Puerto Rican nationalist leader denied aiming to kill in Congress attack
In Washington, Lolita Lebron, 34, a self-styled leader, and three others faced bonds of 100,000 as they claimed they sought Puerto Rico's freedom not murder. Miranda Cordero and Flores were arrested near the House gallery, while Lebron defended the act as a political demonstration tied to Puerto Rico independence.
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Capitol
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Mrs. Lebron
Extra Security Tightens U.S. Officials Protection
Amid a Puerto Rican nationalist gun attack on Congress, Washington heightens security for lawmakers, Eisenhower, and cabinet members. Visitors to the Capitol galleries face card restrictions, while Secret Service and White House police boost patrols. Guards deployed at the White House, Supreme Court, and key federal buildings as lawmakers demand stricter access controls.
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Castro Valley Lions to discuss hunting and fishing
Castro Valley Lions Club meets at Castro Gardens for a program on hunting and fishing led by speaker Lawrence McNabb, past president of the Sportsmen's Club. Leo Louitk and Jack Pankey announce the event.
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Classifieds Notice From The Daily Review
Public notice text from The Daily Review in Hayward California includes postal address and subscription details under a March 3 1279 act reference. It lists box address 4 8 Ri 0 and reiterates daily publication excluding Sundays with a monthly rate. It cites Castro Street location and Alameda County.
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Wounded Congressmen Listed With Varying Conditions
A number of congressmen were wounded in yesterday's shooting. Alvin Bentley of Michigan remained critical after a bullet struck his chest and damaged multiple organs. Kenneth Roberts of Alabama was determined satisfactory but injured in the left leg. Ben Jensen of Iowa was good, hit in the left shoulder. Clifford Davis of Tennessee was described as in good condition after leg injuries. George Fallon of Maryland, aged 61, was listed as satisfactory after a bullet grazed his hip while he reassured reporters.
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Tenn
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Ala
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Blythe Delays Eden Hospital Arrival en Route to Visit Mother
Blythe, newly appointed Eden hospital administrator from Winston-Salem North Carolina, postponed his arrival by one week and is stopping in Castro Valley to briefly visit his mother.
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Harry ‘Blythe
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Winston-Salem
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Motives of Nationalista Adviser Explain Fanatical Party
Puerto Rican Nationalista movement is not representative of the island and is led by a small, frustrated faction based mainly in New York City. Professor Harvey Perloff argues poverty and migration push drive supporters toward violence to seek an independent Puerto Rico, while most Puerto Ricans favor closer ties or peaceful constitutional options under U.S. sovereignty.
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Two Terrorists Tied to Communist Party in Puerto Rican Shootings
Papers seized in New York homes of Puerto Rican Nationalists linked at least two gunmen to the Communist party. Rafael Miranda of Brooklyn tied to a Communist cell and to party chairman William Foster. Lolita Lebron, leader of the group, alleged to have had contacts with Soviet delegates, with pamphlets listing UN missions found in her Manhattan room. Police and FBI swept Puerto Rican neighborhoods and tightened security at Gracie Mansion and City Hall as operations continued.
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