De Gaulle Ends Washington Visit Moves to New York
French President Charles de Gaulle concluded his Washington visit with Eisenhower pledging unity against Russia. De Gaulle then flew to New York for a social one day stop, greeting Mayor Wagner and attending receptions before traveling to San Francisco.
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West reshapes disarmament proposal into basic principles
The World Maritime Conference failed by a single vote to set a universal limit for territorial waters and fishing rights. A Canadian American six mile limit was rejected 54 to 28 for lacking a two thirds majority, with bloc opposition from Communist and African Asian Latin American groups. The Western powers reshaped their stance toward disarmament, seeking a basic principles framework amid stalled talks and a controversial vote that left a total agreement distant.
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Biloxi Turmoil Fades as Vacation Mood Returns
Biloxi Mississippi remains shaken after clashes between Negroes and whites over beach access. About 200 whites gathered near the police station awaiting night court and the trial of six Negroes arrested during Sunday disturbances linked to attempting to use beaches reserved for whites. The six defendants faced $10 fines each.
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Rights Suit in Tenn Ends Voting Discrimination Accord
Memphis Tennessee federal suit against Fayette County over Negro voting rights, the first under the 1857 Civil Rights Act to settle by negotiation, yields a consent judgment restraining county election officials from denying Negroes the vote. A three member county commission and registrars resigned March 14 amid FBI pressure. a new panel may be named May 2, but no assurance they will serve. Fayette County, with under 30 000 residents and cotton based economy, shows Negroes outnumber whites two to one yet only about 350 are believed registered. The judgment aims to prevent racial voting discrimination and to ensure U S citizens can vote without race or color discrimination.
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