Passman warns U S gold reserve at dangerous level
Congressman Otto E. Passman warns America's gold holdings have fallen from 23 billion to 17 billion dollars from 1952 to 1962, while free nations' reserves rose to 23.6 billion. He says the U S needs 12 billion to support the monetary system and currently has about 4 billion in net gold with pending questions about foreign holdings.
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America
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Passman
Washington
United States
Free Nations
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U. S
Astronauts Await Ruling On Free Homes
Washington AP reports seven astronauts await a White House decision on accepting free $24,000 homes in Houston Texas. Attorney C Leo DeOrsey says acceptance will be rejected if directed by the White House, while NASA probes the propriety of the offer amid mixed official stance.
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Houston Home Builders Association
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Ground Air Clash Reported in Aleppo as Uprising Persists
Beir ut reports indicate a heavy ground air clash between Syrian forces and rebels near Aleppo amid stalled negotiations to end the pro Nasser uprising. A passenger plane crew arriving from Aleppo said ground troops fired on Russian built MIGs of the Syrian air force from the airport as fighting intensified. Damascus radio later claimed the northern Syria officers revolt was ended.
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Gunshot injures 15 year old in New Orleans
BULLETINS NEW ORLEANS UPI reports a 15 year old Negro boy was hospitalized after being shot by white youths driving by in a car. Elizabeth Taylor plans to marry Richard Burton according to friends quoted in New York AP. Kennedy tax reform criticized by U S Chamber of Commerce claims windfall subsidies to some businesses. In Geneva the Communist bloc calls for U S testing ban as treaty talks continue. Frank B Ellis of New Orleans gains Senate Judiciary committee support for U S Judge nomination Eastern District of Louisiana.
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Five Die As Reno Fire Destroys New Golden Hotel
A downtown Reno blaze killed five people and left likely more trapped in the New Golden Hotel. Fire Chief Sabini said smoke proved deadly and rescuers evacuated nine unconscious guests from upper floors. Fire spread from the basement boiler or gas tank, damaging the casino restaurant and bar while Harold's Club was evacuated.
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Bill Tomlinson
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Town Without Mayor Candidate in Ashland City Election
Ashland Missouri population 465 voters faced a blank mayoral ballot as no candidate ran. Resident quotes reflect fatigue from local bickering while the Board of Aldermen left the space for a write-in, hoping to elect a mayor. Mayor Lahmon Wren criticized the process and said he would not run again even if paid.
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McClain Completes Combat Engineer NCO Course in Europe
Sgt. John L. McClain of Twin Cities recently completed a combat engineer noncommissioned officer course at the Army School Europe in Murnau Germany. He is assistant squad leader in Company B 82nd Engineer Battalion and will supervise combat engineering projects. His wife Tomy and son reside on Route 2 West Monroe. Parents Mr and Mrs S R McClain live at 1218 South Third Street Monroe.
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Ellis Named U S Judge for Eastern Louisiana by Senate
The Senate confirmed by voice vote President Kennedy's appointment of Frank B. Ellis as U S judge for eastern Louisiana.
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Senate
Kennedy
Frank B. Ellis
U. S
Louisiana
Probers Say Berry Escaped Through Fraud Scheme
Jackson Mississippi AP reporters say the legislative penitentiary investigative committee charged Kimble Berry with gaining release through fraud but did not seek prosecution. The eight member panel said convictions would require inmate testimony and suggested possible roles for Aubrey Botts and others in a hoped for 590000 payoff. Berry fled on a 10 day leave to Massachusetts after claiming freedom with a car money and a pistol to collect loot from a 519000 Hattiesburg burglary. Botts is jailed for the robbery. Berry later claimed the loot was in a Keiser Arkansas bank but fled to Lynn Boston area after encountering two armed men.
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Keiser
Ark
Lynn
Top Seeded Educators Criticized by Dodd in Education Offense
William J Dodd president of the state board of education denounced top seeded educators for resenting business and labor input in training. He cited opposition to a study of outstanding high school programs and urged labor groups to back up modern education needs and public expectations.
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Public Affairs Research Council
PAR
Louisiana
Gordon Flory
Afl-Cio Labor Council
Labor Commission
False Nuclear Alert Reached No One In Power
The Pentagon said General Thomas Power did not inform President Kennedy or defense chiefs about a false alert last fall that suggested a possible U S attack. Power did order bombers to prepare but no countdown started for 54 Atlas missiles. The event occurred before dawn on November 24 during Berlin tensions. If the alert had required action, Power would have contacted Kennedy and senior leaders.
