Violence erupts as Chehab takes office in Beirut turmoil
Beirut riot violence erupts on Fuad Chehab's first day as president with shootings and explosions. Phalangists seize roadblocks in Christian areas while security forces receive orders to shoot on sight for armed individuals amid curfew relaxations.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Fuad Chehab
Camille Chamoun
Phalange
Chehab
Faud Chehab
Chamoun
Adel Osserian
Succession Spotlight as Adams Quits Under Cloud
Secretive influence swirls around Eisenhower's choice to replace Adams as presidential assistant. Seaton, a former senator, hints at no clear offer while potential candidates, including Gruenther, loom. Butler attacks Adams as a powerful official who quit to appease politics after Adams revealed no wrongdoing in textile case inquiries.
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Seaton Seaton
Harold E. Stassen
Adams
Seaton
Alfred M. Gruenther
Gruenther
Butler Adams
Paul M. Butler
United States
Bernard Goldfine
Warning Against Swindlers and Worthless Goods
A short moral piece urges readers to beware unscrupulous temptations and scams that devour savings. It cautions against trusting deceptive offers and stresses guarding souls, honor, and the love of God as priceless possessions.
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R. L. Dieffenbacher
WEA Service
United States Narrowly Wins Seating Vote at U N
Diplomats say the U S may have won its last chance to sidestep a China seating debate at the United Nations. The 4428 vote with 9 abstentions left India’s bid for a full discussion blocked and drew mixed international reaction.
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U.S
United Nations
N.Y
United States
U.N
General Assembly
Assembly
India
U. S
De Gaulle Prepares For Vote In Fifth Republic
Paris AP report says de Gaulle omens a referendum on a new constitution with elections planned for Sunday Nov 16 and potential runoffs next week as observers expect presidential and parliamentary changes shaping the republic. Algerian nationalists intensify terror as the referendum nears with police clashes and a thwarted bomb found at the Eiffel Tower.
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Paris
Tremier de Gaulle
de Gaulle
France
Algeria
Tropical Storm Helene Poses No Immediate U S Threat
Tropical Storm Helene, with winds up to 60 mph, moves west-northwest but does not threaten the U S mainland. The advisory places Helene about 425 miles east of Nassau and 600 miles east of Miami, with uncertain future path as high pressure shifts east. Shipping urged to exercise caution.
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Fla
Helene
U. S
Weather Bureau
Nassau
Bahamas
Big Names Enter TV Probe
Washington AP reports mayor David Lawrence of Pittsburgh and Senator George A. Smathers of Florida appear in the House Oversight subcommittee inquiry into behind the scenes maneuvering for Pittsburgh’s Channel 4. George C. McConnaughey, former FCC chairman, is named amid bribe allegations, with McConnaughey denying soliciting any bribes. Oliver Eastland expands on the stories in testimony before the committee.
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Washington
David Lawrence
Pittsburgh
George A. Smathers
D-Fla
House
TV Channel 4
George C. McConnaughey
Federal Communications Commission
McConnaughey
Columbus
Ohio
Oliver Eastland
Legislative
Moplike Hair Jibe Sparks Modern Girls Comment
A provocative remark claims modern girls would not feel insulted if told their hair resembles a mop. The quote frames hair style critique as a cultural clash, reflecting changing norms in etiquette and beauty discussions.
Today Anniversary Of Ike's Attack
Washington AP recalls Eisenhower's health battles including a heart seizure in Denver three years ago and a near death ileitis in June 1956. It notes a stroke last November affected his speech while emphasizing appearances can mislead about his condition. The piece references events at Lowry AFB and a Denver trip.
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Garrison
Newport
R.I
Eisenhower
Denver
Lowry Air Force Base
Nationalist jets clash with Red MIGs over Formosa Strait
over Formosa Strait Nationalist Sabre Jets engaged more than 100 Red MIGs in a ten minute battle. Nationalists reportedly shot down 11 Reds with six additional possible losses. American trained pilots flew the planes and all Nationalists returned safely. The clash occurred amid ongoing supply missions to Quemoy and heightened U.S. involvement.
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Formosa
Formosa Strait
Nationalist
Defense Ministry
Adm
Liu Hoh-tu
Chiang Kai-shek
United Nations
Liu
Matsu Islands
Quemoy
Quemoys
Forrest Edwards
U.S
Roads Barred Around Algerian Rebel Stronghold For Referendum
French troops sealed all routes around Tizi Ouzou and Grande Kabylie towns to prevent rebel incursions before Algeria's three day referendum. General Faure warned the population to vote while troops manned roadblocks amid fears of attacks as Moslem abstention could boost the nationalist rebellion.
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Tizi-Ouzou
Algeria
France
Grande Kabylie
Jacques Faure
Fear Movement
Faure
UAW Breaks Off With Chrysler After Marathon Talks
DETROIT AP Chrysler Corp and the United Auto Workers ended a 20 hour bargaining session without a contract. UAW President Walter Reuther warned of a noon deadline and said he would join GM negotiations. Chrysler VP John Leary called the breakoff needless and accused the union of pressuring concessions.
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Chrysler Corp
United Auto Workers Union
Chrysler
UAW
Walter P. Reuther
General Motors
Reuther
John D. Leary
Leary
No Action On Schools Expected In Norfolk Desegregation Case
Gov. Almond aide said no new developments from his office on the Norfolk desegregation matter today. Chief Judge Sobeloff declined a stay until the full court rules but offered to accelerate the appeal. About 10,000 students could be affected by the six Norfolk school closures.
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Richmond
J. Lindsay Almond Jr
Norfolk
Almond
Albertis S. Harrison Jr
Department of Education
Simon E. Sobeloff
U.S. 4Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Sobeloff
Harrison and
Norfolk School Board
Governors Square Off For Battle Over Integration
Southern governors met in Lexington for a clash over a positive stand on integration. Three resolutions divided opinion and little chance of a vote at the annual conference. Previously, the group issued a six line pledge to withdraw federal troops from Little Rock following the riot and forced integration at Central High School.
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Lexington
Little Rock
Sea Island
Central High School
Father Kills Four Children in Sparta Michigan Tragedy
An unemployed worker killed four of his five children with a shotgun at their Sparta home. He wounded his estranged wife Edith McMillan and the remaining child, who survived after playing dead. The suspect, Orland Duncan McMillan, 45, was found in his car and later charged.
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Edith McMillan
Grand Rapids
Orland Duncan McMillan
Arnold Pigorsh
McMillan
Ronald
Bonnie G
Richard
Michael Yvonne
Orland Benjamin
Eli Roberts
Stuart Hoffins
Roberts
Sparta
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