Rebel Stronghold Crumbles in Venezuelan Border Fight
In San Cristobal the rebel base collapsed as Betancourt's army moved in with tanks. Ex-general Jesus Maria Castro Leon fled with aides, aiming for Colombia. Border guards halted rebel escape on the Venezuela Colombia road. two students were reported killed and four wounded in street clashes.
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San Cristobal
Romulo Betancourt
Jesus Maria Castro Leon
Colombia
Venezuela - Colombia
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San Cristo
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House Debates Final Language on Voting Rights Bill
Supporters push to send a national voting rights bill to President Eisenhower as House and Senate amendments clash. Key issue is the referees role under federal courts and hearings. The measure keeps records preservation and expands penalties for resisting court orders with fines up to 1000 dollars and one year in prison.
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Eisenhower
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Senate
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Little Rock
Head On Collision Kills Two in North Ridgeville
A Wednesday head on collision in North Ridgeville, Elyria area, killed two passengers. Kenneth R. Keith, 40, of Colgate Wisconsin, and Herschell DeWitt Kinsey, 52, of Cleveland, died. Drivers Glenford James, 38, of Cleveland, and Walter G. Ewart, 45, of Milwaukee, were injured and taken to Elyria Memorial Hospital.
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Kenneth R. Keith
Rt. 1
Colgate
Wis
Herschell DeWitt Kinsey
Cleveland
Glenford James
Walter G. Ewart
Milwaukee
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Queen’s Birthday Observed Amid Military Salutes
London reports mark the sovereign’s birthday with naval salutes and flags displayed on public buildings. The official celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s birthday occurs in June per royal schedules.
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London
Royal Navy
Public Help Needed In Press Battle
J R Wiggins of the Washington Post urged ASNE to strengthen itself and improve performance to win public support for breaking official secrecy barriers. He cited gains in the battle against news suppression and called for greater industry efforts to justify readers' faith and confidence.
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J. R. Wiggins
The
Washington Post
ASNE
Democratic Convention Battles Loom Over Civil Rights and Nominee
The Democratic National Convention faces a civil rights platform clash with Rep. Chester Bowles named platform chairman. Three contenders Kennedy Symington Humphrey speak at ASNE in Washington as debates over religion and nomination prospects unfold.
Kirkpatrick Draws Five Year Term In Prison
Burl Kirkpatrick of Lower Salem was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary for interstate transportation of a stolen auto. The case in Columbus Federal District Court followed his admission of bank robbery claims which were later dismissed as unfounded. He also faced forged check charges in Washington County and Marietta. He was arrested by Athens County Sheriff Harold Shields and deputies near Millfield.
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Federal District Court
Columbus
Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Maryland
Bartlett Farmers Bank
Washington County
Marietta
Athens County
Harold Shields
Millfield
Plane Crash Kills Four in Hickory Collision
Four people died when a private plane collided with an airliner near Hickory North Carolina as both aircraft landed under visual flight rules. Deputy coroner W Stanley Moore said the propeller likely caused deep head injuries to all four occupants. Authorities noted the airport lacked an air traffic tower.
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N.C
W. Stanley Moore
Burke County
Cuba Accuses 2 Newsmen Over Counterrevolutionary Claims
Miami reports Cuban police accuse CBS journalist Mario Biasetti of counterrevolutionary activity after arrival with cameraman Richard Bate of Cocoa Beach. The two said they would review recent footage before discussing an interview with Fidel Castro in which Castro suggested talks with Eisenhower or Herter could improve U S Cuban relations.
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Cosoa Beach
Mario Biasetti
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Rhee's Foes Demand New Elections After Cabinet Resign
In Seoul, foes of President Syngman Rhee press for new presidential elections after the cabinet quits amid near revolution and riots. They say promises of redress are insufficient as martial law spreads and dozens die or are wounded. US Ambassador McConaughy urged democracy as a solution.
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John H. Chang
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Lee
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Walter P. McConaughy
Coed Safe Returns As Companions Remain Missing On Mountain
A University of Colorado student, Jane Bendixen, 18, staggered into a Colorado shelter after 36 hours lost on Longs Peak with two fellow students David Jones, 18, and Prince Willman, 23. The trio, blamed on a late storm, had dug a snow cave and ignored trail closed signs as rescuers resumed searches. Willman suffered frostbite while Jones and Willman were associated with the Rocky Mountain Rescue Group.
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University of Colorado
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Webster Groves
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Methodist Bishop Names New Senior Minister in Ohio Portmouth
The Rev. Clyde Pinnell, pastor of Anderson Hills Methodist Church in Cincinnati, is named senior minister of Trinity Methodist Church in Portsmouth, effective May 8. He succeeds the Rev. Bernard Lomás, now pastor of Epworth Euclid in Cleveland, as announced by Resident Bishop Hazen G. Werner of the Ohio Area Methodist Church.
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Ohio Area Methodist Church
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Paris to boost police for tourist safety
Paris tabloid Par is-tour called for stronger police presence to protect visitors after 30 robberies and burglaries in four weeks. The report highlights rising crime against foreigners and urges action from authorities.
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Paris
Paris-tour
Polio Mystery Probed At Mass Outbreak Study
Investigators examine a Massachusetts polio mystery amid a nationwide pattern of outbreaks. Dr. E Russell Alexander notes mass paralysis last year exceeding 5 000 cases, with Massachusetts showing statewide impact and Type 3 predominance in 51 of 56 cases.
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Newark
N. J
Massachusetts
E. Russell Alexander
U. S. Public Health Service
Des Moines
Iowa
Little Rock
Ark
Kansas City
Alexander
Bowles Named Democratic Platform Chair for Civil Rights Push
Chester Bowles was selected as platform committee chairman at the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles to push a strong civil rights plank for 1960. Calvin W. Rawlings remains credentials chair, with Camille Gravel named co chairman. Paul Butler emphasized civil rights as a major convention issue amid hopeful reactions from presidential contenders.
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New England
Chester Bowles
Bowles
Los Angeles
Utah
Calvin W. Rawlings
Camille F. Gravel
Louisiana
Gravel
Paul Butler
Connecticut
India
Eight Cars Derailed At Hobson Yard
Eight cars of a New York Central yard freight train derailed this morning in Hobson Yards near Ohio 7. No injuries were reported and the cause was not immediately determined. Railroad officials said the derailed cars were part of a 56 car yard train being shuffled and not on a through run. A flagman directed motorists across the crossing as the warning system activated.
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Hobson
Ohio 7
Cities invited to share survey costs for regional airport
Cincinnati Hamilton County and the cities of Dayton Middletown and Wilmington were invited to share the survey cost for a proposed regional airport midway between Dayton and Cincinnati. The survey is expected to cost between $35 000 and $50 000.
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Hamilton County
Dayton
Middletown
Wilmington
C. A. Harrell
Estate of Jane E. Binks Worth $360000 in 213 Holdings
Papers filed in Probate Court show Miss Jane E. Binks died last month at age 88 leaving a $360000 estate. Principal heir is nephew Alfred B. Preston of East Cleveland. she formerly worked as a bookkeeper in Rome New York.
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Jane E. Binks
Rome
N.Y
Alfred B. Preston
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