British and French justify Suez action with Soviet buildup claim
London shifts defense rationale for Egypt invasion from safeguarding Suez Canal to stopping Communist expansion. Official sources allege 150 million pounds of Soviet military aid to Egypt over a year, including 50 jet bombers 100 MiG fighters and several tanks, with ministers hinting disclosure in Commons.
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Hoover to Reveal U S Position at United Nations
Acting Secretary of State Herbert Hoover Jr. will outline America s stance on the Middle East and Hungary to the U N General Assembly. Debate risked delays as members wrangled over completing the agenda while the U S pushed a Steering Committee vote to postpone seating Red China for a year barring action on India s proposal.
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First Snowfall Arrives In Lawrence 1956 57 Weather Change
Clearing skies bring 20s tonight and a subtle first snowfall of the season in Lawrence. Meager accumulation, 0.02 inch, disappointed residents who expected rain as a winter storm front snaps temperatures from 62 degrees to freezing in 24 hours. Friday highs near 40 with clear skies follow.
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Port Said Seeks Typhoid Fight as Sewer Damage Threatens Outbreak
In Port Said the chief Egyptian medical officer Dr Abdelgany Khodary appealed to British French forces for rapid medical supply shipments after last week’s fighting damaged the sewer system. He warned a typhoid epidemic risk looms amid outbreak concerns and urged urgent aid.
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Denver B36 crash saves 21 aboard
A B36 bomber crash landed and burned in a field north of Denver. All 21 crew escaped with hospital transport to Lowry AFB. one trapped crewman freed after an hour. Plane tied to Strategic Air Command, 16 normal crew plus extras, taking off from Lowry amid bad weather.
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Haskell Finale Tonight in Jayhawk League Clash
The Haskell Institute closes its 1956 season at 8 pm in Haskell Stadium against Washburn Rural of Topeka. Haskell enters with a 3 4 1 overall record.
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First 92 Men Are Flown In To Keep Peace
Beirut hosts an Arab summit of Iraq Jordan Syria Lebanon Saudi Yemen Sudan and Libya pledging force if Britain France and Israel do not withdraw immediately. The first UN blue helmeted police 92 men land near Ismailia to deter Soviet help and preserve peace.
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Wes Santee Names Names in Blast Life Magazine interview details case
Kansas track star Wes Santee reveals his side of the AAU suspension in Life Magazine. He says he accepted more than $10,000 in expense money to run the mile and names people, times, and places. Santee argues amateur rules are outmoded and many athletes receive excess support.
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Nurse Convicted Of Twin Infant Killings In Connecticut
Virginia Jaspers, 33, a nurse aide in New Haven, was sentenced to 10 to 22 years for the fatal shaking of two infants she cared for and confessed to an "uncontrollable urge" that led to the deaths. She also admitted killing a third infant in 1948. A Navy operation note follows about Adm. Walter F. Boone coordinating U.N. truce force supply in Egypt.
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Soviet Volunteers Risking Wider War in Middle East
Presidents and officials warn that Moscow may gamble with volunteers to aid Egypt, risking a conflict that could touch off World War II. Eisenhower backs UN opposition steps while analysts debate Moscow bluff and aims to control Middle East oil routes and strategic bases.
Weinberger sobs identifying slain baby's clothing in court
In Mineola after a day of testimony Bea trice Weinberger weeps while asked to identify the diaper and clothing of her 32 day old son Peter who was kidnapped on July 4. District Attorney Frank Gulatia led the inquiry about the infant's garb as Angelo La Marca sits with bowed head in the courtroom.
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Eisenhower Plans Major Ambassador Shakeup Across Eight Countries
Washington reports indicate the Eisenhower administration plans a broad reshuffle of ambassadors in eight nations over the coming months. Posts in Britain, France, Italy, West Germany, India, the Philippines, Australia, and New Zealand are in flux, with several posts currently vacant and veteran envoys facing new assignments amid concerns over reporting quality.
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No Wiggles in Louisville
Louisville police ban Elvis Presley from showing any lewd contortions at his November 25 appearance. Police chief Carl Ieustis said the star will be blocked from performances deemed uncouth and added that he does not expect to be one of Presley’s admirers.
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Hungary's Premier rules out neutral policy
Janos Kadar rejects neutrality as Hungary's future policy and refuses talks with Imre Nagy while Nagy is in the Yugoslav Embassy in Budapest. He vows to stay in Warsaw Pact ties with Moscow, while a mass purge of former top Communists is announced and elections may come later.
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Hungarian Fighter Testifies Before Senate Hearing
A man claiming to be from the center of Hungary’s fighting testified before a Senate Internal Security subcommittee. He urged united support for Hungary and asked for help from all nations and creeds. He used the alias Arpad Hazari to protect relatives from Soviet reprisal. true name not disclosed.
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Hungarians Will Discuss Aid Offer From U N
In Rome the Hungarian delegation said they would meet Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold to discuss aid offered by the United Nations. A Hungarian spokesman noted the message had already reached Hammarskjold, who arrived in Rome en route to Cairo on the Middle East crisis.
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Elvis and Liberace Stage Impromptu Las Vegas Jam
Las Vegas hosts Elvis Presley and Liberace as they swap jackets and instruments for a lively 30 minute rock and roll session at the Riviera Hotel after Liberace's nightclub appearance. About 26 people cluster around as Presley plays piano and Liberace guitar.
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Construction At Kansas Uni Speeds Despite Snowfall
Construction at the University of Kansas proceeds at full pace amid early fall warmth and dry weather. The $212 million Music and Dramatic Arts complex near the southwest campus is 38 to 60 percent done with completion slated for fall 2957 and will include a 1,148 seat auditorium, music rooms, offices, and a library. The married student housing project costs about $1 million. Ten campus buildings along 19th Street are being built in sequence to minimize delays. Two parking lots for Allen Field House are nearly finished with an all weather surface planned for the north lot soon.
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Weather note from Kansas cold and fair with snow
A recent weather summary reports fair west and clearing east with diminishing snow across Kansas. It notes colder tonight with lows 10 to 15 north and lower 20s southeast, Friday’s highs in the 40s from west to near 50 east, plus routine temperature readings and sunrise sunset times for the day.
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