Haiti Revolt Fails in Duvalier Era Clash
Army loyalists crushed a nine month old government uprising in Port au Prince. Ten people died including two American soldiers of fortune and three former Haitian army captains. Fears of renewed violence followed as 400 American tourists were stranded and a victory parade saw troops firing in the streets.
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UPI
Francois Duvalier
Arthur Payne
Miami
Henri Perpignan
Philippe Dominique
Alix Pisquet
Paul Magloire
New’ York
Magloire
New York
Geraid Drew
Miami, Dade County
Thomas Kelly
Ethel Waters Sings for the Lord at revival meeting
300 pound entertainer Ethel Waters, ordered to lose weight, sang three songs for the Lord before about 1,000 women at the Salvation Army revival in Long Beach. She said doctors ban regular engagements until her weight drops from 335 pounds, with plans to continue church work and a Graham crusade appearance noted.
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Salvation Army Women’s Rally
Long Beach Municipal Auditorium
Wiliam Parkins
Samuel Hepburn
Albert Osborn
Ethel Waters
Miss Waters
Long’ Beach
Southern California
Salvation Army
Coast Guard seeks raft Lehi IV in Pacific search
Coast Guard urges ships to watch for the raft Lehi IV after it sailed from San Pedro July 13 with a four man crew led by Devere Barker of Redondo Beach. Officials say no official concern yet over safety but will act if radio signals remain absent, noting the craft is seaworthy and equipped with two transmitters liferafts and emergency rations.
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Essay contest offers Vienna coat prize in Milwaukee
UPI reports Wisconsin fifth district Democratic chairman Howard Meister announced a short essay contest to capitalize on the Bernard Goldfine Sherman Adams influence probe. A Vienna coat will be awarded to the person writing the best answer to why I would like a Vienna coat in 25 words or less.
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Milwaukee
UPI
Wisconsin
Bernard Goldfine
Sherman Adams
Howard Meister
Assassins Bomb Shatters Lebanon Election Hopes
In Beirut a dynamite blast targeting Prime Minister Saeb Salam and his escort shattered hopes for a quick end to Lebanon's crisis. Five people were killed as rebels attacked the capital amid open warfare. Solh survived by a few feet as militants detonated the vehicle moments before his Opel sped by. The cabinet later voted to boycott the presidential vote to derail Chehab's candidacy.
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Olds Army
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Middle East
Basra
Tain Saeb- Salam
Hadly
Chehab
Beachside Lodging At Huntington Hotel Long Beach
Hotel advertises oceanfront access from boulevard to the sea with private baths in two Jabbiet rooms. Features include wall-to-wall carpeting writing desks daily maid service and a large dining room facing the ocean. Rates listed as 25.50 per person per week. Contact HE 6-6253 for reservations. Civic breakfast offered.
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Huntington Hotel
Ocean Blvd
Long
Ocean
Rolla
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