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Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1956

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U N Orders International Police Force for Egypt Cease Fire

The General Assembly voted to establish an international police force to secure a cease fire in Egypt. Britain and France pledged to halt military action once Egypt and Israel agree to the force and Suez Canal restoration. Israel demanded clarification from the U N and warned that stationing troops on Israeli territory requires its consent. Cairo offered no immediate reply. The vote passed 57 to 0 with 19 abstentions.

United Nations N. Y General Assembly U. N Egypt Britain France London Israel Suez Canal Abba Eban Cairo Canada Colombia Norway Sinai Peninsula U.N. General Assembly Hungary Middle East U.N Suez Cyprus

Pessimism Over Hungary Revolt Rocks U.N. Assembly

The United Nations shows deep pessimism over enforcing a Hungarian withdrawal resolution after a Soviet backed crackdown. The U.S. resolution demanded end to armed attacks, withdrawal of forces, and U.N. observers entry. The vote passed 50 to 8 with 15 abstentions, mostly Soviet bloc and several Arab or Asian states.

United Nations N. Y General Assembly Hungary Kremlin Budapest Arkady A. Sobolev U.N United States U. N U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Iraq Egypt Jordan Libya Saudi Arabia Syria Yemen Lebanon Afghanistan Burma Ceylon Finland India Indonesia Nepal Yugo- Slavia Korea Palestine

Massive Soviet Assault Crushes Hungarian Revolt

Vienna radio reports demand for arms surrender by 6 p.m. EST as Russian tanks, planes, and troops press a massive assault on Hungary. Budapest remains under Soviet control while the new regime promises reforms to restore order before withdrawal negotiations begin. Rebels, many soldiers defecting, fight with improvised weapons as Russian commander appeals to Hungarian troops to join in crushing the uprising.

Vienna Buslanest Budapest

Jury Selection Begins in Weil Armed Robbery Trial

Jury selection started this morning in the fourth district court for Sigmund Weil 48-year-old escapee charged with two counts of armed robbery for the August 10 Western Bank of West Monroe holdup The jury pool is drawn from 30 candidates and selection was expected to finish by noon Weil allegedly held a gun on tellers Leon Massey and Sam Yeager and fled with 9518 The Ouachita parish grand jury indicted him in October and he remains in parish jail since his August 10 arrest

Sigmund Weil First National Bank of West Monroe Fourth District Jesse Heard Weil Leon Massey Sam Yeager Ouachita Parish Weiss Parish

Where To Find It Amusements and Radio TV Listing

Amusements section lists items for May 15 16 17 including entries for Mariees teas and Radio TV guides. The sparse OCR shows scattered titles and references to society and sports coverage.

Amusements Slarsiog Deap Mariees Teas Bwceae Sociqty Ccccs Sports

63 Year Old Man Confesses to Triple Slaying in Crossett

Crossett Arkansas police report a 63 year old Negro man Frank Simmons confessed to shooting and killing George Wells 32 of Drew County Fred Watkins 47 of Hamburg and Hattie Mae Williams 35 a Negro waitress with a 11 gauge shotgun on October 20 near Crossett. The sheriff says motive was not love and no further confession details were released. Continued on Fifteenth Page.

Crossett Ark Here Sherriff B. A. Courson Jr Frank Simmons Route One Simmons George Wells Drew County Fred Watkins Hamburg, Ark Hattie Mae Williams

Farm Barn Fire Ignores Insurance Loss Rated at Five to Six Thousand

Fire destroyed insured and uninsured farm equipment including a truck on W A Brandt’s Bosco farm early Sunday. Brandt estimated total loss between five and six thousand dollars, excluding a metal barn building.

W. A. Brandt Bosco Brandt

Nation eyes two conflicts as voters choose 1952 president

Election eve highlights two main contests as Dwight D. Eisenhower and Adlai E. Stevenson battle for the White House with broad focus also on controlling Congress. Analysts predict Eisenhower likely wins a large Electoral College margin, while House and Senate outcomes remain competitive.

Donald Sanders Associated Press America Hungary Middle East Dwight D. Eisenhower White House Adlai E. Stevenson

Thanksgiving Set By Governor For November 22

Governor Earl K. Long宣布州政府将在11月22日周四庆祝感恩节。此日期与全国传统第四个周四一致,州雇员将于1956年11月22日放假。 Texas则报道该州将观十一月二十九日的第四个周四作为感恩节。

Louisiana Voters Face Complex Ballot For Electors

Nearly 550000 to 650000 of Louisiana 1056000 registered voters expected to vote for president and 48 constitutional amendments. Supporters for Eisenhower Stevenson and Andrews claim wins. voters also decide on a constitutional convention congressmen delegates and minor officers. Ballot complexity may exceed three minute limit.

