanoi and Haiphong in North Vietnam. He said the move brings a ray of light amid a dark year but cautioned that the act does not heal the deep bitterness or number of victims from the conflict.
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Vatican City
Paul VI
U.S
Hanoi
Haiphong
North Vietnam
Pope Addresses 1000 Faithful Amid Pouring Rain At St Peter’s
Horoscope style notes mix Vatican events with daily guidance. The Pope spoke from an open study window to about 1000 people in St Peter’s Square as rain fell, delivering a blessing and urging calm and diligence. The column blends astrological signs with scattered references to health, finances, and personal plans, mentioning influenza, budgeting, and social advice.
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St. Peter's Square
Vatican
Vietnam News
Aquarius
Sam
Ee Bain
Mocia
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N.M
Pope
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