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Odessa American

Location

Odessa, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1956

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Rebel Hanged As Get Tough Policy Begins

Budapest reports the new martial law regime hanged Janos Soltesz for concealing weapons, the first execution under Premier Janos Kadar’s hard line. Conviction followed a military trial in Miske, near the Czech border, amid ongoing unrest and clashes with Russian troops.

Budapest Radio Sad Janos Soltesz Lajos Nagy Permier Imre Nagy Ractio Miskele Borsod Czech Janes Soltesz Janos Kedar Soltest Vienna Vem Miskolc Mecsek Pecs Hungary Kocbanaya Csepel Island Danube Csepe

First Hungary Refugees Reach Texas To Live

Seventeen Hungarian refugees arrived in Dallas from Camp Kilmer New Jersey to begin new lives in Texas. A vanguard of 86 will follow, with jobs and housing offers already pledged by the Dallas Hungarian Freedom Committee. The welcome included SMU Band, worship at Sacred Heart Cathedral, and hotel housing while processing for new homes continues.

Dallas Tex Hungary Budapest Imte Texas Camp Kilmer N.J Braniff Love Field Dallas Hungarian Freedom Committee Gerald Mann Southern Methodist Band Mann Sacred Heart Cathedral White Plaza Hotel Bran#t Airlines The Aeronautics Board New Jersey

First Shot Fired By U N Troops In Egypt

Port Said Egypt December 15 US troops exchanged fire with guerrillas during patrols, marking the first time U N forces fired since international police units arrived. No casualties were reported in the incident near the blue helmets.

U. N Port Said Egypt U.N Inter- Matental Eg Noreen Trea United Natons

Weather report fragment from Tarra region

Fragmentary weather note mentions mild today with gusty winds and a warm period ahead. Several garbled phrases reference temperatures near 66 and recent clear winds, with unclear details about days and locations.

Sanares Isis Sorcie Tims Winder

Beating Suspected in 11 Month Old's Hospitalization

An 11 month old Latin American infant, Alfredo Perez, remained in fair condition at Medical Center after alleged daily belt beatings, scratching and a bite. A 13 year old Latin American laborer was detained for assault with intent to murder as detectives investigated.

Medical Center” Hospital Alfredo Perez Felicitas Perez Gulf James Johnson Medical Center Hospital Johnson

US grants 44 million to aid Hungarian refugees

President Eisenhower announced an emergency 4 million grant to aid Hungarian refugees in Austria. Funds go through the United Nations, supplementing a prior 1 million set aside in November. The Red Cross reports slow private contributions to its 5 million Hungarian relief drive. More than 100,000 Hungarians have fled to Austria. many may seek asylum in Western nations.

Washington Eisenhower Austrix United Nations American Rent Cross Red Cross E. Roland Harrison United States Hagerty Ident Eisenhower Justice Department Secre Ncan Dulles Wisgress Atlantic Alliance U. S Europe Paris North Atlantic Treaty Council

New Vigor And Unity Of NATO Hailed In US

President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles said NATO nations show renewed vigor and unity for security amid talks of streamlining Allied plans and reducing U.S infantry manpower by about four thousand per division over the next two years. They stressed shared burdens and resources as the Atlantic Pact centers pursue military modernization and a fresh study of weapons and strategy.

Uni PromeNeg Acre Dulles President House United States Britain France Middle East NATO Council Mod Dent Eisenhower Sis

Tanya Comes Home To Stay

Tanya Chwastov arrives in New York from London with her mother and doll, ending a custody clash involving her Russian father Alexis Chwastov. A British court previously awarded custody to her mother Elena Romanov Uhaczok of Detroit after a stopover custody dispute across the United States and Britain.

New York Tanya Chwastov Tanya London Alexis Chwastov Russia United States Britain Briiain iElena Romanov Uhaczok Detroit Tanys

Egyptian police to enter Port Said after evacuation

An Egyptian police battalion of about 1,000 men will move into Port Said on Sunday immediately after Anglo French forces complete their evacuation, per a high ranking officer on the Egyptian liaison committee to the UN Emergency Force. The officer said Gen J. L. M. Borny’s UNEF HQ informed authorities the evacuation would be finished first, then police would secure the city.

