Ranger 3 Kicks Off Busy Week
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla United States prepares to launch Ranger 3 on a 66 hour translunar trip to photograph the moon and place an instrument package to record moonquakes The plan also includes a launch of Astronaut John H Glenn Jr into Earth orbit and a five satellite boost by a single rocket NASA notes the schedule hinges on optimal lunar geometry and repeats that three spacecraft were prepared to boost odds of success Rangers 4 and 5 are planned later this year
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Kennedy Seeks Record 92.5 Billion Budget With Small Surplus
President Kennedy outlines a 1963 budget totaling 92.5 billion dollars with a projected surplus of 463 million. The plan boosts defense and space programs, foreign aid, and postal rates while expecting revenue of 93 billion and a strong economic expansion into 1963.
United States weighs sanctions over Dominican junta rule
The Kennedy administration aims to oppose a potential dictatorship in Santo Domingo. Officials consider denying resignation to the Tuesday ousted Balaguer junta and may impose economic penalties including halting $45 million of sugar purchases in the first half of the year. The U S has delayed normal trade restoration and stalled a new aid program hoping to advance democracy.
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United Nations mediate West New Guinea dispute proposed
The Netherlands asked Acting Secretary-General U Thant to send UN observers to West New Guinea and to mediate between Indonesia and the Netherlands. Thant urged both sides to pause actions after a naval clash and to negotiate, inviting Sukarno and De Quay to accept his mediation.
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River Study Money Asked for Ohio Projects Budget
President Kennedy proposed appropriations for flood control navigation and reclamation in Ohio. Army Engineer projects include Racine Locks and Dam worth 200000 and surveys on Hocking River 30100 and Ohio River Basin Review 600000 for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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X-15 Control Brings Near Autopilot Flight Record
At Edwards AFB Neil Armstrong piloted the X-15 to 3715 mph at 133000 feet with throttle at 75 percent testing a new control system aimed as the closest approach to space flight autopilot. The flight lasted 97 seconds and showed no danger despite minor wing warping. The craft has previously reached 4093 mph and 217000 feet in prior tests.
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Guatemala and Britain to hold talks on British Honduras claim
Guatemala and Britain will begin discussions in April over Guatemala's claim to British Honduras. President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes said he accepted the British proposal for a meeting of British, Guatemalan and British Honduran officials in Washington or another neutral site. In Laos, skirmishing along cease-fire lines is rising with several points showing increased activity over the past two weeks.
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Tokyo postal plan for transoceanic cable link
The Japanese Postal Ministry announced a plan to lay an ocean telephone cable linking Tokyo with Formosa Hong Kong the Philippines South Vietnam Bangkok and Singapore.
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Junta installs new Dominican rulers amid censorship
The Dominican Republic forms a four civilian three military junta to replace the 16 day old civilian council. Reports indicate armed forces chief Gen Pedro Rodriguez Echavarria is the real strongman at 37. The Kennedy administration vows opposition to a military dictatorship and considers strong measures.
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Two Schools Seek Funds In Cincinnati Conference Planned
Lincoln Heights officials announce a Saturday conference on steps to keep two city schools open. Voters previously rejected a 3.5 mill operating levy for the third time. School board chair Powell Jr. cites belt tightening and possible teacher pay cuts while Supt. Dabney says the levy may return at the May primary.
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Tanks Withdrawn As Berlin Wall Standoff Eases
U S and Soviet tanks pull back from the Friedrichstrasse crossing point ending a three month stand near the wall. The withdrawal signals reduced tension after the October dispute over credentials to East Berlin and feuding bivouacked forces.
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French government vows crackdown on right wing extremists
Paris reports new measures to curb right wing extremists opposing de Gaulle's Algerian policy. Attacks intensify with additional bombs. Washington side notes the Inter American Peace Committee denounces the Castro regime over communism and rights abuses.
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County Schools Rebuke State Charges on Consolidation Plan
Nine Athens County school executives met at Ames Bern High School to rebuke Ohio Department of Education critiques. They argued letters citing deficiencies aim to push consolidation, citing small high school enrollments and other reported issues as part of a broader plan. The group said principals have long filed such reports, often quietly.
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Congo seeks UN aid as Congo's troops massacre missionaries
United Nations urged Congo central government to quell rampaging Congolese troops that massacred 18 or 19 white Catholic missionaries in Kongolo North Katanga. The U N said its forces are not in the area and Gizenga’s faction is blamed for the incursion. Authorities fear for about 20 missionaries remaining, as Tshombe's Katanga forces withdrew and Gizenga's troops advance from Kivu.
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Stu debaker-Packard President Arrested in Disorderly Incident
South Bend Ind. Sher wood H Egbert president of Stu debaker Packard Corp. was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge Thursday night after a striker accused him of offering to fight in front of the plant.
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AMA Blue Shield Plan For Aged Proposes Low Cost Coverage
A new low cost medical and surgical plan for people over 65 is proposed by Blue Shield and the AMA. The plan, priced from $3 a month, awaits approval by 69 Blue Shield affiliates and medical groups. The initiative aligns with private hospital and medical service coverage as part of broader reform ideas for aged care.
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Budget In Brief Budget In Brief
Washington reports the fiscal 1963 budget with a slim 463 million surplus replacing this year's 7 billion deficit. Total spending 92.5 billion up 3.5 billion, receipts up nearly 11 billion to 93 billion. Includes 8 percent tax credit for new investment and tax loophole closures. Eliminate 10 percent passenger tax next Jan 1 and raise aviation fuel taxes. Postage rates up 592 million. Debt limit raised by 10 billion to 308 billion to cover record borrowing.
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Kennedy
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Kennedy Budget Breaks Down 1963 Expenditures
A Washington summary outlines Kennedy’s fiscal 1963 budget: national security including space and foreign aid 63 cents, interest 10 cents, veterans 6, farm programs 6, health and welfare 6, all other 9. Revenue sources total 100 cents: income tax 53, corporate taxes 28, excise sales 11, other 8.
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Grass-Roots Communism Meeting In Soviet Capital
London Moscow radio reports a large grass roots Communist party leaders conference under way in Moscow to hear reports from the 22nd party congress. Officials from republic central committees attend with district chiefs and propaganda heads. Speculation grows over Khrushchev’s stance with hard line Stalinists.
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Toledo man tied to prison embezzlement case
An antique collector recently paroled from a sentence for embezzling $373,663 has been arrested for allegedly embezzling $81 from Ohio Penitentiary while in custody. Daniel Omer Tobias, 61, is booked in Miami County jail for investigation of parole violation.
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Daniel Omer Tobias
Western Reserve gets 300000 Hanna grant for social sciences
Cleveland researchers at Western Reserve University receive a 300000 grant from the Leonard C Hanna Jr Fund to bolster the endowment fund of the School of Applied Social Sciences. Columbus judge Thomas J Herbert will not seek re election to another term on the Ohio Supreme Court. In Los Angeles a capri pant clad housewife was beaten to death in her apartment, the third such killing in 16 days, police said.
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