Nixon narrow 61 percent approval in Gallup poll
On the eve of his first anniversary in office, President Nixon holds 61 percent public approval with 22 percent disapproving and 17 percent undeclared. The rating aligns with a 12 month average of 62 percent across 19 nationwide Gallup surveys since January 1969.
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N.J
Richard M. Nixon
Vietnam
Nixon
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Lyndon Johnson
John Kennedy
Harry Truman
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Statesman
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U-17
Maredy
MIT to sue over occupation of president office
MIT says it will move promptly to seek legal action against more than 50 youths who occupied President Howard W. Johnson’s office for 24 hours in protest. A temporary restraining order was obtained from Middlesex Superior Court, and about 30 students identified as leaving the scene face disciplinary action.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Administration
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Howard W. Johnson
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University
Black Panther Party
Indians Face New Threat As Water Barge Readies Drydock
Indians on Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay brace for extraction of a 160,000 to 200,000 gallon fresh water barge used as a dock. The barge will enter drydock in weeks to assess salvage, leaving the tribe to rely on cans or other means for water.
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Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Bay
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Ranshacker
Earl
Tree Ceremony Planned Today at New State School
A sycamore tree presented by the Auxiliary of Allen Brothers American Legion will be planted at 2 50 pm in ceremonies at the new state school for the mentally retarded. A plaque honors the late Mrs. Hattie Price Baker a Laibbock pioneer active with handicapped persons for over three decades.
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Allen Brothers American Legion
New State School
Hattie Price Baker
Laibbock
Lubbock
Baker
Dinner Planned To Fete Solons In Lubbock Country Club
More than 100 persons are expected at the annual legislators appreciation dinner at the Lubbock Country Club Monday. Wayne Finnell leads the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce with Tom Milam as committee chair. Avalanche-Journal editor C has A Gay will be master of ceremonies. Special recognition will go to Sen and Mrs Hen Blanchard Rep and Mrs Devin Jones Rep and Mrs Elmer Tarbox and Rep and Mrs RB McAlister.
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Lubbock Country Club
Board of Directors
Wayne Finnell
Chamber of Commerce
Tom Milam
C Has. A. Gay
Avalanche- Journal
Hen
Dod Blanchard
Devin Jones
Elmer Tarbox
RB. McAlister
Taibbock
Writing Classes To Start Jan 30
Writing classes for students and adults begin Friday January 30 and Saturday January 31 under a full-time professional writer. Courses cover journalism news and feature writing editorial and column writing and magazine article writing. Tuition is 25 per month with weekly sessions and limited enrollment. Call 763 2767 today or this week.
Parole Board to Rule on Billie Estes Jan 30
Estes, former Texas farm financing figure, faces parole after serving five years of a 35 year sentence for swindling. He has repaid about 32 million dollars claimed as debt to those who trusted him. He could be released to return to Abilene if approved.
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Minn
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U.S. Parole Board
Billie Salestes
Texas Farm Financing
Sandstone Federal Correctional Institution
Estes
Uberty
Abilene
Virginia elects Linwood Holton as first Republican governor since 1886
Virginia inaugurated Linwood Holton, a Nixon ally, as governor in Richmond. Holton called for unity and urged progress through stronger race relations and environmental action while facing Democratic majorities in the General Assembly. The ceremony included Lt. Gov. Reynolds and Atty. Gen. Miller, with former governors and congressional delegates in attendance.
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Harold Fleming Snead
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Senate
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J. Sargeant Reynolds
Andrew P. Miller
John Mitchell
Mills E. Godwin Jr
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34Th Street
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Antiqua Fruitwood
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Moore Chair Co
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