Trujillo Assassination and Latin American Unrest
James Marlow argues that Trujillo's assassination changes little as Latin America seeks better living standards. He notes Castro's rise, US policy shifts, and the fragile balance between reform and dictatorship across Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and Haiti, warning of potential upheaval and intervention risks.
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Cuba
Washington
Fox Democratic
Latin America
Dietaywond
Cubay
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo
United States
Trujillo
Tsen
Republic
Castro
Catholic Church
Dominican Republic
Carib
Bean
Jacqueline Kennedy Wows Paris With Gothic Madonna Hairdo
Jacqueline Kennedy receives a Gothic Madonna style by a leading Paris hairdresser for the Versailles state dinner. The look includes trimming, a tambourine-shaped wigpiece, and diamond accents, accompanied by a pink and white gown. Paris papers praise her Parisian charm as crowds press for a glimpse at the Elysee reception.
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Paris
Jacqueline Kennedy
Hall of Mirrors
Palace of Versailles
Alexandre
U.S
L'Humanite
The
Elysee Palace
Kennedy
de Gaulle
Behan Arrested in Hollywood Disturbing the Peace Incident
Irish playwright Brendan Behan, 3B, was taken to police headquarters isolation after a disturbance at McGoo's Pizza Restaurant. Patrolman Charles Brewer said Behan swore, acted disorderly, and swung at him during the arrest, prompting the arrest and police photo attempt.
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Hollywood
Brendan Behan
Behan
McGoo’s
Jerry Brentain
Mina
Brontarl
Charles Brewer
Brewer
Fiance Fulfills Pledge as Bride-To-Be Finishes Flight
Patricia Govenis of Pontiac Michigan aged 23, an airline stewardess, completes her final flight on Wednesday night and leaves Eastern Airlines to marry. Her fiancé George Mirageas, 92 of Boston, has been promising for weeks to meet the final Mighty with a brass hand, and he did it with a four-plee at hand.
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Boston
Patricia Govenis
Pontiac
Mich
Eastern Airlines
George Mirageas
Teen barred from graduation over unorthodox hairdo
Redondo Beach California AP authorities bar Janice Roncevich 13 from graduation due to a fashion magazine inspired “pompadour style” hair. Parents George and Mrs. Roncevich protest as assistant principal cites noncompliance with school regulations. Diploma allowed after ceremonies.
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Janice Rancevich
Adams Intermediate School
Redondo Beach
Calit
Calif
George P. Roncevich
Janice Roncevich
Pompadour Styte
Ronceviches
Lettey
Janice
Fire Wrecks Plant in Perkasie Explosion
A large fire and explosion destroyed the sprawling plant of the Distinctive Juvenile Furniture Manufacturing Co in Perkasie. Damage was estimated at about $400,000 with extensive damage to the factory and machinery. Fire crews fought the blaze through the night, investigating the cause as investigators began surveying the site.
Alpern kicks off probe into charity fund drives
Attorney General Anne X. Alpern announced a plan to audit charity fundraising drives to ensure funds reach their intended charities. The measure would require expiration of expenses and public access to records, limit promoter costs, and impose penalties for misrepresentation or fraud. Legislation faces uncertain passage as lawmakers plan year-end business cleanup.
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Harrisburg
Justen
Adty
Anne X. Alpern
Ment
Miss Alpern
Varius Charities
Moter
Skmiar
Education Bills Will Get Boost
Harrisburg AP report says Sen Jo Hays will push to pass many education bills before adjournment. Bills include removing construction ceilings, scholarships, loans, and raising basic subsidy per teaching unit to 6200 with a 48.6 million boost. another proposal would lift subsidy to 9300 by 1970. House recesses for Memorial Day. Senate approves plan to boost industry attraction funds and PIDA financing.
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Harrisburg
Senate
Select Committee On Education
Jo Hays
Centre
Lawrence
Hays
Select Committee
HOUSE
Gov. Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority
PIDA
A. Allen Sulcone
Labor and Industry
Philadelphian
Sulcone
Senate Appropriations Committee
Food Stamp Plan Starts in Fayette County
A Kennedy food stamp pilot begins in Fayette County with 8 000 families expected to receive stamps initially and 69 000 people overall eligible. Officials say the program will inject 55 000 to 70 000 dollars weekly into the local economy as Ruth Harting and William B. Tollen attend the handout ceremony noting free stamps for eligible families and required quotas for others.
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Uniontown
Kennedy
Fayette County
Ruth Harting
William B. Tollen
Public Assistance
Pennsylvania
Stamos
Highway Deaths Set New Memorial Day Record
The four day Memorial Day weekend produced 462 highway fatalities, the worst toll for a Memorial holiday period in U.S. history. Only the 1950 Fourth of July period tops it with 491 deaths. Violent accidents totaled 683, with 40 boating deaths, 6 drownings, and 118 other accidents.
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Chicago
Two Generals Sentenced to 15 Years for Algerian Mutiny
Paris AP reports two former French generals Maurice Challe and Andrew Zeller were each sentenced to 15 years in prison for leading the Foreign Legion mutiny in Algeria two months prior. The special court under emergency powers spared them the death penalty, with De Gaulle the sole potential lightener of their sentences.
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Paris
Foreign Legion
Algeria
Maurice Challe
Andrew Zeller
Charles de Gaulle
Challe
Europe
Zeller
de Gaulle
Yorty Wins Los Angeles Mayor Seat in Tight Race
Samuel W. Yorty defeats Norris Poulson to become mayor of Los Angeles by 273,701 to 257,073 as 47 percent turnout marks a controversial campaign. Police riot at Griffith Park and race-directed tensions color the election in a long political career ending for Poulson.
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Los Angeles
Samuel W. Yorty
America
Norris Poulson
Yorty
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Poulson
Eisenhower to Headline GOP Dinner Honoring Old and New Heroes
The GOP in Washington hosts a $100 plate dinner featuring Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower and Texas Senator elect John G Tower. Eisenhower is expected to criticize Kennedy spending while Tower, arriving by plane, may be called on for remarks before about 6000 Republicans.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John G. Tower
Senate
Texas
National Guard
Tower
Eisen
Hower
GOP National Committee
Lyndon B. Johnson
Everett M. Dirksen
Illinois
Washington National
Eisenhower
Kennedy
Khrushchev
White House
Ray Bliss
Ohio State
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Associated Press
Fesson
Haiti
Jackie
Jacqueline Kennerly
Quai d'Orsay
Alpern
William I. Parkerssia
Freedom Riders
W. K. Daniels
Hollywood Police Division
I Khrushchev
Janger
Jrest
Ike
Gop
Sen
Everett Dirksen
John Tower
Washington National Airport
Dirksen
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