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On this date 1838 Samuel Morse gave the first public demonstration for the telegraph. 1885 the Washington Monument was dedicated. 1901 Cuba adopted its first constitution. 1916 Verdun began. 1922 the Roma dirigible exploded in Hampton Virginia killing 34. Ten years ago Britain ordered a major Kenya campaign. Five years ago Eisenhower spoke of U S defense advances. One year ago Johnson and Lopez Mateos met in Los Angeles.
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Samuel Morse
Washington Monument
Republic of Cuba
Verdun
Hampton
Kenya
Dwight Eisenhower
U.S
Johnson
Adolfo Lopez Mateos
Mexico
Los Angeles
Fl Salvador Among Central American Nations Lacks Atlantic Coast
Fl Salvador is the smallest of the six Central American republics and the sole nation in the region without an Atlantic seacoast.
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Salvador
Haiti Rulers Plea to U S for Renewed Aid Amid Crisis
In Port au Prince President Francois Duvalier seeks renewed financial aid and ad endorsement from President Johnson as U S officials reject past requests. The regime faces a deteriorating economy with exiles, brain drain, and delayed visa processing, while U S policy pursues restraint.
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PORT AU _ PRINCE
Haiti
Francois Duvalier
Duvalier
Johnson
U. S
Benson E. L. Timmons
Painted Akron Red
Arling ton Beitzel a 40 year old Dover truck driver reported that several 50 gallon drums of red paint bounced from his truck and split open during a quick stop in Akron Ohio authorities investigated the incident spreading paint across part of the town but no injuries were reported.
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Arlington
Beitzel
Red Beitzel
Dover
Sheriff's Deputies
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