Guatemalan President Castillo Armas Slain in Palace
President Carlos Castillo Armas was shot through the heart by a palace guard who then killed himself. The guard, Romelo Vasquez Sanchez, was identified as a Communist. Vice President Luis Arturo Gonzalez Lopez assumed duties as Congress set elections in four months.
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Guatemala
Carlos Castillo Armas
Castillo Armas
Mero Vasquez Sanchez
Vasquez Sanchez
Luis Arturo Gonzalez Lopez
Congress
Washington
Eisenhower
United States
Denver
U. S
Palace
Eisenhower Sends Dulles to London for Open Skies Talks
President Eisenhower orders Secretary of State Dulles to London to shape an open skies plan and push stalled disarmament discussions. Stassen remains head of the U S delegation as Dulles meets UK and allied figures to define inspection zones and possible next steps in UN led talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Rogers Jr
Washington
Eisenhower
State Dulles
London
Europe
Dulles
Harold E. Stassen
U. S
Konrad Adenauer
Adenauer
Henrich von Brentano
Christian Pineau
Harold MacMillan
White House
Canada
Ottawa
United Nations
United States
Britain
France
Russia
U. N
Relief Rushed To Devastated Kyushu Island In Japan
Emergency teams and aid moved to Kyushu after floods and landslides that left about 478 dead and 3,646 injured with over 100,000 homeless. Officials warned casualty figures would rise as communications returned. U S planes, Navy ships, and Red Cross aid supported rescue efforts in Nagasaki, Isahaya, Omura, and surrounding areas. Lt Henry M Vaughn led a five man medical team to Isaaya in a repurposed school.
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Tokyo
Japan
U.P
Kyushu
Nagasaki
Isahaya
Omura
Shimbara
Ariake Sea
Kumamoto
United States Air Force
U. S. Navy
Red Cross
Surf Bird
Nagasaki Harbor
Sasebo Naval Base
Henry M. Vaughn
Chattanooga, Tenn
Isaaya
Eight Die As Two 1957 Cars Collide South Of Kenedy
Eight people were killed and one injured when two 1957 model cars collided head on about four miles south of Kenedy Texas on Highway 81. Victims included four members of an Ingleside family, Henry Moas 37 and his wife 34, their 2 year old daughter, and 15 year old stepson James Acton, plus Leslie Moas 5 who was critically injured. Also dead were Marvin Hardy 31 Beatrice Hardy 41 Joe Barrientos 66 and Jesus Jimenez 57 of San Antonio. Moas wife and daughter died on impact. Moas and his stepson died at the hospital. Police said the Moas car was northbound and the other car southbound.
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Kenedy
Tex.s
South Texas
Ingleside
Tex
Henry Moas
Moas
James Lee Michael Acton
Leslie
Marvin Hardy
Beatrice Hardy
Joe Barrientos
Jesus Jimenez
San Antonio
Jimenez
Boy Fatally Plays Russian Roulette in Birmingham
An 11 year old boy died after firing a revolver during a game of Russian roulette in Birmingham. Det. C B Golden said Eugene Beaman died an hour after a bullet pierced his brain following a loaded pistol belonging to his foster uncle A S Hodge. A friend, 9 year old Michael Edward Price, witnessed the incident as Eugene declared his plan to play the deadly game.
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Birmingham
Ala
Det
C. B. Golden
Eugene Beaman
Michael Edward Price
GOP Leader Sees Civil Rights Victory
Washington Republicans tighten ranks as Senate debate on the civil rights bill narrows toward a key jury trial amendment. Five GOP defectors back the administration on the issue while two Democrats lean toward the administration, signaling a very close vote ahead.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
United Press
William F. Knowland
Richard B. Russell
Russell
Knowland
Sens
Joseph C. O’mahoney
Dwye
Estes Kefauver
D-Tonn
Frank Church
D-Idaho
George D. Aiken
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Norris Cotton
Leverett Saltonstall
Mass
H. Alexander Smith
Mrs. Bock Celebrates 90 Amid Family Ties and Memory
Laurin Sheridan area resident Mrs. Charles Bock marked her 90th birthday in Butte with family at the Paige home. Native of Sedalia Missouri, she has lived in Montana 78 years, widow of a County man who died in 1955, and is known for cheerful spirit and sharp memory despite a recent hip injury. She spoke of family and community bonds shaping happier life.
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Charles Bock
Laurin
Sheridan
Celeve
Funay
Bock
Sedalia
Montana
Son
Emmett Bock
Anaconda
Douglas Paige
Nevada
Butte
Paige
Elbow grease phrase traced to colonial era want ads
A brief note traces the expression elbow grease to early colonial usage and contrasts its optional modern use with today’s want ads. It mentions dialing 5451 as a contemporary shortcut to obtain what is sought.
Gangsters sold out union members ties to Dio Hoffa probe
Senate rackets hearings start Wednesday to probe gangsters who allegedly used union dues for corrupt ends. McClellan says over 100 witnesses will be questioned on ties between New York racketeer John Dioguardi and James R. Hoffa, Teamsters Midwest boss, amid bribery accusations.
