Johnson calls turning point in civil rights voting act surge
President Johnson delivered a forceful address to Congress urging rapid passage of a sweeping voting rights bill after violent clashes in Selma Alabama. He framed the moment as a hinge of history and urged no delay while highlighting the nationwide demand for equal access to the ballot.
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Washington
Selma
James G. Clark
Alabama
Johnson
Congress
Lexington
Concord
Appomattox
Louisiana
Mississippi
George C. Wallace
Clark
South
United States
America
Hard Work Planned For Nats Hodges Says
Pompano Beach Florida AP The Washington Senators will begin extended practices after sloppiness in three Mexico City exhibitions. Hodges pledged longer sessions including extra base running drills and fielding classes for pitchers. Six of seven upcoming exhibitions will be here starting with the Chicago White Sox Tuesday. Dan iels Richert and Medrano will not start in that game.
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Pompano Beach
Fla
Washington Senators
Mexico City
Senators
Gil Hodges
Hodges
Chicago White Sox
Bennie Daniels
Pete Richert
Carlos Medrano
White Sox
Taos Ski Lodge operator breaks Taos Ski Valley marathon record
Jean Meyer, 27, of Taos, sets a new Taos Ski Valley marathon record by skiing 97,200 vertical feet in seven hours. The event, created by Ernie Blake to test daily verticals, used a 3,800 foot slope with a 1,620 foot drop and a high speed Pomalift as Meyer completed 60 runs, surpassing his prior 87,480 feet from 54 descents.
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Taos, N.M
Jean Meyer
Taos
Ex Colt To Coach Bus Mertes Joins Broncos
AP reports Bus Mertes has signed as offensive backfield coach for the Denver Broncos. Mertes previously led Drake University for five seasons and also coached at Kansas State and Bradley. He played as a fullback for the Baltimore Colts in 1947 and 1948.
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Denver
Denver Broncos
American Football League
Bus Mertes
Mertes
Drake University
Kansas State
Bradley
Baltimore Colts
Exhibition Scores From New York and Midwest Matches
In Philadelphia and across cities, teams and players posted varied results. Jean Claude Killy of France won the men’s giant slalom in Vail, while teammate Jean Saubert tied Marielle Goitscher of France for first in the women’s race, signaling a strong French-US mix in the early season.
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Vail
Colo
Jean Claude Killy
France
Jean Saubert
United States
Marielle Goitscher
Houston Stadium Keys Handed Over
The $31.6 million Houston domed stadium was completed with the signing of the transfer by County Judge Bill Elliott. Roy Hofheinz, president of the Houston Sports Association, received the keys. The Astros lease the venue for 40 years and will host an exhibition vs the Yankees on April 9. The facility will also house the University of Houston and Houston Oilers.
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Houston
Bill Elliott
Roy Hofreinz
Houston Sports Association
Hoyston Astros
Astros
New York Yankees
University of Houston
Houston Oiler
League Meeting Announced by Industrial Softball League
The Industrial Softball League will meet Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Frederick YMCA. President Chiz Staley announced the meeting and urged all managers and interested players to attend.
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Industrial Softball League
Frederick Ymca
Chiz Staley
Doubs Team to Convene Sunday in County League
The Doubs to meet Sunday at 1 30 p m at the Doubs ball field. All members and interested persons are asked to be resent.
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Doubs
Tri- County League
Moore Industry Supports Goodwill Clothing Drive in Frederick
Moore Business Forms in Thurmont joined Monocacy Valley Goodwill Industries as the second Frederick County firm to back an industrial clothing drive. Goodwill director William Van Arnam praised the staff for their civic spirit and noted growing interest from other industries.
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Moore Business Forms, Inc
Thurmont
Frederick County
Monocacy
Frederick
Carroll
van Arnam
Goodwill
Cooperative Education Expands Job Study For College Students
Babson Park area column explains rising use of work study programs linking college and private employers. It notes 78 colleges operate such plans, 18 added recently, and 50 more considering them. Programs typically span five years, with students earning about $2,000 annually and gaining potential full time employment upon graduation.
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Babson Park
Mass
National Commission For Cooperative Education
Commission
West 40Th Street
New York
N.Y
Bradley Named Outstanding Collegiate Player
Princeton star Bill Bradley was chosen as the season’s outstanding collegiate player by the National Association of Basketball Coaches. He edged Michigan’s Cazzie Russell in the voting.
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Minneapolis
Bill Bradley
Princeton
National Association of Basketball Coaches
Tiger
Michigan
Cazzie Russell
San Jose State names Damon Bame assistant line coach
San Jose California AP two time football All America Southern California guard and linebacker Damon Bame was named assistant line coach at San Jose State Monday.
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San Jose
Calif
Southern California
Damon Bame
San Jose State
Why a 4 year old rocks in sleep and teen sex notes
A mother reports her 4 year old rocks in his crib while asleep and questions the behavior. Experts say rhythmic movement can soothe some children and is usually harmless, advising affection and patience as the child grows out of it. Also notes distribution of sex education booklets from the American Medical Association to address adolescent sexual health.
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American Medical Association
N. Dearborn St
Chicago
Ill
As Others See Us Adulthood and a Story About You
A reader urges wholehearted support for sex education in schools and church efforts. Parents should address the topic with dignity at home rather than evasion. A reader notes a son fears radioactivity and a luminous watch dial, suggesting possible psychiatric help to prevent a neurotic obsession.
Juan Peron Uses Virginia Plates Abroad in Spain
Argentine exiled leader Juan Peron rides in a French car with Virginia license plates in Spain. Virginia plates are popular with foreigners and Americans abroad, yielding about $40,000 yearly, with no residence proof required beyond ownership and insurance. The expired 1961 license A271-679 was obtained by mail in February 1962.
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Richmond
Spain
Virginia
Juan Peron
Peron
Myersville Improves Water System With Major Upgrade
Myersville residents endured six hours without water as a new main line and related works began. Officials say the project, costing about 134000 dollars, includes a holding pond intake pumping and filtration to strengthen supply for the town. Some locals planned ahead while others improvised. one family relied on a private well.
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Myersville
Ernest R. Eccard
Robert K. Tritt
Richard L. Leatherman
John Horiie
Strength For Today by Earl L Douglass
This piece argues the home is the most important social unit, defined not by its structure but by the love and cooperative effort that transform a house or apartment into a true home. It contrasts diverse dwelling types with public buildings and notes health cautions about sore throats and rheumatic issues.
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Earl L. Douglass
Asia
Arctic
Capitol
Washington
England
Continent
Taj Mahal
India
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