Nixon refuses to cut visit as Caracas riots erupt
Vice President Nixon remains in the U S embassy in Caracas after mobs opposed his visit. He cancels public appearances but keeps a guarded presence as Marines near bases in Cuba and Puerto Rico stand by. Venezuelan junta chief Larrazabal vows no gun use, condemns violence.
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Venezuela
Nixon
U.S
Eisenhower
Cuba
Puerto Rico
U.S. Defense Department
Adm
Wolfgang Larrazabal
Bogota
Numa Quevedo
United’ States
Nixon assures Eisenhower on calm Caracas
Late bulletins report President Nixon told President Eisenhower by telephone that all is calm in Caracas after a mob's howling wrath. The exchange comes amid unrest and political tension in Venezuela's capital as security concerns rise.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Nixon
Eisenhower
Perry Electric Wins Redstone Arsenal Contract
A $52,558 contract for electrical work at Redstone Arsenal Alabama was awarded today to Perry Electric Co of Decatur by Army Engineers. The project expands electrical facilities in the fuel test area of the guided missile center.
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Redstone Arsenal
Ala
Perry Electric Co
Decatur
Army Engineers
Redstone
Embassy ship deploys to rescue Americans in Tripoli
U S embassy dispatched a vessel to evacuate Americans from Tripoli amid reports of a serious situation in the northern Lebanese port.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Tripoli
Wallace Platform Emphasizes Strong Farm Plank
Wallace spoke from Birmingham headquarters pledging a farm minded program. He, a son of a farmer, promised cotton men cattlemen dairymen and other Alabama farm folks a governor’s backing for fair profits from investment in time and money. He also said he supports active measures to shape the federal cotton law.
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Birmingham
Wallace
George C. Wallace
Montgomery
Alabama
John Patterson
Spring living room furniture at Robinson's
New season arrivals showcased at Robinson's feature a wide selection of living room furniture. Attractive sets plus accessories highlight comfort and style for refreshed home interiors.
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New Spring
Robinson's
House Defeats Foreign Aid Cut Efforts
The House defeated major amendments to cut foreign aid funding, leaving a $3.603 billion program for next year intact. Leaders warned results were preliminary as opponents argued aid is wasteful while supporters touted spending as essential for security and influence abroad.
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House
Washington
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Foreign Affairs Committee
Mercury Reappears as Morning Star After New Moon
In Decatur skies on Thursday May 15 observers note Mercury dimly visible near the Moon before sunrise. The planet measures about 3,010 miles in diameter and sits roughly 79 million miles from Earth.
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Mercury
Weather and River Reading Report for Decatur Area
Tennessee River at Keller Memorial Bridge registered 21.70 feet this morning, down 18 feet in 24 hours. Sea level reading 556.00. Tuesday high reached 89 while the low last night was 54. Today at 11:30 a.m. the temperature was 92 with light variable winds.
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Decatur and
Tennesse River
Keller Memorial Bridge
Eisenhower Links Latin American Riots to Communism Pattern
President Eisenhower said a wave of anti American demonstrations in Venezuela Peru and other countries may reflect Communist inspiration and exploitation though he noted no single cause. He cited economic tensions and warned against sensational claims while calling it a complex issue with possible smoke and fire.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
South America
Venezuela
Peru
French Algeria
U.S
Uruguay
Bolivia
United States
Burma
Indonesia
HARTSELLE To Build Water Line Across Flint Creek
Mayor John Burleson announced at the city council meeting that Hartselle will sign a contract with the State Highway Dept. to install a permanent six inch water line across Flint Creek at U S Highway 31. The city will provide labor and materials for a cost of 2441.78 dollars to the state. The line will serve the TB Sanatorium and Flint City.
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Hartselle
John Burleson
State Highway Dept
Flint Creek
U. S. Highway 31
Burleson
TB Sanitorium
Flint City
Covington Grand Jury Plans Vote Inquiry in Alabama
Covington County grand jury slated to probe absentee voting in the May Democratic primary. Absentee ballot box ordered impounded yesterday pending jury investigation. Circuit Judge B W Simmons ordered notification of the Alabama attorney general for information and potential cooperation with the investigation.
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Andalusia
Ala
Covington County
B. W. Simmons
Alabama
Grand Jury
Wallace challenges Patterson to statewide television debate
George Wallace issues a statewide TV debate challenge to John Patterson amid a June 3 runoff for Alabama chief executive. Wallace and Patterson lead a vigorous campaign with concerns about segregation, law enforcement, and government. Laurie Battle declines runoff activity while Education issues are urged by State Superintendent Meadows. Gallion pledges good government and impartial enforcement.
