Riot on excursion boat ends in mass arrests in New Jersey
In Pensville New Jersey on May 30 AP reports 34 people were arrested after 200 to 300 fought aboard The State of Pennsylvania operated by Riverview Lines. Negro and white participants clashed. deck chairs were smashed and windows broken. Police initially called it a race riot but said alcohol fueled the fracas. 14 of those arrested were juveniles.
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Riverview Lines
Arlington Unknowns Honored in Korea and World War II
Arlington National Cemetery honors two unknown servicemen from Korea and World War II beside the World War I unknown. President Eisenhower leads tributes as the nation remembers those who gave their lives for liberty. The article notes the Medal of Honor and the broader context of national remembrance with the page listing features and sections of Telegram Every Day.
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Douglas B. Cornell
Arlington National Cemetery
Arlington
Korea
Virginia
America
Iberty
Ike
Vaio
Memorial Day Parade Draws record crowds in Bridgeport
Perfect weather and a long weekend drew more than 30 000 Bridge Porters to the traditional parade route from Bull's Head to Seaside Park. Memorial services followed in honor of war dead, with Stratford reporting 18 000 spectators, the largest Memorial Day turnout there in years.
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Bull’s Head
Seaside Park
Stratford
Douglas jetliner maiden flight dazzles crowds in Long Beach
The Douglas Aircraft Co giant jet passenger plane flew beautifully on its maiden flight at Long Beach Municipal Airport and Signal Hill. The DCS jetliner, built for 16 passengers in 4 1/2 hours coast to coast, took off with black exhaust smoke as thousands watched. Company President Donald W. (rest missing from source).
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Long Beach
Calif
Douglas Aircraft Co
Municipal
Signal Hill
Donald W
Auto workers at GM workero without pact deadlock holds
United Auto Workers members faced a likely return to work Monday without a new contract at General Motors and other Big Three plants. Only old wage boosts tied to the expired pact were offered, and no side budged. Three GM plants in Atlanta began operating without coverage today, the first such GM move in 21 years. Gate patrols were urged to ensure union shop conditions, but none formed yet in Atlanta. Ford and Chrysler negotiations stalled, with leaders accusing the other side of stubbornness.
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Detroit
United Auto Workers Union
General Motors
Ford
Chrysler
Cass
UAW
Atlanta
UAW International
Walter P. Reuther
Ken Bannon
GMI
Bannon
UAW Viever
Malcolm Denise
Newsmen
Company
Union
Submarine Stickleback Sinks After Collision Near Pearl Harbor
92 men aboard the Stickleback were rescued after the submarine lost power and was struck by the destroyer escort Silverstein during an anti submarine exercise off Pearl Harbor. No casualties occurred on either ship, and Captain Stimson called the incident miraculous.
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Honolulu
Schulz
Silverstein
Navy
Paul C. Stimson
Submarine Squadron 7
Driver Killed in Smashup Of 15 Cars in Speed Race
Indianapolis May 30 AP Jimmy Bryan won the 42nd Indianapolis 1500 mile race by 27 seconds after a 15 car crash at the start killed Pat O Connor. Rookie George Amick finished second. One other injured Jerry Unser suffered a dislocated shoulder. The crash halted the race for 25 minutes.
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Jerry Liska
Indianapolis
Jimmy Bryan
Pat O'Connor
Bryan
George Amick
Venice
Calif
O'Connor
Speedway
Jerry Unser
Phoenix
Ariz
J Wor
Sam Hanks
Notioo
Hanks
Amick
Johnny Boyd
Fresno
Jim Rathmann
Miami
Tony Bettenhausen
Tinley Park
Ihl
Jimmy Reece
Don Free- Hiand
Jud Larson
Hickman Mills
Eddie Johnson
Cuyahoga Falls
Ohio
Billy Cheesebourg
Tucson
Dick Rathmann
Jtow
Ed Elisian
Park Fee Plan Goes Smooth at Seaside Western Park
Seaside Park began a new parking sticker program for the western section with a checkpoint near the bathhouse. Munici pal Parking terminal attendants collected fees from drivers without windshield stickers, noting a smaller turnout than expected. Some paid daily fees, others bought $3 season stickers, while a few turned away toward the eastern section where stickers aren’t required. John J. Gillespie, park terminal manager, said the operation ran smoothly despite questions and a few objections. The checkpoint will operate today and tomorrow from 10 am to 6 pm, with weekday hours to be announced.
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Seaside Park
Bridgeport
John J. Gillespie
Gillespie
Memorial Day traffic toll eases from predictions
The Memorial Day three day weekend saw 140 auto fatalities as the toll slowed after an early surge. Traffic deaths included 91 auto fatalities, 30 drownings, and 15 other deaths, with officials urging heightened caution amid a already heavy holiday period. Two deaths occurred on the Pennsylvania Turnpike, while Indianapolis events claimed three fatalities in a street race pileup and a red light crash killed four others nearby.
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Associated Press
America
Ned H. Dearborn
National Safety Council
Indianapolis
Pat O'Connor
Pleasure Beach Grand Opening Draws 51,000 Visitors
The Pleasure Beach grand opening attracted about 51,000 people as traffic rose across the bridge. Frank Sonshine, head of the private firm operating the park under city lease, reported the turnout and noted new attractions. More features are planned for today and tomorrow.
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Pleasure Beach
Frank Sonshine
I Private
Sonshine
Traffic Bases Fewer Accidents In Holiday Weekend
A Hartford man died in Wethersfield becoming the first highway fatality in the state over the long Memorial Day weekend. A 65 year old bicyclist was critically injured by a hit and run in Newington. In Bridgeport four people were hurt in two crashes. Norwalk saw a three car collision on the Merritt Parkway with no other major incidents on the parkways. Police say 390 state troopers and 200 auxiliaries patrolled highways. from Thursday noon to 9:30 pm last night 140 drivers were arrested, 55 for speeding, 414 warnings given, and 35 accidents investigated with 26 injuries. State police also used unmarked cars and a state helicopter. Four others were treated for minor injuries from early Memorial Day weekend crashes, including a crash at State and Hancock avenues around 2:20 am involving Frank Sotomayer.
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Hartford
Wethersfield
Newington
Bridgeport
Westport
Meritt Parkway
Norwalk
Parkway
Connecticut Turnpike
State
Hancock Avenue
Frank Sotomayer
Wordin Avenue
Father of 3 Held in Poor Box Thefts
In Ludlow Massachusetts on May 30 AP reports Henry P. Lovell 25 unemployed father of three was arrested in Holy Cross church Springfield for larceny related to poor box thefts at Christ the King and St. Jean Baptiste churches. Police say the amount taken is not yet determined. Lovell recently lost his truck driving job and moved from Bridgeport Connecticut to Springfield weeks ago.
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Ludlow
Mass
Ithree
Henry P. Lovell
Springfield
Holy Cross
Alexander Thompson
Lovell
Christ the King
St. Jean Baptiste
Thompson
Bridgeport
Riots in Paris as De Gaulle moves toward premiership
Paris amid violent demonstrations against Charles de Gaulle with injuries reported as Socialist leaders confer at home and consider backing a De Gaulle government. Cast of figures includes Mollet Pflimlin Piney and De Gaulle’s coalition as Paris and several cities face clashes and police action.
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de Gaulle
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Pierre Pflimlin
Edouard Daladier
Etoile
Champs Elysees
le Mans
Nevers
Chateaurox
Limoges
Gueret
Saint Etienne
Metz
Bond Point
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