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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1958

Page

16

Ex-Slave Dan Hughes Celebrates 111th Birthday

Louisville based UPI reports Dan Hughes, a former slave, marked his claimed 111th birthday with witty remarks on life, politics, and aging. He joked about birthday celebrations, TV, and his habit, saying he plans to serve the Lord and let fate handle special moments.

Louisville UPI Dan Hughes Hughes

Syrians Fire on U S Jet Near Damascus Attack Report

A Syrian air defense unit stationed near Damascus engaged a U S aircraft, firing at extreme altitude at 7 30 p m. The incident occurred as the jet allegedly penetrated Syrian airspace and was driven back toward Lebanon by antiaircraft fire.

Damascus Middle East Lebanon Sam-teong U. S Jeli Onamascus

Cypriot Officer Shot by Masked Gunmen Near Larnaca

A Greek Cypriot police constable was fatally shot Sunday in Tokhni near Larnaca by masked gunmen. Police suspect the ambush was the work of the EOKA underground organization.

Wicosia Cyprus Tokhni Larnaca EOKA

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