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George Wallace
John Patterson
Alabama
Wallace
Atty
Patterson
Mobile
Laurie Battle
U.S
Austin R. Meadows
MacDonald Gallion
Troop Move To Caribbean Sparks Senate Inquiry
The Eisenhower administration faced a Senate Foreign Relations probe over the dispatch of 1000 troops to the Caribbean amid mob violence against Vice President Nixon in Caracas. Morse criticized lack of precautions as Humphrey Smathers and others urged investigation, warning such action could aid Communists.
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James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Venezuela
Hagerty
Caracas
U. S
Caribbean
Marvin Arrowsmith
Associated Press
Ross Adair
R-Ind
House
South America
U. S.S
Senate
Washington
Ore
Morse
State Department
Hubert Humphrey
Dminn
U.S
Latin America
George Smathers
D-Fla
Smathers
Assembly OKs Pflimlin As French Premier
President Rene Coty ordered the army in Algeria to end its insurrection against the Pflimlin government. Coty spoke in a nationwide radio broadcast directing the army to fulfill its duties under the French republic government.
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Rene Coty
Algeria
Pierre Pflimlin
French Republic
Coty
France Bans Demonstrations as Salan Appointed to Algeria
Paris announces Gen. Raoul Salan will assume command in Algeria from an insurgent junta led by a paratroop officer. The Pflimlin cabinet also bans all public demonstrations in France and Algeria in its first act.
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Raoul Salan
Algeria
Pierre Pflimlin
France
Massu bids Coty for Gaulle rule after Algiers coup
Massu called for Gen. Charles de Gaulle to head a non political military regime and press a swift end to the Algerian rebellion. Pflimlin’s cabinet was installed amid rioting in Paris and Algiers as mobs and security forces clashed and foreign reporters faced travel bans and censorship.
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Coty
Charles de Gaulle
Massu
Algiers
Pflimlin
Paris
U.S
Assembly
Algeria
France
Birmingham News backs Wallace in Alabama runoff
The Birmingham News endorsed Judge George Wallace for governor in the June 3 Democratic runoff. The paper praised Wallace as capable and energetic with a strong desire to serve the people as chief executive. The News had previously supported Jimmy Faulkner in the first primary.
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Birmingham
Birmingham News Today
George Wallace
Alabama
Beirut Riots Enter Fifth Day Amid Bomb Attack
Beir ut, Lebanon. Riots against pro Western government and U S ally escalate after a bomb at the U S Embassy. Death toll near 20 in Beirut with 32 killed in Tripoli. President Chamoun vows to stay in office as mobs burn libraries and clash with security.
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Lebanon
U.S
Camille Cadmoun
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Nasser
United Arab Republic
Chamoun
U.S. Information Agency
U. S
1 000 Attend Skelton Rites
Hollywood mourns Richard Skelton in a simple funeral with 1 000 notables in attendance. The 9-year-old leukemia victim was praised as a special child whose friends included Eisenhower and a pope, with eulogy by William Lundigan.
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Red Skelton
Eisenhower
Richard Skelton
Fess Parker
Vincent Price
Hugh O'Brian
Johnny Weissmuller
Max Baer
Skeltons
Gene Fowler
William Lundigan
Skelton
U S forces deploy to Caribbean amid Venezuela tensions
The Defense Department disclosed 21 Air Force C130s carried about 500 troops from the 101st Airborne to Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico to back Venezuela if asked. Marines from Camp Lejeune and sailors moved toward Guantanamo Bay while Nixon's motor party faced attacks in Caracas.
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Washington
Defense Department
Air Force
Caribbean
Ramey Air Force Base
Venezuela
Nixon
101St Airborne Division
Ft. Campbell
Murray Snyder
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
2Nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune
N. C
Tarawa
Eisenhower
Caracas
Wolfgang Larrazabal
U.S
Congress
Senate Democrats
Senate Republicans
Puerto Rico
Army
Pentagon
Ramey Afb
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Error Found In Returns In May 6 Primary Fight
A discrepancy in Calhoun County votes may alter the outcome of the State Democratic Executive Committee race. Roy Mayhall reports an aide entered incomplete Calhoun returns into the statewide tally, affecting results in the Fourth District where three States Righters and five States Righters plus five Loyalists contended for committee seats.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Roy Mayhall
Calhoun County
Calhoun
National Party
Mayhall
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