UN Opens Regular Session Amid Hungary and Middle East Crises
The 1956 United Nations General Assembly begins its three month session with Hungary and the Middle East crises as top items. Hungarys Soviet action and the Egypt invasion dominate a 73 item agenda. Morocco Sudan and Tunisia likely to gain UN membership. The assembly moves Hungary and the Middle East to priority status for quick action.
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Reds Crush Last Rebel Holdouts Across Hungary
Soviet forces stormed Budapest’s last pockets including Csepel Island factories and areas near Ujpest Dunapentele and Pecs. Janos Kadar said remnants would be liquidated in days as 20 000 plus Hungarians and 4 000 5 000 Russians died in the fighting amid barages and fires.
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Reaching the Goal Through Daily Travel Metaphor
R L Dieffenbacher writes on prioritizing aims over methods in daily life. He notes people speed through travel by air, train, boat, or on foot, yet highlights the need to keep the end in sight amid detours and hardships.
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NEA
Hodges Sees Economic Challenge for NC and SC
Gov. Hodges spoke at the Union National Bank luncheon on the Belk Bros. Co. opening, praising the Belk brothers for self sacrifice and vision. He urged a broad attack on the economy to raise per capita income, diversify industry, and boost commerce while banks lead the transition beyond an agricultural cash crop base.
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Supersonic B58 Hustler Flies For First Time In Fort Worth
The United States first supersonic bomber, the B58 Hustler, completed a 38 minute initial flight at Carswell Air Force Base Fort Worth. Test pilot B A Erickson called the hop satisfying while Convair described the flight as a reined in demonstration. The Air Force did not release whether speed exceeded the sound barrier. Thousands watched as the four podded jets roared into the air.
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Hungarian Revolution Not Lost Despite Defeat By Military
Endre Marton reports from Budapest that while Soviet Hungarian war ends with a military defeat for Hungarians, the revolution persists. Premier Janos Kadar leads a small untrusted cabinet lacking broad support, seen as a puppet regime still tied to Stalinist tradition. Marton notes Kadar’s struggle to win non Communist and Communist backing.
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Russia
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Wreath Laid at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
Veterans Day observances included a presidential wreath at Arlington National Cemetery. James Stewart delivered the principal address as Elmer Higley represented President Eisenhower. over 2000 attendees observed taps. expansion plans for the WWI shrine to honor unknowns from WWII and Korea were announced.
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Payne to retire from Senate in 1958 Maine race begins
U S Senator Payne of Maine announces plans to retire when his term ends in 1958. Governor Muskie is seen as the likely Democratic successor, while possible Republican names include Burton Cross and former Senator Owen Brewster. Payne cites months of deliberation and won’t outline future plans.
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Veterans Day Rites Scheduled Across North Carolina
North Carolina cities planned Veteran's Day ceremonies with federal and state workers given the day off. The Fayetteville event at Ft. Bragg will feature bands and buglers, while Henderson hosts a large celebration with Gov. Hodges as chief speaker. The Spring Hope Legion plans a school observance with Justice I. T. Valentine as speaker. Lee County Legion awards a reunion celebration tonight.
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Fayetteville
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U N confirms early arrival of police force in Egypt
Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold announced an agreement with Egypt for the U N police entry. The first group will arrive early this week and Hammarskjold will fly to Cairo to discuss details with President Nasser and inspect the staging area in Italy. Maj. Gen. Burns travels to Cairo for talks as Cairo radio signals possible snags before deployment. The Suez crisis backdrop weighs on Russia and China as tensions rise.
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Middle East
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Nasser
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Suez Canal Zone
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China
Mindszenty Calls For UN Action Amid Budapest Siege
Cardinal Mindszenty, freed from Communist captors, urged faster Western steps to save Hungary as Soviet forces besieged Budapest. He spoke to Western reporters in Budapest on November 4, describing torture by the secret police and his refuge at the U.S. Embassy.
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Radio Free Europe Faces Western Press Criticism
West German and French newspapers charge Radio Free Europe with provocative broadcasts during Hungary's revolution. RFE information director Frank J. Abbott Jr. denies the accusations and notes cooperation with the Red Cross. Paris and Bonn papers echo concerns about false news and fomenting revolt.
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Paris
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Female Lead Over Males Increases in U S Demographics
Washington bureau reports women now outnumber men by 1 381 000, up from 600 000 in 1950. The male share has declined since 1910 due to higher male mortality and reduced immigration raising the female surplus.
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