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June 2, 1958

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Headlines from June 2, 1958

Red-Led Demonstrators Clash With Paris Police; Communist-Led Rioting Breaks Out as de Gaulle Is Installed LEFTISTS IN PARIS FIGHT WITH POLICE Demonstrations Throughout City Broken Up by Clubs and Drenching Rain

By W. Granger Blairspecial To the New York Times

PARIS, June 1 -- Communist-inspired riots erupted in Paris today a few hours before the National Assembly voted to install Gen. Charles de Gaulle as Premier. The outbreaks started at 3 P. M. in workingclass quarters in northern, eastern and southern section of the city.

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Soviet Fishing Fleet Off Canada Causing Concern in Washington; Vessels Anchored Near Grand Banks -- Each Departing Craft Always Replaced SOVIET VESSELS VEX WASHINGTON

By Allen Druryspecial To the New York Times

US concerned over USSR fleet anchored near Grand Banks 100 mi off Nova Scotia E Coast; area marked with buoys flying USSR flag; USSR recently charged US planes flew over boats at masthead height; Washington official says departing boats are always replaced by others; says boats presence does not constitute internatl violation; map

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Notable Births

Lex Luger

1958Lex Luger, American wrestler and football player[โ€ ]

Lawrence Wendell Pfohl, better known by the ring name Lex Luger, is an American retired professional wrestler, bodybuilder, and gridiron football player. He is best known for his work with Jim Crockett Promotions, World Championship Wrestling (WCW), and the World Wrestling Federation.

Historical Context for June 2, 1958

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