Sierra Leone Gains Independence Amid Ceremonies
Sierra Leone became an independent nation after formal ceremonies marking 153 years as a British colony. Prime Minister Sir Milton Margai declared a state of emergency to curb violence. A flag ceremony at midnight raised Sierra Leone's green white blue banner under searchlights as London announced plans to include the nation on a four nation Africa tour. In Ankara, Dean Rusk pledged continued U S backing for CENTO stating self defense remains a national duty and stressing essential cooperation.
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Multiple Earthquakes Hit Acopiicon Leaving 160 Homes Damaged
Mexico City reports twenty four minor quakes hitting the village of Acopiicon within four hours. About 70 families fled to Mexico City as 15 miles away. The tremors caused panic and damage to roughly 160 small homes.
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Strike Ban Balked by Committee Vote
SACRAMENTO AP The Assembly Industrial Relations Committee defeated a bill to prohibit strikes by public employees. The 3-5 vote kept a 1957 LA Metropolitan Transit Authority ruling that allows walkouts. Thelin argued strikes threaten government sovereignty while labor groups opposed the measure citing disruption and rights.
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Bills Stoned and Reels of LA State Legislature Debated
The Assembly and Senate debated bills on home loan ceilings by state chartered savings and loan associations, vehicle display and testing rules, and wage payment plans. Key measures include a four-year death penalty moratorium motion and protections for veterans’ services while considering state water plan questions.
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Women Stricken at OES Meeting in Indianapolis
At a state meeting of the Order of the Eastern Star in Indianapolis, at least 47 women were taken ill Thursday. Seven ambulances transported the victims to hospitals as police noted a potential food poisoning cause, with a fast-acting virus disease already circulating locally.
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Standard Oil Net Up Substantially in First Quarter
Board chairman R G Foe reported Standard Oil Co of California posted net earnings of 469.144 million for the first quarter, up from 65.973 million, or 1.04 a share. Net income in Q1 1960 was 60.1 million, 96 cents a share. The company declared a quarterly dividend of 50 cents, payable June 9 to stockholders of record May 10.
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Belgian scientists to study Etna seismographs in June
Three Belgian scientists will visit Catania in June to install seismographs on Mount Etna. They aim to improve eruption monitoring and data collection for volcanic activity.
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