United States backs Baghdad Pact in Middle East
The United States reaffirmed support for the Baghdad pact members Pakistan Iraq Turkey Iran and Britain while avoiding full membership. Officials warned Russia of American concern and stressed that any threat to member nations’ territorial integrity or independence would be taken seriously, with Iraq singled out amid regional tensions.
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Syria
Britain and France plan phased Egypt withdrawal by Christmas
London reports indicate Britain and France aim to withdraw their forces from the Suez Canal zone with few conditions. Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd and French ministers held emergency talks to finalize policy ahead of a formal statement in the House of Commons. Officials warn of possible completion by Christmas and seek assurances against Egyptian guerrilla disruption as U.N. police gain strength and the canal reopen plan proceeds.
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Office of Defense Mobilization
Plan Crackdown on Unfit Drivers
Gov Freeman announces a plan to review drivers licenses for dangerous driving and to require fitness examinations. The DMV will suspend habitual violators under a point system and push for harsher penalties. The state to add unmarked patrol cars and hold a December traffic safety conference in St Paul. Minnesota aims to boost safety with a 1957 legislative program.
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G. A. Hatfield
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Minnesota Safety Council
Minnesota
Egypt Blocks U.N. Maneuver Near No Man's Land
Egyptian objections halted a planned U.N. police march to positions on both sides of the cease-fire line between Egyptian and British French forces at El Cap. Danish infantry in blue helmets awaited front line handover as the Egyptian commander sought details. U.N. liaison officers contacted Maj. Gen. Burns in Cairo to resolve the issue.
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E. L. M. Burns
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Cairo
Roads Glazed in Parts of Minnesota
The Minnesota Highway Department reports snow glazing highways in central and northeastern Minnesota. Accumulations ranged from half an inch near Brainerd to about 1.5 inches around International Falls. Landing operations are under way as temperatures stay moderate with Duluth at 18 above overnight lows.
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Cuban Rebellion Crushed in Santiago de Cuba
About 200 armed civilians attacked police stations in Santiago de Cuba in an attempt to trigger a rebellion against President Batista. The government said the insurrection was crushed in under two hours with three rebels killed and dispersed groups rounded up. Fidel Castro linked movement cited. Havana quiet as rumors warned.
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Little People's Christmas Coloring Contest
A notice invites young readers to color four drawings appearing in this newspaper for a chance to win national prizes. See page 14 today for details and entry instructions.
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Little People's
Turkey blamed for illness at Stillwater prison meal
Spoiled turkey drew the blame for illness that struck 27 Stillwater Prison inmates after Thanksgiving dinners. Warden Douglas Rigg said the cooked turkey apparently deteriorated during refrigeration in airtight compartments. None of the victims became seriously ill.
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Court Asked to Deny Axilrod Rehearing
In St Paul the Supreme Court was urged to deny a rehearing for Dr Arnold Axilrod a former Minneapolis dentist convicted of killing a woman patient. Assistant Hennepin County attorney Per M Larson argued the rehearing plea adds nothing to the defense alleging the dentist did not kill Mrs Mary Moonen. Axilrod is serving five to twenty years in Stillwater Prison after the high court upheld his first degree manslaughter conviction.
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Arnold Axilrod
Minneapolis
Per M. Larson
Hennepin County
Axilrod
Mary Moonen
Stillwater
Farmer sees windows in flying saucer near Westbrook
Harold Thompson a 38 year old Cottonwood farmer told the Worthington Globe he saw a saucer Thursday night 300 to 400 feet overhead. He watched with binoculars noting a saucer shape with windows that changed color from light red to purple and green before it disappeared.
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Harold Thompson
Worthington Globe
U S Fleet Feared Mines in Evacuation
The U S Fleet evacuated 1208 civilians from Alexandria Egypt and sailed through waters feared mined by Navy personnel who later suspected Egyptian deception. A later report announced the fleet was safely at sea and the evacuation proceeded to rescue refugees amid the battle.
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U N. Action in Hungary Thwarted
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold reported to the U N Assembly that he cannot obtain observers for Hungary and urges direct observation. He renews requests to Hungary and the Soviet Union, noting no response yet from Budapest while Moscow cites Hungarian control. A fact finding group says direct observation is essential before a full report.
