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May 28, 1954

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Headlines from May 28, 1954

CARNEY SAYS PERIL IS 'GRAVER' TODAY THAN IN KOREA ERA; Admiral Finds That 'Imminent' Dangers in Indochina Crisis Are 'Increasing Swiftly' PROMPT ACTION IS URGED Speech Viewed as Advising U. S. It Must Be Prepared to Join in the Fighting CARNEY SAYS PERIL IS 'GRAVER' TODAY

By Peter Kihss

Adm Carney sees dangers mounting; holds free world faces graver alternatives now than those that led to fight in Korea; urges free nations act; Washington observers see statement a warning to US and allies to prepare for intervention; Carney declines comment

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Pakistan Would Take Key Anti-Soviet Role; PAKISTAN FAVORS KEY ANTI-RED ROLE

By John P. Callahanspecial To the New York Times

Pakistani Govt source says Pakistan would assume key role in an anti-Communist bloc consisting of Pakistan, Burma, Ceylon and Indonesia provided Western powers aid; repts Prime Min Ali so informed GB; says India might abandon neutrality and join bloc, partly to bar Pakistan from becoming Asian leader; speculation

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PIER VOTE BRINGS THREAT OF STRIKE; I. L. A. Urges Quick Count of Challenged Votes -- Warns the Board on 'Kicking Around' PIER VOTE BRINGS THREAT OF STRIKE

By A. H. Raskin

Bradley threatens strike; demands immediate count of disputed ballots; informs Scully that funds from locals may enable union to pay fine; NLRB hearing expected to delay any ILA move to join UMW; election count shows over 3,000 failed to vote

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THAILAND DECIDES ON APPEAL TO U. N.; Will Bid Security Council Help Bar Spread of Indochinese War -- U. S. to Back Move THAILAND DECIDES ON APPEAL TO U. N.

By A. M. Rosenthalspecial To the New York Times

Kohman says Thailand will ask UN to send observers to bar spread of war; confs with Security Council members; indicates timing of appeal presents problem; Waithayakon says no final decision has been reached; Reston repts Dulles and Lodge conf on issue; says US, despite Brit opposition, agrees to back Thai move

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1954João Carlos de Oliveira, Brazilian jumper (died 1999)^[†]

João Carlos de Oliveira, also known as "João do Pulo" was a Brazilian athlete who competed in the triple jump and the long jump.

1954Youri Egorov, Russian pianist and composer (died 1988)^[†]

Youri Aleksandrovich Egorov was a Soviet and Monegasque classical pianist.

1954Charles Saumarez Smith, English historian and academic^[†]

Sir Charles Robert Saumarez Smith is a British cultural historian specialising in the history of art, design and architecture. He was the Secretary and Chief Executive of the Royal Academy of Arts in London from 2007 until he stepped down in 2018. He was replaced by Axel Rϋger, who took up the position in 2019.

1954Péter Szilágyi, Hungarian conductor and politician (died 2013)^[†]

Péter Szilágyi was a Hungarian music conductor and politician, member of the National Assembly (MP) for Berettyóújfalu between 1994 and 2002. He was a member of the Committee on Education and Science.

1954John Tory, Canadian lawyer and politician, 65th Mayor of Toronto^[†]

John Howard Tory is a Canadian lawyer, broadcaster, businessman, and former politician who served as the 65th mayor of Toronto from 2014 to 2023. He served as leader of the Official Opposition in Ontario from 2005 to 2007 while he was leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario from 2004 to 2009.

Historical Context for May 28, 1954

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

Headlines from May 28, 1954

CARNEY SAYS PERIL IS 'GRAVER' TODAY THAN IN KOREA ERA; Admiral Finds That 'Imminent' Dangers in Indochina Crisis Are 'Increasing Swiftly' PROMPT ACTION IS URGED Speech Viewed as Advising U. S. It Must Be Prepared to Join in the Fighting CARNEY SAYS PERIL IS 'GRAVER' TODAY

Pakistan Would Take Key Anti-Soviet Role; PAKISTAN FAVORS KEY ANTI-RED ROLE

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PIER VOTE BRINGS THREAT OF STRIKE; I. L. A. Urges Quick Count of Challenged Votes -- Warns the Board on 'Kicking Around' PIER VOTE BRINGS THREAT OF STRIKE

THAILAND DECIDES ON APPEAL TO U. N.; Will Bid Security Council Help Bar Spread of Indochinese War -- U. S. to Back Move THAILAND DECIDES ON APPEAL TO U. N.

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