Kennedy asks Congress for new civil rights laws
President Kennedy urged Congress to pass a series of laws to protect African Americans from discrimination in voting, schooling, and daily life. He proposed speeding voting-suit decisions, allowing ballots while suits are pending, equal voting tests, literacy presumptions after sixth grade, federal aid for desegregation, four more Civil Rights Commission years and expanded powers.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Congress
U.S. Civil Rights Commission
New York
Nelson A. Rockefeller
Wnaos
Cox and Britton file to seek re election to city council
Two incumbent councilmen Billy Cox and Joe Britton filed for re election Thursday for the three city offices to be filled on April 2. Cox represents Ward 1 and Britton is serving the unexpired term of the late C. J. Newingham in Ward 5. Filing deadline is Saturday. Gene Danner, Mayor Jess Magouirk, and A L Busby already seek the council at large.
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Billy Cox
Joe Britton
Gene Danner
Jess Magouirk
A. L. Busby
Cox
Ward
Britton
C. J. Newingham
Kennedy and Cannon clash over budget aid, debt
President Kennedy and Rep Clarence Cannon met at the White House over the proposed 988 billion dollar budget for the coming year. Cannon, 83, as House Appropriations chair, urged cutting the plan, calling the 119 billion debt increase unacceptable, drawing applause from many Democrats and Republicans alike.
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Washington
UPI
Kennedy
Clarence Cannon
D-Mo
Cannon
White House
House Appropriations Committee
Canmon
Congress
Compromise Near On Loan Bills In Texas Senate
A Texas Senate subcommittee studying three loan shark control bills has reached a compromise on core points and will report March 7. Sen Bruce Reagan says the group favors insurance provisions and a $3,000 loan ceiling, with emphasis on larger loans and tighter controls on credit insurance and related charges. Reagan also criticizes a House rewrite of his Padre Island seashore bill and vows to resist it.
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Padre Island National Seashore
House
Grass Fires Ravage Fannin County Pastures and Center
Winds of 30 miles per hour drove grass fires across thousands of acres in Fannin County on Wednesday and Wednesday night destroying old barns, abandoned buildings, and the Selfs community center, formerly the Selfs schoolhouse, valued at about 6000 dollars. Firefighters battled flames from Bonham and Fire guards slowed spread, with backfires used west of FM 1398 to halt advances, and no occupied structures reported burned despite extensive area burned.
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Fannin County
Selfs
Pete Holman
Bonham Agri- Business
Texas Highway Department
At- 80
Dunner
Pat Beene
Beene
Bonham Fire Department
Tna
Rural fire calls strain Bonham volunteers
Bonham volunteer fire department faced 18 rural grass fire calls before noon Wednesday plus three city alarms. Two trucks were kept at the station to cover city needs, while a special night vehicle fought fires in fields and returned to base between runs. In a separate case, Black. HM. was found insane and ordered committed to a state hospital after Mere Ona Lawson's Oct 13 death.
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Bonham
San Anonio
Mere Ona Lawson
Menty Hospital
Kusk
Elkins Assured as Manager of Bonham Team
The article indicates Elkins is confirmed in the role of manager for the Bonham team. It notes expected duties, upcoming games, and the team's standings as a factor in the decision. A local official explains the selection process and timing for officially announcing the appointment.
Texas Independence Day and San Jacinto Victory
March 2 marks the Texas Declaration of Independence signed at Washington on the Brazos. The battle near San Jacinto on April 21 secured Texas independence by defeating Santa Anna. The day also reunites University of Texas alumni to honor their alma mater.
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Texas
Washington-on-the-Brazos
Mexico
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
University of Texas
March Events and Holidays in March Across Regions
March features many observances including Red Cross month, Spring Wildflower month in Gatlinburg Tennessee and Great Smokies, Children's Art month, and Girl Scout month. Note key days such as St Patrick's Day March 17 and Transfer Day March 31 in the Virgin Islands.
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Red Cross
Gatlinsburg
Tenn
Shoes
Chemical Societies
National Rifle Association
The
Concrete Institute
Biophysical Society
Congress of Surveying and Mapping
Electronic Industries Association
St. Patrick's Day
Europe
Delaware
Alaska
Russia
Virgin Islands
Islands
United States
Denmark
Reins Day Late Cooler Weather Forecast Friday
Rain came a day late to save Fannin county grasslands but today’s showers pleased farmers and volunteers across the county. Forecasts show cloudy skies with scattered showers and cooler temperatures tonight into Friday morning with Bonham near freezing but rising later.
