26 Nov 1956
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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1956
Page
1
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Leaving the conference hall in Beirut on November 13, leaders including King Feisal of Iraq King Hussein of Jordan President Shukri Kuwait of Syria King Saud of Saudi Arabia and President Camille Chamoun of Lebanon walk away after discussions on the Middle East situation.
A British official said withdrawal of British troops from Egypt would be phased to align with the arrival of the United Nations Emergency Force. The General Assembly approved a resolution urging France and Israel to comply forthwith. Swiss authorities protest expulsions of British and French residents in Cairo as Egypt orders removal within seven to ten days. There are about 13,000 British subjects in Egypt, including 1,700 of U.K. origin.
Six members of a Czechoslovak ice hockey team were killed when a Swiss German border airliner crashed at night. The accident occurred on the border region as the crew attempted a descent. Local authorities reported the fatalities and began investigations.
A Reuters dispatch reports that rarity forces were used in Algeria resulting in the death of 53 civilians. The report notes security forces operations and casualty figures amid unrest and military actions.
Australia’s External Affairs Minister Casey says the Suez Canal stoppage costs the world about 250 million dollars a month, roughly 111 million pounds, across all countries except lost trade. He urges rapid canal clearance and action by the Secretary‑General.
Sydney report states Avery Brundage, head of the International Olympic Committee, declared the Melbourne Olympics would be an outstanding success. He noted initial doubts after Australia was first awarded the Games, but on a second visit he found significant improvements and optimism.
Sydney reports six road fatalities across the state with three in the city. A 16 year old girl, Danusa Wolowewics of Rooty Hill, died after being thrown from a car when a wheel fell off on a bend. Edwin Insola, 16, was injured on a cycle and died after treatment in Liverpool Hospital. Travers Eagle, 28, of Fernhurst died from head injuries after being struck by a car near morning. An unidentified man was fatally injured when knocked from his bicycle at Villawood late tonight.
The article previews Olympic events with the United States favored in pole vault led by Bob Richards and in the 800 metres where Spurrier, Courtney and Sowell contend. Australia’s Bill Butchart and Britain’s Chataway are noted as challengers. It cites Kuts, Zatopek, and javelin progress, and lists medal standings with the U S leading.
In Melbourne on Sunday Hea Hogan of Victoria contended for Australia in the men's 100 metres final against three American stars Morrow Baker and Murchison The crowd in the main stadium watched as the race tightened with Hogan challenging the leaders and a photo finish needed to decide the placings
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