New Orleans Louisiana F Eisenhower Adlai Stevenson T. Coleman Andrews States Rights Party Stevenson

Girl’s run to see Elvis ends in failure

A 15 year old Newburg girl ran away to Memphis to meet Elvis Presley. Police found her sleeping at a bus station, hungry and destitute, andturned her over to juvenile authorities for return home. She did not meet Presley.

Memphis Tenn Newburg N.Y Elvis Presley Presley

British Cease Fire Declared After Suez Paratroop Blitz

British and French paratroops landed in the Port Said area as Egypt and the invaders opened talks on surrender terms. A cease fire was proclaimed in Parliament by Prime Minister Eden. The move follows Israel's advances and Nas ser’s precarious position as Sinai remains under pressure.

London Port Said Suez Canal House of Commons Eden Nasser Sinai Peninsula U.N Canal Zone Egypt

Eisenhower Leads Stevenson In Electoral Vote Outlook

Political observers in 48 states project Eisenhower ahead in 32 states worth 322 electoral votes, Stevenson in 8 states with 82 votes, and 8 states as doubtful totaling 127 votes. The tally suggests Eisenhower about 420 to 95 with 16 undecided, while Congress could swing to either party. Democrats hold 49-47 in Senate and 230-201 in the House with four vacancies.

Eisenhower Stevenson Congress GOP Senate House Washington Adlai Stevenson Associated Press

Charges Filed Against Rioters Outside Eden Residence

London police charged rioters who attacked officers outside Prime Minister Anthony Eden's official residence after a Sunday protest over Britain's Egypt policy. Police on horse and foot swung clubs to scatter thousands, with at least 20 arrests reported.

London Anthony Eden Eden Britain Egypt

Stevenson Ends Boston Campaign Visit Tonight

Adlai E. Stevenson closes his second presidential bid with a Boston stop as his campaign winds down. The Illinois Democrat targets Eisenhower era foreign policy in his final address amid family news of a newborn grandson.

Stevenson Boston

Polls Open Early for Six Section Ballot on Tuesday

Polls open at 6 a m Tuesday and close at 8 p m with a six section ballot. Voters decide on a constitutional convention, delegates, 48 amendments, electors for president and vice president, a United States senator, a congressman, and school board races. Unopposed board nominees are Dr B E Spencer Warren E Palmer and C G Wall Jr Ward positions. Democratic, Republican and States Rights electors are listed with regional at large and district choices and 1948 ticket selections for president and vice president.

United States B. E. Spencer Warren E. Palmer C. G. Wall, Jr Everett Zeagler Fred S. McVay Elmer Slagle Louisiana Harry V. Booth Caddo Rufus D. Hayes East Baton Rouge Ltellyn J. Scanlon Orleans John Casteine Sr Harvey Peltier Lafourche A. C. Montgomery Bossier A. K. Kilpatrick Quachita Charles Anzalone Rapides Robert G. Chandler Edward Dubuisson St. Landry Louis P. Davis, Jr Edward 0. Olsen, Jr Dave J. Robichaux J. Stewart Slack Walter M. Scott, Jr Madison L. Chaney Calmes Aaron B. Cavanaugh Calcasieu Lawrence M. Coco Adlai E. Stevenson Illinois Estes Kefauver Tennessee Dwight D. Eisenhower New York Richard M. Nixon California T. Coleman Andrews Virginia

Downtown Monroe stores to close late on Wednesdays

Monroe merchants will stay open late each Wednesday through December 12 to ease pre holiday shopping. David Silverstein of the Monroe Chamber of Commerce notes the six Wednesdays offer convenience amid many requests. Late hours across December 15 to 22 will be announced later.

Monroe David Silverstein Monroe Chamber of Commerce Silverstein

Man Held In Shotgun Slaying Of Young Son

New Orleans police say Floyd Picou a 30 year old truck driver was arrested for shooting his 10 year old stepson Warren Hendry The gun was held to the boy’s cheek and the trigger pulled mangling his face Picou reportedly attempted suicide but survived He was distressed over his separation from the boy’s mother.

New Orleans Floyd Picou Warren Hendry Picou

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