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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1956

Page

4

Suez Open to All Nations Seen in Egypt Egypt tension grows

Ike and Dulles press for international operation of the Suez Canal following its nationalization by Egypt. Nasser objects to ownership changes while a London plan proposes a supervising board. Cyprus tensions flare as French units arrive and an explosion damages a British LST near Famagusta. News mentions protests by Ahmed Hussein and Byroade, with the U S seeking negotiations toward a settlement.

Cairo Nasser al S Henry Byroade Eisenhower London Dulles Egypt Thas United States Suez Cyprus Greece Famagusta EOKA Nicosia

Four slain in gunfight at Cyprus hospital

In Nicosia Gen hospital a gun battle left four people dead including a British police sergeant guarding a prisoner. EOKA attackers, aiming to free Polysi arpos Hadjigeorghiu, clashed with guards. two attackers were killed and a hospital attendant died. British authorities had placed a 5,000 pound bounty on Hadjigeorghiu. Police and trackers conducted a citywide manhunt.

Nicosia Cyprus Nicosia Geneval Hospital EOKA Awith Greece Polyisarpos Hadjigeorghiu Hadjigeorghiu

Aid to DA Mobbed in Texas Row

White crowds mobbed Grady Hight Mansfield assistant district attorney as he appeared before a hostile crowd. A Fifth Circuit order rejected a delay of school integration. An effigy of a Negro hung by a flagpole at the school. Three Negro students were briefly enrolled then rejected by Supt. Huffman. Gov. Shivers was urged to send more law officers amid threats. In Clinton Tennessee a peaceful scene followed as ten Negro pupils entered the high school with white students watching.

Mansfield Grady Hight Tarrant County Fifth U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals John J. Brown New Orleans Supt. Huffman Huffman L. Clifford Davis Fort Worth The National Assn. For the Advancement of Colored People Eee Davis Shivers Texas Ito Clinton Tenn

Soviet Track Team Cancels British Meet

The Soviet track team cancels its planned friendly match with Great Britain amid a protest over a provocation. Nina is reportedly arrested near a shop in Oxford Street after allegedly trying to leave with five hats. Russian officials claim court procedures differ, while dockworkers describe Nina as a large woman matching reports.

Balashov U.S.S.R Great Britain Leningrad Ang Nina U.S. Sy Oxford St Russia Yass Joe Oh

California curbs on unhusked nut imports

Sacramento reports restrictions on importation of several kinds of unhusked nuts into California were announced. Edward A. Epping, tied to a million-dollar state auditor’s office scandal, was sentenced in Chicago to five years in prison and five years probation for his role in a related conspiracy. Sentence stayed until Sept. 10 to allow court appearances in Sangamon County.

Sacramento California Chicago Edward A Agricult Epping Ture Possistate Sangamon County Orville E. Hodges John F. Bates Renard A. Hintz Southmoor Bank & Trust Co weBks

Quarantine In Effect Covers Several Nut Trees

The quarantine, effective Sept. 27, applies to hickory nuts pecans walnuts and butternuts. The order aims to restrict movement of these nuts to prevent spread of disease or pests.

School Days Accident Champ Should Be Happy

PORT ARTHUR Tex Dickie Shinn nine year old fourth grader seeks schoolday calm after a tough vacation. He survived a bull incident a facial burn from a firecracker and injuries from an automobile accident during his break and looks forward to returning to class this fall.

Port Arthour Tex Dickie Shinn Dickie

Court backs school firing over Communist inquiry

LOS ANGELES UPi The Superior Court upheld the Board of Education's right to dismiss Donald Weiss a junior high teacher who refused to answer if he had ever been a Communist Weiss invoked the Fifth Amendment and his lawyers said they would appeal the ruling by Superior Judge Joseph W Vickers yesterday

Los Angeles Upi Board of Education Joseph W. Vickers Donald Weiss Weiss

McKeon Becomes Father for Third Time in Beaufort

Mrs. McKeon delivered a 1 pound 6 ounce girl at Beaufort Navy hospital early today. It marks the couple's third child. Both mother and infant are reported well. McKeon, a Marine Sgt, faced court martial earlier this summer for the drowning of six recruits. convicted of negligent homicide and drinking on duty, his nine month sentence is under Navy review.

Beaufort, S. C Matthew C. McKeon Beaufort Navy Hospital McKeon

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