Texas Crops Struggle Through 1962 Weather Year
Weather as major factor in 1962 Texas crops. Record lows in corn and wheat yields, drought and freezes reduce production. Rice and sugar crops see gains. total crop value around $4 billion, with sorghum and peanut outputs down from 1961. Large year for sweet potatoes and rice yields, while overall farm income faces pressure.
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Sudan
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Cuban Invasion Marine Readiness Amid Bank Robbery Tale
A chaotic dispatch links 45000 Marines poised for Cuba with a bank robbery in Kentucky and a chain of vivid notes on leadership. The report blends wartime talk with crime details, naming officials like Shoup and local figures while noting military deployment and public commentary.
Holdup Man Killed In Gunfight Near Dallas
Robber enters Dallas store and forces cashier to empty the till. Owner Harry Way, 36, says he and the robber exchanged shots at close range. The dead robber, identified as Billy Whitfield, 32, of Dallas, carried 407 in his pockets. Whitfield had previous burglary and robbery convictions. Whitfield was shot by Way during the clash and died at the scene.
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Kennedy eyed tax cuts via spending moratorium proposal
Washington reports President Kennedy may ease tax relief by pausing new federal spending programs not tied to emergencies. Rep. John Byrnes of Wisconsin, a Ways and Means Republican, floated the idea amid a divided Congress as tax reform tests begin in the committee. Dynes, GOP conference chair, echoed cautious support while urging revenue considerations remain in view.
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Negro Named To Top Pa. Post
In a gubernatorial appointment, Ary S. Young, a Black employee in Lockhart Iron & Steel Co. personnel, is named secretary of labor and industry, becoming the first Black cabinet member in Pennsylvania. The article notes prior Black appointee Andrew Mt. Bradbey in earlier administrations.
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Summons Quirk Delays Iowa Juror in Principal Court
A jury summons mix up touches down in Des Moines Iowa as Leonard Abels seeks excusal after a principal court summons. City attorney Niels acts as prosecutor in Mir courtroom, detailing a procedural snag and medical excuse hopes.
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Bomare Device Intercepts Slow Flying Drones At Air Base
At Glenn AFB a new electronic device tracked and intercepted a slow flying drone in the first higher altitude test. The ground to air missile system used a cyplane tracking installation to guide the target and confirm success amid yesterday’s strike.
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Adenauer to Visit De Gaulle in Paris Talks
West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer will visit Paris for talks with President Charles De Gaulle. Discussions expected to cover defense, security, and foreign policy ties between Germany and France, with possible consideration of U S nuclear missile policy.
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Friday Sale Bonanza at Joske's of Texas
Joske's of Texas invites shoppers to enjoy another great day of savings on Friday with bold deals across departments. Storewide discounts highlight apparel, home goods, and seasonal items as customers flock to the historic retailer.
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