American skipper and 22 crew saved after freighter sinks
An American captain and 22 foreign crewmen were rescued 13 hours after the scrap iron freighter Ethel C sank 65 miles east northeast of Cape Charles. Captain Diomedes Caravias of New York led the crew aboard Coast Guard vessels as search planes and ships scoured a 5,544 square mile area off Virginia. The ship bound for New York to Newport News had been inspected before leaving New York. The crew, all uninjured, awaited ashore in Norfolk.
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New York City
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Caravias
Castro faces growing internal and external pressure
In Havana Castro faces a mounting political headache from inside and outside Cuba. Reports say a guerrilla band of about 50 led by Manuel Benton operates in Oriente Province while anti Castro movements receive alleged foreign support. In Newark a coal yard fire destroyed 24 dwellings, 14 tenements burned. 300 firefighters fought the blaze in extreme heat.
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Newark
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Cuban Officials Say Little on Roundup Progress
Cuban officials declined to comment on the roundup and pursuit of Benton Beaton. No arrest tally was released. Troops chase Beaton, born in the eastern mountains and once Castro's guide, as rains slow the mountainside search.
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Beaton
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U S 25 Near Middletown Set to Open by July Deadline
Engineers say the 6 lane U S 25 project east of Middletown will be ready by the July 31 deadline. The feature page by Fritz Lalendorf highlights progress easing traffic between Middletown and Cincinnati and Dayton.
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Dayton
Fritz Lalendorf
World United in Easter Celebrations Across Creeds
The Associated Press reports Christians worldwide celebrate Easter with services, processions, and bells. Pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem while Pope John XXIII held Mass in private chapel and at St. Peter's. Seoul canceled sunrise services amid political tensions. New York readied its Fifth Avenue parade as wet weather loomed.
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De Gaulle seeks larger Allied role in world strategy
French President Charles de Gaulle plans talks with President Eisenhower to win greater French voice in NATO policy and nuclear consent. He aims for French consultation before any nuclear use and a direct role in strategic air force planning, as summit talks loom with Khrushchev.
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Paris
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Britain
Driving Dares a Hospital if Caution Fails
A lighthearted column notes humorous and risky driving antics that could land someone in a hospital. It highlights common missteps and the need for safer behavior behind the wheel.
Fingerprints Point to Abductors in Eric Peugeot Kidnapping
Paris AP Police find clear fingerprints on a ransom note to Roland Peugeot as clue in the 4 year old Eric Peugeot case. A manhunt continues after the boy is released unharmed with ransom details undisclosed. A station attendant reports a woman dropped a boy nearby, suggesting a two men and a female accomplice.
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Roland Peugeot
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General Ord Succumbs in Washington at 73
Maj Gen James Garesche Ord died Friday in Washington at age 73 from a heart attack. He belonged to a long line of Army officers dating back to the War of 1812 era.
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Africans Warned They May Be Banished From Homeland
Johannesburg AP report details a government warning that many Africans who participate in the next week long work boycott may be banished to backwoods reserves. The warning comes as authorities search for ways to keep the economy moving amid declines in labor. Prime Minister Verwoerd progresses in hospital after a head wound.
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South Africa
Francois Erasmus
African National Congress
Congress’ Emergency Committee
Hendriks&. Verwoerd
Congress
Verwoerd
Pretoria
Hoffa asks judge to disqualify himself in Teamsters case
James R. Hoffa filed a request asking U.S. District Judge F Dickinson Letts to disqualify himself from presiding over further Teamsters matters. Hoffa alleges bias and prejudice as final trial nears for alleged misuse of union funds in a Florida venture. Letts, 85 on April 26, is on a Caribbean cruise. ruling rests with the judge and attorney H. Clifford Allder says appeal could follow if disqualification is denied.
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Teamsters Union
James R .Hoffa
U.S
Lett
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Florida
U.S. District Court
H. Clifford Allder
Letts
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Cafe shooting in Lincoln Heights claims a life
Cincinnati AP reports Woodrow Dickey age 24 was shot to death Saturday inside a suburban Lincoln Heights cafe. Cafe owner Welcome Leigh age 46 was taken into custody for investigation as police probe the fatal incident.
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Woodrow Dickey
Lincoln Heights
Welcome Leigh
Discoverer XI Capsule Test Called Successful Says Air Force
Air Force officials said the Discoverer XI test was the most successful in the series though the 300 pound capsule likely remains in orbit after an unknown post separation fault. Recovery crews and planes were stood down when the capsule failed to descend as planned in Hawaii waters.
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Calif
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Hawaii
Hawaian
North Polar
Inflation Is Curbed Says Nixon Says Inflation Curbed
A cabinet committee chaired by Vice President Nixon reported inflation has been effectively curbed in the past year. The eight member panel credited government budget and borrowing policies with preventing further price rises and urged continued vigilance for price stability and growth.
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Sterling F. Green
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
Eisenhower
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Cabinet
Prices rose slowly during Eisenhower era says report
The report notes consumer prices increased only about 1 percent over eight years of Eisenhower's presidency. It adds that minor rises occurred in May and November but were kept within narrow limits.
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Eisenhower
Easter legend told in Fredericksburg history
In Fredericksburg Texas an Easter legend recalls Comanches threatening the town and the pioneer mother who comforted children by describing Easter bunnies in the hills. John Meusebach’s treaty journey ended with fires lighting the hills to mark the vow, observed 114 years ago.
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Texas
John Meusebach
Meusebach
Mancho
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