Treasury chief seeks higher debt limit amid 93 billion spending
Secretary Dillon argues deficits aid the economy as U S taxpayers face a 93 billion yearly outlay while receipts top 86 billion The public debt would rise to about 298 billion if Congress approves a 5 billion increase Republicans call the stance irresponsible and inflationary
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press International
Washington
UPI
Treasury
Dillon
Congress
Kennedy
U. S
Success Motivation Institute Founder Reframes Sales Training
Paul J. Meyer, 33, veteran salesman, started Success Motivation Institute Inc in Waco Texas to produce phonograph records for training and management help. He emphasizes repetition, claims 62 percent of ideas take six hearings, and notes his past as a high earning life insurance salesman and recoveries after insolvency. Meyer stresses balance with family while building a recording business to embed meanings in listeners.
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New York
UPI
Paul J. Meyer
Waco
Tex
Success Motivation — Institute, Inc
Meyer
Millard Bennett
Mona Long
Miami
Word Records, Inc
Wall Street Charter Signals Steady Ground Despite Risks
Wall Street analysis from J W Sparks & Co and Hornblower & Weeks finds the market technically solid but warns that further erosion could trigger a substantial decline. Granville of E P F Hutton & Co notes strengths in chemical, rubber, and auto sectors for summer gains. Purcell & Co cites improving prospects, while Investors Research Co doubts a Dow 700 breach soon.
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New York
UPI
J. W. Sparks & Co
Joseph E. Granville
E. PF. Hutton & Co
Bird City Named for Benjamin Bird not birds
Bird City Kansas got its name from early settler Benjamin Bird not from birds. The town’s origin ties to a local gentleman who helped establish the community. The name reflects its pioneer history rather than fauna.
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Bird City
Kan
Benjamin Bird
Fort Worth Markets Report Livestock and Hogs Prices
Cattle 2 300 head calves 150 slaughter steers mostly steady to 25 lower few 964 lb steers at 23.00 standard and low good 1 045 lb loads at 21.00. Heifers 22.70 922 lb 22.00. Slaughter calves 560-690 lb 19.00-23.00. Hogs 350 head active steady to 25 lower 211-235 lb barrows 16.25-16.75, some 16.00 sows 550 lb and under 14.50 400 lb under 15.00. Sheep 2 700 head active mostly steady slaughter classes good 16.00-17.50, utility 15.00-15.50 ewes 6.00-6.00.
Khrushchev Seen Threatening Berlin Peace
Soviet Premier Khrushchev’s apparent inability to grasp Western democracy and his cocky stance on Communist power are viewed as key factors that could spark war over Berlin. The briefing notes reflect rising tensions between the two blocs and the risk of confrontation.
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Washington
UPI
Nikita Khrushchev
Berlin
Noon Cotton Prices Reported By United Press International
New York July cotton quoted at 33.18 down 7 with October at 34.02 down 4 for the day. In 1962 futures at New York July unquoted and October 34.50 down 9, reflecting market declines and active futures movement.
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United Press International
New York
Young Baytown girl steals bank by mail envelopes
A 10 year old girl named Cynthia Ann Gilbert admitted taking bank by mail envelopes from the Baytown post office. Thousands of dollars in endorsed checks and cash were dumped or buried as officers recovered most of the 100 envelopes before a city dump bulldozer buried them.
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Baytown
Tex
UPI
Last Services For Mrs Merrell Today
Last rites for Minnie Ola Merrell a Tell resident from 1925 to 1932 were held at 2 30 p m in the Estelline School auditorium Reverend Les Stepp of the Estelline Church of Christ officiated She was born in Searcy Arkansas and died at her Estelline home Monday afternoon She was the mother of Y B Merrell of Childress Interment was in Tell cemetery by Spicer Funeral Homes of Memphis
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Minnie Ola Merrell
Tell
Estelline School
Les Stepp
Estelline Church of Christ
Merrell
Searcy
Ark
Estelline
Y. B. Merrell
Childress
Tell Cemetery
Spicer Funeral Homes
Memphis
No Evidence Stickney Insane in Slayings Probe
Court appointed psychiatrist Dr. Robert W. Johnson testified there is no evidence that condemned killer Howard Stickney was insane at the time of the West Beach Galveston double slaying or that he is insane now. Johnson assessed Stickney for the Houston couple killings and provided findings before the judge.
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Corpus Christi
UPI
Howard Stickney
Houston
Galveston
West Beach
Robert W. Johnson
Cullen Briggs
Stickney
Rio Grande floods and Texas weather relief rise across state
The Rio Grande crested near flood stage at Laredo, the highest rise since 1954, while rainfall revived summer pastures per USDA notes. Texas cities reported mild highs and clearing skies though isolated thundershowers linger in the far southwest. Falcon Dam downstream expects substantial additional storage as rivers run high and roads close.
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Austin
Texarkana
Rio Grande
Laredo
U. S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Falcon Dam
Gulf Coast
Texas
Weather extremes reach 34 in Big Piney and 118 at Needles
The lowest temperature reported to the U S Weather Bureau today was 34 at Big Piney Wyoming and the highest Tuesday was 118 at Needles California.
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U. S. Weather Bureau
Big Piney
Needles
Calif
Take Care Of That Summer Tan
Advice column warns readers to protect tan and skin from sun damage. It notes tanning benefits and risks, urges limiting sun exposure, and recommends using lotion to prevent burns. Women with fair skin including blue-eyed blondes and redheads may burn more easily and should shield skin in the sun.
Dear Readers Help Page: Tax Gifts Mortgages and Jobs
A reader asks about being released from spouse debts and gift tax rules for giving securities to a father. The adviser explains gift tax thresholds, spousal consent, and capital gains. Another reader asks if FHA insured mortgages are paid on death. the answer clarifies lender insurance and life-insurance options. A third inquiry defines a stock market specialist. A final note advises widows pursue jobs matching their skills or interests.
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R. S
M. B
W. S
J. W.S
Bank of Savings and Loan Association
Securities Exchange
Espionage Case Ties Czech Agent to San Francisco
Get Outand Hlasny an Army language school instructor in Monte rey California says he met Naevalac in San Francisco on six occasions from 1958 to 1961 and passed $1,700 in what he believed were espionage materials. Hlasny reported the initial contact to the FBI and aided the investigation.
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Hlasny
Army
Monterey
Calif
San Francisco
United States
Nacvalac
FBI
Naevalac
Europe
Clayton Fritchey
U.S
United Nations
Czechoslovakia
Dow Jones Averages Move in Early Trading
The Dow Jones Industrial Average stands at 687.04, down 0.83 with mixed early results. The broader market shows varied activity as trading totals reach about 2.24 million shares by mid afternoon.
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