Titan On Target In Successful Air Force Launch
CAPE CANAVERAL The air force launched an improved Titan missile on a 5000 mile test flight intended to prove a near final design for a national rocket force. The 98 foot missile hit a south Atlantic target after 30 minutes and 17 000 mph, marking the first success after earlier failures. Further refinements are planned before the mid summer operational date.
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Blakley Presses Housing Worries After Weaver Nomination
Senator Blakley voiced deep concern over the housing program's future following Robert C. Weaver's confirmation as head of the housing agency. He criticized Weaver's civil rights focus, noted mortgage bankers and builders' hesitation to oppose, and warned of potential impacts on public housing and desegregation efforts. Blakley planned to stay in Texas for about five days to campaign.
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59 New U S Judgeships Sought in Kennedy Bill
The Kennedy administration seeks 59 new federal judgeships. The proposal would add nine circuit judges to the U S Courts of Appeals and three district judges across Texas and the Fifth Circuit. It cites judicial positions expired since 1954 and court delays from crowded dockets.
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Rayburn
Annual Spaghetti Dinner Stated by Italian Society
Ponzio and George Torregano of the Christopher Columbus Italian Society announce the annual Spaghetti Dinner at Columbus Hall 201 Morales St Sunday Feb 12 with service at 11 am 2 pm 5 pm and 8 pm. Tickets cost 1.00 donations and can be obtained in person or by phone.
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Christopher Columbus Hall
Senate confirms Negro housing chief amid f tensions
Robert N Weaver wins Senate confirmation as government top housing administrator but faces two major problems. Southern lawmakers fear his racial integration stance could slow construction, while concerns over WHFA leadership risk alienating southern votes for new housing programs. The confirmation comes after five hours of debate and a record placement as the highest ranking Black official in the federal executive branch.
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Weaver
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Kennedy
Sen
Bennett
Utah
Record Gas Use in San Antonio During Cold Spell
San Antonians used a record 257 297 cubic feet of gas in one day as severe cold hit the area. The Public Service board official said this was the highest daily usage on record, surpassing the 1966 peak of 240 876 000 cubic feet. In January total gas use reached 5 636 600 000 cubic feet, compared with 4 757 400 000 in January 1960.
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San Antonians
Ity Public Service Board
Boys Find Bogus Bills in New York Basement Cache
New York police said four boys uncovered counterfeit currency worth 513000 hidden in a paper bag behind a wall partition in a basement clubhouse. The bills were in 100 dollar notes and appeared aged, with no identifiable owner or origin.
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