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April 3, 1958

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EISENHOWER CALLS SOVIET ATOM HALT JUST 'A GIMMICK'; Says Moscow's Suspension of Arms Tests Should Not 'Be Taken Seriously' DENIES NEGATIVE STAND But He Concedes U. S. May Not Be Exploiting Its Views in Most Effective Way EISENHOWER SEES MOSCOW 'GIMMICK'

By E. W. Kenworthyspecial To the New York Times

Eisenhower calls USSR tests halt a 'gimmick' for propaganda purposes, news conf; confirms Dulles account of White House decision not to stop US tests; concedes possible propaganda advantage if US had announced consideration and rejection but says move was decided against because it would have been propaganda; denies US firmness is negative

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EISENHOWER ASKS NEW SPACE AGENCY; Urges Congress to Establish Civilian-Controlled Unit to Direct All U. S. Projects President Urges a Space Agency To Direct Government's Projects

By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times

Proposes creation of Natl Aeronautics and Space Agency

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U. S. EMBARGO SET ON ARMS TO CUBA; SHIPMENT HALTED; Rifles Ordered by Batista Are Held Up -- Rochester Concern Is Indicted U. S. EMBARGO SET ON ARMS TO CUBA

By Werner Wiskarispecial To the New York Times

US State Dept embargoes arms shipments, statement suspending Batista '56 order for 1,950 rifles; text; backed by Repr Porter; Stanbern Aeronautics Corp and 3 Bachman bros (Rochester) indicted by Fed grand jury for attempts to sell arms illegally to rebels

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OPTIMISM OF U. S. ON SAUD DISPUTED; Western Aides Fear Nasser Plans to Grab Share of Oil Profits Through Faisal OPTIMISM OF U. S. ON SAUDIS DECRIED

By Dana Adams Schmidtspecial To the New York Times

some Western diplomats see Pres Nasser seeking share of Saudi oil revenues

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3 TORNADOES HIT NORTH TEXAS CITY; One Dead in Wichita Falls -- Floods in California Tornado Rages Near Downtown Area of Wichita Falls 3 TORNADOES HIT NORTH TEXAS CITY

By the Associated Press

Wichita Falls, Tex, heavily damaged; 1 dead; storm illus; map

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1958Alec Baldwin, American actor, comedian, producer and television host^[†]

Alexander Rae Baldwin III is an American actor and film producer. He is known for his leading and supporting roles in a variety of genres, from comedy to drama. He has received numerous accolades including three Primetime Emmy Awards, three Golden Globe Awards and eight Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and Tony Award.

1958Adam Gussow, American scholar, musician, and memoirist^[†]

Adam Gussow is an American blues harmonica player and author, best known as a member of Satan and Adam.

1958Francesca Woodman, American photographer (died 1981)^[†]

Francesca Stern Woodman was an American photographer best known for her black and white pictures featuring either herself or female models.

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1958Jaan Kärner, Estonian poet and author (born 1891)^[†]

Jaan Kärner was an Estonian poet and writer. He is known especially for his nature poetry. Many of his poems were set to music by Estonian composers of choral music. Kärner also wrote numerous novels, plays, works of literary criticism, and scientific literature and historical treatises. He translated works from German and Russian, most notably the poems of Heinrich Heine into Estonian in 1934.

Historical Context for April 3, 1958

In 1958, the world population was approximately 2,911,249,671 people^[†]

Headlines from April 3, 1958

EISENHOWER CALLS SOVIET ATOM HALT JUST 'A GIMMICK'; Says Moscow's Suspension of Arms Tests Should Not 'Be Taken Seriously' DENIES NEGATIVE STAND But He Concedes U. S. May Not Be Exploiting Its Views in Most Effective Way EISENHOWER SEES MOSCOW 'GIMMICK'

EISENHOWER ASKS NEW SPACE AGENCY; Urges Congress to Establish Civilian-Controlled Unit to Direct All U. S. Projects President Urges a Space Agency To Direct Government's Projects

U. S. EMBARGO SET ON ARMS TO CUBA; SHIPMENT HALTED; Rifles Ordered by Batista Are Held Up -- Rochester Concern Is Indicted U. S. EMBARGO SET ON ARMS TO CUBA

OPTIMISM OF U. S. ON SAUD DISPUTED; Western Aides Fear Nasser Plans to Grab Share of Oil Profits Through Faisal OPTIMISM OF U. S. ON SAUDIS DECRIED

3 TORNADOES HIT NORTH TEXAS CITY; One Dead in Wichita Falls -- Floods in California Tornado Rages Near Downtown Area of Wichita Falls 3 TORNADOES HIT NORTH TEXAS CITY

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