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Fannin County
Bonham
North
Texas
Western Allies Cool to Kennedy Nuclear Force Plan
NATO members showed general coolness to President Kennedy's multi nation nuclear force proposal. Only West Germany, Italy and Belgium showed real interest. France opposed, Britain disagreed on details. Merchant and Finketter planned talks in Rome plus visits to West Germany and Britain to push the plan. The idea centers on a sea based NATO nuclear striking force using Polaris missiles, initially on surface ships then submarines, with missiles sold to NATO nations and an executive NATO committee overseeing use while the U.S. retains a veto and Presidential firing authority.
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Paris
UPI
Kennedy
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Livingston T. Merchant
NATO Council
West Germany
Italy
Belgium
United States
Defense Alliance
France
Britain
Rome
U.S
Thomas K Finketter
Evelyn Shuckburgh
Suspect Held for Destruction of Highway Signs
A 19 year old from Honey Grove was held by county officers after destruction of 20 highway signs and three mail boxes on FM 1396 between Allen's Chapel and U. S. 82 west of Honey Grove. Deputy Harvey Trapp said signs were knocked over by the car bumper. The youth was arrested Tuesday night on speeding charges and jailed. Officers found the license tag off the car and learned he was in jail on the Honey Grove speeding charge.
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Honey Grove
Allen's Chapel
U. S. 82
Harvey Trapp
American Petrofina to Acquire Cosden Petroleum
The boards of American Petrofina Inc. and Cosden Petroleum Corp. voted to approve the purchase of Cosden by American Petrofina. The deal requires Cosden stockholder approval and other conditions before closing.
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New York
UPI
American Petrofina, Inc
Cosden Petroleum Corp
Cosden
American Petrofina
Damage reported in two city accidents
Damages estimated at 375 dollars from two separate crashes investigated by city police. The Wednesday collision at Russell and Center involved Ernest Arnold Hoedike, James Lynwood Caldwell, and Alta Thomas. Thursday’s crash on North Center street involved Nun Alexander and Mrs Gevorgie Hayes, with officers Mc Kissack and Kenfig on scene.
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Ernest Arnold Hoedike
Star
James Lynwood Caldwell
Bunham
Ry 1
Alta Thomas
Rt 2
Russell
Center Street
Floyd Watson
Marin Thrasher
Nun Alexander Bunham
Rt. J
Gevorgie Hayes
East Russell
Nousth Center Street
R Mc Kissack
Vaurman Kenfig
Qoeltizeted
Unstable Weather Alert Hits Texas Area
The Weather Bureau warned of possible storms and damaging hail across a wide Texas region from East Texas to near San Antonio. A cold front and moist air were blamed for the instability with rain and snow expected, especially in the Panhandle, through Friday.
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Cnotted Press International
Coelil
South
Permas
Wanda
Fie Weather Bureau
Fort Worth
Lufking
Texas
Luling
San Antonio
Mies
Victona
Beaumont
Weather Bureau
Ainette
San Ane
Panhandle
Priday
Amarillo
Simust Ag
Bible Reading in School Case Heard by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court heard defense by Pennsylvania officials defending Bible reading in public schools amid a federal court ruling that such practice violates the First Amendment. Justices questioned the use of the Lord's Prayer at daily openings as well. The Schenpp family, led by Edward and Schempp, challenged school practice claiming religious establishment. The court action centers on the Free Exercise and Establishment clauses and potential religious favoritism in state schools.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Baltimore
Tom C Clark
Sapt
Unitarian Supie
Edward I Schempp
Alington High
Schhempps
Philadelphia
Schempps
Navy denies sub entered defenses in Atlantic transit
Norfolk reports the Navy denied claims by the London Daily Mail that two British submarines penetrated U S Navy defenses near New London Connecticut. Atlantic Fleet says Orpheus participated in exercises with the U S Navy January 23 to February 12 and followed a standard transit route from Scotland to the United States.
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Yawl
London Daily Mail
U. S Navy
New London
Conn
Naval Qaee
Navy
Atlantic Fleet Headquarters
Orepheus
Orpheus
US. Navy
Tnp
Scotland
United States
Alslamic Fleet Headquarters Hrousevul
Dae Navy
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