Eisenhower Links Violence to Communism and Economics
President Eisenhower said mob violence against Vice President Nixon in Venezuela and Peru may reflect Communist inspiration but stems partly from economic troubles. He noted no single cause for Latin American unrest, cited U S economic aid and world trade as vital, and warned communists exploit any upheaval. He mentioned Burma Indonesia and South America as examples.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
South America
Venezuela
Peru
French
Algeria
South’ America
U.S
Uruguay
Bolivia
Venézuela
Eisower
Burma
Indonesia
France Names Salan to Command Algeria in Crisis
Paris ordered Gen Raoul Salan to take over Algeria from the Massu junta as Premier Pflimlin's government bans public demonstrations in France and Algeria. Salan, now commander of all troops in Algeria, must maintain order in Algiers while Andre Mutter becomes minister for Algerian affairs. Coty urged the army to obey the government and Massu pressed for De Gaulle to head a nonpolitical military dictatorship.
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Paris
Raoul Salan
Algeria
Bleeing
Pierre Pflimlin
France
Salan
Jacques Massu
Massu
Rene Coty
Charles de Gaulle
Algiers
Andre Mutter
Roberto Lacoste
Coty
Pilimlin
French Republic
36 Planes Arrive In Troubled Zone
In a precautionary airlift Washington sent 36 Air Force C130 planes with about 500 troops from the 101st Airborne Division to Ramey Air Force Base Puerto Rico to support Venezuela if asked. Navy planes to Guantanamo Bay Cuba with 500 Marines were not confirmed. The move follows anti U S protests in Caracas that injured six in a goodwill party. Leaders warned the action aimed to deter further incidents and protect officials.
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Washington
Defense Department
Air Force
Caribbean
Ramey Air Force Base
Puerto Rico
Venezuela
Nixon
101St Airborne Division
Ft Campbell
Murray. Snyder
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
2Nd Marine Division
Camp Lejeune
Tarawa
Eisenhower
Jmoks
Caracas
U.S
Nixon Cancelled Caracas Trip After Riot Attack
Vice President Nixon ended his Caracas visit and canceled public appearances after narrowly escaping injury from rock throwing mobs. He said he was covered with spit from head to foot and that windows were broken around embassy vehicles. Larrazabal condemned the violence and said authorities would punish rioters. The party leaves for Washington as 250 troops and police guard the embassy, with tensions rising over possible Communist involvement.
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Caracas
Venezuela
Nixon
Junta
Cher
Kear
ACI
Wolfgang
Larrazabal
Bogota
Numa Quevedo
United States
Quevedo
Washington
Explosion Starts Fifth Day of Beirut Riots at U S Embassy
Lebanon endured a fifth day of anti government rioting after a harmless blast in front of the U S Embassy. The U S Embassy dispatched a ship to lift Americans from Tripoli as mobs burned and shot at government authorities. President Camille Dadmoun's government remained defiant amid the clashes.
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Beirut
Lebanon
U.S
Tripoli
Camille Dadmoun
Meditez
Wisdom Of Troop Move Faces Probe
The Eisenhower administration dispatch of 1,000 fighting men to the Caribbean sparked a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee probe led by Sen. Wayne Morse. Democrats criticized the move while Republicans debated its wisdom. Morse seeks State Department reasons for lacking advance precautions after mob violence against Vice President Nixon in Caracas. Humphrey Smathers and others urged restraint, warning Marines could aid Communist aims in Venezuela.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Iival
Senate
Nixon
Senate Foreign Relations
Wayne Morse
Dore
Morse
State Department
Caracas
Venezuela
Hubert Humphrey
Dminn
U.S
Latin America
George Smathers
D-Fla
Venezzuela
Smathers
Detroit Man Seeks Name Change Amid Smith Overload
Devarold Lewelyn Selkirk of Detroit asked Probate Court to change his name from Smith saying there are too many Smiths in the world. The filing notes his desire for a unique personal identifier.
