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July 28, 1958

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Headlines from July 28, 1958

U. S. TRIES TO EASE PARLEY'S DANGERS; Chance of Accomplishments Stressed Despite Prospect of Soviet 'Spectacle' U. S. TRIES TO EASE PARLEY'S DANGERS

By Dana Adams Schmidtspecial To the New York Times

US officials seek ways for fruitful conf; fear Khrushchev seeks propaganda 'spectacle'; speculation; Sens Humphrey, Javits, Mundt comment, TV ints; Eisenhower replies to Chamoun July 21 lr; W Ger repr backs role for Israel in summit conf in which Arab states are represented

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U. N. SUMMIT PLAN IS SAID TO DEPEND ON WHO IS INVITED; Preliminary Effort Limited Until Khrushchev Replies to Eisenhower Proposal

By Kathleen Teltschspecial To the New York Times

Hammarskjold and aides set for intensive consultations on conf; speculation

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Gen. Chennault Is Dead at 67; Headed Flying Tigers in China; Gen. Chennault Is Dead at 67; Headed Flying Tigers in Chinaj

By Special to The New York Times

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CONGRESS WEIGHS PLAN TO ADJOURN ON RECALL BASIS; May Halt Session and Grant Leaders Right to Resume if World Crisis Grows BALLOT DRIVES TO OPEN Lawmakers Look to Aug. 9 or Aug. 16 for a Close -- Key Bills Near Vote CONGRESS WEIGHS PLAN FOR RECALL

By Special to The New York Times

US Cong expected to adjourn subject to recall

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U. S. TO CONSIDER LIMITED EMBARGO ON MIDEAST ARMS; But Won't Include Turkey, Iran and Pakistan in Curb Proposed by Soviet EARLY TIE TO IRAQ SEEN Future Relations With New Regime Discussed by Dulles in London U. S. TO CONSIDER ARMS EMBARGO

By Drew Middletonspecial To the New York Times

Dulles, Macmillan and Lloyd discuss relations with Iraq, London talks

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1958Terry Fox, Canadian runner and activist (died 1981)^[†]

Terrance Stanley Fox was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, having had one leg amputated due to cancer, he embarked on a cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research; over C$900 million has been raised in his name through the Terry Fox Research Institute as of September 2024.

1958Michael Hitchcock, American actor, producer, and screenwriter^[†]

Michael Hitchcock is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and television producer.

Historical Context for July 28, 1958

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

Headlines from July 28, 1958

U. S. TRIES TO EASE PARLEY'S DANGERS; Chance of Accomplishments Stressed Despite Prospect of Soviet 'Spectacle' U. S. TRIES TO EASE PARLEY'S DANGERS

U. N. SUMMIT PLAN IS SAID TO DEPEND ON WHO IS INVITED; Preliminary Effort Limited Until Khrushchev Replies to Eisenhower Proposal

Gen. Chennault Is Dead at 67; Headed Flying Tigers in China; Gen. Chennault Is Dead at 67; Headed Flying Tigers in Chinaj

CONGRESS WEIGHS PLAN TO ADJOURN ON RECALL BASIS; May Halt Session and Grant Leaders Right to Resume if World Crisis Grows BALLOT DRIVES TO OPEN Lawmakers Look to Aug. 9 or Aug. 16 for a Close -- Key Bills Near Vote CONGRESS WEIGHS PLAN FOR RECALL

U. S. TO CONSIDER LIMITED EMBARGO ON MIDEAST ARMS; But Won't Include Turkey, Iran and Pakistan in Curb Proposed by Soviet EARLY TIE TO IRAQ SEEN Future Relations With New Regime Discussed by Dulles in London U. S. TO CONSIDER ARMS EMBARGO

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