Ornament flap over U S tree lights prompts star debate
Washington AP reports a proposed atomic peace ornament for the White House national Christmas tree drew opposition from Alexandria editors who urged restoring a traditional star. Vice President Agnew will light the tree Friday with a four ring sphere and a 500 watt central bulb symbolizing hope for peace.
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Alexandria
Evening Events Sought For Teens By Lawrence HRC
Lawrence Human Relations Commission approved a joint meeting with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board to expand evening activities for teens. Chairman Claude Norris urged more youth outlets and referenced juvenile courts involvement while noting Edgewood Homes and Hope Plaza housing concerns.
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Park Board
Samuel
Carl Johnson
State Association of Human Rights Workers
Topeka
Edgewood Homes
Hope Plaza
Lawrence Housing Authority
Edgewood
Johnson
Suits Prove Okay in Rough Lake Huron Test
Nine men tested winter survival suits on an 18 foot raft in Lake Huron. The trial was cut short by about 18 hours as eight sailors including six Coast Guard officers became violently seasick. A Coast Guard official said the suits performed well while a Washington veteran kept his stomach steady amid five foot waves.
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Coast Guard
Washington
Central Park Skating Rink Reflooded Amid Uncertain Ice
Central Park ice rink was reflooded by the city parks department but ice remains thin and skating may not resume until the weekend. Peterson Pond surface is poor for skating though considered safe. Centennial Park offers sledding. Maintenance chief Bill Womack aims to have four rinks open by Christmas with plans to clear courts and cover surfaces.
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Dole to resign as GOP chair after Nixon inauguration
Sen. Bob Dole announced his resignation as Republican National Chairman will take effect after Nixon's inauguration next month. He said he will stay through the ceremony and then serve in an advisory role to George Bush who will succeed him. The RNC faces about $200 000 in debt and may seek funds from the Committee to Re-elect the President.
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Kan
Bob Dole
Republican Party
Nixon
Dole
Kansas
Washington Post
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Republican National Committee
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