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Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1956

Page

3

Nasser May Use Suez Canal Closure as Leverage

James Marlow asserts Egyptian President Nasser could exploit the blocked canal to pressure West Europe and the United States for aid. Fawzi in Washington criticizes U.S. and British aid focus, warns UN salvage may stall, and notes Egypt’s economy would suffer with prolonged closure.

Marlow Nasser James Marlow Associated Press Washington W Suez Canal West Europe United States Mahmoud Fawzi Washington Britain France Egypt U. S Europe Russia Cairo Fawzi State Dulles United Nations U. N Raymond A. Wheeler Suez U.N New York Palestine

Deaths Negro Funeral for Willie D Powell

Willie D Powell died Thursday at Decatur General Hospital. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 p m from Mt Nebo Church with Rev Robert Leslie officiating. Burial in adjoining cemetery directed by Reynolds. Survivors include his wife Catherine Powell and four others.

Willie D. Powell Decatur General Hospital Mt. Nebo Church Robert Leslie Reynolds Catherine Powell Decatur 1

Eden Returns to Britain as Political Storm Brews

Prime Minister Eden arrives back in Britain after a Jamaica vacation to resume leadership amid party rifts over the Egyptian crisis and anti Americanism. The Times questions his fate while the Telegraph hints it may be time for a change though no alternative leader commands wider support.

London Eden Jamaica Britain Egypt the Times The London Telegraph Kingston

Powell Family Notice From Decatur Honoring Members

Regrin Mrs. Marlean Prentis ach Calif Miss Cleoisia Powell Miss Willie Lee Powell and Miss Annie M Powell all of Decatur. Three sons Herman Powell Frank J Powell and Jimmie Powell all of Decatur.

Regrin Marlean Prentis Ach Calif Cleoisia Powell Willie Lee Powell Annie M. Powell Decatur Herman Powell Frank J. Powell Jimmie Powell

Eisenhower Nehru Talk Promises Clash Yet Aims to Build Ties

Washington expects four day talks between President Eisenhower and Prime Minister Nehru to raise a clash of ideas on Red China Middle East military pacts and colonialism while aiming for closer relations. Officials note both leaders' experience may prevent misunderstandings and foster better mutual understanding.

Washington Eisenhower Nehru India Augusta State Department John Sherman Cooper Kentuc New Delhi China Red China United Nations U.S Korea Formosa Middle East United States Russia

Emerging Figure Ishibashi Wins Liberal Democratic Party Lead

Tanzan Ishibashi, a controversial economist with a decade in politics, won the Liberal Democratic party presidency in Tokyo and is poised to become prime minister before Christmas after Hatoyama’s resignation. He defeated Nobusuke Kishi 258-251, signaling possible party strife and promising aggressive trade expansion with China and increased public works despite budget concerns.

Tokyo Tanzan Ishibashi Japan Liberal- Democratic Party Ishibashi Ichiro Hatoyama Hatoyama Liberal-Democrats Nobusuke Kishi China Ministry of International Trade Reds

Exiled Haiti Ex-President Magloire Flees to Jamaica

Former Haitian president Paul Magloire and nine family members arrived in Kingston Jamaica after a flight from Port au Prince. He offered no statement on arrival and left plans indefinite as Jamaica accepted the exiled leader amid a three day sitdown strike that halted normal life.

Port AU Prince Haiti Paul Magloire Jamaica Magloire Kingston

Finnish Leader Paasikivi Dies at 86 in Helsinki

Helsinki reports the death of Juho Paasikivi age 86, Finland's president from 1946 to last February. The veteran statesman, who rose from prewar politics, served as premier and bank head, shaping postwar policy with Moscow influence. He retired after his second term last February.

Helsinki Finland Juho Paasikivi Paasikivi Russia Helsinki University Carl Gustav Mannerheim Stalin

Tot Found In Woods Northwest Of Anniston

Burma Dale Enfinger six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Enfinger was found in woods seven miles from home after getting lost walking home from school. She was taken to Memorial Hospital with no ill effects and returned home. Police volunteers and a Civil Air Patrol detachment aided the search.

Anniston Burma Dale Enfinger Earl Enfinger Memorial Hospital Civil Air Patrol

Cotaco 4-H'ers Plan Christmas Social

At a Girls 4-H Club meeting here pattern demonstrations were given by Johnnie Sue Gurley and Jan Bowling. A Christmas social is planned for the December meeting. Members are to bring cookies and candy for refreshments.

Cotaco Johnnie Sue Gurley Jan Bowling

British Prime Minister to face Parliament after health checkup

After a weekend with a medical checkup at his country home near London, the Prime Minister planned to resume duties following a Downing Street meeting with top Cabinet members. Parliament session is scheduled for Monday afternoon.

Eden No. 10 Downing St London

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