Eisenhowers Host Princess Astrid Bertil at White House Luncheon
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower hosted Princess Astrid of Norway and Prince Bertil of Sweden at a White House luncheon. Fifty-seven guests attended, including Swedish and Norwegian ambassadors, State Department officials, and family members as the pair toured American events tied to Minnesota’s statehood centennial. Also noted, Fuzzy Levane hires Bill Harzman as Knicks assistant coach for next season.
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Threatened Tong War Averted In San Francisco Chinatown
San Francisco on May 6 AP reports Chinatown calmed a potential tong war among Hop Sings and Bing Kongs after a heated dispute on New Year s Eve. Hop Sings offered hospital bills and compensation. Bing Kongs demanded an apology, but both sides chose peaceful resolution following intercity meetings.
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Hearings Set Today on Rock 'n' Roll Ban
A Common Pleas judge in New Haven will hold a 10 a.m. show cause hearing on a request for an injunction to stop the city from banning a May 8 rock and roll show at the New Haven Arena. Alan Freed’s manager and the promoters seek to overturn the ban after violent incidents followed a previous Freed appearance in Boston.
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Blasting Causes Dirt Shower on Black Rock Pike
A ledge blasting operation by Morrison and Cubelli Construction near Brookside Drive Fairfield at 2 20 p m showers dirt and rocks on Black Rock Turnpike. No injuries reported as traffic was halted. Fire Chief Joseph Stopa says misjudgment by the operator led to the unintended blast. The property is owned by Joseph Szost.
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