Rebels Cut Off Santiago in Cuban Conflict
Fidel Castro's rebels cut off communications to Santiago and clash with Batista forces as they press an offensive in Oriente. Rebels exploded rail lines and disrupted transport while workers walk out. Batista wins extended dictatorial powers for 45 days to bolster armed response and maintain transport and communications.
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Havana
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Santiago
Fulgencio Batista
Batista
Manzanillo
Bayamo
Pinar del Rio
Pedro Acosta Cuni
Transportation Union
Castro
Oriente
Congress
Man Arrests After Salisbury Slaying Ends 23 Years Of Nagging
Adam Wesley Yates, 44, sought for the pistol slaying of his estranged wife Janet, was captured by High Point police near Highway 29 on the Salisbury border. The shooting at 723 Lincolnton Rd. occurred between 12:30 and 1:00 a.m. Four bullets from a .22 caliber pistol caused her death. Yates surrendered calmly after a highway stop, and authorities noted his reluctant, cooperative demeanor. More details are on page two.
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Salisbury
Lincolnton Rd
Greensboro
Yates
High Point
F. J. Winslow
B. A. Rook
George Allred
Auto Pricing Questioned by Federal Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in Washington probes dealer pricing of new autos in the area. Assistant Attorney General Victor R. Hansen says the price pack and uniform discounts may violate antitrust laws and notes a broader West Coast probe. The investigation may extend to other regions, with records subpoena power via the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Asst
Victor R. Hansen
Hansen
Justice Department
Antitrust Division
FBI
Firm Indicted On Cuban Arms Accusation
A grand jury indicted Stanborn Aeronautics Corp of Rochester New York and its principal owners for conspiring to obtain arms in the United States for the Cuban revolutionary movement. The indictment named Stanley J. Bachman Jerome H. Bachman and Bernard Sidney Bachman and the company. It also charged attempted tax evasion on firearm transfers and false documents.
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Washington
Stanborn Aeronautics Corp
Rochester
N. Y
Stanley J. Bachman
Jerome H. Bachman
Bernard Sidney Bachman
Economic Measures Braked In Senate Action
Republican objections slowed a Democratic push to rush antirecession legislation before the Easter recess. The Senate postponed consideration of a bill to authorize a billion dollars for long term, low interest public works loans. The chamber split 41-39 along party lines, with Byrd Lausche siding with Republicans.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
Byrd
D-Va
Lausche
Ohio
Cooper
R-Ky
Revercomb
R-Wva
House
Federal Reserve Board
One Legged Pilot Hero of High Sierra
Bishop California profiles Bob Symons a 48 year old one legged pilot and fire commissioner who also serves as city councilman and Civil Air Patrol chief warrant officer. He locates wrecked helicopters rescues hikers and aids Stanford students in Yosemite guiding missions with the Flying Banana helicopter. He began flying in 1929 and served as a World War II glider instructor.
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Bishop
Calif
California
High Sierra
Bob Symons
Symons
Squadron 66
Civil Air Patrol
Yosemite National Park
Stanford University
Air Force
New Yorkers Charged With Double Deal In Buying Firm
Four New York men face a grand jury indictment in New Orleans charging theft of 1.9 million dollars from Williams McWilliams through a staged purchase of Williams Industries. Sinclair Robinson and associates allegedly obtained bonds and used them to secure a loan, winning control before officials learned of the removal. Robinson denied the charges in New York and cited a proxy fight for control.
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New Orleans
New York
Orleans Parish
Sinclair Robinson
R. W. Phillips
Wilfred C. Allen
Rex V. Lentz
Williams-Mc-C. Allen
Williams-Mc-Williams Industries, Inc
Eon Hubert Jr
James Garrison
Lentz
Allen
National Bank of Commerce
Williams-McWilliams
Phillips
Garrison
Robinson Group
Robinson
Miami
Williams- McWilliams
Williams-McWilliams Industries
W. Horace Williams Jr
Editor William D. Poe Dies En Route to Raleigh
Raleigh farm journalist William D. Poe of Progressive Farmer magazine died suddenly aboard an Eastern Air Lines flight from Birmingham to Raleigh. An autopsy was planned. coroner cited possible heart attack. Poe led a regional edition serving the Carolinas and surrounding states. he was 42, survived by wife Rosalie Richardson and children.
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Raleigh
William D. Poe
Birmingham
Progressive Farmer Magazine
Wake County
Marshall Bennett
Raleigh-Durham
Poe
Progressive Farmer
Carolinas
Delaware
Virginia
Maryland
South
Oklahoma
Texas
Atlantic Coast
Clarence Poe
Hodges
Governor's Farm Advisory Committee
North Carolina State College
University of North Carolina
Raleigh First Baptist Church
Kiwanis Club
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Bennett
Thomas Worth
Charles Aycock Poe
Rosalie Richardson
New Bern
William Jr
Jean Hunter Poe
Gordon Smith
Eisenhower Plans Defense Shakeup and Space Agency
President Eisenhower will propose a Pentagon reorganization granting the secretary of defense direct control over strategic planning and operations with broader financial flexibility. The plan backs Joint Chiefs of Staff in supporting the secretary, with bipartisan support seen and a space exploration agency envisaged. McElroy and Deputy Quarles are to brief the Senate preparedness subcommittee on missile era challenges, a session postponed from today.
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Eisenhower
Congress
McElroy
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Pentagon
Sen
Bridges
R-Nh
Mansfield D-Mont
Donald Quarles
Senate
More Missile Subs Bombers Planned Budget Request
President Eisenhower asked Congress for an extra 1.456 billion dollars to expand defense funding for the year starting July 1. The request would push fiscal 1959 defense outlays above 40 billion, with allocations for Army missile programs, outer space research, two Polaris submarines, and additional B 52 bombers and refueling tankers.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
House Appropriations Committee
Army
Navy
Test Ban Gimmick Claim sparks White House caution
President Eisenhower called the Soviet Union's nuclear test ban announcement a gimmick and urged continuing effort for a common disarmament agreement with the U.S. He rejected labels of a negative U.S. stance and defended firmness in national and world interests despite critics.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
U. S
Tiffanys Nomination Favored
A Senate judiciary subcommittee approved President Eisenhower's nomination of Gordon M. Tiffany as staff director of the Civil Rights Commission. The vote was 5 to 1 with Sen. Johnston absent, and Tiffany testified he was not an expert on civil rights. The nomination moves to the full Judiciary Committee for action. next meeting April 21.
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Washington
Senate
Eisenhower
Gordon M. Tiffany
Civil Rights Commission
Tiffany
New Hampshire
Sen
Hennings
D-Mo
Olin D. Johnston
ESC
Judiciary Committee
Eastland
D-Miss
Sen. Ervin
O’mahone
Utah
Hruska
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Adam Wesley Yates
Joel Dawson
Williams - McWilliams
Williams|\McWilliams
W. D. Poe
Secretary of Defense
Edward Hudson
Hudson
Orary
North Carolina School
U.S
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