Miami store halts all imports from Japan over insult to Eisenhower
Miami dry goods firms begin boycott of Japanese imports after an insult to President Eisenhower. East Coast Dry Goods cancels about 250,000 in orders. Sears expected to follow as its Miami branch hints at similar action amid rising Japanese merchandise turnover.
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Eisenhower
Japan
Philip Somberg
East Coast Dry Goods, Inc
M. H. Ellis
Sears Rosbuck & Co
Japan protests swell over new US pact
In Tokyo an estimated 150000 demonstrators, led by Communists, chant against Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi and the security alliance with the United States. Police deploy a large task force as 280000 unionists students and Peace Partisans are mobilized for the four week protest. By 9 p.m. crowds plan to march on Parliament and Kishi residences before midnight ratification.
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United States
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U.S
Nobusuke Kishi
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Sohyo Labor Federation
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Nationwide air fare hike approved by CAB
The Civil Aeronautics Board granted a 5 percent domestic air fare increase effective July 1 to bolster safety and efficiency. The plan allows a 24.3 percent base rise plus a 5 surtax per one way ticket, aiming for an 8.4 million dollar revenue boost and a 10.4 percent return on investment. The order contemplates a $1 one way boost with existing jet surcharges to expire June 30, 1961, with a 2.4 percent increase continuing indefinitely.
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UPH
Civil Aeronautics Board
CAB
Jewish Leader Slain in Long Beach Businessman Killing
Long Beach police searched for a prime suspect in the noon Friday shooting death of 63 year old William Baskin, a prominent Jewish community leader and owner of a naval uniform store. The suspect, identified as Alvin Kahn, allegedly confronted Baskin in his living room at 4229 Lillisin to arrive. A gun discharged during a struggle, Baskin was struck in the chest, and a spent shell was found. Baskin’s housekeeper Gisele Bouchard and her daughter Micheline witnessed the incident. Bouchard fired three shots at the fleeing suspect but did not hit him. Detectives from Homida and Los Angeles were assisting, with ongoing inquiries into a lead.
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U.S
Japan
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OK Federal Pay Hike Despite Veto Threat
The Senate approved a bill to raise pay for civil service and postal workers by about 746 million dollars yearly, passing 62 to 17. Dirksen indicated he would push Eisenhower to veto, after a failed bid to add a 550 million postal rate increase. An accompanying labor department-HHE appropriations package of 4.49 billion was also approved despite veto threats.
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Senate
Eisenhower
Everett M. Dirksen
Mlinois
Dirksen
Department of Labor and Health, Education and Welfare
Ike Labels Quemoy Shelling Aggression
President Eisenhower condemned the shelling of Quemoy as a deliberate Communist aggression after arriving in Taipei to a lavish welcome by Chiang Kai-shek and thousands of cheering supporters. He pledged American solidarity with the Nationalists as Red Chinese artillery pounded the offshore island during the reception.
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Red Senhower
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Chiang
Dkelimirshal
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United States of America
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Ganer
Truman backs Symington as Democratic nominee
President Truman said his personal choice for the Democratic nomination is Sen. Stuart Symington of Missouri, but he would support the party's nominee. He added he does not change horses in midstream during a brief stop with Mrs. Truman while traveling by train to visit daughter Margaret in New York.
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Eisenhower
Japan
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Margaret
New York
Johnson Predicts More Red Cold War Blows
Washington reports indicate United States officials label China's Formosa shelling of Quemoy as heartless and cold blooded aimed at undermining Eisenhower's trip to the Nationalist stronghold. Johnson denounces the action as a communist bid to humiliate the U.S. and choke freedom, while Castro supporters prepare for a warm welcome. The House moves to restore half of foreign aid cuts, approving 3.58 billion dollars in new funding.
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Wm Sticking Rigidly To His New Diet
The WM persists with a strict diet despite a gloomy mood and clouds. He believes a bright future awaits, while the inner tension centers on a personal dispute at his doorstep and hopes of a change after a predicted visit from Khrushchev.
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