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April 26, 1958

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Headlines from April 26, 1958

WEST TO ASK U. N. FOR AERIAL CHECK ON ZONE IN ARCTIC; U. S. and 3 Allies Will Seek Security Council Session on Inspection Set-Up CHALLENGE TO RUSSIANS Aim Is to Get Serious Talks on Soviet Charge of Peril in Flights by Bombers WEST TO ASK U. N. FOR ARCTIC CHECK

By E. W. Kenworthyspecial To the New York Times

West studies asking Security Council discuss aerial inspection in Arctic; Dulles talks with 3 Ambs linked; Macmillan says GB will continue testing barring internatl pact or change in Govt; scores Labor party stand

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M'ELROY ACCEPTS MAJOR REVISIONS IN PENTAGON BILL; Sets Stage for Compromise by Allowing House Critics to Frame New Language NEW PROMOTION SET-UP Secretary and Joint Chiefs Will Approve Choices for 3-Star and 4-Star Ranks M'ELROY ACCEPTS REVISIONS IN BILL

By Russell Bakerspecial To the New York Times

Adm stand on plan seen softening as McElroy agrees to allow Com to rewrite major portions of bill if substance and intent are preserved; he and com still at odds on several points; orders promotions to 3- and 4-star rank made subject to Sec and Joint Cs/S approval

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Notable Births

John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute

1958John Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute, Scottish racing driver (died 2021)[†]

John Colum Crichton-Stuart, 7th Marquess of Bute, was a Scottish peer and racing driver, best known for winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988. He was known as Johnny Dumfries, or, after he succeeded his father as marquess in 1993, John Bute. He attended Ampleforth College, as had his father and most male members of the Crichton-Stuart family, but did not finish the normal five years of study.

Giancarlo Esposito

1958Giancarlo Esposito, American actor, director, and producer[†]

Giancarlo Giuseppe Alessandro Esposito is an American actor and director. He rose to prominence by portraying Gus Fring in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2009–2011), a role he reprised in the spin-off Better Call Saul (2017–2022). For this role, Esposito won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series twice and earned three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Georgios Kostikos (footballer, born 1958)

1958Georgios Kostikos, Greek footballer, coach, and manager[†]

Georgios Kostikos is a Greek former professional footballer.

Historical Events

Baltimore and Ohio Railroad

1958Final run of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad's Royal Blue from Washington, D.C., to New York City after 68 years, the first U.S. passenger train to use electric locomotives.[†]

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad was the oldest railroad in the United States and the first steam-operated common carrier. Construction of the line began in 1828, and it operated as B&O from 1830 until 1987, when it was merged into the Chessie System. Its lines are today controlled by CSX Transportation.

Historical Context for April 26, 1958

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