Editorial on Francis Powers case and loyalty under pressure
The piece criticizes the Francis Powers case noting the U S need to judge his actions amid the risk of death penalty. It questions why Powers earned $30 000 annually for clandestine missions and suggests money cannot buy loyalty or justify risking national security. The editorial draws parallels with spies and references historical figures to argue accountability.
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Francis Powers
Powers
Russia
U. S
United States
Nathan Hale
Back To Safety Day Opens School Year In Cameron
Drivers urged to exercise extra caution as Cameron schools start the term. Children and riders on bicycles and scooters populate neighborhoods near campuses, making watchful driving essential for protecting young lives.
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Cameron
Austin Schools Urge Students Back to Class
Gov. Price Daniel warns that dropping out costs a lifetime of earnings while Texas weighs a ban on foreign materials for road building. The aging study calls for medical aid for the needy elderly and a statewide aging committee meeting in Austin September 7.
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Austin
Texas
Price Daniel
Texas Public
Daniel
Texas Steel Industry
Japan
Belgium
West Germany
U. S
Governor's Committee On
Committee On Aging
Liberty Cemetery Association Installs Officers
The Liberty Cemetery Association held a regular meeting to appoint officers. Nine members attended. Outgoing officers were Mrs. Reese Ashley, Mrs. Jim Gilland, and Mrs. Mayme Dragoo. New officers are Mrs. Jim Gandy as president, Mrs. Wesley Malone as secretary, and Mrs. Shack Shafer as treasurer.
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Liberty Cemetery Association
Reese Ashley
Jim Gilland
Mayme Dragoo
Jim Gandy
Wesley Malone
Shack Shafer
Liberty Cemetery
Snack Shafer
Gause
Lor Cameron
Milam County Reaches 98 Percent Of 1960 Savings Bond Goal
Milam County bonds chair Henry Liebman reported that seven months of 1960 sales totaled 572 428 dollars, reaching 98 percent of the 380000 dollar goal. July sales were 36004 dollars, as Texas nationwide July sales rose 6 percent from 1959. Liebman urged Americans to invest in Savings Bonds to support personal futures and the national economy.
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Henry Liebman
Milam County
Texas
Liebman
Kleiber Family Visits Midland Rim Rock
Mr and Mrs Frank Kleiber with their sons David and Steve visited Midland with their daughter in law and granddaughter Karen Belenda. Also accompanying were Mr and Mrs Clyde Davis and their daughter, during a weekend visit to Rim Rock City.
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Frank Kleiber
Emil Kleiber
David
Steve
Midland
Clyde Davis
Karen Belenda
Rimrock
City
Confusing Congo News Sparks Reader Challenge
A reader laments that Congo coverage is obscured by misinformed editors and headlines. He bets editors cannot identify real Congo names and notes some allegedly invented terms in a past dispatch, warning readers to verify details amid widespread confusion.
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Congo
Cffice
Tschombe
Lumumba
Kantanga
Moise Tachombe
Patrice Lumumba
Camp Ford and Seven Wells in Texas History
Site near Tyler in Smith County holds Camp Ford, a Confederate prison where 2000 to 6000 Federal prisoners were kept 1862 to 1865, and Major General Richard Taylor repelled Banks forces. Seven Wells near Colorado in Mitchell County are noted as a scenic historic watering hole with seven natural springs and former Indian camp use.
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Colorado
Texas
Mitchell County
Milam County Reports Weekly Disease Totals
Milam County records for the week ending August 27 list 36 cases of Strep Throat, two mumps, one viral pneumonia, one syphilis, and one gonorrhea. Dr. T. E. Crump, Milam County Health Department acting director, released the figures.
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Milam County
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