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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1960

Page

17

Fidel Castro to undergo surgery, Raul to act premier

Havana reports say Premier Fidel Castro faces imminent surgery after a pneumonia attack and that his brother Raul will assume acting premier duties during recovery. Doctors have been consulted, illness details remain unconfirmed, and Castro has not been seen since his July sickness was announced.

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Catholics At Munich Congress Call Against Materialism

The 37th International Eucharistic Congress opened in Munich with Pope John XXIII urging Catholics to overcome materialism that undermines morality. Tens of thousands filled Marienplatz as the Pope spoke at the start of the eight day event. An accompanying Kenyan report notes Tom Mboya was seriously injured in a car crash during a political tour near Nairobi with unclear recovery prospects. Police plan further inquiry into the accident.

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Pravda Sees Ike Proposal 50 Years Late

Pravda accuses President Eisenhower of lagging in his call for reform, urging an overhaul of social systems and orthodox Christian practices in marriage. The piece notes a congress with motto pro mundi vita and reports attempts by East Germans and Catholics to attend, amid tensions with Castro Guevara and Cuban policy. A separate item mentions a thief stealing $100 from a hotel guest's billfold.

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Unclear Bank of Notes Across Cuban Power Struggle

Fragmentary report on Cuban leadership struggle mentions Guevara unable to seize premiership due to foreign birth and army loyalty to Fidel Castro. Raul is Fidel’s brother and artist with army support, observers doubt Guevara’s ability to muster forces. Referendum on socialism has spanned nearly five decades since the October Revolution.

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Typhoon Shirley Slams Into Formosa Island

Typhoon Shirley battered Formosa with 144 mph winds tearing along the east coast and driving into central mountains near Taipei. At least three injured, one seriously, a house collapsed near Panchiao, emergency alerts issued as the storm raged. U S military bulletins urged Americans in Taipei to stay indoors as northern Formosa activated Typhoon Condition One.

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Auto for Sale Classified Ad Readership Prompt

Car buyers are urged to watch the daily classified listing titled Auto for Sale. To start a buyer inquiry in January, dial HE 2 5959 for details and options.

UAR and Saudi Arabia Move Against Iran Over Israel Ties

The United Arab Republic and Saudi Arabia announced new diplomatic measures against Iran after Tehran recognized Israel. The semi official Middle East News Agency reported the Trojan consulate in Damascus closed following the UAR's decision to break off relations with Tehran. Damascus is the capital of Syria.

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Lightning Kills Five in Hut Near Kumamoto Japan

Ten people sheltered in a farmer’s hut during a weekend downpour when a lightning strike killed five and injured five others. Local responders reported the incident near Kumamoto with authorities investigating the event.

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