Word: pro
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...Certain pro-Moratorium opponents of the SMC point to a YSA 1965 discussion bulletin, intended not to go outside YSA, concerning "infiltration of anti-war movements...
Nevertheless, Labor delegates were in no mood to send Wilson into negotiations with a completely free hand. After approving a weak though generally pro-Market resolution, they passed a second measure demanding safeguards for Britain's cost of living, social security and independence in economic planning-as well as public disclosure of negotiation results. Wilson is in no way bound to abide by the resolution, but it clearly placed a political speed limit on the hopes of those who advocate quick British entry...
...Buffalo's O. J. Simpson. His status allowed him to hold out for six months before signing a four-year contract for more than $200,000-the highest figure received by any rookie since the A.F.L. and N.F.L. merged in 1966. Before he had played a minute of pro football, O.J.'s fame had won him a multiplicity of handsome off-the-field contracts, including a television debut in CBS-TV's Medical Center...
...passes -one for a touchdown-as the Bills defeated the Denver Broncos 41-28. But much of O.J.'s luster has been diminished by the brilliance of his fellow rookies. Indicative of the youngsters' initial impact is the fact that, of the 1,040 players who man pro football's rosters, 182 are rookies. Some of the best...
...Running Back Calvin Hill of Dallas, 6 ft. 3 in., 230 lbs., was the first Ivy Leaguer (Yale) to be chosen in the opening round of the pro draft since Cornell's Pete Gogolak in 1965. He is already making Dallas fans-and coaches -forget about the premature retirement of Don Perkins. Coach Tom Landry says unequivocally: "Hill is the best running back we've ever had." After two games, Hill had barreled for 208 yds. (an average of 5.1 yds. per carry) to lead the N.F.L. in that department. Hill has amazingly good balance...