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August 5, 1958

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Historical Context for August 5, 1958

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

Notable Births

1958Ulla Salzgeber, German equestrian^[†]

Ulla Salzgeber is a German equestrian and Olympic champion who competes in the sport of dressage. Competing in the 2000 and 2004 Summer Olympics, she won two team gold medals, one individual silver and one individual bronze. She also won numerous medals at the World Equestrian Games, Dressage World Cup and European Dressage Championships. After the retirement of her Olympic horse, Rusty, after the 2004 Games, and unexpected death of her second international-level mount in 2005, Salzgeber struggled to find a new Grand Prix-level horse.

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Headlines from August 5, 1958

CUNARD PLANNING NEW HUDSON PIDER; 5.5 Million Freight Addition Would Unite Operations Cunard Plans 5.5 Million Pier To Unite Operations on Hudson

By Jacques Nevard

Cunard and NYC weigh bldg $5.5-million freight pier, to let Cunard consol all operations in 3-pier terminal; diagram; Co exec Daly comments

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PRESIDENT VETOES AGENCIES' FUNDS ON PENSION ISSUE; Fiscal Measure is Rejected Over 589 Million Payment for Federal Workers MESSAGE DOUBTS NEED Asks Capitol to Reconsider -- 17 U. S. Units Will Feel No Immediate Effect PRESIDENT VETOES AGENCIES' FUNDS

By Felix Belair Jr.special To the New York Times

ind offices funds bill vetoed because of inclusion of $589-million pension item

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LEBANESE UNITY URGED BY CHEHAB; President-Elect Says Exit of Foreign Units Is Goal LEBANESE UNITY URGED BY CHEHAB

By Sam Pope Brewerspecial To the New York Times

Chehab urges unity, radio s; says withdrawal of US troops is prime goal; Murphy back in Lebanon; confs with Chamoun, Salaam; Salaam lauds Chehab s; Tripoli rebel leader R Karami orders cease-fire, Tripoli gov orders arms withdrawn from pro-Govt civilian fighters in apparently concerted move to end fighting

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A New Skyscraper Is Planned at U. N.; Office-Apartment Skyscraper Planned at U. N. Headquarters

By John Sibleyspecial To the New York Times

Sec Gen Hammarskjold negotiates with Webb & Knapp for bldg of office and apt skyscraper near UN hdqrs for delegates; bldg to be owned and operated by Webb & Knapp; co vp Zeckendorf comments

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Riesner Clashes With G. O. P. Chief; LEADERS IN CLASH OVER CURRAN POST

By Leo Egan

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Truce Is Declared By Cyprus Rebels; Truce Declared by Greek Rebels To End the Bloodshed in Cyprus

By Reuters

Greek Cypriote underground EOKA chief Col Grivas orders truce provided Brit and Turks cause no provocations; Turkish Cypriote leader Dr Denktash comments; Athens reaction

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LITTLE ROCK CASE HEARD IN APPEAL; RULING IN 2 WEEKS; In Virginia, a Federal Court Authorizes 7-Year Stay in School Integration LITTLE ROCK CASE HEARD IN APPEAL

By Claude Sittonspecial To the New York Times

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Margin for Stock Buying Raised From 50% to 70%; Federal Reserve Board Acts to Prevent 'Excessive' Credit in Security Sales -- Wall Street Assails Move MARGIN ON STOCK INCREASED TO 70%

By Edwin L. Dale Jr.special To the New York Times

Fed Reserve Bd raises margin requirement to 70% to bar 'excessive use of credit'; reaction, Wall St

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KHRUSHCHEV BARS 'VOLUNTEER' FORCE FOR MIDEAST NOW; Says Other Nations Should Await Developments Before Allowing Troops to Go EXPLAINS NASSER TALKS U. S., Britain and France Reach Tacit Agreement on Parley in Geneva KHRUSHCHEV BARS 'VOLUNTEER' FORCE

By William J. Jordenspecial To the New York Times

Khrushchev bars 'volunteers' for Mideast now, int; sees move possible if situation deteriorates; denies he and Nasser made 'decisions' on what must be done; says US seeks to block summit conf; Chehab says withdrawal of US troops is his major policy goal, radio s

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STATE INSISTS CITY IMPROVE SCHOOLS FOR DELIQUENTS; Offers Specific Program on Problem Pupils -- $375,000 Aid Hinges on Compliance STATE GIVES PLAN FOR '600' SCHOOLS

By Leonard Buder

NYS Educ Dept proposes anti-delinquency program; urges improved '600' schools, stronger educ programs in 'special service schools'; asks whether '600' schools are custodial or rehabilitative; Comr Allen says special aid hinges on plan to improve '600' schools, lr to Jansen; repts made by teams under Assoc Comr Crewson

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2 THUGS SET FIRE TO TEAMSTER AIDE; Ex-Convict Taken at Night From Home in Michigan -- Is Attacked in Woods 2 THUGS SET FIRE TO TEAMSTER AIDE

By Damon Stetsonspecial To the New York Times

Hospitalized with critical burns, Pontiac, Mich; blames 2 mysterious assailants; links union activities; uncle H Kierdorf repts phone threat

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EISENHOWER SIGNS A. E. C. FUNDS BILL; But He Objects to 250 Million of 286 Million in Projects Authorized by Congress PRESIDENT SIGNS A.E.C. FUNDS BILL

By Special to The New York Times

Statement on signing authorization bill for AEC

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