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Newspaper
Daily Review
Location
Hayward, California, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1958
Page
2
Paris reports show plentiful jobs but mounting deficits as the French treasury nears bankruptcy. Political leaders scramble, with Gen Charles de Gaulle urged to act swiftly to avert financial ruin amid a fragile economy and political turmoil.
Washington sources say Charles de Gaulle could postpone the regular 7 million dollar loan repayment to the United States this year to bolster France’s sagging economy. Eisenhower sent a personal message of support as talks on France’s crisis continue.
Reports indicate a likely UN move to note a friendly exchange between French Premier Charles de Gaulle and Tunisian President Habib Bourguiba as Tunisia seeks to resolve disputes over French troops in Tunisia. Sources say negotiations may proceed outside the United Nations.
UPI reports the United States moves to speed construction of intermediate range missiles to deter Soviet forces in Europe. The Air Force aims to deploy Thor and Jupiter IRBMs and Atlas Titan ICBMs within the year, with squadrons in Britain and a European launch site planned. Each squadron will carry 15 nuclear missiles.
Forty one passengers on a Trans-Canada airliner flying from Canada to Ireland woke to find they had returned to Shannon Airport. The plane, after developing engine trouble on one of its four engines, turned around 1100 miles from Ireland and landed on three engines. One passenger described waking to realize they were back in Ireland instead of Canada.
In Honolulu UPD report says Crewel members of the nuclear protest group Gelden Rule plan to sail today in a second government defiance. Opponents prepare further steps as pacifists seek a temporary injunction to stop the Golden Rule from sailing. a second protest yacht is also being prepared.
Actress Rosalind Russell born June 4 1911 in Waterbury Connecticut emerges as Hollywood’s queen of comedy. Noted for tomboyish pranks and sharp dress, she pursued politics and civic work, earned a happy home award, and is married to producer Frederick Brisson with son Lance. Her self description highlights a career of varied roles and inevitable flops.
Six Air Force crew members died when a giant C124 Globemaster crashed and burned after takeoff from Travis AFB California. The plane carried 20 000 pounds of general cargo weapons clothing and other supplies en route to its base in Japan. Names withheld pending notification of next of kin. No immediate explanation for the crash was given by the Air Force.
Milton Eisenhower, brother of the U S president and head of Johns Hopkins University, will make a two week goodwill trip to Central America and adjacent nations. He is expected to visit Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Officials expect a friendly reception and have asked embassies for estimates of reception to gauge potential demonstrations.
West German President Theodor Heuss arrives in Washington for a three day state visit hosted by President Eisenhower. Heuss is accompanied by Foreign Minister Heinrich von Brentano to discuss international problems, including the French crisis and summit talks, with NATO allies cautious about De Gaulle.
In London, posters on a wooden trunk fastened to the theater railing advertise the next production The Thousand Pound Trunk Mystery. The day’s puzzle centers on who stole the trunk from the Metropolitan Theatre.
President Eisenhower addressed about 900 midshipmen at the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis urging a crusade for peace. He warned against obsolete military management and emphasized unity and modern management while avoiding domestic or world problem commentary. He flew in by helicopter for the ceremony marking his third visit as president.
U.S. Representative Usher Burdick urged housewives to bake bread at home to avoid adulterated store-bought loaves. The 79-year-old ND congressman lamented modern Americans’ reluctance to bake, citing “store-bought bread” containing refined flour and chemicals. Burdick also mentioned his personal marital troubles, including an estranged wife.
John Logan Minton, a 3 year old man, reportedly set out to drown himself and wandered through rugged woods for 10 days eating only hickory leaves. Found under a tree near Tazewell, Tennessee, weak and soaked, he was rescued and taken to Middlesboro Kentucky Hospital, where doctors said he was "all right" after the ordeal.
London UPI reports a vintage automobile will appear as soloist at Albert Hall on July 1. The car will perform movements Allegro Molto Stirling Mosso and the Corburetor Waltz from Anthony Hopkins concerto for motor car and orchestra.
CHICAGO UP I Scheduled study periods are an important part of education, say a sampling of the nation's school superintendents. They agree homework should be required in all grades except Tower elementary. In lower grades an overdosage could kill the pupil's desire to study, hindering later independent work.
Beatrice Lillie enters the stage in a debut as Auntie Mame on Broadway. Her regal fur and stately entrance drew laughs as she removed her hat and the audience urged the producers to keep the moment in the show.
Washington reports unemployment declined at a greater than seasonal rate in May to 5,120,000, with officials saying the recession may be bottoming out. The May figures also indicate employment rose, driven by outdoor jobs as 600,000 fewer unemployed than April, while total employment reached about 62.9 million.
A Tacoma man, Clifford Blevenson, completed a lengthy hike aided by a guide dog donated by Guide Dogs for the Blind based in San Rafael California. The dog and handler tracked the journey with pedometers to measure distance covered.
Detroit reports the United Auto Workers reached a contract extension with American Motors Corp while General Motors Ford and Chrysler refused to extend. AMC’s Cushman notes a historical pattern and no early cancellation before June 8 2000, with 10 days notice required to end the extension. Norman Matthews and Cushman discuss ongoing bargaining and wage issues amid a half million workers at the big three.
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