Rebels Seize Army HQ as Venezuela Quiets Uprising
Rebels seized the Simon Bolivar regiment headquarters in San Cristobal near the Colombia border to spark a nationwide revolt against President Betancourt. Betancourt ordered troops to quell the uprising while receiving support from military, political, and civilian leaders. The government warned of armed invasion plots and mobilized naval patrols as Caracas pledged firm constitutional action.
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Caracas
Venezuela
San Cristobal
Columbia
Romulo Betancourt
Betancourt
San Castotval
Batancourt
Max
Simon Bolivar Army Regiment
Pedro Jose Quevado
Marcos Perez Jimenez
Colombia
Jose Lopez Henrique
Spain
Perez
Florida
South America
Caribbean
Revolt Scene Damages Boats At Snyder's Landing
Fragmented report describes vandals in Sharpsburg area damaging boats at Snyder's Landing near To Onvae as rebels threaten nationwide action. Sheriff's officers reported attempts to set off incidents while authorities track the movement of a regiment and rebels linked to Betancourt's government.
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Vandale J
Snyder
Sharpsburg
San Cristobat
Venezela
Sheriff
Vallals
Mule Betancourt
Returns After Own Funeral in Mexico City Mystery
In Mexico City Clee mente Rivera Zamora reportedly returned home six days after his family held his funeral. Officials say the man spoke of being robbed and missing memory while a second body from an earlier accident was identified as him, casting doubt on the funeral.
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Mexico City
Cleemente Rivera Zamora
Hom
Herter In Talk Targets Castro In Hemispheric Policy
Secretary of State Christian A. Herter urged Latin American governments to pursue reforms without sacrificing human rights in a speech for the Organization of American States Pan American Day. He hinted at Fidel Castro and Rafael Trujillo while warning that drastic social and political changes must fit democratic norms. He also noted doubts about Cuban pace toward elections and warned against suppressing freedoms in the hemisphere.
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Washington
Christian A. Herter
Herter
Fidel Castro
Organization of American States
Americas
Castro
Cuba
Rafael Trujillo
Frank C. Beachley
Martin W. B. Bostetler
Petiioner
Beachley
Nehru and Chou Open Himalayan Talks in New Delhi
Prime Minister Nehru and Chou Enlai began six days of talks amid skepticism of progress on the disputed Himalayan border. India demands a border based on history and usage, while China seeks negotiations over 91,000 square miles with 12,000 under Chinese control.
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China
Chou
India
Nehru
New Welhi
Falka
New Delhi
Chou Enlai
Chan
Monandas K. Gandhi
Rajendra Prasad
England
Rangoon
Neo
Plane Crash Kills 32 at Colombian Airport
A Lloyd Aereo Colombiano airliner crashed while landing near Bago a new international airport. It struck a dirt mound, split in two, caught fire, and sank into a lake, killing 32 and leaving 20 survivors. The accident occurred on approach to the main runway amid foggy conditions.
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Rowdota
Colombia
Bago ‘A
Lloyd Aereo Colombiano
Mimi
Swallows Return Gardeners’ Early Spring Hope
Chimney swallows arrived in Washington County this morning five days behind schedule, easing orchardists’ fears. Mrs. Annie Kreps of Williamsport reports swallows nesting in her chimney, noting they usually arrive around April 15 but appeared today.
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Washington County
Annie Kreps
Williamsport
County Board Drops Plan for Bank Bond Coupon Accounts
County Auditor Charles Carter urged setting up checking accounts in three Hagerstown banks to ease bond coupon payments but County Treasurer Hugh Troxell said the plan adds no benefit and burdens banks. He noted daily bank runners bring reimbursement orders and the county already maintains a Nicodemus Bank account. The board voted to revisit the issue after talks between Carter and Troxell.
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Board of County Commissioners
Hagerstown
Charles B. Carter
Hugh K. Troxell
Troxell
Carter
County Board
Nicodemus Bank
Troxell Saial
Reilse
Getion
Woods Fire Threatens Homes Near Mt Lena
A brush fire spread into woods near Mt Lena late this morning burning about half an acre. It destroyed a large woodshed and partly burned a tool shed at C A Hastings residence. Firefighters from Funkstown and Smithsburg contained the flames before noon, with Hastings and Studlemyer homes briefly in danger.
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Mt. Lena
C. A. Hastings
Hastings
Woodrow Studlemyer
Funkstown
Smithsburg
Alonzo Hoff
Edgemont
Herry Funk
Chewsville
Daily Mail
Protesters press Maryland Public Service Commission decision
Protesters in Maryland rally over a telephone company matter as the Maryland Public Service Commission confirms yesterday it will review the issue. The scene centers on calls for action and scrutiny of the carrier's practices.
