Soviet Notified U S Inspecting Sea Approaches
The State Department told the Soviet Union that the U S Navy is routine, careful surveillance of shipping near the United States as Moscow protested alleged buzzing of Soviet trawlers near the Grand Banks. Officials noted Russian vessels use radar and electronic gear, and that navigation freedoms are not violated.
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De Gaulle Wins Emergency Powers For Six Months
The National Assembly approved six months of governing by decree for Premier de Gaulle amid cries of averting civil war. The vote mirrored a prior 329 to 224 tally, with De Gaulle demanding emergency powers, constitutional revision to empower the executive, and reorganization of overseas territories. He plans to present reforms to the people and, if possible, to Algeria, as France faces a political crisis.
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Ike and Dulles to hold special session on French moves
Washington officials said President Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dulles will convene a major foreign policy conference to shape relations with the de Gaulle government in France and forge a new reply to the Soviet Union on nuclear test talks. A White House statement urged intimate friendly ties with France under de Gaulle, even as private aides stressed dependence on his willingness for Allied cooperation. Khrushchev agreed to open talks among scientific experts from the United States, the Soviet Union and others to draft a verifiable plan to detect violations once a test ban is ratified. The apparatus seeks a three‑way Geneva meeting in three weeks, with British and French scientists joining top American physicists.
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New Epoch for KU Began With Roberts Gift
Kansas University marked a new epoch when Roy A. Roberts announced a 200000 gift to the Endowment Association to fund two $100000 Distinguished Professorships in science, mathematics, and humanities. Chancellor Murphy hailed the move as transformative and urged broader support to reach ten endowed chairs in five years.
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Medical Center
Lawrence
Weekend Storm Recap as Lawrence Braces for More Rain
Thunderstorms returning to Lawrence after weekend deluge with 1.34 inches of rain and hail. No severe storms expected for KU Commencement. Allen Fieldhouse ready. Power outages occurred, flooding briefly blocked some roads, and a tornado touched down northeast of Ottawa with barns damaged before shifting away.
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Class of '58 Meets to Smoke Peace Pipe During Breakfast
The KU Senior Class of 1958 gathered at the Kansas Union Stallroom for breakfast and a peace pipe smoke. Chancellor Murphy accepted a 2500 gift toward a fountain for the Music and Dramatic Arts Building patio, while some students preferred a scholarship. Agnes Wright Strickland Award went to Walter Strauch. life memberships in the Alumni Assn. awarded to several seniors.
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Charles Strickland
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Iowa
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Harper
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Elvis Presley Home On Short Furlough From Army Duty
Elvis Presley, 23, on two week furlough from Fort Hood, Texas, lounged at his suburban Memphis home after arriving by Cadillac. The drafted rock star, famed as a million dollar year entertainer, wore sharp shooter medals and joked with fans at the gate before resuming reveille and drill duties. His future includes tank crew duties and possible service in Germany.
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Private Gifts to KU Reach All-Time High During 1957-58 Year
Kansas University and its Endowment Association reported record private gifts of 2 597 150 04 for May 1 1957 to April 30 1958. Greater University Fund contributions totaled 151 200 from over 5 000 alumni and friends, an 18 percent rise in gifts and 11 percent rise in contributors. New trustees were Waldo Bowman Kenton Cravens and N Thomas Veatch.
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New York
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St. Louis
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Federal Pay Hikes Voted by House Unanimously
The House approved retroactive 10 percent pay raises for about a million federal employees at an estimated $42 million annual cost. The bill, matching a recent postal workers raise, now goes to the Senate by voice vote.
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Senate
Nike
Single sale price of Journal- World set at 7 cents
Effective today the price of a single copy of the Journal- World is 7 cents. This applies to dealer street and office sales while carrier delivered and mail subscriptions remain unchanged.
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Commencement Exercises at KU Expected Rain or Shine
More than 1200 Kansas University graduates will receive diplomas at 7 p.m. with plans for a move from the Memorial Campanile to Memorial Stadium if rain holds off, or to Allen Fieldhouse if needed. Gov. Docking, Regents chair Boyd, and Chancellor Murphy will speak. five alumni receive Distinguished Service to Mankind citations. The weather will trigger a Fieldhouse ceremony if needed.
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Weather outlook for Kansas with unsettled showers and warmer temps
A five day forecast for Kansas shows cloudy and wet conditions with showers and thunderstorms likely late tonight and Tuesday. Temperatures will run 1 to 7 degrees above normals, with highs near 90s and lows in the 60s, rainfall around .15 to .36 inches, and no major daily changes expected across the region.
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