King Hussein moves swiftly to quell Jordan threats
Reports from Beirut Jerusalem and Amman describe swift actions by King Hussein and a pro western cabinet to neutralize opposition. Military courts will try suspects, Syrian troops withdraw toward Syria, Egyptian journalists expelled from Jordan, and Damascus denies any Syria withdrawal request.
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Egypt and Syria Leaders Meet in Cairo
Egyptian and Syrian presidents convened in Cairo to decide steps in the Jordan crisis. Cairo press blasted the Eisenhower doctrine, warned of a pro West Jordan cabinet’s fall, and alleged Iraqi police in Jordanian uniforms mass arrest in Amman. Shukri Al Kuwaily returned to Cairo to join Nasser in discussing a potential four Arab meeting.
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Marine Unit Set To Sail For Mediterranean Relief
The Navy announced a reinforced battalion of 1,800 Marines will sail from Morehead City North Carolina on Thursday or Friday aboard five ships to relieve the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Marine Division now with the 6th Fleet. Passage through the Straits of Gibraltar is expected May 12. The move, planned since March 27, may keep both battalions in the Mediterranean if needed and is not tied to the Jordan situation.
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Thompson Named New Envoy To Russia In U S Move
AUGUSTA INS veteran diplomat Llewellyn Thompson who speaks Russian like a native was named today by President Eisenhower to succeed Charles Bohlen as ambassador to the Soviet Union. The appointment follows Bohlen’s retirement from the post.
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Hit Run Death Sparks SF Talk Across the City
San Francisco bar talk centers on the hit and run death of Lloyd Stephens, with patrons describing the incident and the killer’s actions. Citizens move from anger to curiosity as opinions vary on responsibility and punishment amid a citywide debate. The piece also notes U.S. diplomatic postings and a related reshuffle of ambassadors under Eisenhower’s administration.
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Psychiatrist plotted to die by hired gunman for insurance
Dr L R Pearman 56 planned his own death at his Detroit office to let a married partner collect double indemnity on a $20,000 policy. The plot unraveled when the assistant killer, Detroit cop Henry Jason, turned out to be an informant. Pearman changed the beneficiary last week and later said he would not go through with the plan. Police questioned the wife and the bar porter who alerted authorities.
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Student Robs Flower Shop and Fires on Truck Driver
A Georgetown University student, Paul Esseman, 20, held up a Manhattan flower shop on the East Side and fled. He was chased by truck driver Eric Scott, 36, who was wounded when Esseman shot him in the abdomen. Police captured Esseman after a brief scuffle. he claimed self defense and said he acted for extra money before Easter recess.
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Mansfield Urges 100 Dollar Increase in Personal Tax Exemptions
Senator Mike Mansfield proposes a $100 rise in personal tax exemptions if Eisenhower’s budget is cut by $3 billion. He backs an across the board tax cut benefiting those most in need and urges adoption of the Johnson Rayburn exemption plan to raise from $600 to $700. He says Congress should consider applying the change by next year and retroactivity to Jan 1, 1958 if delayed.
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Mystery Gunman Wounds 16 Year Old in Los Angeles
Police pursue a gunman who shot a 16 year old boy in the stomach during a traffic accident scene in Los Angeles. The youth, Fred Gallegos of Los Angeles, was hit by a rifle fired from a car window. The incident occurred last night as chaos followed the collision.
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Service attendant under car scene ends in theft
Emeryville station worker Orville Simpson agreed to cut extra free services after two well dressed youths asked him to crawl under their flashy two door sedan yesterday. Simpson crawled and the youths fled with nearly 240 dollars from the cash register while he was under the car.
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Chicago Furrier Raid Nets $150000 In Stolen Furs
FBI agents and Chicago police seized $150000 worth of fur coats and stoles from a Chicago furrier led by Albert Paull 46 of Lincolnwood. Paull faces a grand jury charge of receiving stolen property. Also recovered were furs linked to a Baltimore looting and shipments tied to Edward Cohen of Los Angeles.
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Marital Pay Off In Traffic Fine
In Los Angeles a traffic violation was paid through a marriage. Jak R. Volk, 22, wed Nancy Charon Rueb yesterday before Judge Alpert Wheatcroft who fined Volk 15 dollars and had court employee Nancy Charon Rueb collect the payment.
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Communist Viet Nam Paper Attacks Hollywood Violence
A North Viet Nam newspaper denounces U.S. films for violence and murder. It cites Annie Get Your Gun as an example and singles out Hollywood moviemakers for mass production of violent content.
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Daylight saving time starts in many states
Tomorrow morning most areas shift clocks forward one hour at 2 am to 3 am as daylight saving begins. California and 14 other states participate along with parts of eight more, moving time ahead to join the spring season.
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Knight to visit Hayward for youth awards event
Governor Knight will arrive at Hayward City Hall at 2 15 p m to receive an award from the Hayward Elks Lodge. The visit is part of the Elks five day Salute to Youth program running Wednesday through Sunday.
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Three-Time Deserter Captured by FBI in Ohio Case
FBI agents announced the capture of Frank Crim, 33, of Detroit, a three time deserter from the armed forces. He first enlisted in the Army in Los Angeles, deserted at Fort Ord, rejoined the Air Force, deserted again, then enlisted in the Army at New Orleans. His latest desertion reportedly occurred in Kansas where he worked as an apprentice.
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Alvarado Sugar Plant Picketed as Strike Expands
AFL-CIO Sugar Refinery Workers Local 20630 began a round the clock strike at the Holly Sugar Alvarado plant and the walkout spread to seven of California’s 11 processing plants. The nationwide action targets wage hikes and a shorter work week, with workers asking for 10 to 12 cents more per hour and a 40 hour week in fall.
La Vista District Opens Public Schools Week Schedule
La Vista Public Schools Week opens with open house in district schools from Monday 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Monday locations include La Vista 27845 Western Rd Bowman 1000 Jefferson St Glassbrook 28777 Dickens Ave. Tuesday Sorensen 1026 Goodwin St Valle Vista 30478 Castro St. Wednesday and Thursday list additional sites.
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Fresnan Caught In Narcotics Trap
An unemployed Presno area painter Manuel Romo Delgado, 27, was arrested at his home in Pinedale on two counts of selling heroin to an undercover agent. Police say the narcotics sale occurred on April 24 and again last night, totaling about 1,600 with an estimated heroin value of 7,000 at retail.
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Alameda schools department moves to new Hayward offices
Alameda County schools department begins move to new quarters in the county building at Hayward. Superintendent Dr. Vaughn Seidel announces new telephone numbers Jefferson 71-3800 Elgin 70844 and the new address 1304 Winton Ave while departing 16308 Foothill Blvd.
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Plane Crashes in San Antonio Yard. Pilot Escapes Harm
A private plane operated by a photographic survey firm crashed in the back yard of a home on San Antonio's northside today. The aircraft struck a horse in the yard but the pilot escaped serious injury. Authorities investigated the crash and no other injuries were reported.
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