US Casts Anxious Eye on De Gaulle
Washington officials watched with hope and fear the possible return of General Charles de Gaulle to supreme authority in France. They fear a de Gaulle regime could resolve the crisis at home but trigger new tensions with NATO allies, while hope rests on stabilizing France’s parliament and preserving Western cooperation. Talks here and with West German leaders, plus potential meetings with Eisenhower, Macmillan, and Heuss, will weigh future French policies and NATO unity.
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De Gaulle Poised To Win Assembly Backing In France
Paris dispatch reports Charles de Gaulle nearing approval to form a new government after talks with President Rene Coty. The assembly, dominated by Socialists, faces a critical vote with observers noting anticipated support well above a simple majority. Officials warn of fragile stability as France seeks economic recovery and weighty talks with allies.
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De Gaulle to detail 4 program lines at Sunday assembly
On Saturday night Gen Charles de Gaulle announced plans to outline a four point program to the national assembly on Sunday. He aims to visit Algeria Tunisia and Morocco to extend French rule via a North African cooperative group and seeks extra executive powers including finance and economy reforms. He proposes a popular referendum on reforms and calls for the assembly to recess until October while pledging liberties for labor unions ending censorship and the emergency state. Some reports say he would remain in office for a limited term of six months to a year.
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Quiet Linn county primary shapes up with eight Democrats
Monday’s Linn county primary features eight Democrat candidates for two state legislative seats and three county offices including sheriff. Key contenders include Frank Martin, Robert Wilson, and Charles W. Wobble for the state house, with disputes over reapportionment and parity. County races see two to four supervisorial seats and a sheriff contest among contenders such as Cyril Klima and George Vondracek. Ballots will appear in Rapids Cedar Rapids Fairfax Clinton and Col NOge townships with voting 7 AM to 8 PM citywide and outer precincts opening 7 AM to 8 PM. Biographical sketches on page 32.
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Eddie Fisher Struck by Mild Appendicitis Attack
Hollywood singer Eddie Fisher suffered a mild appendicitis attack on Saturday night. He was taken to Cedars of Lebanon Hospital for evaluation and was not deemed urgent, with doctors planning no immediate operation.
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Miss Eastern Town towa at Band Fete sets eyes on crown
A large crowd attended the 12th East Iowa Band festival at Vetwan Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night despite rain. Dixie David of Belle Plain was named Miss Eastern Town of 1958 as 44 nominees showcased gowns and the Charles City Hand led a lively performance under Col. George S. Howard of the 5th Air Force Band.
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Bank Clearings In Cedar Rapids Hit New High
Cedar Rapids bank clearings for the first five months of the year exceeded the prior year by more than 1246 million. The January–May total was 159,039,245 this year versus 146,379,530 last year, with May clearings at 34,504,360 compared with 29,946,945 a year ago. Week totals reached 6,595,690 for the week ending May 1 and 8,599,533 for the week ending May 24.
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Holiday Traffic Deaths Threaten To Set New High
Holiday celebrators died in traffic at a pace faster than one every 16 minutes. The Memorial day period brought a surge in fatal crashes on highways and rail routes, threatening a national all time high. Safety officials urged drivers to slow down as the weekend deaths outpaced 1955 figures by Saturday afternoon.
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Eldora Escapees Sought After Robbery and Car Theft
Three Eldora training school for boys escapees were chased by police in Eastern Town on Saturday night after stealing a cat at gunpoint and fleeing 15 miles along highway 14. Descriptions list white T shirts and blue jeans. suspects include Robert Smith, Ted Urixenors, and Roger Melfenhan, last seen driving a 1963 Ford Towaa with Iowa plate 4264488.
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Reds Agree To Nuclear Test Talks
Washington reported President Eisenhower received Khrushchev's letter agreeing to prompt start of scientific talks on policing a ban on nuclear tests. Officials expect talks by Soviet and Western scientists to begin within two weeks, with a plan to complete by mid August. The exchange followed Eisenhower's proposal for Geneva talks and Western participation by U.S., Britain, and France.
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Lightning Strikes Three Cedar Rapids Homes
Severe Saturday storm damage hits Cedar Rapids with three homes struck by lightning and localized outages. The worst hit was 127 Tenth St NE a rooming house owned by George Rees, with interior and attic damage and wiring affected. A TV was destroyed but no fire started. Other strikes occurred at 1507 Elmhurst NE and 1943 Johnson Ave NW causing minor fires and interior shaking. Power outages affected about 2,000 customers with lines down and poles toppled near Newhall South and West Liberty. towns including Robins, Riverside, Lone Tree, and North Liberty reported outages. The city recorded about an inch of rain, with peak winds near 80 mph. The incident disrupted service until late evening.
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Johnson County
Tornadoes Lash Dysart North Iowa Towns
A severe storm swept eastern Iowa, with tornadoes striking Dysart Walker and nearby areas. At least two deaths reported, multiple homes and businesses damaged, utility lines down, roads blocked by fallen trees, and emergency crews clearing debris as communities assess the wreckage.
Dead and Missing After Iowa Lake Disaster
At Rock Creek Lake near Kellogg Iowa flooding winds up to 40 mph capsize several boats on Memorial weekend. Florence Fitzell Anderson 63 of Des Moines was found dead. husband Olly Anderson remained missing. Authorities feared additional drownings as divers searched amid heavy rain and fading daylight.
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