Haiti Junta Threatens Backers of Fignole in Port au Prince
Haiti's three man military junta deployed troops and police with orders to shoot arsonists and arrest shop owners who close in protest. Fignole followers threaten to torch Port au Prince unless he is restored. Air lines resume after weekend violence that left at least 50 dead and 200 wounded. About 1,000 rioters jammed jails as inmates were released after screening.
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Port AU Prince
Haiti
Daniel Fignole
Fignole
New York
Company reports new two year wage pact with union
The company announces an AFL-CIO OCIAU agreement reached June 14 adding a six percent general wage increase plus improved benefits and vacation and holiday pay. The contract runs two years and covers labor costs.
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Afl-Cio Oil, Chemical & Atomic Workers International Union
Optimism Flows From U N Talks On Nuclear Test Ban
U S spokesmen say Soviet proposal for an internationally supervised test ban could break the disarmament log jam but cautions remain. The five power subcommittee pauses to consult governments as Valerian Zorin proposes a two to three year moratorium and access for inspectors.
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London
U.S
U.N
Soviet Union
Russia
Valerian Zorin
Sinclair to Boost Gasoline Prices in Six-State Area
Sinclair Refining Co. announced price increases of two tenths of a cent per gallon on all grades of gasoline kerosene and distillates and a five cent per barrel rise in residual fuels. The changes apply to its six state marketing area and take effect June 21 as an essential step to recover costs.
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New York
Sinclair Refining Co
Sinclair
Let George Do It in Titusville Council Picks Becker
In Titusville Pennsylvania the city council appointed George W Becker to fill a vacancy as controller He also serves as city clerk deputy director of accounts and finances and special tax officer His combined annual income is 6090 dollars
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Titusville
George
George W. Becker
Congressmen React To New Supreme Court Rulings On Communism
Lawmakers criticize two 6–1 Supreme Court decisions affecting the Smith Act and contempt of Congress. Rep. Howard W. Smith argues the 1940 anti subversive law remains clear while Sen. Jenner warns the court has set back anti-Communist efforts. Justice Harlan writes for the majority on the Smith Act ruling, defining advocacy versus abstract belief.
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Washington
Supreme Court
High Court
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
Sen
Jenner
R-Ind
Smith
California
Congress
John T. Watkins
Clark
Watkins
House Un-American Activities Subcommittee
New York
U.S
Justice Harlan
Majority
Catholic Worker Editor Protests H-Bomb Tests
Ammon Hennacy editor of the Catholic Worker in New York began a fast in Las Vegas to protest ongoing American nuclear tests. He picketed the Atomic Energy Commission headquarters and said he would not end the fast.
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Las Vegas
Nev.p
New York
Atomic Energy Commission
Ammon Hennacy
Catholic Worker
Science Shrinks Piles New Way Without Surgery
A new healing substance called Bio-Dyne enables shrinking hemorrhoids without surgery. Cases report pain relief and actual reduction using Preparation H suppositories or ointment, backed by a money back guarantee and patent protection.
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New York, N. Y
Nuclear test date set for June 28
Hennacy notes the schedule for testing one of the largest nuclear devices in U S history on June 28. He adds that each year since 1950 he fasts on August 6 to mark the Hiroshima atomic bombing anniversary.
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United States
Hennacy
Hiroshima
Conservative Leader Forms Cabinet in Canada’s First Conservative Era
Ottawa report says John Diefenbaker is assembling a Cabinet slate ahead of Friday when he becomes Canada’s first Conservative prime minister in 22 years. Governor General Vincent Massey previously announced the transition.
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Ottawa
John Diefenbaker
Canada
Vincent Massey
Diefenbaker Asked to Form New Government After Election
In the aftermath of elections, Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent’s Liberal cabinet resigns. The Conservative party polled a plurality but lacks a majority, holding 109 seats to the Liberals 104 in the 265 seat House of Commons.
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Night
Diefenbaker
Louis St. Laurent
House of Commons
Psychiatrists Study Gunplay by Youth in CANONSBURG
In Canonsburg Pennsylvania psychiatrists will study what caused a 10 year old boy to engage in gunplay in a small mining community. The effort aims to uncover underlying factors and inform safety measures.
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Canonsburg
Local Events Highlight Chanute Tribune June 18 1957
Chanute Tribune reports on community happenings in Chanute Kansas with notices and brief items dated June 18 1957 including local meetings, society notes, and public announcements.
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The
Chanute Tribune
Rampage Suspect Joey Coleman Placed in State Hospital
Juvenile authorities ordered Joey Coleman to the Allentown State Hospital after a Muse incident Sunday night in which he fired two pistols at bystanders but caused no injuries. State police seek origin of the firearms and ammunition used during the standoff.
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Joey Coleman
Muse
Allentown State Hospital
Joey
Harvest Any Forage or Silage Crop
One trip through the field gathers the crop chops it into desired lengths and delivers it to truck or wagon. Only two controls. Convenient one man operation.
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Stephen Carson
Kitty Puss
Oklahoma City
Stephen
W. O. Carson
Junta
E. Main
Edged
Warren
Subcommittee
Un-American Activities Group
Un-American Activities Committee
Arthur Miller
Marilyn Monroe
Miller
U.S. District Court
Body & Paint Repair Service
Comer Body Shop
Cecil Comer
B.bgoodrich
JSAFE
Motorola
Mahogany
Kelvinator
BIG Freezer
Safe Driver League
B.E Goodrich
McCormick
J'G
McCormick Harvester
S. Santa Fe
Neosho Implement CO
International Harvester
Dean Kepley
E. B. Weaver
Mgr
Ralph Garvin
Office
Mer
Floyd K. Bray
Paris
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