De Gaulle Demands Six Month Emergency Rule In France
Six month emergency powers to rule by decree were approved for De Gaulle as he took office for six months. He pledged constitutional reforms to strengthen the executive and reorganize overseas ties, with reforms to be submitted to the people. Algerian leaders resist, while reports of a federal solution provoke tensions among colonists and insurgents.
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France
de Gaulle
Assembly
Ancers
Pflimlin
Mollet
North Africa
Ike Cited as Modern Colossus by Mount St Mary’s
Mount Saint Mary’s College in Emmitsburg Md presents an honorary doctor of laws degree to President Eisenhower praising him as a modern colossus for defending the free world. He will also deliver the commencement address at the sesquicentennial exercises before returning to the White House after Memorial Day at his Gettysburg farm.
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Emmitsburg
UPD
Mount Saint Mary’s College
Eisenhower
Free World Alliance
Gettysburg
White House
Gas Leak Blamed For Blast Killing In West Texas
In Big Spring Texas a pipeline gas leak caused an explosion and fire that killed three fishermen and destroyed two cars. Patrolmen say a match or spark ignited one car. Victims are George Washington Gilbert 69 George Cecil Rackley 20 and Gilbert Néal Jennings 23 all residents of Big Spring. Edgar Lee Jennings Jr. 26 suffered critical burns.
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Big Spring
Tex
West Texas
George Washington Gilbert
George Cecil Rackley
Gilbert Néal Jennings
Edgar Lee Jennings Jr
Gilbert
Bankers Look Behind Drawers at Buffalo Reserve Move
At the Buffalo branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York a spring move led vice president Insley B. Smith to urge thorough desk cleaning. He found two letters postmarked 1916 tucked behind a drawer, addressed to the president of the former Manufacturers and Traders National Bank that once occupied the building.
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Buffalo, N. Y
Smith
Manufacturers and Traders National Bank
Federal Reserve of New York
No Bills Save Births Shown by Beering
The 83 year old Dr. Frederick W. Beering in Boston has delivered 3,000 babies without charging the parents. This UPI report highlights his long career of free obstetric deliveries and dedication to patients.
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Boston
UPI
Frederick W. Beering
French Signs Planned on Vermont Side for Canadian Drivers
Vermont authorities consider erecting French language traffic signs along the International Boundary to aid Canadian motorists. The proposal aims to improve navigation for cross-border travelers and reflect bilingual considerations in the region.
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Montpelier
UPI
Vermont
Dickinson Predicts Five Million Unemployed Next Winter
Dickinson, New York state commerce commissioner, told a meeting of mayors that about five million people in the North could be unemployed again next winter. He urged federal tax cuts for middle and low income groups and extended unemployment insurance with 13 additional weeks funded by federal grants, noting repayment would follow via taxes or reserves.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Edward T. Dickinson
U. S. Senate
Dickinson
Convention of State Conference of Mayors
House
Senate
Flood Damage Rips Through Cardiff Area And Surrounds
After a fierce rainstorm the Cardiff area reports severe road washouts as Onondaga Creek overruns its banks. Five to seven million gallons of water are needed to restore the main line, with power outages affecting about 4000 customers and 14 crews dispatched to repair lines.
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Charles J. McPhail
DPW
Mercury
Cardiff
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Lafayette
County
Otisco
Hemlock Creek
Web Hollow Road
Nedrow
Everingham
North
Syracuse
Niagara Mohawk
University Section
Power Company
Collingwood
Burnet Avenues
Hannibal
First of its kind mobile dental unit starts in New Mexico
A custom-made two chair mobile dental unit, claimed as the world’s first, has been placed into operation by the New Mexico State Health Department in Santa Fe.
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Santa Fe, N. M
New Mexico
Department of State reports 4000 messages daily
The Department of State and its Foreign Service posts average 4,000 messages each workday. This figure reflects routine diplomatic communications across multiple posts and channels.
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Department of State
Foreign Service
State Department
Woman Found In Lime Pit Dies In Brighton
A woman, found nude in a large lime pit, died yesterday in Brighton Colorado. Firemen in rubber boots rescued her as a motorist reported screams. Authorities say foul play is possible though identification is incomplete. Doctors cite heart failure from severe shock as the cause.
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Brighton
Colo
Bill Kearns
J Police
Khrushchev eyes broad job for science talks at neutral site
Khrushchev signaled willingness to start technical talks by mid June with Polish Czech and possibly neutral country scientists invited. He favored Moscow for the meeting but a neutral site like Geneva remained under study. The White House voiced sympathy for France and noted expected close U S France cooperation under De Gaulle.
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India
U. S
Moscow
Geneva
de Gaulle
Soviet Union
Washington
London
Paris
White House
France
Global tensions and decolonization in the postwar era
Sir Leslie discusses the Berlin crisis NATO Korean War and Indo China civil war noting negotiated truces do not remove freedom threats. He warns of rising nationalism in Asia Africa and the Middle East, calls for breaking poverty illiteracy and disease, and condemns arms race waste.
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Ussr
United States
Sir Leslie
Berlin
Organization of
NATO
Indo-China
Asia
Middle East
Africa
Commonwealth
United Nations
Science shrinks piles with new non surgical treatment
New York special reports a healing substance Bio Dyne shown to shrink hemorrhoids relieve pain and itching without surgery. Doctors observed rapid relief and sustained improvement across various long standing cases using Preparation H suppositories or ointment with applicator.
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New York
N. Y
U.S
Steps to Avert Nuclear Crisis Amid Cold War Stalemate
An expert panel led by Sir Leslie urges gradual disengagement from extreme demands and a measured return to negotiations with the Soviet Union. They acknowledge deep disarmament challenges and stress patience, understanding, and unified diplomacy, with Ambassador Munro highlighting the United Nations as a channel for reconciliation.
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Sir Leslie
Soviet Union
Leslie
Soviet ‘Union
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