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Michener weighs Texas history project for future work
State officials in Austin say author James Michener, famed for Tales of the South Pacific and other regional works, is considering writing a history of Texas as his next project. Lt. Gov. Bill Hobby and Gov. Bill Clements reported the discussion after a recent meeting. Michener praised Texas as vibrant and central to politics. He has long been known for his expansive historical fiction. Meanwhile, Richard Pryor will distribute a $50,000 charitable grant in Peoria, including $10,000 for a special school and another $10,000 for a drug-abuse program. Captain Kangaroo host Bob Keeshan, recovering from a heart attack in Canada, returned home to Babylon, New York, and plans to resume work after a short rest.
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