Rebels seize San Cristobal regiment HQ in Caracas revolt
Venezuelan rebels stormed the Simon Bovilar army regiment at San Cristobal near the Colombian border in an attempted nationwide challenge to President Romulo Betancourt. Betancourt called on soldiers to reaffirm constitutional rule as major political leaders urged opposition to the insurrection.
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Caracas
Venezuela
San Cristobal
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
San Crist
Simon Bovilar
Pedro Jose Quevado
Leo Brown Dies At 63 In Boston
Leo M. Brown 63 the Biddeford Pool general store operator and first industrial agent in Biddeford Saco died this morning in a Boston hospital after a months long search selected from about 50 applicants. He was born in Boston attended its schools and graduated from Tufts University. He served as an ensign in the U. S. Navy during World War One and worked for Murray Body Corporation of America in Detroit before resigning March 6 1959 after about 10 months as industrial agent. He is survived by his widow Lenore Traxler two daughters Rosalie Ross and Leslye Small both of Biddeford Pool two brothers Alfred J of Buffalo and John of Providence R I three sisters Katherine Burkhardt Boston Miriam Golden Newton Mass and Sarah Baumgartner New York. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a m from Levine Chapel Brookline Mass with visiting hours Thursday 2 to 9 p m. In lieu of flowers contributions to the Cancer fund. Burial in Sharon Memorial Cemetery Sharon Mass. Memorial week will be observed at his Biddeford Pool home starting Saturday evening.
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Leo M. Brown
Biddeford-Saco
Boston
Biddeford
Humphrey to Arrive in Portland for Maine Convention
Senator Hubert H. Humphrey arrives in Portland by plane from Washington an hour before speaking at the Democratic State Convention in City Hall Auditorium Friday night. His campaign planned an earlier Maine stop but pressed by duties he postponed it. A news conference is set for 10 a.m. Saturday.
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Portland
Hubert H. Humphrey
D-Minn
Washington
City Hall
Humphrey
Maine
Today's Chuckle Adage on Chin Up Versus Neck Out
A light humor item notes a subtle but meaningful difference between keeping your chin up and sticking your neck out. Credited to Gen. Fea. Corp. with copyright.
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Gen
Fea. Corp
Cabanas Feted on 50th Anniversary
Biddeford couple Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Cabana celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Mass at St. Andre church officiated by Msgr. Aime Giguere, a breakfast at Wonderbar, and a public reception at St. Jean hall attended by about 300. The couple, formerly Rose Lemire, were married at St. Andre 50 years ago. They resided in Biddeford and have no children.
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Edgar Cabana
Pool Street
Biddeford
St. Andre Church
Father Cote
Aime Giguere
Theresa Lemire
Alice Nolette
Laura L. Proulx
William Binette
Cabana
Norman Binette
Ralph Nolette
Wonderbar
Romeo Binette
Hervey Binette
Michael Dinette
Sharon Binette
Lucien Desrosiers
Nolette
Leo Lemire
Theresa Chretien
Robert Fournier
Joan Bass
Matthew Ruben
Patricia Fournier
Albert Nolette
Muriel
Rose Alva Lemire
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
St. Jean Hall
Adams Street
Paddling Controversy Ends at Hahira High School
In Hahira Georgia teachers and students returned to class after a paddling dispute over Earl Cornelius 14 was settled. The five member county board met with the principal A B Martin and teachers to resolve the crisis restoring order and withdrawing resignations.
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Hahira
Hahira High School
South Georgia
Earl Cornelius
Lowndes County
Valdosta
County Board of Education
Elmer Cornelius
Clyde W Meacham
A. B. Martin
Martin
Meacham
Cornelius
Dwight Maples
Earl
Desegregation Support Grows After Nashville Protest
In Nashville, Mayor Ben West endorsed desegregation of white eating facilities after a mass Negro demonstration sparked by an explosion that damaged councilman Z. Alexander Looby’s home. West urged businessmen to decide, while Rev. C. T. Vivian urged stronger action. A $10,000 reward was offered for bomber clues as police join the investigation.
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Nashville, Tenn
Ben West
West
City Hall
C. T. Vivian
Vivian
Z. Alexander Looby
Looby
The
National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People
Mone of
Tennessee Bureau of Identification
Nashville Police Force
Cardinal Blasts American Reds at Lantern Award Speech
Cardinal Spellman of New York denounced American Communists and sympathizers as a "traitorous host" living under the American flag. He urged total national defense against what he called growing dangers from communism and warned against complacency that emboldens their push to subvert liberties.
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Boston
Francis Cardinal Spellman
New York
Massachusetts Knights of Columbus
Reed Says No Split In Party In Maine
Gov Reed told a rally that liberal and conservative Republicans in Maine have patched differences for the upcoming elections. He said there is no conflict between veterans and younger supporters and that he would be honored to run with Vice President Nixon. Reed expects Nixon to visit Maine during the campaign and predicts a large GOP turnout in the first November election, citing a Republican edge in the state.
