Reds Clobber Rebel Troops In Hungary Conflict
Soviet high command urged Hungarian officers to join crushing the rebellion sparked Oct. 23. A large part of the Hungarian army defected to rebels as Soviet forces launched a major assault with tanks and planes. Amid evacuations, Western nationals crossed into Austria after a delay shaped by diphtheria fears. The new Soviet backed government vowed to restore order while Nagy was said by the Reds to be arrested. The U.N. demanded a halt and President Eisenhower urged Bulganin to withdraw troops.
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Himo
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Egypt
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UN pessimism over Hungary resolution enforcement
At the United Nations the General Assembly adopted a resolution demanding the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary, but there was deep doubt about enforcing it. Key delegates warned that Soviet influence in Budapest remains strong and U N observers may not enter Hungary.
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General Assembly
Hungary
Dulles Cancer Diagnosis After Emergency Intestine Surgery
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles underwent a two hour operation at Walter Reed Hospital after a perforated section of his large intestine was removed. Doctors said the cancer had not spread beyond the diseased portion and expect about six weeks of recuperation. Hoover Jr. will lead the State Department in his absence.
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Dulles
State Department
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
United States
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Middle East
Herbert Hoover Jr
Dulles’ Large Intestine
Eisenhower Seeks Hungary Peace and Middle East Fix
President Eisenhower urged Bulganin to recognize Hungary’s desire for self rule while warning of a looming terror as Soviet troops stay in Budapest. He pressed for restraint and worked with UN and allied plans for a potential international police force to stabilize the Middle East amid British French actions against Egypt.
Eden orders cease fire in Port Said amid surrender talks
Prime Minister Eden told the House of Commons a cease fire had been ordered in the Port Said area. He said the Egyptian military commander and the British general in command of operations were discussing surrender terms while a flash signal from Mediterranean forces signaled action. In a separate bulletin from Springhill Nova Scotia eighty eight miners survived an explosion at the No 4 Cumberland colliery. thirty seven died.
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Dominion Coal Co
Doctor's question and the woman's coy reply
A doctor asks a patient her age and she insists she never tells it yet casually reveals she is 28. The exchange ends with the doctor’s surprised response.
Allied Paratroopers Jump At Suez Canal
British and French paratroopers landed in the Suez zone at dawn in the first invasion phase to reopen the canal. Cypriot headquarters said operations were going well despite resistance while Egypt claimed its troops dominated the area and several planes were downed. Israel reported advances in the Sinai with the capture of Sharm el Sheik and potential Tiran island activity cited.
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Damascus
Sinai Peninsula
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UN Plans To Police Suez Canal
The General Assembly ordered a U N command for an international police force to halt fighting in Egypt. Britain and France pledged to halt military action once Egypt and Israel accept the force, with Israel demanding clarifications. The assembly vote was 57 to 0 with 19 abstentions. Dag Hammarskjold will seek troops from 71 members as Colombia New Zealand and Norway agreed to participate. Canada affirmed potential parliamentary approval with U S support for airlift shipping and supply help.
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Dag Hammarskjold
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Hamarskjold
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Lester B. Pearson
U. S
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Airlis
Election Eve: Eisenhower Leads Polls for Re fulgent Victory
On election eve polls show Eisenhower ahead of Stevenson in the race for the White House and a possibly close contest for Congress. Voters in Maine and 29 states pick governors and lawmakers as foreign crises in Hungary and the Middle East influence the campaign.
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White House
Adlair Stevenson
Congress
Eisenhower
U. S
House of Representatives
Maine
Associated Press
Stevenson
GOP
Senate
House
Paratroopers Begin Largest British Airborne Operation Since World War II
At dawn on D-Day minus Cyprus based units prepare for a major drop into Egypt. British paratroopers line up in darkness, check gear, and board Hastings bombers and Valettas for a 22 hour flight, amid nerves and resolve.
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Brian Mason
Colin Macauley
Gloucestershire
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