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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1960

Page

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Two Cuban Officials Ordered Out of the United States

The United States expelled Cuban consular officials in retaliation for the ouster of two U S embassy staff in Havana. Carlos Manuel Lazaro Felix Sanchez y Basquet and Dr Berta Pla were given 48 hours to leave, labeled as an intelligence operative and propagandist respectively. The move follows the expulsion of two U S aides from Havana.

Washington United States U.S Havana Carlos Manuel Lazaro Felix Sanchez Y Basquet Miami Fla State Department Berta Pla New York Joseph Reap Castro Edwin L. Sweet Abilene Tex William G. Friedemann Stillwater Okla Cuba

Man Beaten Robbed Shot At Forced Into River

A Charleston construction worker, John Crouse, 50, said two men beat him after offering a ride, robbed him of $80, forced him toward Elk River, and fired at him from the bank. He received emergency hospital treatment after the incident near the city incinerator.

Elk River John Crouse Charleston Rt. 6 Crouse Bob Crouse

Japan ratifies US military pact amid protests in Tokyo

Premier Kishi's government survives Communist led demonstrations and wins automatic ratification of a one year military alliance with the United States. Leftists block government offices, thousands march, police guard Kishi residence, signaling a turbulent post vote period as Mitsubishi and labor groups react with strikes and protests.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kichi Japan United States

Senate kills Gore revenue amendment over tax loophole

The Senate tabled Gore's proposal to tax raw mineral value for finished products, arguing it would close a loophole costing about 600 million dollars annually. Leader Johnson pushed the move, 39-26, amid threats of a late session to secure votes.

Washington Senate Albert Gore D-Tenn Gore Treasury Lyndon B. Johnson Texas Johnson

Death of N and W chief Robert H. Smith at 72

Robert H. Smith former president and longtime N and W executive died after a heart attack in Roanoke at about 2 30 p m He was 72 A Roanoke native born in Baltimore Smith joined N and W in 1910 rose through posts to president and director in 1946 He led the railroad to record traffic and revenues and was known as a race horse for his brisk pace

Roanoke Robert Hall Smith Norfolk and Western Railway Smith N&w Baltimore Colorado Princeton University Radford Pocahontas

Defense chiefs fear more Soviet pressure in coming months

At Quantico the defense chiefs warned of renewed Soviet harassment in the next six to eight months but said no shooting is expected. Secretary Gates said U S forces in the Pacific and Far East are adequate and could be augmented if trouble arises. He noted uncertainty about Red China’s next moves but said China may opt for force.

Sonyo Labor Federation Zengakuren Radical Students’ Federation White House James Kishi Quantico United States Soviet Union Thomas S. Gates Gates U.S Pacific Far East Pentagon Red Nikita Khrushchev Red China Khrushchev

Margaret and Antony Return Home Amid Waxwork Heist

Princess Margaret and Antony Armstrong-Jones returned from their honeymoon to No 10 Kensington Place unfinished. Scotland Yard hunts a life sized wax effigy of Antony missing from Madame Tussauds after a theft likely by two people. Crowds greet the couple at Portsmouth and Windsor, with about 3,000 at Waterloo Station.

London Princess Margaret Antony Armstrong- Jones Tony Mme. Tussaud Mother Queen Mother Kensington Place Margaret Scotland Yard Portsmouth Royal Marine Waterloo Station Clarence

Nixon Seeks Boost for Exchange Programs After Tokyo Summit

Vice President Richard M. Nixon urged expanding foreign exchange programs at a Houston news conference after diplomatic setbacks in Paris and Tokyo. He defended traveling diplomacy, urged a stronger exchange effort, and said Texas could deliver 24 electoral votes if he wins the Republican nomination, while noting LBJ as a potential Democratic candidate.

Houston Tex Richard M. Nixon Japan Nixon Eisenhower Paris Tokyo Texas Press Assn International

Miss Bristol Crowned Miss Virginia in Roanoke

Catherine Birch of Staunton was chosen Miss Virginia at the Roanoke pageant over four finalists with Brenda Lee Bowman of Petersburg as first runner up.

Roanoke Catherine Birch Staunton Bristol Virginia W. O. Birch Brenda Lee Bowman Petersburg

End Is In Sight For Kishi Ailing Japanese Leader

AP report notes Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi faces imminent exit as Liberal Democrat factions desert him. A June 26 or later ratification of the US Japan security treaty is seen as a trigger, with Ikeda candidate to succeed depending on party strength and factions.

Tokyo Nobusuke Kishi Eisenhower Kishi Liberal-Democratic Kosaku Shinoda United States Hayat I Ikeda Ikeda Profi Shigeru Yoshida Yoshida Japan

Eisenhower Arrives in Okinawa Amid Tense Welcome

President Eisenhower touched down on Okinawa at 1 am aboard a big jet from Taipei. The base braced for demonstrations as he began his Asian tour. Okinawa showed an armed camp feel with festive trimming while a nonviolent group voiced protest.

Naha Okinawa Eisenhower Taipei Formosa Pormosa

Eisenhower Leaves Okinawa for South Korea

The White House announced that President Eisenhower departed Okinawa at 1 37 pm EST Saturday en route to South Korea.

Washington Eisenhower Okinawa South Korea White House

Okinawa Protest Turns Out 5000 Demonstrators in Naha

As President Eisenhower arrived in Okinawa to tour the area, a Council for Reversion to Japan led a mobilization that drew about 5000 demonstrators. US forces deployed 15000 servicemen with gas masks and tear gas to guard the route and government buildings amid flags and chants.

Council For Japan Eisenhower Yello Naha Sone Council Okinawa United Sates Western Pacific United States Ike Sémile Kadena Air Force Base

Soviet Espionage Outranks U2 Incident in FBI Black Book

Senate investigators released the FBI Black Book showing decades of Soviet espionage in the United States. The 63 page report notes aerial photos of U.S. cities, the use of informants, and covert purchases of imagery by Soviet agents. It cites dead drops and secret meetings in Scarsdale New York.

US. S Henry Cabot Lodge U. S United Nations Security Council Lodge Moscow FBI State Department United States Soviet Union Smajer New York City Scarsdale N. Y Chicago United Nations

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