Halas 72nd birthday keeps retirement out of sight
Chicago Bears patriarch George Halas, turning 72, insists retirement remains distant as he spends his birthday in a strategy session with assistants following a 5-7-2 NFL season. He received a Chicago Old Timers' Baseball Association award and recalled his brief 1919 Yankees outfield stint.
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Kerry OBrien Moves Down to the Mile
Kerry OBrien the Australian standout who set indoor two mile records in New York and Boston shifts to the one mile distance. At 20 he plans a relaxed pace in his last American appearance at the Philadelphia Inquirer Games, after leading the two mile events this season.
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Churchmen Urge Fast in Vietnam Protest
More than 2,000 churchmen call for a partial fast starting February 8 Ash Wednesday to protest U S policy in Vietnam. Participants would limit meals to water fruit juice rice and tea after meeting with Secretary of Defense McNamara who was described as sympathetic but did not disclose specifics. Australia imported dromedaries over a century ago and now hosts wild herds of one humped camels.
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Talent War in Making in Pro Ranks
New York AP reports the formation of a 10 team American Basketball Association to begin operations next fall. Commissioner George Mikan predicts a player war as teams seek uncontracted stars like Wilt Chamberlain Oscar Robertson and others. Eastern division includes New York Pittsburgh Indianapolis Minneapolis New Orleans. Western division lists Dallas Houston Kansas City Oakland Anaheim.
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Indoor Track Debut in San Diego
Indoor track makes its debut at the new San Diego International Sports Arena with top runners jumpers and throwers entering. Stars include Tommie Smith Bob Seagren Randy Matson Jim Grelle Ralph Boston Don Shy and Lee Evans. Seagren faces Papine secIacsy in pole vault while Steinhauer of Oregon aims to surpass Matson’s 70 foot shot put mark.
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Scholar of 15 Top Man in Science
Frank Wilczek, 15, an astrophysics and mathematics enthusiast, is one of 40 finalists in the Westinghouse Science Talent Search. He plans to study math and physics, skipping grades, and spends evenings on independent study at home. He favors classical records, dislikes long hair, and comments on teen attitudes and free speech, reflecting a thoughtful, quiet temperament.
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Showdown on Consular Treaty Seen
Senate Leader Mansfield vows a showdown on the U S Soviet consular treaty as President Johnson presses for approval after Foreign Relations Committee hearings. Opponents led by the American Legion and Liberty Lobby warn the pact could aid Soviet spying while Johnson argues it protects Americans visiting the Soviet Union and poses no national security risk.
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Arkansas House backs omnibus bill amid edits on sessions and records
Lawmakers amended a real estate discussion provision out of a Wednesday amendment, shielding adoption and medical records from public scrutiny. Rep. Leon Halsted led the process as the House advanced the omnibus measure along with bills on youthful felons, training schools, and new license provisions. The Senate endorsed a kindergarten education draft and several judiciary and public safety reforms, including penalties for debt adjusters, poll official pay, Capitol remodeling funds, and higher mileage for Penitentiary Board members, while also addressing poultry litter and aging retirement rules.
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Senate bill offers tax deductions for political contributions
A proposed Senate bill would grant individuals a 50 dollar deduction and corporations a 100 dollar deduction for political campaign contributions, aiming to ease donor costs and encourage participation in campaigns.
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Power Plan Unacceptable Says Southwestern Admin
Washington AP report states Interior Department officials deem a proposed contract for power changes and transmission arrangements unacceptable to the Southwestern Power Administration and eight utility firms. SPA, based in Tulsa, oversees hydroelectric power from federal projects in Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas Louisiana and Texas. Participating companies include Arkansas Power and Light Arkansas Missouri Power Central Louisiana Electric Gulf States Utilities Louisiana Power and Light Oklahoma Gas and Electric Public Service Co of Oklahoma. Negotiations followed Congress appropriations actions to fund transmission lines and additional facilities.
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