Texas House probes double contracting in real estate loans
The Texas House General Investigation Committee opened hearings Friday led by Chairman Robert Fairchild to examine double contracting in real estate loans. Atty Alten Griffin and reporter Jerry Hall testified about schemes inflating loan values and exceeding legal maximums, urging new state legislation to curb FHA insured loan abuses.
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Sylvester Defends Optimism On Vietnam War Spin
Assistant Secretary of Defense Arthur Sylvester says he may have exaggerated optimism about the Vietnam War when seen through McNamara's lens. He cites Kennedy briefings and a New York Herald Tribune editorial noting public confusion over U.S. progress. He defends his upbeat view amid questions about combat hamlets and Diem regime troubles.
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Debonary Tyotist Tries to Escape Notoriety
An editorial notes Comte Debonary avoids public attention by concentrating on duties that keep him from being remembered for his missteps. The piece suggests his self-effacing approach contrasts with louder public figures.
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Soviet Offers Denied as Wheat Exports Debated
The State Department said no Soviet offer to buy American wheat had been received and policy is under review. Officials noted no approval was sought by either Soviet buyers or U S wheat dealers for a sale. Patton of the National Farmers Union pressed for exports at world prices, while opposition cited federal export subsidies. Final decision delayed after the President’s Western trip.
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Four New York Students Indicted Over Cuba Trip
Four young New Yorkers were indicted on charges of violating manhandling and conspiracy laws for organizing last summer's trip to Cuba in defiance of a State Department ban. The group allegedly coordinated the trip via Czechoslovakia with promoter Schlosser among the indicted.
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Tech Rooters Ready for Texas Longhorns Showdown in Austin
Hundreds of Texas Tech fans travel to Austin for the annual trip to see the Red Raiders clash with the University of Texas. The Red Raider Band of 230 performs a Latin halftime and a stereo show while the Longhorns’ show band promises a spectacular act.
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Armored car raid nets $252000 in four minute heist
Eight masked men attacked an armored car as it delivered money to a bank. Bricks smashed windows, two climbed aboard to seize the cash while others waved iron bars at bystanders. The gang fled with $252000 in about four minutes despite pursuing witnesses.
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Final Panhandle South Plains Fair Ends Today
About a hundred baton twirlers perform as the Panhandle South Plains Fair reaches its final day. Officials expect a new attendance record, with turnstiles at 746S and five day totals surpassing last year. Event judging and student participants from Texas Peck and Lady Bark Christian College add to the activities before noon closure.
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Fragmented Prayer Fragment Appears in Day's Wide Text
In a garbled religious fragment the speaker asks for divine guidance and righteousness, referencing Jesus and prayer, with an unclear focus on deliverance and mercy amid a blurred devotional message.
Russia Faces Pressure to Prove Real Peace Intentions
Western diplomats urged Moscow to demonstrate genuine peace aims while exploring Soviet openness to Kennedy's space partnership proposal. British and German officials warned against internal discord and stressed a united front in East West negotiations at the United Nations briefing.
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One Dies In Hale Wreck
A fatal automobile wreck near Hale Center results in the death of a woman named in the report. Authorities continue investigation as funeral arrangements for the deceased are being planned.
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Turncoat Mobster Exposes International Crime Cartel
An informant linked to a syndicate reveals internal details of a global criminal network and its methods. The account describes assassinations, coercion, and security measures used to protect leaders and punish rivals, with references to federal investigations and high-stakes violence.
Weather map hints at rain across southeastern regions
The fragmented weather note suggests a map overview showing temperatures and rainfall chances in the southeast and adjoining areas. It references a low pressure trend and possible showers, with some locations expected to cool and cloudy skies.
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