Algeria Crisis as Salan Ordered to Take Command
Paris reports Gen Raoul Salan ordered to assume full command in Algeria replacing Gen Jacques Massu as Massu rebuffs role and declares loyalty to a Committee of Public Safety. Pilinlin cabinet imposes ban on demonstrations while Massu mobilizes European troops and Massu controls key Algerian cities.
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Paris
Raoul Salan
Algeria
Pierre J. Pilimlin
France
Salan
Jacques Massu
Massud
Rene Coly
Charles de Gaulle
Algiers
Committee of Public Safety
Massuey
Andre Multer
Robert Lacoste
Massu
Bane
Phillipeville
Constantine
Massi
Coty
Assembly
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Pilimlin
U S Sends Small Arms To Lebanon Amid Turmoil
In Beirut the U S embassy reported the security crisis in Lebanon as anti government violence entered its fifth day. The U S praised Lebanese efforts and said small riot control gear was sent to police while Americans in Tripoli were urged to leave.
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Washington
U.S
Lebanon
Securitis
State Department
Joseph Reap
Cduciry
Beirut
U.8
Tripoli
Robert McClintock
Presbyterian Mission
Bekaa Valley
American University Agricultural School
Tiffany Confirmed as Civil Rights Commission Staff Director
The Senate approved Gerdon Tiffany as staff director of the Civil Rights Commission by a 67 to 13 vote, despite Southern opposition accusing him of hostility to the South.
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Washington
Senate
Gerdon Tiffany
Civil Rights Commission
Chef Jean Marcel in Nassau Court After Kitchen Altercation
New York chef at the Stork Club pleads innocent to second degree assault after an at home dinner dispute. He returned to find no dinner and argued with his wife, who said her mother and sister-in-law attacked him with unintended injuries reported by police.
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Mineola
W.Y
Jean Marcel
Stork Club
Manhattan
Marcel
Nassau County District Court
Stark Club
You Auto Buy Now Campaign Facts in Cedar Rapids
The plan urges early purchases to boost the local economy. Backed by the CH Automobile Dealers Assn and Retail Merchants bureau of the Chamber of Commerce, it runs 1d days through May 24 with a parade Saturday at 1 p.m. on First Second and Third avenues. The campaign targets fear that slows business and promises exceptional values as dealers and merchants cooperate to keep conditions healthy.
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Automobile Dealers Assn
Retail Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce
G.R
Cedar Rapids
Petrillo Plans To Quit Helm
James C Petrillo, 66, said he will resign as president of the American Federation of Musicians next month after 18 years in the post. He cited tiredness and a doctor’s advice that continuing would risk harming the union.
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New York
James C Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Iman
Premier Zoli Rejects Vatican Protest Over Interference
Rome AP reports Premier Zoli rejected a pact by two non Communist parties to formally protest Vatican interference in Italy's election campaign. The move follows rising tensions between church and state amid political maneuvering.
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Rome
Zolihag
Vatican
Italy
Eisenhower distances troops in enforcing court orders on integration
President Eisenhower voiced opposition to using federal troops to enforce civil rights court orders but warned that ignoring court rulings endangers rights. He questioned the Little Rock pattern and denied plans for secret investigations while reaffirming support for the law as interpreted by the Supreme Court.
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Eisenhower
Ile
Virginia
Gov. Collins
Florida
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Flo
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FBI
Law of the Land
Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids Council Reviews Parking Ramp Options
The Cedar Rapids council and Civic Development Association discussed a proposed four hundred car mechanical parking facility at Fourth Avenue and Second Street SE opposite the bus depot. CDA owner Richard Haas urged the site as preferred. Dresser-Ideco’s Haas urged mechanical over park yourself after a survey. Construction cost about 1800 per space. City Engineer Leo Johnson noted higher upkeep for mechanical ramp. space savings for 2400 car capacity. Haas to return with a proposal. local contractors may be used. Mayor Meaghan said council favors a ramp but location and financing need study, given the state revenue bonds ruling.
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Cedar Rapids
Civic Development Association
Association
Boob O'Meara
Fourth Avenue
Second St
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Byrean
Chamber of Commerce
Richard “G. Haas
Special Products
Dresser-Ideco Company
Columbus
Ohio
O'Meara
Haas
Dresser- Ideco
Jim Meaghan
Meaghan
Supreme Court
Meany Rules Out Price-Wage Freeze as Anti-Recession Measure
AFL CIO President George Meany rejected a price wage freeze as a remedy for recession. He argued that true balance among wages prices and profits is impossible and warned the idea would not fix the economy.
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Atlantic City
AFL
CIO
George Meany
Liere
Nixon Moves With Precaution Amid Caracas Turmoil
Vice President Nixon prepared to depart Wednesday afternoon staying overnight in Puerto Rico en route to Washington. President Eisenhower said the troop deployment was a precaution with 36 air force planes and Marine and Army units moving to the Caribbean after mob violence in Caracas. Nixon and his wife remained safe inside the American embassy as Caracas police and junta officials met, and security measures were stepped up for his departure.
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Associated Press
Eisenhower
Caribbean
Nixon
Venezuela
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Ramey Air Force Base
Puerto Rico
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Ft. Campbell
Marine Corps
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Cuba
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Caracas
U. S
U.S. Air Force
Wolfgang Jarrazabal
U.S
Larraaibal
Linn County Highway Link Decision Postponed
The Iowa Highway Commission postponed a decision on proposals for a Marion Mount Vernon highway east of Cedar Rapids. Three alternate routes would cost just over one million dollars, ranging 7.1 to 18.8 miles. Linn County officials consider improvements on high ways 94 and 150 affecting the plan.
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Iowa Highway Commission
Marion
Mount Vernon
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Big Capital Greeting for Nixons Set
Washington observers report a large welcoming display planned for the Nixons as Americans seek unity amid hostility abroad. Senate leaders and foreign relations Democrats and Republicans plan to accompany the Nixons at the airport, stressing careful, united reassessment of U.S. world position.
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Washington
Senate
Johnson
Texas
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Lee South
Cedar Rapids Shopping Center Entrances Approved
The State Highway Commission approved special entrances for Lindale Plaza in Cedar Rapids along Highway 141. The plan increases deceleration zones with an estimated cost around 40,000 dollars, pending Cedar Rapids city approval and detailing of speed approaches.
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Rapids News
State Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids
Marion Road
Ives to retire from Senate due to health
Washington Senator Ves, a 62 year old Republican from New York, said he will not seek a third term this year for health reasons. He becomes the seventh Republican to announce retirement at the end of 1958. He suffers from high blood pressure.
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Ives
Eisenhower Defends Nixon Trip Amid Latin American Unrest
President Eisenhower says anti American demonstrations in Venezuela and Peru reflect economic troubles and possible Communist exploitation. He discusses Nixon’s Latin American travel, the possibility of a tax cut, and plans to greet Nixon on arrival while cautioning about any cancelation of the Europe trip.
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