Marines Land At Beirut Beach Amid Iraqi Crisis
U.S. Marines disembarked at Khalde Beach near Beirut as 15 ships of the 6th Fleet move into the eastern Mediterranean. President Chamoun asked Western help after Iraq’s pro-Nasser revolt toppled its monarchy, while Baghdad reports and rebel actions ripple across the region.
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United States lands forces in Lebanon amid Iraq crisis
U S forces have landed in Lebanon to stabilize the Middle East as the UN Security Council convened. Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge pledged withdrawal once UN peace responsibilities are taken over. The session followed Soviet attempts to oust the Iraqi regime’s representative, with Dag Hammarskjold noting a new Iraqi delegate. Sobolev condemned the toppled Iraqi government and disputed Jordanian authority over Iraqi affairs.
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Americans Killed By Baghdad Mob
The State Department reported two American businessmen were killed in Baghdad amid violence, with possible Western European deaths. Officials would not confirm names, deeming the reports unconfirmed though generally believed true. A third American survived a beating.
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Race Role Admitted In School Suit
A Raleigh School Board member testified that race helped deny admission to a white public high school. James W. York said the board framed a motion to place Holt at Needham Broughton High School, asserting public interest and race. Holt Jr., 15, testified he lived near the white school and rode past it to the Negro high school.
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World's only surviving quintuplets turn 15 in Buenos Aires
The Diligenti quintuplets celebrate their fifteenth birthday with a family reunion at the Buenos Aires estate. Franco Diligenti recalls sending them to five different schools six years ago to curb discipline issues. They now attend English schools, speak multiple languages, and consider studying in Europe, the U.S., or Argentina.
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Lebanese Youths Aid Marines in Beirut Landing
Lebanese youths helped Marines from the 2nd Battalion of the 2nd Marines during a Beirut landing. Lt. Col. Harry Hadd led the operation, stating the force came "from out there" as landing craft brought equipment ashore and traffic at Beirut airport was halted for aircraft operations.
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Goldfine asks House panel to move case to judge
In Washington Goldfine’s lawyers urge a subcommittee to stop hearings and send unresolved questions to a judge. The panel accuses him of contempt for dodging 23 financial questions linked to his ties with Sherman Adams.
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U.S. Deploys 5000 Marines to Lebanon Amid Crisis
President Eisenhower announced that more than 5,000 U.S. Marines are being sent to Lebanon to protect American lives and bolster Lebanese sovereignty. The move follows Lebanon's request, aims to deter indirect aggression, and will be withdrawn once U.N. security measures are in place. The unfolding crisis links to Iraqi overthrow and regional tensions, with U.N. action anticipated at a Security Council meeting.
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Marines In Mediterranean Ordered Into Lebanon
Marines in the Mediterranean were among troops ordered into Lebanon today by President Eisenhower. This follows mounting tensions in the region as U S forces mobilize in response to the crisis.
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