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Newspaper

Charleston Gazette

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1956

Page

7

Diplomatic Slap as Italy Cancels Suslov Entry Visa

Rome barred Mikhail Suslov from landing and canceled his entry visa amid anti-Soviet sentiment in Italy during the Italian Communist party congress. Suslov, a top Kremlin official, was en route to address the congress and to influence Italy's Communist leadership amid Hungary and Yugoslavia tensions.

Rome Russia Mikhail Suslov Suslov Soviet Communist Party Europe Moscow Italy Hungary Budapest Beanr Soviet Union Kremlin Susiov Khrushchev Tito Yugoslavia Palmiro Togliatti

One Killed 30 Injured In Rail Fire

A Chicago elevated train fire during rush hour killed motorman Ralph Cullen and injured about 30 to 50 passengers. Flames engulfed the first car as the four-car train carried Evanston commuters toward downtown. Passengers escaped by breaking windows and leaping to the right of way. The incident occurred near Howard Street as power transfer switches were involved.

Chicago Evanston Ralph Cullen Howard St

Fire rips through Chicago CTA train at Wilson Avenue station

A CTA Evanston express train burst into flames as it coasted into Wilson Avenue, killing eight and wounding 120. Preliminary tests blamed an electrical arc during power switching while motors ran. Motorman Daniel Cullen, 47, survived with severe burns. Passengers escaped via windows and doors as smoke filled the crowded cars.

Wilson Ave Ralph Gross Chicago Transit Authority Virgil E. Gunlock CTA Leon Donovan Evanston Donevan James W. Steffes Russell Lane Associated Press Herman Louisville

Woman Sentenced in Attack on Mother

Ruth Roseberry, 41, of Snow Hill, was sentenced yesterday to eight months in the county jail by Intermediate Judge William J. Thompson for assaulting her mother.

William J. Thompson Ruth Roseberry Snow’ Hill

Dulles Seeks Stronger Atlantic Unity Amid Threats

Secretary of State Dulles says the United States is more anxious than ever to strengthen North Atlantic unity against Soviet threats. In a letter to Italian Foreign Minister Gaetano Martino, Dulles urged rapid rebuilding of the alliance after the Egyptian crisis. NATO meetings in Paris next week will see Dulles in attendance.

Rome ofState Dulles United States Gaetano Martino Martino Dulles ANSA Atlantic Middle East North Atlantic Council NATO Paris

Market Climb Ends Week With Broad Gains

New York trading saw a small selective gain as the week closes with the largest average rise in 18 years. The Associated Press average rose to 181.60, industrials up 90, rails up 10, utilities up 10. Volume 2.4 million shares.

New York Associated Press Industrials Hitler Austria

Coast Guard Sails Inland for Mountaineer Enlistees

The Coast Guard plans a Mountaineer company drawn from Charleston and West Virginia. John T. Woodside of the Pittsburgh recruiting station serving PA, OH, and WV says the group will be sworn in at Charleston. They will then begin basic training at Cape May New Jersey.

Coast Guard Charleston West Virginia John T. Woodside Pittsburgh Pennslyvania Ohio Coast Guard -Receiving Cape May N. J

Eden Won't Quit, Office Declares

London reports No 10 Downing Street states Prime Minister Eden has no plan to resign upon return from Jamaica December 14. He will forego a post-Christmas Australia and New Zealand visit due to expected heavy public duties next year amid Middle East criticism. Also notes a separate case: Roseberry, 71, of Charleston linked to a July 5 incident on Slack Street facing a malicious wounding charge amended to a misdemeanor.

London Downing St Eden Jamaica Australia Newealand Middle East Roseberry Charleston Slack St

Sub Zero Weather Hits Northern California

Cold snap grips California with readings of 12 below at Crestview and Sondra Junction near the Nevada line, 9 below at Alturas, 6 below at Truckee, and 3 below at Sierraville. Fresno Weather Bureau reports 12 inches of snow at Giant Forest in Sequoia National Park.

California Sacramento Calif Sierra Country Crestview Sondra Junction Nevada Line Alturas Truckee Sierraville Fresno Giant Forest Sequoia National Park

Princeton Names 37-Year-Old Dr Goheen New President

Princeton University selected Dr. Robert F. Goheen as its new president, the youngest since 1761, after a career at Princeton in classics and the Woodrow Wilson Fellowship program. Born in India, he came to the U S at 15, served in World War II, and is a Princeton alumnus with six children.

Princeton N. J Princeton University Robert F. Goheen University Goheen Harold Dodds Rell India Oer Margaret Skelly Wilmington Bel Robert H. H. Goheen Vengurla

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