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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1958

Page

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Nixon Car Attacked as Venezuelan Mob Rips Flag

A mob in Caracas smashed Nixon’s car windows with clubs and rocks, spat on him and Pat, tore the flag, and forced tear gas and police action. Secret Service agents shielded the Nixons as demonstrations erupted at the airport and presidential palace. Nixon canceled public appearances and stayed at the U S embassy residence, noting more violence could occur if he appeared in public.

Caracas Venezuela Richard M. Nixon Pat U. S Secret Service Presidential Nixon U.S Nixons Drs. Nixon Spi

Premature Baby Survives After Hour-long Declared Death

A prematurely born infant, believed dead for over an hour, remained alive after urgent care at Harbor General Hospital. Deputy reports say the mother Joyce Scott gave birth early Tuesday morning. the infant was revived after transfer from Long Beach Community Hospital and placed in an incubator as doctors monitor both mother's and baby's fragile conditions.

Harbor General Hospital Ruel Richard Scott Wanda Joyce Scott Mrs. Scott Long Beach Community Hospital

Nostalgia for Big League Days in Los Angeles

Nostalgia laments old Los Angeles baseball era with players Wade Speake Bilko and Steve Biko. It praises hitting fielding and homers in a small park and asks to bring back those days to revive fan excitement.

Los Angeles Steve Biko Wade Bilko

Dividend Bonanza For Stockholders In Early 1958

A report notes a $2 billion dividend bonanza paid to stockholders of blue chip corporations in the first quarter of 1958. The piece references market implications and corporate payout trends. A separate flag mentions a grave crisis in Algeria affecting France, with details on page A-3.

France Algeria

Aid Bill Passage Seen Today in Congress

Eisenhower's 3.61 billion dollar foreign aid package clear of two key House amendments, heading for probable passage today. Colmer's cut and Bentley's military aid reduction failed on standing votes. Authorities also report related policy and political tensions.

Washington Eisenhower House Wiliam Colmer D+ Miss Alvin M. Bentley R-Mich

WM BUYS ESKIMO PIE IN THE SKY

The fragmentary OCR text mentions a character named Wh. White and a chaotic exchange about weather origin in the Arctic, with garbled interjections and mentions of Eskimo and steaks. The readable bits suggest a quirky weather or radio broadcast scene with dialogue and misheard phrases.

White Arctic Jess Blu

Ike Sends Marines to Caribbean Precaution in Venezuela Crisis

President Eisenhower ordered about 1,000 troops including two airborne companies and two Marine companies to U.S. Caribbean bases after mob action against Nixon in Venezuela. Defense Department called it a precautionary measure to assist the Venezuelan government if requested.

Washington Eisenhower Nixon Venezuela Caribbean Defense Department U.S Department

Evacuation Reaches Jakarta Amid War News

Indonesian Red Cross said Tuesday that arrangements are being made to evacuate Shell Oil Co families from East Borneo cities Balikpapan and Tarakan by ship. The dispatch of troops to assure security sparked debate over Yankee imperialism as Venezuela turmoil grows. Hagerty reported government forces protecting Nixon amid mob violence at the Caracas palace. Eisenhower ordered troop movement following joint chiefs of staff and secretary of defense guidance.

Jakarta Red Cross Palghe Shell Oil Co East Borneo Balikpapan Tarakan James C. Hagerty Venezuela Nixon Eisenhower Marde Hagerty Caracas L Soe Pentagon Defense Department Army Naval Operations Joint Chiefs of Staff Secretary, Defense

Douglas Union Sets Pact Vote Sunday

Douglas unions set a Sunday 1 p m meeting at Veterans Memorial Stadium to decide acceptance or rejection of a tentative two year contract with Douglas Aircraft Co UAW Local 148 said the accord covers 19 000 workers including Pulse Okla and Charlotte 3M C workers Involving wage boosts and cost of living adjustments negotiations had halted a potential strike after a federal mediation request and the vote will reflect member sentiment amid ongoing talks with other Douglas plants and related machinist negotiations

Douglas Airraft Co United Auto Workers Veterans Memorial Stadium UAW Farlier Douglas North Carolina Tinison Pween Donald W. Douglas Sr DAW Nk and File Henry Phillips Lockheed North American Aviation Convairplants International Ass. of Santa Monica el Segunda Pomona Care Yair Ofter Ckayed

City Councilman Baker III in Hospital After Heart Attack

City Councilman John F. Baker III was reported in serious but not critical condition after a heart attack at his home on Daisy Avenue. He was taken to the Navy hospital ship USS Haven and expected to be confined there about three weeks.

John F. Baker Daisy Ave Baker Uss Haven

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