All Americans Ordered Released by Castro Rebels
A broadcast from Fidel Castro's mountain headquarters ordered release of all Americans and Canadians held by rebels in Oriente Cuba. Five of the 50 kidnapped were freed as US officials reported captives were treated well and would be released soon.
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U.S. Naval Base
Guantanamo
Cuba
William H. Koster
Akron
Ohio
Henry Salmonson
Portland
Ore
Edward Cannon
Cornwall
Ont
Fidel Castro
Castro
Raul
Oriente Prov
Seon
Park Wollum
Wollum
Moa Mining Co
Oriente
Wollam
Henry Wiecha
Raul Castro
Fidel
Moa
Anthony Chamberlain
Coral Gables
Fla
Howard A. Roache
Watertown
N. Y
William Koster
Skyways to ease crowded skies and safeguard aviation
The author argues that skies are becoming congested with ships of commerce war and science. He urges expanding skyways as highways are cut through mountains and plains and calls for wisdom to prevent misuse of God's universe.
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America
De Gaulle Tours Troubled Kabylie Behind Rebel Lines
Premier Charles de Gaulle flew by helicopter into rebel-infested Algeria, visiting Ft National near Algiers and the Kabylie mountains. He spoke with troopers after a six hour battle, pledged equality to Moslems, and planned a radio address before returning to Paris.
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Algiers
de Gaulle
Algeria
Ft. National
Kabylie
Hodges Signals Delay in Naming State Democratic Chair
Gov Hodges said he will wait for the State Democratic Executive Committee meeting on July 25 to announce his recommendation for state party chairman now held by John D Larkins. Observers expect the governor to propose a replacement or for Larkins to be reelected alongside a new vice chairman and other party nominees.
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Raleigh
Hodges
John D. Larkins
Trenton
Capitol
Larkins
John §. Richardson
U.S
Goldfine Admits Christmas Gift Payments To Federal Employees
Bernard Goldfine testified before Rep. Harris's committee admitting Christmas payments to White House and congressional staffers, saying they were small checks to "poor workers." He refused to produce records for $750,000 in uncashed checks drawn on his companies. Lishman warned the 37 named recipients and noted the large sum possibly reaching federal employees. Eugene Kinnaly denied ever receiving gifts from Goldfine beyond a fruit box last Christmas.
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Uvnais
Boston
House
Goldfine
Sherman Adams
White House
Congressional
Robert W. Lishman
Rep
Oren Harris
D-Ark
Lishman
Kinnaly
Governor Considers Statewide Informational Conferences
The governor said he may hold a series of informational conferences across the state this fall after elections to brief the 1959 General Assembly on studies and tax revisions. He stressed these meetings would be informational only with no legislative commitments and would help lawmakers hear from constituents. He noted preliminary reports from study groups are arriving and a tax structure commission report is expected within weeks.
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Raleigh
Hodges
General Assembly
House
Tennessee Senate votes on 22 impeachment charges
Judge Raulston Schoolfield unexpectedly rested his case clearing the way for an impeachment trial to end next week. After rebuttal testimony and recall of several witnesses, the Tennessee Senate will vote on each of the 22 charges.
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Nashville, Tenn
Raulston Schoolfield
Tennessee Senate
Get Away Day For Americans
Chicago story notes Get Away Day as millions travel over the long July Fourth week. The National Safety Council estimates 45 million cars will log 12 billion miles and 410 people may be killed in motor vehicle accidents during the 78 hour period from 6 p m to midnight Sunday.
Dulles to Meet De Gaulle in Paris Talks on Nuke Test Ban
Secretary of State Dulles plans to press French Premier de Gaulle to back a possible test ban with Russia as talks begin in Paris. Officials note debate over a U S test suspension and mention Geneva talks on the issue. The agenda includes France's economy, Lebanon, Algeria, and atomic energy cooperation.
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Washington
Dulles
Charles de Gaulle
Russia
United States
Dulles de Gaulle
France
Middle East
Lebanon
Algeria
Britain
Eisenhower
U. S
Khrushchev Proposes Steps to Prevent Surprise Attacks
Premier Khrushchev reportedly proposed new East West measures to prevent surprise bombing attacks. The letter to President Eisenhower was translated by the State Department, with officials noting it covers prevention of surprise attacks and potential limited cooperation. The letter was described as an important new initiative to ease Cold War tensions.
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Washington
Khrushchev
Russia
Moscow
Nikita Khrushchev
State Department
Lincoln White
United States
Eisenhower
House Votes Aid Reduction in Foreign Aid
The House approved 253 to 126 a $3.078 billion foreign aid measure, rebuffing Eisenhower who called it a reckless risk. Senate action could restore funds, with indicators pointing to a final reduction near three quarters of a billion dollars from the president’s original $3.9 billion request. The vote split along party lines, and Hagerty called the setback serious for the free world.
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Washington
House
Eisenhower
Senate
White House
James C. Hagerty
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tiddlywinks catches on in Britain among notable crowds
In Britain tiddlywinks gains fans from athletes and royalty as Cambridge and Oxford vie for the world title. Prince Philip jokes about a damaged winking finger while Goons back a royal team and lawmakers form a tiddlywinks league amid calls for an official world convention.
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Alvin Steinkopf
London
Britain
Cambridge University
Cambridge
Peter Downes
University of Oxford
Oxford
University of Pennsylvania
Elliott Langford
America
Goons
Prince Philip
Buckingham Palace
House of Commons
Lawrence Taylor
Lebanese Rebels Launch Counterattack Along Beirut Damascus Route
Rebels attacked the Beirut to Damascus highway while Druze forces seized a hillside above Aley. Government troops halted traffic, then mounted armored units cleared rebel positions. In Tripoli, 500 to 1,000 rebels surrounded with some surrendering. government claims gained control.
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Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut
Damascus
Tripoli
Kamal Jumblatt
Aley
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