Abu Suwetr Egypt Port Said United Nations Emergency Force USEF L. M Borny Port Sait Burns” Headquartise Fas Thes Tanahom Port Sad Brivth Teo Ead Borex Hay Wealum Bnieh

SpaakAffirms Atomic Defense Pact Leader Warns on Escalation

Paris dispatch reports Paul Spaak, new Atlantic Pact secretary general, reaffirmed that pact members will retaliate with atomic weapons to any major military attack, regardless of attacker arms. He stressed atomic retaliation policy in effect since 1954 and joined concerns over Dulles evacuation plans for major decisions.

Paris Atlantic Pact Pact Paul H. Spask Fredsy John Foe Er Dulles Dulles United States Belem Spaak

Three Heavy Chores Face Ike This Week

President Eisenhower meets with top aides on a busy Saturday in Washington as Jawaharlal Nehru arrives aboard the Columbine III to begin a London-anchored trip. He also conferred with John Foster Dulles returning from the NATO Paris meeting and prepared for a State of the Union address while battling illness. Budget talks with Perceval Brundage and aides focused on a balanced FY fiscal year while Defense and foreign aid totals remain undecided.

Washington Eisenhower Jawaharlal Nehru London Columbise 111 John Foster Dulles North Atlantic Treaty Council Paris Compress James C Hagerty Extenhoner Union Mescare Congressional Pereoy Howet Ourday Percival Brundage White ‘Howse White House Defense Department

Issue Killed By 128 Votes In Ector County Bond Defeat

A record turnout of Ketor County taxpayers rejected a $4,141,000 school bond by 128 votes. Unofficial totals showed 2,840 votes cast, the largest in a local school election, and noted as the first bond defeat in the county. Polls operated at the East 38th Street fire station.

Ketor County Lue Ai Ayoux Eleuion Charlie Walker Ector County East 38Th Penwell Bor Te Hilgeninsk Menwell Notrees Iit Oca Odessa Walker Southside North Golder Goldsmith

Eden Tackles Britain's Fuel Shortage and Ration Chaos

Prime Minister Eden returned from vacation to confront Britain’s fuel crisis as gasolin e rationing nears. Government promises a Monday start, ration books and emergency coupons to trucking firms amid widespread supply confusion. Industry groups warn of looming transport breakdowns as stations shut and firms await details on commercial fuel limits.

London Eden Britain Liberal News Chronicle No. 17 Downing St Ministry of Fuel R.A. Morton Road Haulage Assn Federation of British Industries

Student Killed in Houston Car Crash December 15

James Holt, 17, a Houston high school student, died early today when the car in which he rode crashed into a cotton gin at Simonin west of Houston during fog. Three other youths were injured in the wreck.

Houston James Holt Simoninn

Red Cross Explains Relief Value of Donations

Washington December 15. The American Red Cross released figures showing dollar impact for Hungarian relief. A five dollar gift funds one of several items such as a day’s food for ten refugees or 42 jars of baby food. A twenty five dollar contribution covers warm underwear for thirty children, sweatshirts for forty two children, blankets, milk, or penicillin doses.

Washington American Red Cross Hungary Red Cross

Gunmen Kidnap Cuban Revolt Leader's Son

Gunmen abducted the missing son of Fidel Castro in Mexico City, sparking a citywide manhunt and tense security alerts. Officials confirmed a child was seized from a residence on a central street as authorities pursued possible suspects and attempted to prevent a larger uprising.

Mexico City Castro Cesar Catto Diaz Fidel Ceero Cing Htt Atae Coba

Hidden Page Fragments From A Dated Publication

Torn OCR fragments show page references and partial captions including scattered names and numbers. The readable text hints at page numbers 1708 1 and 4 31, with references to Magee and Trae, suggesting a periodical index or classifieds snippet rather than a complete article.

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