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...hours in consulting, cajoling and even bullying his colleagues, directing the tactical battles from his command post on the House floor after wolfing a hot dog as he moves swiftly about Capitol Hill, Charlie Halleck at last has a job to satisfy his energies. When and if the Republicans regain control of Congress, he is sure to be Speaker. So far this year, his main efforts have been essentially defensive-holding the line in the battle for a balanced budget. But before this year's session ends, he must move to the offensive, trying to push through such controversial...
Next year Graney will be captain of the team that expects to regain the Ivy League hockey crown for Harvard. Because of the very strong freshman team this season, sophomores probably will play in several key positions, with Graney perhaps the team's only senior...
...Barry Goldwater of Arizona, chairman of the Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee, said a recent survey of political prospects indicates it will be "very difficult for us to regain control of the Senate...
...Cupper Raul Karman, 3-6, 6-2, 6-4. Karman, whose beautiful crosscourt backhand returns gave Weld a lot of trouble in the opening games, let up just a bit after winning the first set, and that was all the Crimson captain needed. The Tech star was unable to regain his touch, while Weld, who had started slowly grew stronger and stronger. In the final set, he broke Karman's service at love in the sixth game to lead by 4-2, and when Karman pulled up to 5-4, Weld broke service again to win the match...
Simultaneously with his statement that the revolt was spreading, President Chiang Kai-shek offered Tibet independence if the Chinese Nationalists regain control of the China mainland...