U.N. Council Meets Hastily Amid Crisis
The United States and Russia pressed the U.N. Security Council to order Israel’s withdrawal from Egyptian territory and warned Britain and France against intervention. Soviet delegate Sobolev cited a London dispatch claiming Britain and France planned to move forces into the Suez area within 12 hours unless Israel and Britain fight. U.S. Delegate Lodge urged all nations to withhold aid to Israel.
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Egypts Claim Jewish Invading Force Wiped Out at Port Said
LONDON AP report says Eden announced Britain and France issued an ultimatum to Egypt and Israel to halt fighting within 12 hours and withdraw forces 10 miles from the Suez Canal. The note seeks to separate forces and guarantee canal transit, with Egypt claiming it annihilated Israeli troops west of El T theme.
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U S Moves to Rescue All Yanks in Middle East
The State Department announced efforts to divert several merchant ships to ports where U S citizens can be evacuated. Evacuation follows women and children first and may use aircraft landings pending approval by Egypt and Israel. evacuees from Jordan and Syria stay in Beirut, from Israel in Athens, from Egypt in Italy, with final concentration on the French Riviera.
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Middle East at a Glance as War Crises Escalate
Britain and France issue 12 hour ultimatum to Egypt and Israel to halt fighting and withdraw to 16 miles from the Suez Canal as forces mass near the canal. Egypt and Israel clash in Sinai with Egypt claiming 19 killed and 12 Israeli armored cars destroyed while Israel says it has captured Qusainia and thrusts 70 miles into Egypt. The U N and major powers call for cease fire as military movements continue, with Britain France and the U S weighing intervention and the 6th Fleet ready in the Mediterranean.
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Adlai Says Actions Peril Peace In Middle East Crisis
Adlai Stevenson charged President Eisenhower with endangering peace by withholding the full truth about foreign events. He cited the Middle East crisis as evidence and pressed his final campaign tour with speeches in Maryland New Jersey and Pennsylvania after a strong Boston reception at Mechanics Hall.
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Weather Outlook With Cloudy Skies and Light Rain
Increasing high clouds tonight and Wednesday with a chance of light rain late Wednesday. High temperatures around 68. Low tonight near 50.
Bipartisan Briefing by State Dept
The White House says leaders of both parties in Congress are being kept informed on Middle East developments. A high official had suggested leaders might be called to attend an emergency bipartisan meeting, but Hagerty said there is no emergency alert. Contacts include Speaker Rayburn, Senate and House leaders Knowland Johnson Martin and Representatives George and Richards, who head foreign policy panels.
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United States Mulls Action in Middle East
The 6th Fleet operates in the Mediterranean and could move toward the Israeli Egypt area to back UN efforts to halt fighting. Reports say the U S favors strong measures by the Western Big Three to pressure Israel to cease firing and restore armistice.
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Warn Russ to Get Out Hungary Air Force Joins Cause
In Budapest the Hungarian air command issued a proclamation threatening to attack Soviet forces if they do not evacuate within 12 hours. The document accuses Soviet troops of breaking the cease fire and says Hungary will cancel past pacts with Russia. It notes the Hungarian air force has shifted allegiance to Premier Imre Nagy’s revolutionary government.
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Cutter Rescues Helga Bolten Crew Off Sinking Ship
A Coast Guard cutter Chincoteague began rescuing 33 crew members of the German freighter Helga Bolten about noon 400 miles off Newfoundland as seas reached 20 to 40 feet. The master said repairs were impossible and the ship was sinking rapidly. The Mauretania stood by earlier after releasing a lifeboat.
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Market reacts to Israeli-Payetian clash news
New York stocks slipped on early reports of the Israeli-Payetian strife with prices drifting mixed in late trading. Key issues moved fractions to around two dollars per share, and overall trading slowed as the day wore on.
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Nixon in California Campaign Amid Middle East Crisis
Vice President Nixon discussed the Middle East crisis by phone with the White House and resumed his California campaign tour aimed at retirees. He charged Adlai Stevenson would impose hardship on fixed incomes and drafted remarks in San Diego. Nixon planned rallies in Santa Ana, Lakewood, Arcadia and San Diego with talks on a proposed major spending plan and higher taxes for families.
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Adlai, Nixon Talks on Television Tonight
Los Angeles reports that Adlai Stevenson’s speech from last Saturday in Los Angeles will be re broadcast over KELV at 7 30 p m Vice President Nixon will give his San Diego address on ENAT at 7 30 p m both programs air tonight on television
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Eisenhower cancels Dixie campaign trip due to Middle East crisis
President Eisenhower canceled planned campaign speeches in Dallas Oklahoma City and Memphis to focus on the Middle East crisis. He sent identical messages to supporters and said he would stay at the White House Wednesday to deal with developing events. White House press secretary James Hagerty said rescheduling remained uncertain and day to day decisions would guide the campaign.
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