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Height limits in military raise debate over tall athletes
The piece argues that height restrictions exclude tall athletes like six foot seven basketball players. Senators Cain and Hunt urge change, noting longer bunks and uniforms are feasible. It cites rising American male heights and calls for easing army navy marines standards. A stray note mentions a clock trivia and Scandinavian Christmas dates.
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Kansas City Times
Frederick William I
Prussia
Potsdam
United States Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Army
Cain
Washington
Hunt
Wyoming