Federal Debt Climbs Amid Growing Spending Pressures
AP reports rising U.S. federal debt as Congress contemplates a new debt limit around 298 billion for the coming fiscal year. Spending is set to reach about 85 billion with projected revenue shortfalls of 3.7 to 5 billion, underscoring persistent deficits and economic growth debates. The article notes the legal limit stands at 285 billion, with past temporary increases and a 291.1 billion record in 1959.
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Negro Named To Capital Board
Washington AP report states President Kennedy named Frank D. Reeves a 45 year old Washington attorney to the three member DC Board of Commissioners that runs municipal affairs He would be the first Negro to serve on the board if Senate confirms Reeves already serves as a special assistant to the President Reeves was elected last year to the Democratic National Committee as the first Negro member
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Governors to receive custom made Kansas boots
Governor John Anderson announced that governors from all states will be gifted custom Kansas boots. The Hyer Boot Co. of Olathe makes western or Wellington styles funded by the Kansas and Olathe chambers and development commissions. Anderson will fly to Honolulu for the annual governors conference with his family, staying until about July.
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London clerk sails Channel on bed across Calais
Calais France AP reports a London bank clerk Bob Platten 36 crossed the English Channel aboard a wooden bed frame launched from Dover. The craft featured a 12 foot twin-hulled boat with an outboard motor and a six hour voyage to reach port.
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