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Newspaper

Monroe News Star

Location

Monroe, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1956

Page

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Refugees Cross Border as Soviet Fire Says U.S. Witness

U.N. officials report Russian forces fire on Hungarian refugees fleeing to Austria as more than 52,000 have escaped since the rebellion began. Rep. Francis Walter says he saw a refugee shot on Hungarian soil near the Austrian frontier during a U.S. aid visit.

Vienna Austria U.N Geneva Office U.N. High Commissioner For Refugees Eisenstaadt U.S Francis Walter D-Pa Joseph M. Swing

Bargaining Unit Sought In Atlantic and Gulf Dock Strike

The NLRB seeks a temporary restraining order in New York to bar a coastwide contract demand by the ILWU Independent and its president William Bradley. The New York Shipping Assn represents 170 firms, pushing for a pact limited to Port of New York longshoremen while the union asks for coverage of New York branch operations in other ports. The strike is estimated to cost $20 million daily. West Gulf workers claim readiness to resume negotiations, and West Coast workers were still operating though with indications of strain.

NEW York Atlantic Gulf Coast Washington National Labor Relations Board NLRB International Longshoremens Assn Galveston Tex Ralph A. Massey ILA South Atlantic and Gulf District West Gulf Massey

Orleans Officials Demand Eisenhower Mediate Dock Strike

Richard G. Jones president of International House urged President Eisenhower to intervene in the costly Atlantic and Gulf port longshoremen strike. He warned the stoppage harms New Orleans trade as 10,000 workers voted to strike after an agreement had been reached with local ship operators hours earlier.

New Orleans Richard G. Jones International House Eisenhower Atlantic Gulf Ports Jones

Woman Plays Children’s Game On Eve Of Thanksgiving

In Holden Louisiana Mrs Clifford Slaughter is quoted reciting Eenie Meenie Miney Moe in her yard as a playful nod to the holiday. Neighbors report the ducks a hen turkey and a gobbler named Eenie Meenie and Moe.

Holden Clifford Slaughter Eenie Meenie Minie Moe

Louisiana Teachers Association approves strike compromise

The Louisiana Teachers Association votes to return the strike proposal to local units while allowing for possible work stoppage if pay raise funding fails. The plan urges the state school board association to pursue legislative action and may trigger an emergency delegates meeting if salary relief is not found. Leaders call it a fair compromise.

Dan Bivins New Orleans Louisiana Teachers Association State School Board Association Executive Council P.T. A Department of House of Delegates LTA

Thanksgiving to Be Fair and Cold Across Nation

The Weather Bureau forecast for Thanksgiving Day calls for fair and cold conditions across most of the nation with snow and rain in some areas. Blustery winds and snow flurries are expected over the Great Lakes and central northern Appalachians, with rain in the Southwest and showers in northern New England. Temperatures remain below freezing in the northern plains and Great Lakes, while California may reach the 70s and southern Florida the 80s.

Washington Weather Bureau Great Lakes Appalachians New England Rockies Plains California Florida

Norwegians Move Into Suez Sector For Peacekeeping Mission

A 190-strong Norwegian unit wearing blue helmets joined a 700-strong international force in the northern Suez Canal zone to ease tension between Egyptians and British French troops in Port Said. The move, approved by Egypt and Allied authorities, is not a withdrawal. Port Said remains tense amid ceasefire violations and accusations between sides.

Cairo Suez Canal Zone U.N Middle East Port Said Egypt Canal Zone Abu Suweir Canal Atro

Thanksgiving Services at St Matthew's Catholic Church

Three Thanksgiving services will be held at St Matthew's Catholic Church on Thanksgiving Day. Masses are at 6 30 a m 8 30 a m and 6 00 p m with public invited to join in thanking God for blessings on country and people.

