Liberal Victory Narrow Majority Hangs in Canada Election
Lester Pearson's Liberal Party wins but fails to secure a clear majority in the Canadian House of Commons. They lead 121 to 91 with Social Credit 21 and NDP 14 as Newfoundland Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia gains widen Liberal strength in the East while the West leans Conservative. It is Canada’s fourth election in six years amid debate over defense and nuclear warheads.
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Tech Budget Hike Approved by Senate Finance Panel
The Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved a two year Tech budget increase from 14.6 million to about 17.8 million for 1964-65. Key rises include president salary from 16k to 19k and teaching salaries to 9.47 million. Research funding would jump to 400k for two years.
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Memorial to Child Moves Father to Give All Possessions
Grief stricken father James Lee in Chicago gave away nearly all possessions after his nine year old daughter Shirley died in a March 4 apartment fire. He donated the buildings housing Shirley’s memories and funds to a Lutheran school and several charities, placing plaques in her memory in each location. He hopes future viewers learn of his daughter’s loving memory.
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Berserk man slays five in Mount Vernon killings
Charles Hansen 32 killed his estranged wife Dolores 26 and son Arthur 4 at home then shot her father 72 mother 63 and brother 17 next door. Two brothers 16 and 22 wounded. He surrendered at Trinity Episcopal Church after dining in New Rochelle. Police had previously been asked for protection.
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Bancroft and Peck Lead 1962 Oscar Winners
Anne Bancroft won Best Actress for The Miracle Worker and did not attend the ceremony. Gregory Peck claimed Best Actor for To Kill A Mockingbird, while Patty Duke became the first child to win a major Oscar as Best Supporting Actress. Lawrence of Arabia won Best Picture and six other honors. Ed Begley was named Best Supporting Actor for Sweet Bird of Youth.
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Fourth Court Is Sought In City
Sen Blanchard introduced a bill to create a new district court in Lubbock at the request of the local bar association. He asked to be recorded as a no on a bill passed last week. The measure would levy a $5 state tax on billiard tables and legalize pool.
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Murray Oil Lease Profit Probe Raises Conflict Concerns
Texas Railroad Commissioner William J. Murray Jr. disclosed profit from a Throckmorton County oil lease about 1960 prompting inquiry by Attorney General Waggoner Carr and an assistant. Carr aims for a decision on potential wrongdoing as lawmakers urge tighter conflict laws. Murray says no current interests and minimal profit, while Ramseys notes no oil or gas holdings.
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William J. Murray Jr
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Murray
Throckmorton County
Ernest C. Thomp
Bachelor’s Grip Sparks Lenten Story Line
A playful note in today’s lenten feature defines bachelor as an eligible man whose efforts to loosen a woman’s grip are frequently unsuccessful. The quip reflects the column’s light tone and the paper’s classic humor style.
Malayer Quake Jolts Tehran Region No Casualties Reported
An strong earthquake struck Malayer, 18 miles southwest of Tehran, causing no deaths or injuries. Local residents reported shaking across the area as officials assessed damage and safety.
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Malayer
Today’s Prayer Our Father and Light of Faith
A devotional excerpt prays for divine light and peace. It asks God to illuminate the earth, grant strength to work as children of light, and inspire good deeds so others may glorify Him. An anonymous author.
Military Aid Endorsed by McNamara as Best Course
Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara says the 1.4 billion foreign military assistance program is the best way to carry out the forward strategy with minimal manpower and money. He envisions scaling the program to about 1 billion by the 1963 fiscal year with no acceptable alternative to US military aid. The remark came to the House Foreign Affairs Committee as he defended foreign aid against calls for steep cuts.
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Robert S. McNamara
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Weather Map Report for 24 Hours Ending Midnight
Map shows cold temperatures across cities from Porien to Houston with readings near record lows. Listed values include PHL De Pet Abilene Albuque Houston and Deaver with negative and positive digits indicating substantial variation in precipitation and temperatures.
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