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G. Milton Kelly
Washington
Sen
McClellan
D-Ark
Senate
New York City
New York
Johnny Dio
James R. Hoffa
Midwest
Teamsters Union
Dio
John Dioguardi
Robert F. Kennedy
Hoffa
Hood
Hit Run Victim in Butte Hospital With Injuries
Julius Olsen a 53 year old Three Forks resident is listed in fair condition at Butte Community Memorial Hospital after a Saturday night hit and run. Olsen had reported a loss of money after a bar encounter with a man who claimed to be an officer. Police seek a vague car description and are investigating the downtown incident.
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Butte Community Memorial Hospital
B. J. Riley
Julius Olsen
Olsen
Arizona
Platinum
John T. Sullivan
Larry Tromly
Riley
Three Forks
British Halt Attacks on Omani Rebels
The red flag of the Sultan appeared over rebel holds in Oman and Muscat on Saturday as British jet bombers ceased strikes. RAF planes resumed leaflet drops urging Omanis to support Sultan Said Bin Taimur while rebels, led by Imam Ghalib Ben Ali, may have evacuated fortifications.
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Oman
Muscat
RAF
Drive to Fight Oriental Flu Started
The American Medical Association launched a nationwide preparedness program with the U S Public Health Service to alert physicians and the public to oriental influenza. A special AMA committee will oversee the effort, with plans to educate via newspapers radio and television. An outbreak could affect 15 to 20 percent of a city’s population if it reaches epidemic levels.
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Chicago
United States
American Medical Assn
U. S. Public Health Service
AMA
AMA Board of Trustees
Harold C. Lueth
Evanston
Ill
Lueth
U. S. Health Service
David B. Allman
Atlantic City
American Medical Association
Prac
Young Brothers Found Murdered in Brockton Park
In Brockton Massachusetts two 11 and 12 year old brothers John Logan and Paul were found murdered in a park woodland glen. Autopsies by Dr. Charles Kane of Stoughton indicated multiple chest and abdomen stab wounds with strong force used by the attacker. The boys had been missing since they went to a swimming area.
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Brockton
Mass
Charles Kane
Stoughton
John Logan
Paul
Child Dies From Effects of Wine
Two and a half year old Lawrence Darden died at Grace New Haven Community Hospital from the effects of three glasses of wine he drank Thursday. Police quote the father Joseph Darden saying he gave the baby the wine as a joke. The child convulsed and was placed on the danger list before an emergency operation. The father was booked on a $10,000 bond pending coroner's inquest.
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New Haven
Conn
Lawrence Darden
Grace-New Haven Community Hospital
Joseph
Billings Reunion Ends in Tragedy as Two Drown
A family reunion near Billings ended in tragedy when 36 year old Fermin Vasquez and 14 year old Manuela Nava drowned in the Yellowstone River. The accident occurred as Vasquez tried to rescue Nava after she stepped into water over her head. Coroner Mel Boice ruled the drownings accidental. no inquest planned.
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Billings
Yellowstone River
Fermin Vasquez
Manuela Nava
Vasquez
Manuel Mondragon
Denver
Mel Boice
Northern Pacific Railway
Miss Nava
Montana
Montana Bridegroom Drowns After Attempt To Swim
Duane Christopherson a Bainville 19 year old bridegroom of three weeks drowned when he dove from a raft to learn swimming. His body was recovered about an hour later but CPR failed. He was Montana’s 26th drowning victim of the year with 40 expected for 1956. Survivors include his widow Loretta, his parents and two brothers.
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Bainville
Montana
Duane Christopherson
Loretta
Admiral Frederick Sherman Dies in San Diego at 68
Adm. Frederick Carl Sherman USN Retired died at Naval Hospital San Diego after a heart attack July 12. Death was attributed to a heart condition. He entered the hospital for treatment following the attack and passed away Saturday at age 68.
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San Diego
Calif
Frederick Carl Sherman
USN
Naval Hospital
Montana Weather Outlook Eastern and Western Sections
Montana forecast shows fair skies in both east and west on Sunday and Monday with isolated thundershowers, warmer in the west Sunday and the east Monday. Highs range from 82 to 100 degrees, lows 50 to 65, with precipitation measured over the 24 hours ending 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
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Montana
Two Lose Lives In Road Mishaps
A one year old farm boy, Donald D. McFadgen, died when his oress pickup veered off Pine Hollow road near Stevensville Montana and tipped onto its side. He was alone and crushed as the door opened. Ravalli County officials said no inquest. Survived by parents, a 17 year old brother, and a 21 year old sister. The Montana highway toll for the year rose to 105.
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Stevensville
Whitesitt Funeral Home
Ravalli County
W. Benjamin
Devorah
Montana
Havre Man Dies After Chinook Traffic Crash
Claude R. Evans 56 of Havre, a Great Northern machinist, died in a Havre hospital from injuries in a Thursday crash near Chinook. The car left the road and overturned. Ronald Anderson of Havre was the driver and uninjured. An inquest is expected. Evans is survived by a sister. Services set for Tuesday in Havre.
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Havre
Claude R. Evans
Great Northern Railroad
Chinook
Blaine County
Herman Kuper
Evans
Highway Patrol
Ronald Anderson
Anderson
Kuper
Montana
Weston
Idaho
Howard Fisher
Bothell
Wash
Holland and Bonine Funeral Home
Mavee
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New York Daily News
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Elks Hall
West Galena
Richard Gilder
Red Lodge
Leroy Schmid
Butte Elks Lodge
Montana Weather
Montana Ancereeerese Max. Min. Pep Billings
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Cut Bank
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