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UNIVERSITY NATIONAL BANK A HOME OWNED, ALL-AGGIE BANK, SERVING THE COLLEGE STATION AREA- OFFERING COMPLETE BANKING FACILITIES MMM liliilillSI It’s no trick at all to start a Checking Account or Saving Account - We Are In Easy Walking Distance of the Campus Or— BANK BY MAIL (We Pay The Postage) “On the Side of Texas A&M University” at the North Gate Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 846-8751 MHHWMMHBI THE BATTALION Page 6 College Station, Texas Thursday, Februa r y 1.1968 Latest Gallup Poll Favors Nixon As Republican Choice [Tick' For 1 NEW YORK <•£>>—Former Vice President Richard Nixon holds nearly a 3-1 lead over Gov. George Romney of Michigan and a 3-2 lead over Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller of New York as the choice of Republican voters for the GOP presidential nomination, the Gallup Poll said today. Nixon has increased his lead over Romney since a November poll but his margin over Rocke feller has been sharply reduced, the poll stated. Republican voters in 320 com munities across the country were asked: “Suppose the choice for president in the Republican con vention narrows down to Richard Nixon and Gov. George Romney or Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, which would you prefer to have the Re publican convention select?” When Nixon was pitted against Romney, the former vice presi- Ticket Irvin schedule , Jay, Fe dent was favored by 68 p er CeM Student of the voters to 26 per cent f sale nov Romney with 6 having no opinj Business xt_ . ' ’col'iseun The ti jeach- The figures last November W er I Nixon 65 per cent, Romney 31/ cent wth 4 per cent having ! opinion. “ ,i Against Rockefeller, it w Nixon 55 per cent and RockefelW 41 per cent, with 4 per cent rj. porting no opinion. Last Novell her, Nixon led 65-31 per cent win 4 per cent no opinion. Among eight leading prospects Nixon wins 42 per cent of the vote, Rockefeller 27, Romney ij and Gov. Roonald Reagan of California 8. In a Nixon-Rockefeller contest Gallup reported that Re a g a j backers threw at least a third of their support to Rockefeller, Gallup also noted that fewer Rockefeller supporters go to Rom. ney in a Nixon-Romney “shou. down” than vote for Nixon. The IV niodate ticket sa ft is be shift CAPTURED U.S. PILOT DURING INTERVIEW, REDS SA!] The North Vietnamese said this picture shows a captured American pilot, identified by them as David Everson, dur ing an interview last October with an unidentified non- Vietnamese. The Reds said Everson is showing flying equipment he used while flying. This photo was made available by a Japanese film organization. (AP Yirephoto) i Bob S up an 17 fee event. SUSPECT CAPTURED AFTER CHASE , a This man, identified as Daniel Williams, 26, of Denver, is : held by police as a suspect in a super-market holdup after) lawmen were led on a 300-mile chase in eastern Colorado. | Seven persons were taken as hostages during the seven- hour chase with one man being wounded during the pur suit involving police cars, helicopters and an airplane. Wil liams surrendered meekly at the end, handing his guns over to a Denver policeman who was one of his hostages. (AP Wirephoto) LOOKING FOR A NEW CAR FOR ONLY $1767.00 COME TO Hickman Garrett Volkswagen AUTHORIZED DEALER 1701 So. College Ave. 822-0146 LET US ARRANGE YOUR TRAVEL... ANYWHERE IN THE U. S. A. ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD Reservations and Tickets For All Airlines and Steamships — Hotel and -£■” Rent Car Reservations Tickets Delivered —Call 822-3737— Robert Halsell Travel Service 1016 South College Avenue Bryan