Nixon Pledges Unity In Winner's Speech
Nixon pledges unity after victory promising a broad reappraisal of U S foreign policy and offers to assist President Johnson on a Paris or Saigon flight if it aids Paris peace talks He salutes Humphrey for a hard fought campaign and recalls past losses while noting a child’s placard motto Bring Us Together.
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Weather and political notes cross Plains region forecasts and results
Regions show a chilly start with Lubbock at 37 and plains town 33 as highs near 50. Statewide readings reach 88 at Brownsville. Plains records 23 and 34 elsewhere while forecasts note an early first freeze. In politics Nixon wins, Humphrey concedes, turnout nears record, Dirksen secures reelection.
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Nixon's White House era eyed as cautious and pragmatic
The article previews Richard Nixon's presidency focusing on his cautious approach to foreign policy and war in Vietnam, his restraint in unilateral actions, and his plans for closer public contact and televised transparency. It notes his tempered demeanor, limited inner circle, and potential domestic liberal tilt versus conservative Republicans.
Lubbock County Considers Voting Machines Amid Ballot Delays
Judge Shaw discusses slow counting as voting machines are studied for adoption. Officials note worker shortages and tally sheet gaps hindered tallying in the large turnout. County commissioners set aside 25 000 for future machine purchases and weigh costs versus benefits.
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Studere
Lubbock County
Max Arrants
Slaton
Wei
Arrants
Alton Bravell
Lamb
Nixon Margin Sets County Presidential Record in Lubbock
Nixon led Kennedy in Lubbock County with a margin larger than in 1960 amid 78.4 percent turnout and Wallace protest votes. Local races showed Democrats winning most offices while Nixon carried 34 of 48 boxes and dominated in 34 precincts with strong showings in middle to upper income areas.
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Chauphrey
Lubbock County
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Lubbock
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David M. Shannon
Precinct 1
Arch Lamb
Jere Smith
F. H. Bolen
Eddie Paxton
Merle Rose
Jority
Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Dean Evens
Humphrey Edges Humphrey Narrowly Wins Texas Vote
Humphrey holds a slim Texas lead with about 3,050,000 votes versus Nixon and Wallace trailing. Wallace draws near one-fifth but underperforms. Republicans keep most seats, while Eggers shines for governor. Minorities aid Humphrey as Yarborough and Davis unite to back the ticket amid mixed constitutional outcomes.
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Wallace
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Nixon Security Arrives as Election Won
The Secret Service and New York City police cleared the Waldorf Astoria third floor of reporters at about 11 30 am Wednesday as Nixon was declared winner. Agents then searched the area and redeployed to strategic hotel points.
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Many Local Babies Born This Week at area Hospitals
Congratulations to numerous families in Ralls Lubbock and surrounding areas. Newborns include a son 9 pounds 5 ounces at Laut Clinic and daughters weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces at Laut Clinic, 7 pounds 15 ounces at Methodist Hospital, and more with fathers employed as farm laborer, salesman, tech student, and by Randolph Mfg Co, City of Lubbock, and General Telephone Serv Co.
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Laut Clinic
Benito Lopez
Western Tank and Steel
Joe Swafford
41St St
Methodist Hospital
Kenneth Cooper
13Th St
Randolph Mfg. Co
Randolph Morton
Manuel Pena
Ave. Ron
Lubbock Osteopathic Hospital
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Shallowater
Ralston Purina Co
Tommy Dale Robertson
Idalou
West Texas Hospital
Terry Kelly Taylor
Levelland
General Telephone Servwe Co
Keith in Bowmanville Break revolves around actor
Television star Brian Keith takes a break from filming A Family Affair to relax on the set of The Bowmanville Break for United Artists. The piece notes his return to acting duties and his presence in Bowmanville during production.
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Bowmanville
Brian Keith
United Artists
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