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Long Beach Press Telegram

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Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1956

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Rebels Silence Amid Chaos As Hungary Faces Famine

FIENNA AP Budapest reports famine threatens revolt in Hungary as rebel radios fall silent and fighting rages near Budapest with unchanged violence. The Red Cross urged a Soviet negotiated truce to evacuate the wounded while Radio Budapest asked workers to return to food and supply roles amid shortages of shoes and clothing. The Soviet-installed government under Janos Kadar pleaded for normal life to resume despite the rebellion.

Fienna Budapest Hungary Geneva International Red Cross Committee Batte Noom Wednes Radio Finance Ministry Janosz Kadar

U N Plan for Police Approved

The United Nations pressed ahead with plans to form a Middle East police force to police the ceasefire in Egypt and supervise withdrawal of foreign troops. Britain and France are urged to withdraw from Egyptian territory while Israel declines to cooperate. Dag Hammarskjold presided as the General Assembly endorsed the emergency force and its full organization under Canadian Maj. Gen. E. L. Burns. Israel says it would not permit foreign forces in territory or in areas it occupies. Continued coverage noted.

United Nations Vpi United Nations Middle East Suez Canal L Zone U.N General Assembly Dag Kammarksjold Egypt Assembly W. MN EL. M. Burns Britain France Cael Sinai Peninsula Gaza Strip Herse Israel Jerusalem Davidl Ben-Gurion Israel Wold Herls Hammarskiold Thessembly Palestine U. N General Assembly of The Security Council

Tito Demands Soviet Troops Leave Hungary

Yugoslavia joined the call at the United Nations urging withdrawal of Soviet forces from Hungary and allowing Hungarians to govern their affairs. Ambassador Joza Brilej urged Moscow to withdraw in line with the October 20 Soviet declaration, asserting the Hungarian people can solve their own problems. Earlier Cuba sought to bar the puppet Hungarian government’s representatives from the UN Assembly opening.

United Nations Yugoslavia Hunary Joza Brile Zé Nation U. N. General Assembly Kremlin Tzig

Fear of Russian intervention in the Middle East grows

Israel reports Arab raids from Jordan along a 30 mile frontier as UN officials push to stabilize the Egypt ceasefire. Sniper fire hits Port Said while British and French troops contend with Egyptian conflict. The United States fears Soviet volunteers may extend the war and urges rapid deployment of a UN police force, with British and French forces aiming to withdraw. Egypt repairs bombed airfields as Britain notes air force destruction precedes troop landings.

London Israel Jordan United Nations Egypt Port Said Suez Canal Zone United States U.N Torres Canada Brij Edson Burns U. N Palestine Cairo Defense Anthony Head House of Commions Britain Issuez Washington California Eisenhower Soviet Union Assembly Assembly, State Senate Global, H-boms Wr and the US. House Prague Hungary Middle East Asia

Where to Find It Grave Danger in Middle East

A cautious Pentagon warns that limited fighting in the Middle East could trigger forces beyond government control. The notice notes preparatory actions by U S armed forces and references forthcoming issues in the new Congress across multiple pages and sections.

Middle East Pentagon U. S

Ike Defense Chiefs Meet on Mideast Crisis

President Eisenhower and the National Security Council discussed the Middle East crisis and U.N. police in Egypt for 2 hours. White House secretary Hagerty said the U.S. plans to provide transportation aid but will not send troops.

Washington Eisenhower National Security Council White House James C. Hagerty United States United Nations Egypt Hagerty Middle East U.N

Border raids from Jordan elicit muted Israeli response

No quick reaction by senior Israeli officials to new border raids from Jordan. echoes of past Egyptian attacks highlight official restraint amid ongoing security concerns.

Jordan Egypt

95 Degree Heat Sets Third Record in Early 1950s Heat Wave

Amid 95 degree heat, headlines note Eisenhower's re election result but Democratic gains in Congress threaten against GOP support. Reports indicate rising domestic friction and possible two party coalitions shaping policy. Separate item details a deadly plane crash near Broadway and 79th Street with multiple fatalities.

Four Seats Hold Key to Senate

The Democrats have a numerical edge to control the next Senate by at least one vote, but four unsettled races in Kentucky, Ohio, New York, and Texas could shift control. With 49 votes needed for a majority, 43 Democrats and 46 Republicans were elected, leaving Kentucky’s Morton leading over Clemens by a slim margin and threatening the current 49-47 Democratic majority.

Congress Sith Eisenhower Stevenson Kentucky Barry Thruston B. Morton Earle C. Clara Ents Senate Hed Yan California Morton Southland North Bergen N. J U. S. Weather Bureau Tussaay Alyy New York 79Th and Broadway Mack Phelps New York Times Washington Chamber Ohto Texas GOP Thiston B. Morton Earle C. Clements Clements Fis

Airmen set altitude record plunge ends in disaster

A Navy balloon carrying pilots M D Ross and M L Lewis reached 78,000 feet before the gondola spun out of control and crashed near Kennedy Nebraska. The pilots apparently walked away with no injuries after the balloon dropped rapidly and began to stall. Cause was not immediately known, with leaking helium proposed as a theory.

Navy Malcolm D. Ross Morton L. Lewis South Dakota Kennedy Neb Associated Press Rapid City 5. D M.D. Ross M. L.lewis Ross Lewis Joan

Soviet Union defends Hungary action as heroic

A telegram reports Russ Read Only asserts Soviet military action in Hungary was heroic to stop a fascist resurgence. Pravda focuses on Suez cease fire debate, omits Hungary boycott details, and highlights India’s cautious stance while portraying Moscow as a protector.

Moscow Hungary Communist Party Pravda U. M. General Assembly U. N

Elections at Glance

Nationwide results show President Eisenhower leading with 33,767,462 popular votes and 457 electoral votes, over Stevenson with 24,703,431 and 74, amid 144,468 of 154,874 precincts reporting. Republicans hold most governorships and a slim House edge. many races undecided or recounts underway.

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