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Newspaper
Long Beach Press Telegram
Location
Long Beach, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1956
Page
4
In Southern California air crews search for 208 rockets fired by two jets aimed at a runaway World War II Hellcat drone. Only 28 impact sites found, including one unexploded missile, as the drone finally crashed after running low on fuel.
United States and India floated plans for a two tier Suez arrangement with Egypt as a member of an international board to operate and enlarge the canal while ensuring free world trade. Dulles pressed for an international authority. Egypt rejected direct international operation. Fifteen nations reportedly backed the plan as negotiations continued with Soviet and Western officials.
The incident at a party left Diana Dors bruised and splashed after being pushed into a pool by an unidentified man. Dr. Stanley Immerman reported injuries including a bruised back and scratches, sparing hospitalization after X rays. Guests and photographers offered varying accounts while Hamilton described a prior discussion about pushing Zsa Zsa Gabor, which was rejected.
Raphael Vallarino, Panama's minister to Italy and Egypt, told a Cairo reporter that Panama plans to nationalize the canal and rejects discussion of international control. He compared the Panama Canal's ownership to Egypt's claim on the Suez. Notes were sent to Britain and other nations at the London Suez conference.
Two Philippine Air Force Mustangs collided in flight south of Manila today. The Philippine News Service reported both pilots were injured.
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