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June 7, 1958

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Historical Context for June 7, 1958

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

Notable Births

1958Prince, American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and actor (died 2016)^[†]

Prince Rogers Nelson was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most influential musicians of his generation, Prince was known for his flamboyant, androgynous persona, wide vocal range, which included a far-reaching falsetto and high-pitched screams, as well as his skill as a multi-instrumentalist, often preferring to play all or most of the instruments on his recordings. His music incorporated a wide variety of styles, including funk, disco, R&B, rock, new wave, soul, synth-pop, pop, jazz, blues, and hip hop. Prince produced his albums himself, pioneering the Minneapolis sound.

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Brazil Urges U. S. to Join In Study of Americas' Ties; RIO LEADER ASKS A POLICY REVIEW

By E. W. Kenworthyspecial To the New York Times

lr to Pres Eisenhower urging rev of Pan Amer relations

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DE GAULLE CURBS ARMY IN ALGERIA; TOP JUNTA YIELDS; General Returns to Paris With Key to Full Power, It Is Believed There SALAN TO OBEY CAPITAL Is Invested by Premier With Subordinate Authority in Governing of Region DE GAULLE CURBS ARMY IN ALGERIA

By Robert C. Dotyspecial To the New York Times

de Gaulle returns to Paris; statements warning Algerian juntas not to 'push' him and confirming Salan as sup comdr in Algeria seen signs he has re-estab Govt control over Army and dissidents in Algeria

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60,000-Ton Aircraft-Carrier Independence Is Christened in Brooklyn; 60,000-Ton Carrier Christened The Independence at Brooklyn

By Homer Bigart

carrier Independence christened by Mrs T S Gates Jr, Bklyn Naval Yd; illus; Deputy Sec Quartes s

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Harriman Ridicules Ives Attack on Veto; Harriman Denies lves' Charge Of Racketeer Influence on Veto

By Richard Amper

denies friendship with R B Baker, identified as racketeer meant by Ives; Baker and Harriman say they shook hands once at pol meeting; Baker's background

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Coast Executive Is Named To Strauss' Seat in A. E. C.; John A. McCone, Ex-Air Force Aide, Is Picked as Member, but Eisenhower Delays Designating a Chairman COAST EXECUTIVE IS NAMED TO A.E.C.

By John W. Finneyspecial To the New York Times

Nominated to Atomic Energy Commission; Pres Eisenhower will not designate new chmn until Sen acts on nomination; reaction of some Dems on Cong Com

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TAX VALUATIONS SET RECORD HERE; $22,450,284,947 Is 1958-59 Total -- City Base Rate Estimated at $4.20 TAX VALUATIONS SET RECORD HERE

By Maurice Foley

Tax Comm announces '58-59 final assessed valuations at $22,450,284,947; boro, classification figures

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DULLES MINIMIZES SIGNS OF FRICTION AMONG U.S. ALLIES; Tells Senators Soviet Union, Not West, Is Faced With 'Insoluble Problems' DULLES MINIMIZES FRICTION IN WEST

By Russell Bakerspecial To the New York Times

minimizes frictions in free world, cites problems facing internatl communism, policy rev before Sen Foreign Relations Com

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JOBLESS FIGURES TAKE SHARP DROP; TOTAL IS 4,904,000; Dip From April to May Was More Than Usual for First Time in the Recession EMPLOYMENT IS HIGHER Increase to 64,061,000 Also Exceeds Normal Change--Fewer Get Benefits Jobless Total Declines Sharply; Dip to 4,904,000 Held Unusual

By Richard E. Mooneyspecial To the New York Times

Commerce and Labor Depts rept jobless drop 216,000 to 4,904,000, sharpest decline since recession; employment up 1,154,000 to 64,061,000

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DE GAULLE WARNS EXTREMIST GROUP; Tells Leaders at Oran That They Must Not Push Him DE GAULLE WARNS EXTREMIST GROUP

By Henry Tannerspecial To the New York Times

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LEBANON BIDS U. N. CHECK INCURSIONS; Tells Security Council Arab Republic Seeks to Topple Government in Beirut LEBANON BIDS U. N. CHECK INCURSIONS

By Lindesay Parrottspecial To the New York Times

UN Security Council meets; Malik s; Amb Loutfi (Repub) replies; League ends meeting; Lebanon rejects proposed resolution calling on Arab states to avoid vilification of each other because it does not name Repub

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Senate Unit Votes Labor Reform Bill; SENATE UNIT SETS NEW LABOR CODE

By Joseph A. Loftusspecial To the New York Times

backs reptg bill to Sen floor; McClellan endorses, evaluates bill; Goldwater attacks it

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SENATE APPROVES FOREIGN AID BILL BY VOTE OF 51-17; 200 Million Cut in Military Spending Required -- Help for India Authorized Senate, by 51-17 Vote, Passes Foreign Aid Authorization Bill

By Allen Druryspecial To the New York Times

US Sen rejects move to ban aid after 60 days

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