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Newspaper
Charleston Gazette
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1958
Page
13
The holiday three day Memorial Day weekend traffic deaths climbed past 300 as rain dampened travel in many areas. Officials voiced cautious optimism they would not exceed the 368 deaths recorded in 1935, while Chicago leaders urged increased caution for homeward drivers.
Prime Minister Tage Erlander announced that his Socialist government will remain in power as vote counts from Sundays parliamentary elections show the Socialists gaining seven seats, boosting them from 106 to 113 in the 349 member lower chamber. Conservatives gain two to 44, Liberals drop to 37, Agrarian Center Party holds at 32. Memorial Day weekend traffic concerns cited as drivers urged to show courtesy and care to reduce holiday fatalities.
A chaotic front notes heavy voter turnout forecasts amid a Swedish pension expansion dispute and a global rise in traffic fatalities. It records Memorial Day travel tolls, drownings, and accidents, with a Vermont fatality near Lexington, Massachusetts. Local items include West Virginia minor judiciary leaders seeking a law school for training.
West Virginia justice of the peace system faces criticism as JP L C Smith in Kanawha County is convicted of extortion by an Intermediate Court jury. Three other JPs and two constables are indicted. Indictments against two magistrates were dismissed on technicalities. The fourth JP was acquired.
A Sunday storm hit Charleston with winds around 32 mph and gusts up to 49 mph, causing extensive damage to power and telephone lines. Belle, Elkview, South Hills and Ferry Branch suffered the worst outages, with interruptions also reported at Campbells Creek and South Charleston.
Pan American World Airways reports one passenger killed and another injured when a Pan American Clipper landing in Manila during a heavy rainstorm caused a landing gear collapse. The deceased is Alveria Gervacio, who boarded in Guam, and the injured is Captain William J. Herlihy Jr. The flight carried 48 passengers and eight crew members.
The French crisis moves toward Charles de Gaulle as premier with worldwide reaction. Western newspapers note cautious interest while Germany debates possible deals with Moscow. Britain plans US talks on NATO loyalty, and U.S. officials express hope for continued close ties with France. In Algiers, Algerian factions condemn de Gaulle's policy, while Col. Lacheroy calls it a victory for their cause. Meanwhile an Illinois tank car explosion near Mount Pulaski evacuates about 500 residents, killing two train crewmen and injuring many others, prompting a temporary civil defense hospital setup in Lincoln.
An unofficial translation of De Gaulle’s address describes Algeria as a storm of trials and emotions. He portrays turmoil in Paris and Corsica, criticizes public powers, and urges the National Assembly to grant six months of full powers to act decisively to restore unity, reform the state, and ensure Algeria’s and France’s welfare.
General Charles de Gaulle returned to power in France as the National Assembly elected him premier by 329 to 224 after a fiery session. He named a streamlined cabinet, called for constitutional changes, and warned of the danger of civil war. He lifted censorship, left the chamber amid protests, and later moved to Algeria where unrest had occurred.
Paris reports Gen Charles de Gaulle announces a 15 man cabinet including Maurice Couve de Murville as Foreign Minister Guy Mollet as Minister of State Andre Malraux granted a ministerial post Edouard Ramonet also named radical member while left and right parties win representation in the list of ministers and secretaries with roles yet to be designated
A fragment notes a roadside sign reading Honey for Saii near Sissonville, suggesting a local message or promotion encountered on the route. The readable text centers on a simple, self contained sign without broader context or dates.
Paris police clashed with Communist and leftist demonstrators opposed to Gen. Charles de Gaulle as thousands marched from the industrial belt toward central Paris. Helicopters drew police fire, blocks ringed main squares, and injuries were reported as authorities kept crowds from massing. Smaller protests spread to Rouen and Aignon, with Marseille activists urging larger actions.
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