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Detroit
Devarold Levwelsa Smith
Devarold Lewelyn Selkirk
Biggest Forest Fire Of Season Is Curbed
WATERSMEET Michigan Officials said the season’s largest forest fire was checked after burning four miles south and two miles north of Land O Lakes. About 100 firefighters aided by a plane and heavy equipment battled the blaze begun near a railroad right of way, with wind shifts aiding containment and volunteers from Wisconsin and Michigan assisting. No damage estimate available though several Indian shacks burned. Fire feared to peak by May 25.
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Watersmeet
Mich
Ace
Ottawa National Forces
Here
Land O’lakes
Wis
Wisconsin
Michigan
Richard Smith
Northwoods
Nebraska GOP Renominated Governor and Congressmen
Governor Victor Anderson and Nebraska GOP congressmen won renomination in the primary. Democrats picked Frank Morrison to oppose U S Senator Roman Hrushka, who was unopposed. Republican and Democratic contenders for district seats and other state offices are listed with opposing candidates.
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Omaha
Victor Anderson
Nebraska
Frank B. Morrison
Lincoln
U.S
Roman Hrushka
Hrushka
Ralph G. Brooks
McCook
Edward A. Dosek
Rep
Phill Weaver
Falls City
Carl W. Deitemeyer
Farm Magazine
Clair A. Callan
Odell Hardware
Weaver
Francis MM. Casey
Plattsmouth
Glenn Cunningham
Lawrence Brock
Wakefield Cattle
R. D. Harrison
Norfolk
Airman Escapes Injury After Jet Skids Off Runway
A precision team airman at Truax Field escaped injury when a landing jet skidded off the runway after a tire blew out. Lt. Homer Whitlow of Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, piloted the aircraft. Damage described as minor with wheel sheared off and shell dented.
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Madison
Air Force
Truax Afb
Homer Whitlow
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Nev
Senate OKs Fund To Aid Jobless Areas
The Senate passed a 375 million dollar program to aid communities suffering long term unemployment. It would create three 100 million dollar revolving loan funds for industrial and rural areas and public facilities like sewage and water. A separate grant program would provide 7.5 million dollars annually. About 70 industrial areas in 20 states could qualify, with coverage extending to up to 300 counties.
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Washington
ULP
House
Senate
Firefighters Aid Mrs Brown After TV Fire at Home
North Providence firefighters rang the doorbell seeking contributions for the Marieville Volunteer Fire Co. at the home of Mrs. Charles Brown. Her television set had just caught fire. they extinguished it with little damage.
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Providence
Charles Brown
Marieville
Efforts to Pare Foreign Aid Bill Beat in House
In a decisive House vote, backers of a $3.603 billion overseas aid program faced defeats on major fund cutting amendments. Rep. Morgan expressed cautious optimism, while Rep. Adair asserted the bill’s size is set. GOP leader Rep. Martin criticized the cuts as excessive, noting the bill is already $339 million below the Eisenhower budget.
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Washington
House
Thomas E. Morgan
D-Pa
Foreign ‘Affairs ‘Committee
Rep
Joseph
W. Martin
Mass
United States
Martin
Ike Deplores Use of Troops To Act in Civil Rights
President Eisenhower deplores federal troops being used to enforce court orders in civil rights cases. He warns that defiance of such orders endangers fundamental rights, referencing Little Rock and Gov Faubus. He insists troops were sent only after interference with a court order and stresses rights remain protected if orders are followed.
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Ike
Washington
Eisenhower
Virginia
Leroy Collins
Florida
Collins
Oo. Eisenhower
Lite Rock
Ark
Jorval Faubus
Khrushchev and Nasser Resume Talks in Moscow
Premier Khrushchev and visiting President Nasser met in the Kremlin to resume discussions on strengthening ties between the Soviet Union and the United Arab Republic. The talks focus on closer cooperation and regional alignment amid ongoing Cold War diplomacy.
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London
Khrushchev
Nasser
Moscow
Kremlin
Paklace
Rusisia
United Arab Republic
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