Cardinal Stritch Dies Holding Crucifix in Rome
Samuel Cardinal Stritch dies in Rome at age 70 holding a crucifix. Funeral at St Ignatius Church in Rome with Rev Martin O Conner officiating and later burial in Chicago where he headed the archdiocese for 18 years. Cardinal Tisserant to pronounce absolution for the Pope.
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Scranton
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St. Ignatius Church
Eugene Cardinal Tisserant
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Pius XII
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Pope Pius XII
Vatican
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North American College
Janiculum Hill
Accident Closes Canadian Reactor
An atomic test reactor at Chalk River Ontario, valued at 57 million dollars, is shut for three or four weeks after a uranium fuel rod caught fire during removal. No injuries reported. Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd. operates the reactor, described as one of the West's most powerful.
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Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd
Soviet withdraws troops from Romania amid pact push
Moscow announces Warsaw Pact nations will reduce armed forces by 419000 in 1958, following Khrushchev speech and a communique. Pact members Russia Albania Bulgaria Czechoslovakia Poland Romania East Germany Hungary will cut troops, but exact Romanian deployments not stated.
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Poland
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Hungary
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Senate unit nears final vote on job benefits
A bipartisan Senate group aims to broaden unemployment benefits legislation while a core faction believes the measure will pass as is. Senators Kennedy and Douglas push amendments to expand temporary provisions and raise permanent standards, arguing the House bill leaves many jobless workers without aid. The administration backed framework would make the program optional for states, a stance opposed by Knowland who expects passage in line with the Finance Committee version. Turn to vote on page 4.
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House
Eisenhower
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Paul H. Douglas
D-Ill
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Kennedy
William F. Knowland
California
Senate Finance Committee
Mother and Son Drowned in Rice Lake Boat Incident
Mrs Lorraine Zettner and her 16 year old son Henry drowned when their small boat capsized in Rice Lake Monday. Waves overturned the craft prompting skin divers to assist in recovery. The Zettners resided in Rice Lake Wisconsin.
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Lorraine Zettner
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Otterton parish council takes over unused fire station
In Otterton England the parish council today assumed control of an empty fire station unused for a decade. A mix up over ownership left both parish and county councils believing the other held title to the building.
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Otterton
England
UPI
New Formula Reduces Wisconsin Interstate Highway Aid
In Madison a federal allotment formula will cut Wisconsin's interstate highway aid by more than 23 million dollars. The change drops federal aid for interstate projects from 49.7 million to 26.3 million, starting August, with ABC primary and emergency funds largely unchanged. Interstate aid remains 90/10, with the new cost-based formula likely lasting two more years.
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Harold Plummer
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De Gaulle Builds New French Government Amid Crisis
Gen Charles de Gaulle begins forming a new government with possible help from President Rene Coty and Premier Pierre Pflimlin as Socialist lawmakers oppose his rise. De Gaulle urges calm while Algeria crisis sparks a general strike and transport disruptions across Paris.
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France
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National Assembly
Leaders Back Ike on Tax Cuts in Congress
In Washington, House Democrats back President Eisenhower against tax cuts while Republican leaders foresee a substantial House and Senate majority backing tax restraint. Speaker Sam Rayburn urges extending current corporation and excise taxes without cut amendments, predicting House passage soon though Senate sentiment favors potential cuts.
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New Atomic Sub Launched by U S Navy
In Groton Conn Admiral Arleigh Burke announced the launch of the USS Skipjack, the next generation of atomic submarines joining the Skate and Seawolf. He praised its speed endurance and underwater maneuverability while noting the Soviet submarine threat.
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Reds and Leftists Lead in Italy Election
Rome reports show Communists and left wing Socialists leading Christian Democrats 41 to 34 in early chamber returns with leftists close to 42 in the senate at 41.8 to 37.2. The result signals a potential five year era of unstable coalitions as Italy remains aligned with Western defense goals. The big gainers are the left wing Socialists drawing strength from smaller moderate parties, while Christian Democrats expect gains but not a majority.
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French Warships in Algerian Ports Amid Rebel Ties
Seventeen French warships were reported in Algerian waters or en route, including the carrier Lafayette. Officials said calls could be routine or to join rebel French Algerians backing Gen. Charles de Gaulle, as the coup spread from Corsica toward mainland France. Navy spokemen noted ships follow their commanders, with Sa Lan saying ships align with their officers.
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UPI
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Jean d’Arc
la Grandiere
Raoul Salan
Corsica
France
Mme Chiang Karashek Arrives in U S for Medical Checkup
Mme Chiang Karashek, described as a high official of Nabonaie China, arrived by plane today in New York for a medical checkup and to receive an honorary degree from the University of Michigan. The trip is outlined as a state visit and academic honor in mixed reports from New York.
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F&f
Chiang Karashek
U N Security Council considers Lebanese crisis and clashes
The United Nations Security Council opens debate on Lebanon amid allegations of massive interference by the United Arab Republic. Lebanon and Iraq representatives prepare for the session while Tunisian protests over fighting spillover reach the council.
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Charles Malik
Beirut
Habib Bourmuyba
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United States
Britain
Observer for U N Killed in Israeli Sector
An Israeli army spokesman said a Syrian force opened fire on two Israeli surveyors north east of Lake Huleh. Fire lasted about an hour with no Israeli casualties. TheMt Scopus incident left U.S. Canadian truce observer Lt Col George Flint and four Israeli policemen dead after a rescue attempt. Jordanian and Swedish UN officials met to discuss the fatal shooting. Condolences flowed from King Hussein and Premier Rifai.
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Ein Tina
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Hussein
Samir Rifai
Road Work To Be Halted Over Memorial Weekend
Madison announces highway construction suspensions for Memorial Day weekend to cut traffic deaths. Projects with 1000 plus vehicles daily stop from Thursday noon to Monday noon. dust control and warning measures urged. districts to announce other suspensions for July 4 and Labor Day weekends.
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Ceylon Declares Emergency State
In Colombo Gov Gen Sr Oliver Goonetilleke declared a state of emergency to curb Sinhalese Tamil riots. The order neared martial law and halted normal government actions as Colombo endured a second day of unrest amid Tamil protests over language policy impacting the eight million population.
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