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Foreign News January 5, 1958

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

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US State Department confirms American lives and properties safe in Venezuela amid unusual revolt shadow; conditions normal in Caracas, no US injuries or involvement; 40,000 Americans, $3B oil investments there.

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American Property Safe In Venezuela, Sources Reveal

WASHINGTON, --(INS) - The State Department said today that American lives and properties in Venezuela are reported safe following an unusual shadow of revolt. State Department spokesman Joseph Reap said the American Embassy in Caracas reported today that conditions "are normal in the capital." Reap added: "No United States citizens or property has been reported injured nor are United States citizens involved." Reap said that the State Department is following the Venezuelan situation "with interest," but is awaiting further detailed reports from the Embassy in Caracas. There are approximately 40,000 Americans in Venezuela. United States investments, primarily in oil, amount to about three billion dollars.

What sub-type of article is it?

Rebellion Or Revolt Diplomatic Economic

What keywords are associated?

Venezuela Revolt American Safety State Department Oil Investments Caracas Conditions

What entities or persons were involved?

Joseph Reap

Where did it happen?

Venezuela

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Venezuela

Event Date

Today

Key Persons

Joseph Reap

Outcome

no united states citizens or property reported injured nor are united states citizens involved

Event Details

The State Department said today that American lives and properties in Venezuela are reported safe following an unusual shadow of revolt. State Department spokesman Joseph Reap said the American Embassy in Caracas reported today that conditions are normal in the capital. Reap said that the State Department is following the Venezuelan situation with interest but is awaiting further detailed reports from the Embassy in Caracas. There are approximately 40,000 Americans in Venezuela. United States investments, primarily in oil, amount to about three billion dollars.

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