De Gaulle Ready to Take Power in France Crisis
Paris: Gen Charles De Gaulle, once a resistance hero, declares readiness to lead France as the Fourth Republic nears civil war. His first public statement in over four years condemns Pflimlin government and signals potential return amid military rebellion in Algiers.
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Charles de Gaulle
France
Fourth Republic
de Gaulle
Fremier- Pierre Pflimlin
Frange
Algiers
State to search Southern Alameda site for new college
Sacramento experts will begin a new search for a state college site in Southern Alameda County within two weeks. The effort, centered in a 64 square mile area, aims to stay within a four mile zone. a final site may require a Public Works Board vote after a public hearing. If no site is chosen by July 1, a $500,000 state appropriation for this year to start the teaching campus could be lost, delaying classes.
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Sacramento
Alameda County
State Dept. of Education
John Peirce
Peirce
State Board of Education
Orange County
Petree
University of California
Prince
Public Works Board
Sales Tax Cut Move Qualifies for November Ballot
Sacramento reports a proposed measure to cut state sales tax from three to two percent qualified for the November ballot. The plan, backed by the State Federation of Labor, aims to offset revenue loss with income tax adjustments. Petitions showed 373,896 signatures versus a 322,429 threshold. right to work petitions lag, needing 100,541 more by June 6.
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Sacramento
State Federation of Labor
William F. Knowland
Firemen Respond To Ham Smoker Fire
Firemen answered an alarm at the Penner Provision Co last night where smoke seeped from the building. The smoke was produced by an automatic ham smoking apparatus that was operating improperly.
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Pinsburgh
Penner Provision Co
Russians Fire Biggest Moon Into High Orbit
Moscow reports Soviet scientists launched a third Sputnik the size of a car to 1177 miles, completing an orbit in 1108 minutes. Khrushchev joked at a reception for Nasser, stressing pride in Soviet science without seeking direct confrontation.
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Moscow
INS
Tass
U.S
Khrushchev
Nasser
Dayvant
United States
Suc
Signal of Sputnik Heard At Napa Station
At the Press Wireless receiving station in Napa between 10 37 and 10 44 am the Morse code letter Lsignal was heard strong and clear. Manager Robert Simpson said the L signal sounded stronger than their own satellites on initial orbits and speculated Russians used L instead of the beeps of Sputnik I and II to avoid confusion at receiving stations.
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Napa
Sputnik
Robert Simpson
Sputnik I
Soviet Leader Praises Sputnik Two And Its Tech Significance
Khrushchev lauds Soviet technology in a speech denouncing colonialism and UN bias while noting a summit talks aim. Sputnik Two circles the globe broadcasting a Morse-like signal, with Tass saying it orbits at 63 degrees and reflects sunlight from above. No life aboard. In Washington, Dr Richard Forter says Sputnik Two may yield as much science as the US satellite program, despite one rocket carrying all Soviet payloads. See photo on page 5.
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United States
Khrushchev
United Nations
Russia
Tass
Fred
Moscow
Washington
Richard W. Forter
America
Brown Extends Lead in California Governor Race Poll
California Poll shows Atty Gen Edmund G Brown leading Sen William Knowland for governor as 50% would back Brown, 37% Knowland, and 13% undecided. Brown’s lead slips one point. Knowland ranges 27% to 40% across three surveys. Union members favor Brown 69% to 21% with 10% undecided.
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William F. Knowland
California
Cos
Brown
Bowland
Samile
Jil
Knowland
Worker Killed By Steel Beams In Yard Tragedy
Richard E. Bishop, 26, of Oakland, died from head and chest injuries after two steel beams toppled from a stack and crushed him while loading a car. Richard Medeiros, 28, also of Oakland, said Bishop had just freed a chain when the beams began to fall. Bishop left behind wife Emma and two children.
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Herrick Tron
Richard E. ‘Bishop
Oakland
Richard Medeiros
Hayward
Bishop
Emma
Alligator Sloshes at Miami Airport Runway
Heavy rain swamped Miami International Airport as crews spotted a four foot alligator near a runway, prompting wildlife handling at the facility. The incident underscored the stormy weather conditions affecting airport operations.
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Miami
Maimé
Phoenix Swarmed by Desert Locust Invasion
Desert-hatched grasshoppers swarmed Phoenix and the Salt River Valley last night, covering buildings and downtown streets. Streets were blanketed up to an inch deep, slowing traffic and making driving hazardous as authorities sprayed 182000 acres in central Arizona last week to curb the hopper plague threatening irrigated crops.
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Phoenix
INS
Arizona
Salt River Valley
Mother and Baby Electrocuted in Bus Wreck Near Denison
A Greyhound bus left U.S. 69 north of Denison. The mother Shirley Smith age 23 of Fort Worth and her infant died in the wreck after being hit by a downed high voltage line. Patrolman Ruben Clark perished when he touched the live line while helping.
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Denison
Tex
INS
Penicon
Shirley Smith
Fort Worth
Ruben
Agen
Nixon for President push gains GOP support in Congress
A Nixon for President drive gained momentum as six House members endorsed the vice president for the 1960 GOP nomination after he and Rep. James Felton announced the drive. Rep. Albert Morano said letters were sent to all Republican House and Senate members seeking endorsements.
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Washington
INS
Nixon
GOP
Congress
Latin America
Albert Morano
Conn
House
James Felton
Morano
Fulton
Senate
Prayer for Today Reflects Divine Beauty in Creation
A devotional fragment speaks of God’s beauty visible in earth and flowers. It notes lilies, swamps, and waters reflecting thy glory, ending with Amen. The tone is reverent, praising nature as a manifestation of the divine.
Bravery Hailed In Latin Riots
President Eisenhower welcomed Vice President Nixon on his return from a stormy Latin American tour. Nixon and his wife faced a hostile reception in Venezuela two days earlier, but were met at National Airport by a large crowd. The President praised Nixon for dignity and service and thanked Latin American allies for their friendship and the country’s freedoms and opportunities.
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Pat
Washington
John Foster
Dulles
Eisenhower
Julie
Patricia
Nixons
Venezuela
Tour Oferica
United Press
Hisenhower
Richard M. Nixon
South America
Washington National
All
Mixon
Peru
Colombia
Gabbiel
Congress
United States
Violence erupts in Lebanon amid clashes and blasts
Reports from Lebanon describe a major surge of violence including bombings and clashes near Beirut. Unconfirmed counts suggest 12 to 14 killed as pro western Camillaume Chaumon government seeks aid from the United States. A Navy task force moves toward the region while American aid appears to bolster Chamoun’s forces.
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Lebanon
Upjsterr
Hombetta
Camille Chaumon
Cairo
Middle, East
Damascu
Ters
Beirut
Place Des Cannons
Érigis
Chamajoun
AWS
Chamoun
Pakistani Plane Crash Near Delhi Kills 32
A Pakistani international airliner crashed on takeoff from New Delhi, killing 32 of the 39 aboard. The Convair operated by Pakistan International Airways carried 33 passengers and six crew. initial reports indicated seven survivors. No immediate word on American casualties.
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INS
New Dehli
International Airways
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