Nixon Returns to Roaring Welcome in Washington
Vice President Richard Nixon arrived in Washington at 10 57 a m CDT from a riot scarred South American tour to a roaring welcome led by President Eisenhower. The reception drew thousands of diplomats politicians students and citizens as Nixon stepped from the aircraft amid cheers and flags.
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National Airport
Washington, D. C
Washington
Richard Nixon
Lisenhower
Pat Nixon
Lady Like Baltimore Burglary Conviction
Miss Josephine Dumore, 23, convicted of burglary after entering a restaurant and a tailor shop using a razor, eyebrow tweezers, and a nail file as tools. Judge Anselm Sodaro presided.
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Baltimore
Josephine Dumore
Anselm Sodaro
Four Boys Die in Salt Hopper Tragedy
Detroit reports four schoolboys suffocated after crowding into a railroad hopper car to dump salt. Rescuers, aided by two boy witnesses, struggled as more salt poured, leaving two survivors who later died. Names given: Norman Clatterbuck 14, Ricky Contardi 12, Jimmy Healy 13, David Lachapelle 10. survivors Danny Lawler 11 and Robert Fisher 11.
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John
Elton Rushlau
John Nolan
Robert Smith
Charles Sieffes
International Salt Co
Thestel
Norman Clatterbuck
Ricky Contardi
Jimmy Healy
David Lachapelle
Martial Law Declared in Bolivia as Crisis Unfolds
In LA PAZ and Santa Cruz rebels seize parts of the oil-rich region while President Hernan Siles Zuazo moves troops and proclaims a state of siege across Bolivia. The uprising, led by Falange and Communist factions, aims to disrupt June elections and bar Victor Paz Estenssoro from return.
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Hernan Siles Zuazo
Falange
Victor Paz Estenssoro
London
MNR
National Revolutionary Movement
Carlos Valaverde
Mario Gutierriez
Bolivia Declares State of Siege as Rebels Roar
The government places Santa Cruz Province under martial rule after troops are sent to quell a revolt by extreme right wing Falange and Communist factions across the country. The nationwide state of siege follows escalating clashes and a tense security situation.
Giant New Russian Sputnik Is Launched Successfully
A far reaching space milestone is announced as the Soviet Union reports a successful launch of a new Sputnik satellite. Officials say the craft entered orbit without incident and will begin relay duties and scientific experiments as planned. Authorities caution details are still being confirmed by Moscow sources.
Fleeing Youths Caught After Neenah Police Chase
Three teenage boys aged 14 to 16 fled after stealing a 1947 pickup from Marathon Corp in Menasha. Police shot out tires during pursuit along Lake Street and Highway 41, ending when the truck crashed into a ditch four miles south. All three were captured and handed to Menasha police for juvenile proceedings. The stolen vehicle belonged to Edward E Carter of Menasha. The youths had also vandalized other vehicles and taken small items.
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Marathon Corporation
Washington Avenue
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Lake Street
James Hawles
Kenneth Foster
Foster
Matt Minten
Ralph Zeinert
Alvin Staffeld
Peter P. Clark
Edward E. Carter
Rt. 2
Ronald Buser
Gale V. Gloff
Appleton
Train Crash Damages Wisconsin Track Units
A Milwaukee Road passenger train bound for Chicago crashed into three maintenance units near Franksville Wisconsin, causing about 500000 dollars in damage. The units burst into flames loaded with oil and gas but there were no injuries as the train stayed on track. Foreman Betsinger estimated the damage while engineer Raschke said he had clearance to work area a mile south. Thirty six workers were preparing to work but were not manning the site when the crash happened at 8 15 a m.
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Racine County
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Osalaska
A. G. Raschke
Millwaukee
Betsinger
Paul Booth
President to Get Jet Transport Plane
Washington reports the White House will add a Boeing 707 jet transport to President Eisenhower's fleet for longer trips. The plan aims to begin use late in 1958 or early 1959, officials said.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Whhite House
Beiruts Uprising After Night of Explosions
Beirut rocked by a fresh wave of bomb blasts with several dead as rioters protest the pro Western government of President Camille Chamoun. Snipers fired from rooftops while police cordon off districts and arrest over 100 demonstrators.
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Lebanon
Camille Chamoun
Place de Canon
United States
Soviet Union launches heavier Sputnik with 2972 pound payload
Moscow announces a massive new Sputnik weighing 2,972.48 pounds, about 11 feet 8 inches long and 5 feet 8 inches wide, completing an orbit every 106 minutes at up to 1,167 miles altitude. Tass says no living animal aboard and notes greater weight than U S satellites.
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United Press
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London
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United States
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Five Die in Navy Constellation Crash Near Taft
A four engine Navy Super Constellation attempting to reach Taft airport crashed five miles northeast of Taft California Wednesday night. The flight originated at Ontario and was en route to Moffett Field near San Jose. At least five crew members perished, with identities being withheld until relatives could be notified.
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San Jose
Swampy Miami Airport Sees Four-Foot Alligator
Heavy rain left Miami airport runway area flooded and airport crews spotted a four foot alligator sloshing near the tarmac. The sighting underscores the stormy weather and requires wildlife control response.
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City Council Plans Study of Parking Area Purchase
City council members at a workshop session Wednesday agreed to study buying a 93 000 dollar High Avenue site for a municipal parking ramp with construction possible by late summer. They will seek a May 21 regular meeting to approve purchasing three parcels and noted options signed by owners will be filed soon. The ramp aims to serve 150 to 200 cars and would not raise the tax rate, with financing through parking meter funds and surpluses.
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William P. Harford
Harford
John C. Voss
West End
E. G. Steinhilder
Bemis
iNew American Bank
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Boston
Market Street
Bank
Loss Set At 150000 In Blaze at Lodi
Fire destroyed Sunset Lanes a bowling alley and restaurant one mile north of Lodi when a cutting torch ignited a wall area. Damage was about 130000. firemen from Lodi Dane and Sauk City fought the blaze for over four hours. Part of the loss was covered by insurance.
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Ralph Chrislaw
Danend Sauk
Zetting
Christan
Jim Martin
Ebert Olson
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