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Newspaper
Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
1
Ike Applauds VP's Calm in Latin Ordeal
President Eisenhower welcomed Vice President Nixon back from South America praised his calm amid riots linked to communism. Thousands lined the route to Washington with an estimated 100000 supporters. Diplomats and officials joined Nixon and his wife at the White House for a luncheon after the arrival ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Airport
Washington
Nixon
Pat
Latin America
Ike
Eisenhower
South America
White House
Military Air Transport Service
Wiley Buchanan
State Department
Peru
Venezuela
Three Jailed for Nixon Kidnap Plot in Venezuela
Venezuelan police arrested three men on charges of planning to kidnap Vice President Nixon. Ex security police under Marcos Perez Jimenez were linked to the plot. Diogenes Antonio Caballeros Martinez, nicknamed The Little Dictator, led a 1957 revolutionary seizure of a housing project near Caracas. Police say he worked with agents of the outlawed security police in Cuquetawa, near the Colombian border. investigation ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
Nixon
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Diogenes Antonio Caballeros’ Martinez
Perez Jimenez
Caballeros
Cuecatawa
Weather Update: Patchy Morning Clouds Then Sun
Fragments describe patches of early morning low clouds but largely sunny Friday afternoon with a high near seven percent.
New Riots Erupt in Lebanon
Beirut shaken by explosions and sniper fire as riotous demonstrations erupt against President Chamoun's pro West government. At least one explosion in Place de Canon kills several. 100+ arrested. US supplies anti riot gear. clashes ease by midmorning while Tripoli and north Lebanon remain volatile. Syrian suspects detained amid arrests. Armored cars moved eight Americans and two Cypriot girls to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Camille Charmain
Place de Canon
Tripoli
Bekaa Valley
Electricity Kills Two in Denison Bus Crash
In Denison Texas a intercity bus crash left two dead Melanie Jane Stith age 14 years and her mother Shirley Stith 31 of Fort Worth. The bus plunged off a slick highway and struck a power pole. A high tension line energized the wreck trapping passengers until power was cut. Driver James Stowe and three others were hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Tex
Melanie Jane Stith
Shirley Stith
Fort Worth
James Stowe
Stowe
Jefferson Lines
Texas Power and Light Co
Leap Slated for Troops in Return
Washington reports eight planes will drop paratroopers returning from Puerto Rico to Ft. Campbell this afternoon. About 500 soldiers from the 101st Airborne were rushed to Ramey AFB on Tuesday to assist if Venezuela requested aid to safeguard Vice President Nixon. Venezuela did not, and the troops begin to return with 22 planes in use. Upon arrival around 2 pm EDT the first eight planes will have a parachute jump over the Ft. Campbell area, presumably 200 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
lAemy
Puerto Rico
Ft. Campbell
101St Airborne Divisions
Ramey Air Force Base
Venezuela
Nixon
Plane crashes in India. 23 dead near New Delhi airport
A Pakistan International Airways plane carrying 32 passengers including five Americans crashed near New Delhi airport and burst into flames. Officials said at least 23 aboard perished and a Pakistani boy escaped after jumping to safety. The flight was from Karachi with a five member crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
vPi
Pakistan International Airways
Karachi
Beach Combing Guide Highlights Local Finds
A collector’s note outlines seaside treasures spotted along the shore. Beachgoers report shells, driftwood, and curious flotsam collected near popular tide pools. Officials remind visitors to respect wildlife and private property while exploring a windy coast.
Upturn Seen for Business in Met Area
Metropolitan Long Beach Los Angeles Orange County with 13.48 billion buying income is expected to see a continued business upturn through the year. Long Beach area retail sales peaked at 9.12 billion in 1957, with 64.2 percent of families earning above 4,000, and local retailers reporting broad sales across food, furniture, auto services, and hardware sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Chilcote
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Orange County
Southland
Ipower
Pasoline
De Gaulle Says He's Ready to Take Helm
Paris reports Gen Charles De Gaulle declares readiness to assume leadership of France amid growing crisis threatening the Fourth Republic. He calls for power by popular demand if needed, while Algiers backs the rebels and Salan vows support to the junta in a tense national standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Gaulle
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
France
Fourth Republic
Fierre Pfimlin
Algiers
de Gautlel
Colombey-les-Daux-Eglises
Onr
Raoul Salan
Algeria
Salan
Navy Plane Rams Hill All Five Aboard Die
A four engine Navy transport plane crashed in clear weather killing its five crew. The R7V Super Constellation nose dived into a hill, exploded, and a grass fire ignited near oil wells. Witnesses say the plane circled then belly flopped. The dead were Lt Cmdr George L. Drake Cupertin o Calif Lt Cmdr James L Kis tner Sunnyvale Calif ADL Roger Milner Santa Clara Calif ADC Howard E Greek Pha a 4 Ss Smith Guyton Ga and AKI Byer H Schnipple Sunnyvale Calif. The plane was ferried from Ontario International Airport to Moffett Field near San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Drake
Cupertino
Calif
James
Kistner
Sunnyvale
Roger H. Milner
Santa Clara
Howard E
Crosby Scion and Bride Leave Las Vegas After Day Wedding
Dennis Crosby and his new bride Pat Sheehan quit Las Vegas after 11 days of marriage. They reportedly headed to Los Angeles with no family confirmation. Sheehan had a Tropicana show contract until June 10. producer Monte Proser would not report the action to the actors guild. Marilyn Scott claims Dennis fathered her child, a matter not responded to by either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Vegas
Dennis Crosby
Los Angeles
Crosby
Cooner
Bing
Pat Sheehan
Denni
Tropicana
Monte Proser
American Guild of Variety Artists
Dennis
Sheehan
Marilyn Scott
Columnist Stokes 59 dies of brain tumor in Washington
Nationally renowned columnist and Washington newspaperman Stokes died at 59 from a brain tumor. A long career included United Press and Secripps-Howard Syndicate work as Washington correspondent for the New York World Telegram before launching his column in 1948. Born in Atlanta, he spent nearly four decades shaping coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Zwiruczhk
New York Coliseum
Diane Demanceaux
Nice
France
Mike
Washington Uri
Thomas L. Stokes
Washington
United Press
Secripps-Howard Syndicate
New York World-Telegram
Atlanta
Khrushchev Fires Back as Soviet Satellite Soars
The Soviet Union launched its third and heaviest Sputnik as Premier Khrushchev called for East West talks. He warned the West not to threaten humanity while pushing for a summit, saying it would take many orange sized satellites to match the Soviet feat. An MIT observer predicted a six month life and possible U S visibility at dusk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet Union
Nikita Khrushchev
Khrushchev
U. S
Outer Space
Laika
Sputnik
Cambridge
Mass
Smithssonian Astrophysical Observatory
Alen
J. Hynek
United States
Hynek
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Solon
Hal Boyle
Wilson
Met
Joseph W. Grigg
Navy
Rams Hill
Bride
Stokes
Redlands
Paul Edwing Brees
Leona
U.S
Amere
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