Debt limit fight shapes up in House panel vote
Washington May 3 1963 The House Ways and Means Committee voted 16 to 10 to fix the debt ceiling at 307 billion dollars until July 1 and 309 billion for July and August the current limit being 305 billion The debt stands near 30 billion The panel rejected a Byrnes proposal to redefine the debt to exclude about 8 billion in obligations delaying any need to raise the limit until late August The bill goes to the House next week promising a fierce floor contest with Republicans urging the 305 billion limit and others pushing the higher 309 billion figure for July August The Treasury seeks near 320 billion for the September July period and bills await final action.
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Grand Tower man charged on four counts
Jack E. Thompson of Grand Tower is held in Murphysboro city jail on four traffic charges including immoderate driving faulty brakes no operator license and license rates He is on parole from Menard Penitentiary for forgery Police say local officials are urged to tighten traffic law enforcement by state Director Joe S Ragen Ragen cites rising traffic deaths and warns the trend is upward Manitoba hunters may bag two deer with one taken by bow and arrow
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Debate Over When To Shoot To Protect Property In Chicago
Chicago debate grows over the right to use a gun for property defense after Mario Fagnani, 32, wounded Juan Figueroa when four youths pushed his car from a West Side driveway. Fagnani faces reckless conduct charges with possible penalties up to a year in jail or $1,000. police describe conflicting opinions as officials discuss the Illinois criminal code changes allowing force to prevent a forcible felony.
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