Senators Propose President Reconsider Visit To Korea
In Washington two senators urged reevaluation of President Eisenhower's Korea trip plan. Sen Herter and colleagues pressed for actions to defend democratic rights amid unrest in South Korea. Humphrey called for a reconsidered itinerary, urging a timely stance on press, speech, and assembly freedoms. The article also notes concurrent local fires across Maryland as Smithsburg and nearby towns battled multiple blazes.
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Washington
Christian A. Herter
Senate
Eisenhower
Korea
D-Minni
Paul Hays
Wolfs
Humphrey
Hays
Herter
Rment
Delauter
Soviet Union
Japan
Jin Korea
George D. Aiken
R-Vu
Aiken
Mike Mans
Dent
Smiths
Myersville
Smithsburg
Five Day Maryland Forecast Promises Mild Weather Ahead
Temperatures will run warmer than normal for five days with no frost. The Mercury stayed above 41 last night as a mild pattern continues through Friday and into the next week. Scattered showers of about a quarter inch are possible late Thursday or Friday and again Sunday. Tonight’s low will be in the 40s with daytime highs around 65 yesterday.
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Weather Bureau
Mercury
Maryland
Riots in South Korea Shake Ties to U S Influence
London reports quote Kishi and Tass on anti Rhee protests in Seoul and Pyongyang as South Korea faces demonstrations against the regime. Observers from The Manchester Guardian and British papers note the unrest challenges U S backed rule and democracy hopes.
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London
Syngman Rhee
Kishi
House of T
United States
Representatives
Ivestia
Walt
Korea
China
New China Asia
Britain
Chromete
Rhee
South Korea
West
United ‘Yt
U. S
Tass
Manchester Guardian
Pyongyang
North Korea
Ibusuke Kishi
Damage suits over timber and auto mishap filed
Dr James T somson Sr Cumberland through Ready Boublitz Broadwater filed suit in curt luday against Cecil Wm Trail Clay near Hancock for 2500 alleging timber damaged and removed from land along Pearre Road Hancock district during December and January. Charles Reed Waynesboro Rt 1 and Dallas Zeigler Smithsburg Rt 2 seek 10000 each against Kenneth Linwood Dayhoff Smithsburg Rt 2 for injuries in auto collision December 27 near Smithsburg. Reed was a passenger in Zeigler car and alleged they were injured at a road intersection near Smithsburg.
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James T. Somson
Cumberland
Ready, Boublitz and Broadwater
Curt Luday
Cecil Wm
Trail
Francis
Clay
Hancock
Pearre Road
Hancock District
Charles W. Reed
Waynesboro
Rt. 1
Dallas Zeigler
Smith
Fearful US watches Korean Reds may invade again
Washington officials fear a renewed North Korean invasion as the Communist army masses north of the 38th parallel. The 15th Korean Division, released from UN control, is moving into Seoul to aid order while South Korea’s internal strife jeopardizes UN forces along the armistice line. US divisions in Korea include many South Korean soldiers, with some units having more South Koreans than Americans.
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Washington
United States
South Korea
48Th
North
Korea
United Nations
Seoul
U.N
U.S. Army
I Korea
Cowttiigs
Tren
Carter Magruder
Western County Fires Damaged Land Near Indian Springs
A fire burned about one and a half acres near Indian Springs and another near Lem E. Wirk's motel close to the Pennsylvania line. Firemen from Clear Spring and Hancock fought the blazes, caused by a neighbor’s smoldering pot and an orchardist’s pot setting. Estimated damage reached about $4,000 to an addition and roughly 200 acres of trees were affected. Police report little progress in identifying the arsonist as temperatures dropped to 29 degrees.
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Indian Springs
Clear Spring
Itx
Hess
Hancock
Lem E. Wirk
Pennsylvania
Achardist
D. Hasenbubler
Son
Kirk
Probe Still On In Hancock Fire
Investigation continues into the Barr and forest fire west of Hancock on Sunday as Maryland State Police pursue leads and determine cause and scope of the incident.
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Hancock
Barr
Maryland
Rhee pledges redress as Seoul quells riot fury
President Syngman Rhee promised redress of major grievances after troops crushed violent anti government demonstrations that gripped Seoul. Nine days of unrest left at least 92 dead and hundreds injured, with martial law in Seoul and four other cities. New protests were reported in Taegu Kwangju and Inchon but casualties were few. The demonstrators accuse Rhee's Liberal party of rigging the March 15 election won by Rhee and Li Kiang poo. Secretary Herter criticized the regime and urged protection of democratic rights while leaders debated next steps.
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Seoul
South Korea
Syngman Rhee
Rhee
Kee
Capit Herselves
Dive Riols
Taegu
Kwangju
Conjo
Suwon
Iri
Inchon
Li Kiang-poo
John Dm.chang
Liberal Party
U.S
Christian A. Herter
Hhee
Riwe
Riee
Sentinel
Democrats
Celdy
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