Kennedy proposes $4.88 billion foreign aid package to Congress
President Kennedy formally sent a $4.8785 billion foreign aid program to Congress, urging every dollar to curb communism. He seeks $3.3785 billion for economic aid and $1.5 billion for military aid, with hearings set by the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A new four year $3 billion Alliance for Progress fund in Latin America is also proposed, including $600 million this year.
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Rusk and Gromyko Meet Over Berlin and Nuclear Talks
In Geneva a three hour discussion between U S secretary of state Rusk and Soviet foreign minister Gromyko focused on Berlin and disarmament. Western sources say no detailed plan was agreed for inspections to guard against new Soviet nuclear tests. Kennedy warned of nuclear peril and urged realistic avenues of agreement.
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French Algerians Nearing Showdown in Peace Talks
Negotiators from France and Algerian nationalists moved into a final phase with several issues unresolved. A cease-fire is unlikely to be signed today, with talks focusing on the interim regime, provisional government, and continued French military presence in Algeria.
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Car Stolen and Wrecked by Thief Near Dunn
Mrs. Annice Johnson of Route 3 reported a 1962 Corvair stolen from her home near Dunn at 11 14 p m. A sheriff unit found the car within an hour at Shepherd's Crossing south of Ira. The thief drove it off the road up a 50 foot bluff, causing severe damage. Investigators pursue the case.
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Weather snapshot for Texas regions shows varied skies and mild temps
North Central Texas sees partly cloudy weather today with highs near 82 and lows around 27 to 29 as clouds increase tonight. Northeast Texas reports fair conditions with a small risk of light rain, lows near 42 and highs near 64. Northwest Texas anticipates snow flurries in the Panhandle with mixed precipitation and lows around 24 to 40, high around 64. Coastal regions expect southeasterly winds, mostly cloudy with scattered rain, and mid 60s to mid 70s highs. Southwest Texas remains cloudy to partly cloudy with occasional showers and warmer nights, lows 43 to 53, highs around 65 to 70.
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Indonesia Netherlands Agree To Start Talks On West New Guinea
The Hague Indonesia and the Netherlands accept a U.S. proposal to hold preliminary discussions on West New Guinea with a neutral third party as a secret talks start with no preconditions. Dutch Premier Jan de Quay voiced concern over Indonesian rhetoric.
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First Lady Sees Indian Project Financed by American Aid
Mrs John F Kennedy visited the Indian All India Medical Institute funded by US aid and Rockefeller Foundation gifts. She greeted heart patients and children in wards, attended a luncheon with President Prasad, and toured sites including the Taj Mahal with plans to sail the Ganges and visit Benares and Udaipur.
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Referee Lie Detector Tests In Southwest Conference
DPS spokesman said 22 SWC referees were polygraph tested over possible basketball gambling. Results may be completed this week and handed to Southwest Conference officials. No results will be released until then. Mr Curtis of SWC referees noted two people volunteered for questioning. A New York Post column linked East Coast gamblers to alleged hoop shenanigans.
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Fidel Castro announces food rationing in Cuba
Prime Minister Fidel Castro admitted serious revolution problems and announced nationwide rationing of rice beans lard and oils starting next week. He blamed counter revolution and the US embargo while acknowledging blunders in planning and shortages worsened by Yankee imperialism and Batista’s legacy.
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Weather picture: cold Texas with light snow flurries
Clouds cover West Texas with a chance of light snow and rain in the Panhandle Plains. Lubbock and Dalhart report early lows near 24 degrees while central and eastern areas stay clearer. Overnight temps run from upper 20s to 60s as forecasts call for more clouds and scattered showers Wednesday.
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Parties Set May Primary Poll But Eye Poll On Poll Tax
Democratic and Republican leaders in Texas planned their May 5 primaries with no agreement on ending the poll tax. The only shared action was a voter poll proposal to ask legislators to draft a constitutional change. Both parties also set a horse race betting referendum on the ballot in differing forms and named convention sites for September.
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Farm Labor Day Set Wednesday in Courthouse Basement
The Texas Employment Commission will hold Farm Labor Day again Wednesday in the courthouse basement. A TEC representative will be present each Wednesday to conduct events for farmers and laborers urged to register for suitable work.
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