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January 23, 1970

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Headlines from January 23, 1970

CARSWELL SPEECH MISSED IN CHECK

By Fred P. Graham Special to The New York Times

Justice Dept source says Adm did not know of existence of 'white supremacy' s; Sen Judiciary Com sets hearings on nomination; most Sens appear to be waiting for Carswell's explanation of s although some express view that person can change his views

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President Terms Prospect For Peace Much Improved

By Tad Szulc Special to The New York Times

Nixon says US has resumed talks in Warsaw in same spirit in which it approaches relations with USSR, State of Union Message; says US concern in ties with both China and USSR is to avoid catastrophic collision and to build solid basis for peaceful settlement of differences

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NIGERIA INCREASES FUNDS FOR RELIEF

By William Borders Special to The New York Times

Gowon declares Nigeria can solve 'gigantic problem' of relief, news conf, Lagos; allocates $28-million more 'to insure that we are doing everything possible to bring relief to our people'; says he regards this as Nigerian problem to be solved by Nigerians; says France must make 1st move toward better relations, since it supported rebellion; says more than 100 Ibo drs who fled when Biafra fell have returned to posts; says flights of relief supplies will soon arrive at airfields near stricken areas; Ibo women waiting for rations in Owerri illus

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of January 21, 1970, covering January 23, 1970.

  1. 1
    Album cover for Abbey Road by The Beatles

    Abbey Road

    The Beatles

    Last week
    2
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    15
  2. 2
    Album cover for Led Zeppelin II by Led Zeppelin

    Led Zeppelin II

    Led Zeppelin

    Last week
    1
    Peak
    1
    Weeks
    12
  3. 3
    Album cover for Willy And The Poor Boys by Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Willy And The Poor Boys

    Creedence Clearwater Revival

    Last week
    3
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    7
  4. 4
    Album cover for Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas by Tom Jones

    Tom Jones Live In Las Vegas

    Tom Jones

    Last week
    4
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    11
  5. 5
    Album cover for Let It Bleed by The Rolling Stones

    Let It Bleed

    The Rolling Stones

    Last week
    5
    Peak
    3
    Weeks
    8

Notable Births

1970Richard Šmehlík, Czech ice hockey player[†]

Richard Šmehlík is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was drafted in the fifth round, 97th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft.

1970Spyridon Vasdekis, Greek long jumper[†]

Spyridon "Spyros" Vasdekis is a retired Greek long jumper.

Historical Context for January 23, 1970

In 1970, the world population was approximately 3,694,683,794 people[†]