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Falmouth
Reed
Nixon
Maine
Rhee Pledges Redress After Seoul Riots in 92 Dead
In Seoul, President Syngman Rhee pledged redress as troops quelled riotous resistance, with demonstrations reported in other cities. The clampdown left a confirmed 92 dead and over 500 wounded, including 50 in critical condition, as Lt. Gen. Song Yo-Chan announced the last major groups were broken and leaders arrested. The United States urged restraint and warned against repressive measures.
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Seoul
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
United States
Song Yo-Chan
Rhee
Case Survives Conservative Challenge in Senate Race
Senator Clifford P. Case of New Jersey easily repelled a conservative bid for renomination and will face Thorn Lord in November after beating Robert Morris by more than 100000 votes. In Louisiana, Jimmie Davis won the governorship, defeating Earl K. Long and others as the state shifted toward Davis while Francis Grevemberg fell short despite a strong GOP showing. Davis succeeds Earl K. Long with Kent Courtney and Maurice W. M. E. Clark among other late results.
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Clifford P. Case
Jimmie Davis
Louisiana
Case
Thorn Lord
Mercer County
Trenton
New Jersey
Senate
Robert Morris
Internal Security Subcommittee
Morris
Thruston Morton
R-Ky
Lord
Richard M. Glassner
Newark
N.J
Davis
Francis Grevemberg
Earl K. Long
Grevemberg
Kent Courtney
Maurice W. M. E. Clark
New Orleans
De Gaulle Heads to Quebec City After Ottawa Talks
In Canada the French president Charles de Gaulle flies from Ottawa to Quebec City and Montreal after pre-summit talks with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. He plans to spend nearly a day in Quebec City, a historic capital in the heart of North America's largest French speaking community, then visit Montreal.
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Quebec
Charles de Gaulle
North America
Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Montrea
Raid on Duncan Village Seeks to Clean Up Negro Settlements
In East London a police operation backed by armored cars arrested 345 Blacks in Duncan Village. The raid followed burning of passbooks and alleged agitators, targeting those defying apartheid, unemployed residents, and others deemed illegal.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
Duncan Village
Indian Ocean
East London
Darkness Halts Colombian Disaster Recovery Operations
In Bogota darkness Tuesday night interrupted efforts to recover victims of a disaster, forcing teams to pause and resume at first light. No further details available in the visible fragment.
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Bogota
Colombia
Public Hearing Stated On Saco Zoning Laws
The Saco Planning Board calls a public hearing for Monday night April 25 in the Saco Municipal Court Room to discuss four proposed zoning changes. They include six month permits recording occupancy, action revision on building inspector decisions, appeals to Superior Court, and a $10 fee for public hearing requests to the appeal board. The board will notify property owners within 600 feet.
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Saco Planning Board
Saco Municipal Court
Maine
Appeal Board
Saco
New Capital Of Brazil To Get Red Carpet Welcome
Brasilia rises as Brazil inaugurates its new capital with religious rites and samba drums. Delegates from around the world attend as 100000 residents and visitors gather for ceremonies led by Portugal’s Cardinal Cerejeira and President Kubitschek, with a mass, light show, and national anthem at midnight.
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Brazil
Brasilia
Brasil
Rio de Janeiro
Guanabara
Manuel Cardinal Goncalves Cerejeira
Portugal
John XXIII
U.S
John Moors Cabit
Eisenhower
Israel Pinheiro
Juscelino Kubitschek
Cerejeira
Hospital auxiliary to sponsor benefit at St Francis gym
Rett as music chairman and Mrs Harold Carroll as president of the hospital auxiliary head the fund raising committee. Ex officio member Mrs Wilfred Fournier and Mrs Eloi Lacroix serve as special projects and refreshments chairs. The ball is a major auxiliary fundraiser and will be held again this year at St Francis college gymnasium.
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Central Workers Organization
Jose Gonzalez Navarro
Dominican Republic
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Jose Lopez Henrique
Spain
Perez Jimenez
Florida
Leo Brown
Cardinal
OLD Orchard Police
Old Orchard Beach
Leslie Wyman
Biddeford Masonic Hall
Bradford Commandery
Knights Templar
Masonic Hall
George Roo
Man
Escort Club
Roger Parker, Sr
Peter McVicar
Wallace Russell
John Strickland
Donald Nowell
George Mahoney
Allyn Goodwin
Mexico City
Jose Rojo de la Vega
Bullfighters
Moscow
Jin
Mark Twain
Clemente Rivera Zamora
Notre Dame Hospital
Albert Deshales
John Conroy
Norman J. Reilly
Raymond Boucher
John Bar
ST. Francis Guild
Edward
Linoleum Co
Alfred Street
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