Guatemala Army Ousts President Ydigoras Fuentes
Guatemalan armed forces deposed President Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes and exiled him to Nicaragua. Col. Enrique Peralta Azurdia took over with powers to rule by decree and vowed elections in a democratic climate. Congress dissolved, constitution suspended, and airports closed as troops secured key points.
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Guatemala City
Guatemala
Miguel Ydigoras Fuentes
Nicaragua
Ydigoras
Col
Enrique Peralta
Zurdia
Peralta
Juan Jose Arevalo
Mexico
Congress
Kennedy
Costa Rica
San Jose
Central America
Panama
Guatemalan regime pledges reforms and power transfer
The new government, led by Foreign Minister Jesus Anda Murillo, vows to wipe out undemocratic rule, manage funds honestly, aid the needy, raise living standards for workers and peasants, foster a democratic climate for free elections, maintain ties with democratic nations, honor treaties, and turn power to a freely elected president after mission completion.
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Jesus Anda Murillo
Americas
America History Notes and Births Today
Today in history marks 1851 for Western Union Telegraph Co origin in Rochester as New York and Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Co. 1959 US recognition of Franco government in Spain. 1954 Senate vote on Hawaii and Alaska statehood. 1962 Catholic groups in New Orleans face excommunication threats. Births include Agnes Repplier born 1855 and William Laurence Bergsma 42, Debbie Reynolds 31, John A Scannell 59, with other notes on their careers and origins.
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Western Union Telegraph Co
Rochester
New York and Mississippi Valley Printing Telegraph Co
Sheridan
Warren
Lee
Five Forks
United States
Spain
U.S. Senate
Hawaii
Alaska
New Orleans
Agnes Repplier
Philadelphia
Miss Repplier
Atlantic Monthly
University of Notre Dame
American Academy of Arts and Letters
Pere Marquette
Mere Marie
Ursulines
Junipero Serra
California
Oakland
Calif
William Chodorocoff
Prudential Insurance Co. of America
Winnipeg
Canada
Debbie Reynolds
el Paso
Texas
John A. Scannell
Northampton
Mass
Samuel Paley Dies at Home in Palm Beach
Samuel Paley philanthropist and retired industrialist died at his Palm Beach home on Sunday. Born in Brovary near Kiev, Russia, he founded the Congress Cigar Co. in 1896 and served as its president and chief executive until retirement. He and his wife Jacqueline and daughter Caroline were photographed beside markers on the Confederate side.
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Field
Jacqueline
Caroline
Palm Beach, Fla
Samuel Paley
Paley
Brovary
Kiev
Russia
Congress Cigar Co
France Faces A Multitude Of Problems As Coal Strike Persists
In Paris President Charles de Gaulle confronts a wave of strikes led by 170,000 coal miners and spreading to electrical gas and rail workers. The government seeks gradual wage hikes and a shorter week, while miners demand immediate terms. Police restraint and state tact mark the response as uncertainty over an endgame grows.
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Paris
de Gaulle
CRS
Republican Security Corps
France
Unons
Charles de Gaulle
Counterfeit Bills Reported Shipped to Thailand Embassy
AP dispatch says a total of about 190000 in counterfeit U.S. currency was shipped from Hong Kong to Thailand and one note may be in circulation. Separate brief notes Lord Home cancels sightseeing in Kyoto due to cold and slight fever, resuming schedule Monday during a nine day official visit.
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U.S
Hanukok
Thailand
Hong Kong
Trims
Kyoto
Japan
Lord Home
Foreign Ministry
Home
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