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May 3, 1954

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CABINET IN JORDAN QUITS OVER ISRAEL; Premier Mulki Falls on Issue of Efforts, Laid to British, to Ease Amman's Policy

By Kennett Love

Resigns; por

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Six-to-One Odds Cited; New Offensive Shakes Dienbienphu

By Unknown Author

HANOI, May 2 (AP) -- Thousands of Vietminh attackers charged into savage hand-to-hand fighting with the French defenders of the fortress. The rebels stabbed deeply toward the heart of Dienbienphu.

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SWEEP FOR BAYAR IN TURKEY IS SEEN; New 4-Year Rule Is Indicated for Democrats, Who Claim 505 of the 541 Seats

By Welles Hangen

Premier Menderes issues Dem victory statement; party spokesman claims 505 of 541 Assembly seats; preliminary figures

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WAGNER AIDES PUT CITY TAX STRATEGY UP TO PARTY CHIEFS; Mayor Undecided on Pressing For Broader Sales Impost--Dewey Role Considered

By Paul Crowell

Wagner still undecided on sales tax extension; Gerosa, Council Pres Stark conf with Dem county leaders Sharkey, Buckley and DeSapio

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CUT IN TV STUDIED TO SPEED HEARING ON ARMY-M'CARTHY; Senators Dismayed by Pace -- Subcommittee Will Meet Today on Video Issue

By Clayton Knowles

subcom to weigh TV coverage cut at means to speed hearings; Potter, Dworshak comment; Welch renews proposal to put McCarthy on stand after Stevens; McCarthy comment on slow progress; demands Manchester be recalled; Sens Maybank, H A Smith, Aiken criticize hearings; Gov Shivers comment, TV int

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1954Angela Bofill, American singer-songwriter (died 2024)^[†]

Angela Tomasa Bofill was an American singer, songwriter and composer of Cuban-Puerto Rican origins. A New York native, she began her professional career in the mid-1970s and is most known for singles such as "This Time I'll Be Sweeter", "Angel of the Night", and "I Try". Her career spanned over four decades.

Historical Context for May 3, 1954

In 1954, the world population was approximately 2,685,894,860 people^[†]

Headlines from May 3, 1954

CABINET IN JORDAN QUITS OVER ISRAEL; Premier Mulki Falls on Issue of Efforts, Laid to British, to Ease Amman's Policy

Six-to-One Odds Cited; New Offensive Shakes Dienbienphu

SWEEP FOR BAYAR IN TURKEY IS SEEN; New 4-Year Rule Is Indicated for Democrats, Who Claim 505 of the 541 Seats

WAGNER AIDES PUT CITY TAX STRATEGY UP TO PARTY CHIEFS; Mayor Undecided on Pressing For Broader Sales Impost--Dewey Role Considered

CUT IN TV STUDIED TO SPEED HEARING ON ARMY-M'CARTHY; Senators Dismayed by Pace -- Subcommittee Will Meet Today on Video Issue

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