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Churchill Celebrates 82nd Birthday With Family Parties
Sir Winston Churchill marks his 82nd birthday with two family gatherings in London and Chartwell. A luncheon at his London home focuses on younger grandchildren including four children of Mary Soames and Arabella Churchill, while later he drives to Chartwell to meet older grandchildren Julian and Edwina Sandys.
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Chartwell
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Duncan Sandys
Dr John R Earl Named Chair of Minnesota Council of Churches
St Paul physician Dr John R Earl was named Thursday as chairman of the board of trustees, becoming the first layman to hold that position for the Minnesota Council of Churches in Minneapolis.
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John R. Earl
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Minnesota Council of Churches
Local 9 Members to Vote on Fringe Benefits December 13
Local 9 negotiations with Geo A Hormel and Co yield 11 signed fringe benefit agreements covering night pay jury duty hospitalization maternity vacations and shift breaks. Eleven items remain under negotiation as Frank Schultz notes voters decide Dec 13. Effective dates include Oct 1 for night pay changes and Dec 1 for private hospital room allowance.
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Frank Schultz
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Hormel Company
National Guard
Elmer Nelson Injured From Fall At Home
Elmer Nelson, 68, of 601 N Fifth, fell about 12 30 am while in his darkened home, tumbling from the second floor ceiling to the living room. He sustained a fractured skull and a broken neck, leaving him paralyzed and in critical condition at St Olaf Hospital. Nelson was a long time underground gas construction foreman with the city Utilities Department and lives with his daughter Lois.
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St. Olaf Hospital
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City Utilities Department
Lois
Car Train Crashes Fatal to 2 in State
Deaths from two car train accidents raise Minnesota 1956 traffic toll to 574 as of today. Robert Hoefer 18 of Perry Illinois dies in Winona hospital from injuries after a car hit a Milwaukee Road train. Donald Filbrandt 25 of Dows Iowa remains unconscious in critical condition. Hoefer’s wife and infant son and sister-in-law injured. Joseph Hauff Jr 30 of Grand Rapids killed in Cohasset crossing crash with a Great Northern freight. Douglas Beckwith of Grand Rapids hospitalized in serious condition. He operated the Dutch Room in Grand Rapids.
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Robert Hoefer
Perry
Iléna
Winona
Milwaukee Road
Donald Filbrandt
Dows
Iowa
Hoefer
Joseph T. Hauff Jr
Grand Rapids
Minn
Great Northern
Cohasset
Douglas Beckwith
Hartle Attacks DFL Recount Bid Over Bjornson Win
Minneapolis Republicans denounce the DFL recount attempt after the State Canvassing Board certified Val Bjornson as state treasurer by 3790 votes. Bjornson faces a possible court ordered recount as district judge Leslie Anderson weighs testimony. Hartle pledges a long fight to install Bjornson, while Keith Kennedy declines a recount in his close race.
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John Hartle
Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
Val Bjornson
Bjjornson
Arthur Hansen
DFL
Bjornson
Leslie Anderson
Hartle
Executive Council
State Investment Board
Council and Investment Board
Keith Kennedy
Atty
Miles Lord
Kennedy
U. S
U S Firms Pool Production Across Hemisphere Oil
The United States orders emergency oil pooling by 15 companies to ease Europe’s shortage from Suez disruption. Plans envision 1.1 million barrels daily but likely 0.5 million. Flemming seeks Seaton approval to coordinate industry efforts under antitrust safeguards.
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United States
Europe
Arthur $. Flemming
Seaton
Middle East
U.S
Flemming
Joint Earnings Hit 2 600 000 Across Hormel Workers
Approximate 2 600 000 in joint earnings was paid by Geo A Hormel and Co to 8 715 employees in Austin and nationwide. Four thousand seven hundred sixty five plant and office workers are in Austin and 3 950 in other Hormel establishments. More than 19 million has been paid since 1938.
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Austin
Hormel
Three Louisville Men Executed in Eddyville Penitentiary
In Eddyville Kentucky three Louisville men were executed in the electric chair early today for three separate crimes.
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Louisville
Eddyville State Penitentiary
Gas Rationing Stalls Paris Traffic
Paris is paralyzed by gasoline rationing as the French cabinet limits motorists to five to eight gallons monthly. Cars linger parked while service stations face clerical strain and scarce deliveries. many drivers must walk or cycle.
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