Government claims insurgent band destroyed near Havana
An AP report says Cuba’s army announced it wiped out an insurgent band at Cabanas, 32 miles west of Havana, seizing 11 men led by Capt. Clodomiro Miranda Mendiela and killing his brother. One army officer died and four were wounded as deserters reportedly split from Fidel Castro’s forces.
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Pinar del Rio
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San Julian
Soviet Union
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Iron Curtain
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Las Villas
Cuba
Matanzas
Norris Wants Closed Hearing
A report by Whitney Shoemaker notes that Norris seeks a closed hearing in a pending matter. Details on the subject or proceeding are not provided in the fragment.
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Norris
Norris faces choice on public or private Senate testimony
James D. Norris, once boxing’s top promoter, awaits a Kefauver subcommittee decision on whether to testify publicly or in private about ties to hoodlum Frankie Carbo. Norris’ health concerns and past roles with the International Boxing Clubs are linked to ongoing investigations into corruption in boxing.
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Washington
James D. Norris
Senate
Frankie Carbo
Norris
Estes Kefauver
Carmen Basilio
Jack Kearns
New York
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Hymie the Mink
Wallman
Carbo
Chicago Stadium
Supreme Court
Chicago
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Underworld
Mr. Big
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Kearns
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Basilio
Sugar Ray Robinson
Coral Gables
Fla
Budget Help In Solons Plans
A proposal to give the Legislature its own budget adviser is set for study by the Legislative Council. The independent official would assist in drafting appropriations and tax measures, reporting only to the House and Senate. University of Alabama faculty James Lawson and Coleman Ransone were to consult, with input from Raymond Fowler and Fralph Eagerton. Final decision rests with the Legislature after the council’s recommendation.
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Employes Retirement System
Fralph Eagerton
Fowler
James V. Jordan
Legislative Council
Castro refuses microphone as memorial program unfolds in Havana
In a rare public appearance Castro did not speak as crowds urged him to address a Havana memorial program. Maj. Juan Almeida delivered the main address from the capital building hall amid anti American rhetoric.
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Cuba
Army
Juan Almeida
Two Arrested For Sale Of Securities In Alabama Case
Two men Joseph P. Pecory of Shreveport Louisiana and Frank Skarda of Little Rock Arkansas were arrested in Birmingham on charges of violating Alabama securities registration laws tied to a Brazilian land sales operation. Each posted $2,000 bond. The scheme advertised Brazilian jungle land in Alabama newspapers with coupons to be mailed to an Atlanta firm.
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Mingham
Alabama
Jerry Cole
Joseph P. Pecory
Shreveport
State Geologist Is Head Of Oil Group
Dr. Walter B. Jones of Tuscaloosa Alabama has been named head of the oil group in Phoenix Arizona, announced today by the State Geologist. The appointment places Jones in a leading role coordinating regional oil exploration and policy efforts. The move highlights ongoing Arizona energy development and ties to Tuscaloosa academic circles.
Election Note Names Interstate Oil Compact Commission Leader
An official has been elected first vice president of the Interstate Oil Compact Commission, marking a leadership change within the organization and signaling continued oversight of cross state energy policy.
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Interstate Oil Compact Commission
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