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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1959

Page

4

Castro a Big Hit in Capital Stroll

Cuban Prime Minister Fidel Castro walked through Washington on Thursday despite threats on his life. He greeted crowds in streets and parks, signing autographs and shaking hands with supporters, drawing attention from spectators and officials alike.

Castro Washington Frigel Castro Leacer de Wlayton High School St .Louis Meridian Hill Park Richard M. Nixon Cuba United States Castro Alfredo Mason Y San Chez Lando Hay SIM Bat Horta American Society of People ASNE Istan Cadra Christian A. Herter

Cuban Hijackers Force Plane to Miami for Asylum

Four Cuban hijackers seized a domestic airliner soon after takeoff from Havana with 45 automatics, directing it to Miami where passengers and crew, including five Americans, disembarked unharmed. Border patrol agents captured the gunmen after landing at Miami International Airport.

Miami Miami International Havana Las Cabana Isle of Pines

General Telephone shares increased vote on share count

Shareholders of General Telephone & Electronics Corp. approved boosting common shares from 25 million to 30 million and preferred shares from 1,420,792 to 2,500,000, expanding the firm’s equity base.

General Telephone & Electronics Corp

Nightclub Held for Princess Meg in Rome

UPI reports Cabala nightclub booked for 120 guests to honor Princess Margaret during her visit to Great Britain. The princess and queen mother are slated to arrive next Wednesday for a week's stay, with a party planned by officials.

Meg Rome UPI Cabala Margaret Ofjhere Great Britain

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