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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
2
London based report by Russell Jones from Budapest during the Hungarian rebellion details the author’s disillusionment as American aid questions mount. He recalls removing the American flag after 15 days of mixed reactions and frantic pleas for Western intervention.
Oswald Jacoby analyzes a contract bridge hand where South could have made his game with restraint. West led hearts, East won ace, and after declaring he overreached, East shifted to spades king, illustrating how greed for extra tricks undermines the contract.
A witness recalls Hungarians seeking aid and messages to friends as Soviet troops crush revolt. West nations face blame for Suez policy while ordinary people plead for help and safety. The reporter notes lingering American goodwill and personal burden of representing a troubled nation.
Actress Elizabeth Patterson stars in Tenement Saint airing Friday at 7 30 PM on Channel 9 across CROSS ROADS.
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