The big issue in tomorrows primary election
A discussion of federal debt limits and spending urges voters to consider whether the United States can endure continuing deficits. Sen. Byrd warns of rising debt, rising taxes, and unsustainable liabilities as the nation risks insolvency. The piece frames the election as a test of who will best curb socialized government and fiscal excesses.
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Harry Flood Byrd
Virginia
Congress
Senate Committee On Finance
Rail unions urged 10.2 cent wage rise for nonoperators
An emergency board recommended President Kennedy approve a 10.2 cents per hour increase for 450,000 nonoperating railroad workers. The plan includes a four cent retroactive raise to Feb 1 and a 6.2 cent top-up from May 1, while unions sought 25 cents. The recommendation, not binding, asks for a five‑day layoff notice and a 30‑day no-strike window while talks continue.
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Washington
Kennedy
Eisenhower Backs Full Probe Into Estes Affair
Former President Eisenhower urged a comprehensive House Senate inquiry into the Agriculture Department and Billie Sol Estes. The push follows revelations about Estes grain storage facilities and ties to political figures. Leaders threaten a joint probe, while Democrats report nearly two dozen donations to the national committee and calls for officials to clear names. Court receivers for Estes’ estate face bond or insurance requirements of ten million dollars.
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Wn Gton
Eisenhower
House-Senate
Agriculture Department
Billie Sol Estes
Senate House Republican
Estes
Democratic National Committee
West Texas
Texas
Geeral Will Wilson
Estes Estate
Department of Agriculture
Berlin Talks to Continue On Berlin Issue
Western Big Four foreign ministers agreed to keep exploring talks with the Soviet Union on Berlin. U S Secretary of State Dean Rusk and the French British and West German ministers spent four hours ironing out differences on the divided city and related problems.
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Athens
UPI
United States
Russia
Berlin
U.S
Dean Rusk
Test dispute escalates between Texas AG candidates James and Carr
In Amarillo on Wednesday Rep. Tom James took a lie detector test to back his charge that former Speaker Carr tried to stop a Texas crime probe in Jefferson County. Carr denies the December 28, 1960 meeting and polygraph results show no deception by James.
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Waggoner Carr
Lubbock
Tom James
Dallas
Amarillo
Carr
James
Texas House
Jefferson County
Vice
Beaumont
Port Arthur
Weather overview for Amarillo and surrounding regions
United States Weather Bureau reports partly cloudy conditions in Amarillo and vicinity with little temperature change and an expected high near 85. Northwest Texas observes clear to partly cloudy skies through Saturday with isolated late afternoon storms and a high around 80. Northern New Mexico sees fair to variable cloudiness with highs 70 to 85. Sunrise 5 54 am sunset 7 34 pm.
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U. S
Amarillo
Texas
New Mexico
Woman, Corps Chief Clash Over Fitness Training
A 65-year-old Texas woman, Mrs. Jame Fletcher, says she was cashiered from the Peace Corps for refusing to run a mile before breakfast, do push-ups, and learn to swim with her feet tied. Officials deny the specific training demands and say the matter is closed.
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Texas
Peace Corps
James Fletcher
Timothy J. Adams
Puerto Rico
Sargent Shriver
Jibes Cost Job in Peace Corps Life Critique
Mrs. Janie Fletcher, 65, former Carson County home demonstration agent, says her public criticism of rugged Peace Corps life led to removal. Speaking from Houston, she says she is seeking work and has no plans yet, noting others were upset by her remarks.
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Peace Corps
Janie Fletcher
Houston
Fletcher
Panhandle
Thomas N. Bellew
West Texas State's Buffalo Joe Kerbel Keeps Busy Year Round
Profile of Buffalo Joe Kerbel of West Texas State showing his constant coaching and administrative activities beyond football season, with reference to numerous projects and ongoing duties.
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West Texas State
Buffalo Joe Kerbel
Fireflies in space baffling both Glenn and Titov
Astronaut John H. Glenn Jr. and cosmonaut Gherman Titov discussed the so called space fireflies during an international space meeting. They concluded the specks likely came from rocket fuel rather than paint or debris. Titov noted his six engine booster and six quid fuel engines while describing 17 orbits on August 6.
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Washington
John H. Glenn Jr
Gherman S. Titov
Ing
Glenn
Titov
Earth
What It Saw In Red China Fourth Article In Series
Fourth article in the series appears on page 34 today. The brief item notes continued coverage of China and Sino relations with emphasis on observations and events referenced in the series.
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Red
China
Weather snapshot from Amarillo in 1962 report
Sunlit period in Amarillo reaches 116 days of 123 for 1962. Comparative readings show wind and visibility at 3 pm with notes indicating conditions in the city and references to Dallas and Oklahoma City in the dataset.
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Amarillo
Dallas
Space Relay Firm Okayed by House Vote
In Washington the House approved by a lopsided 354-9 vote a new type of private profit making communications corporation using government rocket research to launch space relay satellites. The decision came as further proof of the concept.
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Washington
House
Communications Corporation
Insecticide debate over corn borer impact
Dear Editor letter from D. E. Scott of Wellington questions a report claiming the European corn borer reduced U S corn production by 65 million bushels last year while farm spraying efforts only cut production by 18 million, suggesting conflicting wires and cost concerns about pest control.
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U.S
Texas governor race roils with charges on lobbyists and crime
United Press International reports Governor Price and rival candidates trading blows as the Texas gubernatorial race heats up. Daniel claims a fourth term will push a crusade against lobbyists and organized crime, while Connally tours the state and Wilson attacks oil imports. Don Yarborough campaigns in North Texas amid growing tension over the pari mutuel betting referendum.
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Texas
Daniel
Denton
Fort Worth
Hillsboro
Waco
John Connally
Gulf Coast
Connally
Austin
Atty
Will Wilson
Washington
Boys, Inc
del Mar
California
Revue Lemmons
Church of Christ's
Firm Foundation
Laman Holman
Baptist Church
Christian Crusade
Don Yarborough
Red River Valley
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