Eden Named Britain's 42nd Prime Minister
Sir Anthony Eden becomes Britain’s 42nd prime minister after Churchill’s retirement as crowds in London watch his limousine depart Downing Street. The new premier plans to form a cabinet, likely naming Harold Macmillan foreign secretary, amid calls for early general elections possibly in May 1926.
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Israel warns armistice with Egypt may end
At the United Nations Israel warned the Security Council that its 1849 armistice with Egypt may cease to exist if border attacks continue. Abba Eban said Egypt has carried out direct violent acts to raise tension, urging a clear council statement. Egypt’s Omar Loutfi rebutted, saying Israel bears responsibility for the rising tension. The council adjourned pending a full report from the Mixed Armistice Commission.
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Dukedom for Churchill Ready if He Wishes It
London reports say Sir Winston Churchill could be made duke by Queen Elizabeth II at his request. He has shown no wish to leave the House of Commons, preferring active political life, and his son Randolph, 44, would stand to inherit the title if Churchill becomes a peer.
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Texas Farmer to Die for Slaying Daughter
Pi Henry William Meyer, 65, Gandado Texas, farmer, was sentenced to die May 6 in the electric chair for the slaying of his daughter Elsa Yearwood 26. The execution date followed the Court of Criminal Appeals affirmation of his conviction in 1953. Trial testimony said Meyer followed his estranged wife to the home of another daughter and fired through a door where Mrs Meyer hid.
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Atom Missile Explosion Over Nevada Sighted In Desert
An atomic test fired six miles over Nevada produced a blinding three second flash and a towering smoke ring that swallowed the mushroom cloud. AEC officials said no off site radioactive fallout was anticipated though shock waves rattled windows in an adjacent building.
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Bandits Take 350000 From Chase Manhattan Bank
Bank robbers seized 350000 from a Chase Manhattan branch as employees were herded to the rear and forced to open a second exit. The gunmen fled in a car later abandoned. police traced a second vehicle but found no occupants hours after the incident.
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World leaders laud Churchill after resignation tribute
Western democracies showered praise as Sir Winston Churchill resigned from the prime ministership. France and Italy offered honors, while Eisenhower and Adenauer stressed his lasting influence and guidance for the free world. The press echoed a historic moment as allies anticipate further counsel from Churchill.
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Eden Great Statesman Ike Declares
President Eisenhower praised Sir Anthony Eden as a world stature statesman and a great successor to Churchill upon Eden's naming as Britain’s prime minister. Louis St Laurent and J G Strijdom offered supportive remarks, while Truman called Churchill a great man of our age. Yugoslav Radio Belgrade praised Churchill’s WWII leadership.
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Agreement Reached in California Brewery Dispute
A threatened strike of brewery workers was averted Tuesday after the California Brewers Institute and the AFL Teamsters Union reached a tentative agreement.
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