St. Matthew's Catholic Church

Welcome for 62 Hungarian refugees at Camp Kilmer

62 Hungarian refugees displaced by Soviet terror arrive at Camp Kilmer New Jersey aboard a DC4 charter. President Eisenhower orders 5 000 to be resettled with more flights planned for Thanksgiving Day and Friday. Canada and 13 nations offer places as over 40 000 Hungarians linger in Austrian transit camps. White House notes five million dollars in relief supplies channeled through the Red Cross.

Kilmer N.J McGuire Air Force Base Flying Tiger Airlines Intergovernmental Committee For European Migration Eisenhower Francis Walter D-Pa Vienna America Austria Hungary Canada Washington White House International Red Cross

Hammarskjold seeks broad UN powers on Middle East force

Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold urged the General Assembly to grant wide authority to negotiate with Egypt on UNEF deployments. He described preliminary agreement with President Nasser on principles for the force and said the big issue is whether UN troops would police the Suez Canal area after British and French withdrawal.

United Nations, N. Y Dag Hammarskjold General Assembly Egypt Middle East the Assembly Nasser U.N Suez Canal Hammarskjold UNEF U. N

Reservists warned to keep affairs in order in precaution

The Fourth Army told reservists they may be called to active duty on short notice but denied ties to Middle East or Hungarian fighting. Letters, sent as annual reminders, emphasize preparing for emergencies and potential 30 day notice if possible.

San Antonio Fourth Army F. J. Boyce Middle East Egypt Hungary Boyce Fort Worth Stanley Swaitek U. S. Army Reserve

How Do I Get Out in Budapest During War

United Press reporter Russell Jones describes the anxious mood in Budapest as Hungarians seek escape routes under the Eisenhower plan. Messages to Americans and notes from locals reveal fear, strain, and appeals for news, with a poignant plea from a stranger named Louis seeking word from relatives in the United States.

Russell Jones United Press Budapest Eisenhower United States U. S. Legation America Cepel Island Louis Menvhert 89Th St. Jackson Heights New York City

Polio Epidemic Hits War Torn Budapest

Budapest radio reports a polio outbreak in the capital and Debrecent, plus amoebic jaundice risk from contaminated water. It warns of milk shortages, hospital damage, fuel shortages, and unreopened schools amid post revolt devastation and Soviet combat.

Budapest Vienna Debrecent Budapest Radio

Bonds Approved In West Monroe For Sewer Upgrades

West Monroe voters approved 968 000 in bonds by a four to one margin to fund sewer improvements and a new district. About 341 for 883 775 and 88 against 193 230 supported the sewer plan with 168 for and 27 against the new district.

West Monroe McMillan Road Jonesboro Natchitoches Road Ouachita River City Park

State Trooper Killed While Directing Traffic

Montgomery La. James M Pollard 37 veteran trooper killed while directing traffic near Montgomery when struck by a car driven by Wona Corcoran 29 New Orleans Corcoran booked with negligent homicide Pollard lived in Dry Prong and left a 13 year old daughter police say Corcoran was traveling about 60 mph at impact.

Montgomery Wona Corcoran New Orleans Here James M. Pollard Dry Prong Pollard Highway 71 Corcoran

Cold front brings freezing night in northeast Louisiana

Temperature drops tonight with lows of 30 to 34 degrees and Thursday highs near 48 to 52. Skies shift from clear to partly cloudy as Brisk winds continue. Selman Field reports 45 degrees early, rising to 52 by noon. In New Orleans strong winds topple four small planes at the airport.

Louisiana Civil Aeronautics Administration Selman Field Mercury New Orleans

Briton Truck Drivers Strike Over Suez Fuel Rationing

Hundreds of British truck drivers walked off the job in protest of the Suez era gas rationing order. About 1,000 workers at London BRS depots joined the strike as Britain imposes strict wartime fuel limits, with crews to be cut 10 percent to save supplies.

London British Road Services Suez Canal BRS Britain

Low-Cost Classified Ad Delivers Quick Results

An advertisement in the News Star World Want Ads earned results for a total cost of 2.66 dollars. The brief notice highlights affordable pricing and quick buyer response in a regional classified section.

News - Star—World

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