French Assembly Grants Pflimlin Power to Tackle Crisis
The French Assembly gave Premier Pflimlin emergency powers amid Algeria turmoil and De Gaulle threats. Security was tightened as bombings struck Pflimlin's villa and ministries in Paris. De Gaulle, silent at his country home, urged return to power while Salan's stance remained unclear.
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France Censors Radiophotos From Algeria
Paris authorities imposed indirect censorship on dispatches from Algeria and barred reception of radio photos from Algiers. Censors did not affect French news reports but heavy controls were placed on copy telegraphed from Algiers.
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Solons Probe Nixon Trip in Senate Hearings
Senator Clark urged a subcommittee probe into Nixon's Latin American tour including debates with college students to assess if such public meetings are appropriate for high ranking officials. Morse signaled focus on the trip's background and Latin American discontent with U.S. policies, with a later stage planned on broader policy impacts. Eisenhower praised Nixon's return and the courteous reception, saying the welcome home underscored stability with southern neighbors.
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Sputnik D1 Sighting Spreads as U S Officials Discuss Missiles
In Cambridge Massachusetts the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory said several moonwatch teams sighted Sputnik D1 with clear weather aiding reports from the South and West Coast. Army Secretary Bricker and Navy aide Norton spoke on satellites and missiles, Norton asserting rockets can orbit a two ton satellite soon and Bricker predicting Russia ringed by intermediate missiles by December. both noted Russian ICBMs may lack guidance and reentry nose cones.
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Thames flood damages thirty Riverside homes in Tilbury
Vandals opened a flood gate at Tilbury letting Thames water flood 30 Riverside homes. Firemen aided residents in pumping out water. Police report over 14000 dollars in damage and the offenders fled the scene.
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London
Soraya Returns to New York After Bermuda Stay
Princess Soraya, recently divorced from the Shah of Iran, arrived in New York aboard a ship from Bermuda after a brief visit to Germany. She told newsmen she has no children and plans to spend about three weeks in the city before further travel.
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