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Newspaper
Independent
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1958
Page
5
A Haitian court martial carried out the first execution in Awe Cayes after a soldier was found guilty of fatally wounding a superior officer during a public safety incident. Jacques Marcellus faced the firing squad for the killing.
A three hour blaze swept Yago Japan center Wednesday destroying 135 homes with no casualties reported. Fire crews battled the flames and containment was achieved after hours of effort. The cause was not immediately known and investigations were planned.
President Eisenhower said he would invite United Nations observers to witness a large nuclear explosion this summer at Pacific tests. He cited reduced fallout from American scientists, while Soviet moves to suspend hydrogen bomb tests sparked concern in Washington. Observers would include the 15 nation UN scientific committee on fallout effects.
The Navy submarine USS Menhaden arrived in San Diego on Wednesday after six months of duty in the Western Pacific and Far East. The vessel logged more than 27,000 miles during the patrol.
Lincoln Neb UP mass killer Charles Starkweather appeared in court in chains and pleaded innocent to two first degree murder counts including the slaying of Ben Inez Web high school student Robert Jensen. Judge Spencer ordered no bond and set May 5 for trial. In Columbus Ohio flames killed six in a two story home including three George children and two grandchildren. Deborah Jimmy and Barbara Ellen George identified among the dead. Mrs Cora George away at time. Starkweather's red hair and restraints noted as he stood in court. He has confessed 11 murders since Jan 29 with Cari Fugate, who also faces charges and seeks juvenile court transfer.
A chaotic list shows numerous building permits and contracted works across multiple firms and locations. Amounts range from small repairs to major additions including swimming pools, offices, and general construction. Notable entries include Empire Enterprise, Lakewood General, and Greber & Son as contractors, with various addresses and project types.
Jefferson Wisconsin report: Volunteer firefighter William Haverman dashed from his house to pursue a fire in a stolen automobile. He wrecked on a highway while en route and found his own car missing from its usual spot. The incident raises questions about the fate of his vehicle.
President Eisenhower and the Space Advisory Committee released a sober plan on manned moonflight. They outline unmanned probes, peaceful space use, and a rough estimate of about two billion dollars over years to land a man on the moon and return him safely, noting it could occur this century or later depending on funding.
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