08 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1956
Page
1
The fragmentary text lists horses, owners, jockeys, and handicaps with scattered race references. It mentions entries such as Authentic, Bo yHrovers, Flying tank, Tay Hillier, and Moon Ott Prime, along with handlers like A Stewart and J Ell, indicating a muddled racing card and race outcomes.
Israel's Prime Minister David Ben Gurion states the nation will hold 23,000 square miles of territory seized during operations and will not permit foreign forces to enter. Soviet and American positions temper expectations as cease fire moves unfold with urgent talks and regional measures continuing.
Rioters in Jakarta attack the British Information Office outside the embassy compound. Police fire on crowds dispersing protesters as about 1 000 to 2 000 demonstrators target the British and French embassies, with fires and property damage reported.
The United States condemned a Soviet claim that U S backed agents in Austria caused the Hungarian revolt. The State Department called such accusations false and warned any violation of Austria’s sovereignty would threaten peace. Austria has welcomed a large influx of anti-Communist refugees.
New York reports a landslide for President Eisenhower with 41 states and 487 electoral votes to Stevenson’s seven states. Democrats lead House 210 to 177, Senate 46 to 45 with 5 contests undecided. Stevenson concedes and Dwight D. Eisenhower delivers a victory statement stressing duty and national unity.
Prime Minister Menzies indicates Australia ready to assist the international police force for Egypt if the UN requests help. Cabinet and Parliament were briefed as the government prepares a formal statement and possible substantial contribution alongside Allied forces.
Reports from Europe describe continued anti Russian demonstrations in Budapest and across capitals. Insurgents fire on posts in Buda pest and Szovnek while refugees exceed ten thousand fleeing into Austria. Russian diplomats seek safety as protests erupt in Luxembourg Brussels Rome Paris and Buenos Aires with varied clashes and political condemnations marking October Revolution anniversary.
In the House of Commons Aubrey Jones, Minister for Fuel and Power, announced the United Kingdom will reduce oil consumption by 10 percent due to disruptions from the Middle East crisis affecting oil supplies.
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