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Long Beach Press Telegram

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1956

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Hungarians' Uprising Met with Soviet Aid and Heavy Fire

In Vienna AP reports hundreds killed as Soviet tanks and planes attack Budapest rebels. Western travelers cite Russian tanks outside the Parliament, while Hungarian soldiers reportedly aid the rebels by letting ammo reach workers. Budapest Radio notes the ultimatum defied and a curfew imposed as fighting rages through city streets and factories.

Vienna Austria Budapest Warsaw Burt Danus Paian

Eisenhower warns on nuclear test delay and safety

President Eisenhower told a Washington audience that halting nuclear tests could put the United States at a military disadvantage if Russia continued hers. He rejected Adlai Stevenson’s call to end testing, urging continued development of advanced weapons for national and allied security. He also argued big business has not benefited under his administration, citing corporate profits as a share of national income.

Washington Eisenhower United States Russia Adlai E. Stevenson Stevenson Treré The Carpenters Union

Eisenhower hints at split of Soviet satellites in Europe

President Eisenhower signals a shift as officials believe Eastern European satellite states may crack under Moscow. He frames a four point US policy defending self governance, aid for freedom loving nations, cooperative trade, and domestic examples of freedom, with implied readiness to aid Poles.

Washington Russia Eisenhower Poland America Moscow United States Free World

Dog Leash Tragedy Claims 5YearOld Boy

Compton report details a five year old polio victim Richard Lee Belanger of 815 N Willow St strangled at home when a dog leash became entangled around his neck. He was taken to Community Medical Center where he died. Coroner to hold inquest at Hunters Mortuary. Neighbors and mother described finding the boy and rope around his throat as the dog remained nearby.

Compton Richard Lee Belanger N. Willow St Hunter’s Mortuary Long Peach Jess W. W. Church Mayo School Donald

Earthquakes Shocks Managua and San Salvador

Two strong tremors struck Managua at 8 35 a m with no casualties or damage reported Residents rushed into streets as a second quake followed In the same period San Salvador also felt a light tremor with no damage noted

Managua Nicaragua San Salvador el Salvador Nore

Slick thief trades fake ring for real at Cincinnati shop

Police reported a slick thief visited the Fools Store jewelry counter several times and finally asked to see a $1,350 ring. After inspecting it he handed the ring back and walked out with the Teal real ring.

Cincinnati

Sky's Limit in New L A Skyscraper Edict

Los Angeles County officials approved an ordinance raising the height limit for skyscrapers. Builders may rise beyond 150 feet as long as total floor area does not exceed 12 times the site’s square footage.

Sky L.A Los Angeles Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

Reno Snow Brings Chains Required on Passes

The season's first heavy snowfall blanketed Reno and nearby areas, with 3 to 6 inches in mountains. Tire chains were required on most passes as California patrols reported closures on Ebbett's and Sonora Passes due to snow.

Reno California Highway Patrolment Ebbett’s Sonora

Motorist Beaten to Death by Seven Men in Sunset Blvd Incident

Police say a motorist, 26, was bludgeoned and kicked to death by seven men after an argument over a near collision at Sunset Blvd and Santa Ana Street. Larry Mendoza, 16, was fatally injured in the same incident. A brother-in-law riding with him, Bob Duke, described another car forcing Mendoza's vehicle to the curb before the attackers sprang out.

Lus AM Ucwem Rolice Say Larry Mendoza Setae Bob Duke Delice Mendoza

Classifieds extract from NG Beach Press

Classified lines show telephone numbers 5-1161 and 2-5959 with no additional context or names, rendering a minimal item that resembles a classified listing header without readable details.

Eisenhower to Speak in Dixie States on Three Campaign Trips

President Eisenhower will tour Florida Virginia Texas Oklahoma and Pennsylvania next week on six campaign speeches over three trips. James Hagerty said he will return to Washington each day to monitor Soviet satellite developments, with stops including Miami Jacksonville Richmond and Byrd Field.

Washington White House Eisenhower Hell Florida Virginia Texas Oklahoma Pennsylvania James Hagerty Poland Hungary Fies Miami International

Sunny Thursday With Warmer Late In Day

Mostly clear weather trend described with sun on Thursday and slight cooling tonight followed by rising temperatures on Thursday. Winds are decreasing tonight as temperatures rebound.

Rioting in Morocco Leaves Dozens Dead Across Meknes

In Meknes and surrounding areas rioting sparked by France’s seizure of five Abearian rebels killed at least 53 people, mostly Europeans. Moroccan troops and French Legionnaires guarded European districts as farms burned and protests spread to Tunisia and Algeria amid French security alerts and Sultan Mohammed V's stance.

Rabat Morocco France Meknes French Legionnnaires Tunisia Agera Guy Mollet Algeria Tunis Mohammed V North Africa Algiers Mediterranean

Khrushchev Threats Emerge After Poland Hungary Blowups

The story notes that Nikita Khrushchev faces severe consequences for the satellite upheavals in Poland and Hungary, describing it as a failed de Stalinization effort. Details are teased for Page A-3 with broader political coverage across multiple sections and dates.

Nikita Khrushchev Poland Hungary

Adlai Tours New York Urging Aid to Democrats

Adlai E Stevenson addressed about 700 New York business leaders urging action against what he called a march of bigness. He attacked Eisenhower administration for lacking ideas and warned of rigid stagnation, while claiming the Democratic Party supports small business and would win decisively with sustained effort.

New York Adlai E.’Stevenson Eisenhower Ctty

Luck Runs Out for Ticketless Driver in Jersey City

Thom as Simons, 57, who has driven since 1918 without a license or reading ability, was arrested after Elia Blinn, 68, was struck crossing near Simons' home. Blinn in fair condition with leg and neck injuries after a passerby noted the car’s license number. Simons relied on memorized signs and others to cover inspections.

Jersey City N. J Thomas Simons Simons Elia Blinn Blinn

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