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Five Convicts Recaptured Near San Quentin breakout
Five inmates who escaped from San Quentin prison were recaptured near Santa Venetia, ten miles north of the prison. The breakout was the largest in the prison’s history. A housewife, Dorothy Worley, alerted authorities after her dog barked all night, and the five surrendered with no resistance within 20 minutes. A prison van retrieved them after they had been at large for 28 hours.
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Sheriff's Officers
Tax Deadline Set April 16
Taxpayers have until April 16 to file federal income tax returns since the 15th falls on Sunday this year. The one day extension is announced by the U S Internal Revenue Department. State returns are due May 15, about a month after the federal deadline. taxpayers urged to submit on time.
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Today’s Chuckle Egotist Punchline
A brief gag notes that an egotist is someone plagued by I strain, offering a light vein humoristic take on self-importance. The line uses crisp wording and a playful tone, fitting a daily comic caption. The joke relies on wordplay rather than elaborate setup.
McGuffey Controversy Prompts Teacher Removals at Lakewood
At Lakewood Elementary in Twin Lakes Wisconsin six of eleven teachers face firing or resignations amid a McGuffey Reader dispute. Doris Bannister eighth grade teacher stated she and another were fired at a special board meeting last Friday. She added two teachers resigned and two planned to. Clerk William Smeeth confirmed four teachers would leave at year end but tied departures to other issues.
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Lakewood Elementary
Doris Bannister
William Smeeth
GOP Opposition To U N Loan Plan Surprising
The piece notes strong Republican resistance at a GOP senators conference to a bipartisan plan granting Kennedy authority to lend the United Nations up to 100 million dollars or buy bonds. Dirksen and Aiken express doubts about quick Senate approval while Saltonstall notes divisions among Republicans. Administration backers say votes exist to reject Russell’s replacement plan seen as harming UN peacekeeping.
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Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
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Rmass
Richard B. Russell
D-Ga
U.N
Nine Moslem Patients Slain In OAS Raid
Algiers police report a band of Secret Army Organization gunmen stormed a Moslem clinic and shot nine patients dead. Eight more were gravely wounded as a charge exploded in the European director's office. The attack, the deadliest by the OAS since its insurgency began, targeted a hospital serving patients mostly for nonwar illnesses.
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OAS
National Liberation Front
Oran
Believe Student Hanged By Reds
Newton E. Armstrong Jr., 19, editor of a conservative student publication at San Diego State College, was found hanging Saturday in his Colonnade home. The coroner ruled probable suicide. his father, a John Birch Society member, claimed Communists caused the death and said FBI officials declined jurisdiction. District Attorney Don Keller said no foul play ruling yet pending investigation.
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Calif
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San Diego State College
John Birch Society
FBI
Weather warms as near freezing night ends
After near freezing temperatures last night the forecaster says a warming trend starts tonight and continues into Wednesday. The mercury fell to 34. Today’s high 62 to 66 with a low 42 to 46 tonight. Tomorrow’s high 66 to 70. Yesterday’s high 62. Sunset 6 39 p.m. Sunrise 5 53 a.m.
Thousands Said Stolen Possible Boston Scandal Probed
In Boston Massachusetts investigators probe a 9.6 million garage project beneath the Common. Atty Gen Hawarad McCormack Jr uses state police with IRS help to track missing funds, taping interviews with MPA directors. Key witness says a $346000 consultant payment was not received.
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U.S. House
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George L. Brady
Sylvan Tizian
Stamford, Conn
Wife Of CORE Leader Arrested After Shooting
New Haven Connecticut AP The wife of a CORE leader Carmel Jackson 24 was arrested after her husband Bryden Jackson 26 president of the New Haven CORE chapter was shot in the chest He told police three men attacked him while he refused a handout Police said the shooting occurred during a domestic argument Detectives said Jackson handed his wife a pistol and she shot him Jackson and his sister Alene Jackson were charged with breach of the peace Two men Walter Henderson and Donald Petty also charged with breach of the peace Jackson was previously arrested with three other CORE members in February for sit ins at the offices of town Democratic and Republican chairmen
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New Haven
Congress of Racial Equality
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Alene Jackson
Walter Henderson
Donald Petty
Want Ads Offer Quick Buying and Selling Solutions
News Star World highlights its Want Ads as a fast, simple way to meet buying or selling needs. Readers are urged to use the Want Ads for all personal and business transactions.
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