After leaving office he returned to his law practice .
The public , however , was pleased with Whitcomb 's actions and he left office with a high approval rating on January 8 , 1973 .
After leaving office Whitcomb returned to Whitcomb 's law practice .
The public , however , was pleased with Whitcomb 's actions and he left office with a high approval rating on January 8 , 1973 .