Britain expands airlift as Egypt rejects Suez conference
Britain withdraws troops from West Germany to bolster Middle East reserves amid Egypt’s refusal to attend the London Suez conference. Hundreds of British troops relocate to the Mediterranean in the largest airlift since the Berlin blockade as Foreign Ministers of the Big Three plan a London meeting. A U S denials about a separate Suez plan follow Egyptian press attacks on Western oil holdings.
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Suez Canal
London
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Egypt
Berlin
U.S
United States
International Supreme Court
Bipartisan push seen for Suez policy at White House
Eisenhower and Dulles prepared for broad bipartisan support as nine Democrats and 13 Republicans were briefed on the Suez crisis. Senate leader Lyndon B. Johnson said politics stop at the water’s edge when security is at stake as Dulles heads to a 22 nation conference to seek agreement on international control of canal operations and future talks with Egyptian President Nasser.
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Eisenhower
Dulles
Senate
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
White House
London
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Battle for Delegates Rages As Dem Convention Opens
Wisconsin delegates to the Democratic convention remain unpledged after Kefauver withdrawal, split between Stevenson and Harriman camps. They aim to bargain for a Kefauver on the ticket while New London inquest details a fatal auto crash and the crash victims.
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New York
Stevenson
Kefauver
Estes Kefauver
Wisconsin
Tennessee
New London
Sen. Ke
Bonnie Isauver
Theyiann Besaw
Outagamie
Miss Besaw
Theling
Ellington
Former U S Polo Envoy Lane Dies at 62
Arthur Bliss Lane 62 former U S ambassador to Poland died Sunday night at Doctors Hospital from an acute liver infection. A Brooklyn native, he entered the diplomatic service in 1916 and later resigned as ambassador to Poland after World War I to speak and write freely. He authored works on Poland and lectured for a free Poland.
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New York
Arthur Bliss Lane
U.S
Poland
Lane
Zane
Brooklyn
Truman
Russia
President Eisenhower Cancels Weekly News Conference
White House press secretary James Hagerty announced that President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference this week. He suggested the Democratic convention in Chicago as a possible reason, but offered no final explanation.
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Washington
White House
James C. Hagerty
Eisenhower
Chicago
Hagerty
Nixon Sees Victory Over Communism
Vice President Richard M. Nixon told the Veterans of Foreign Wars that democracy will triumph over Communism and peace will be won, though the path will be hard. He outlined a peace platform emphasizing resolve, anti subversion, economic aid, disarmament, and removing barriers of ignorance and prejudice.
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Dallas
Tex
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Burglars Loose 74 Concrete Moulds In Pool Firm Heist
Raymond P. Sweeney, manager of a Denver pool construction firm, said burglars took 74 concrete moulds and a complete diving tower during a weekend job. Loot valued at 3690 dollars.
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Denver
Raymond P. Sweeney
Brinks Jury Box Still Empty as Trial Proceeds
In Loston up, fourteen prospective jurors were excused today amid the Brink's robbery case for eight defendants entering its second week. Of 2,000 drawn veniremen, 415 have been excused or rejected, leaving 86 eligible for today's session. The defense argues an impartial jury cannot yet be formed in the $1,219,000 cash holdup case dated January 17, 1950.
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Loston
Brink
Veniremen
Lwhich
Hodge pleads guilty to looting Illinois funds
Former State Auditor Orville E. Hodge pleaded guilty to embezzling funds from the state treasury totaling 637000. He admitted 46 indictments charging embezzlement forgery and confidence games with two conspiracy counts. Sentencing delayed to next Monday.
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Illinois
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Tilsup
Orville E. Hodge
Sangamon County
Clem Smith
Sherif Ifs
Bounty
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Cleck
Fitzgerald
Tis
Arthur MM. Fitzgerald
Smith
Atty
George P. Couirakon
Coutralion
New JWW Head Charges Discrimination
William Carmen was elected national commander of the Jewish War Veterans and opened his term by accusing the Defense Department of discrimination over Air Force visa rules for Saudi Arabia and Jordan. He defeated Samuel Shaikowitz by under 100 votes in the 3,000-voter election, and pledged to push changes at JWW Headquarters in Washington.
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William Carmen
Jewish War Veterans
Defense Department
Carmen
Samuel Shaikowitz
St. Louis
Air Force
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Hitler
Adolph Hitler
Nazi Germany
Reubin Kaminsky
Hartford
Conn
JWW
Newton, Mass
Washington, D.C
Isaac Murof
Stratford
Saul E. Samuels
Cleveland
Ohio
Polio Leveling Off Predicted in Chicago
Chicago health officials led by Dr. Herman Bundesen anticipate a leveling-off and possible decline in polio cases after a peak period. Weekend reports will indicate trends as about 10,000 workers mobilize to inoculate over 500,000 unvaccinated children with a second Salk shot amid reminders that a single dose offers insufficient protection.
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Chicago
Herman Bundesen
Beard of Health
Board of Health
Democrats Open 1956 Convention With Stevenson Harriman Rivalry
In Chicago Adlai E. Stevenson and Gov. Averell Harriman vie for undecided delegates as the Democratic convention opens. Stevenson leads in pledged support while Harriman camps push for momentum. President Truman signals backing whichever nominee is chosen.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Averell Harriman
I . BO
Frank G
Stevenson
Harriman
Detegales
Paul M. Butler
Ave
Mr. Truman
Truman
Harry Truman
New York
Democratic convention highlights in Chicago session lineup
Afternoon session opens with Paul M Buller invocation and Daley welcome. Speakers include Paul Douglas Jacob Arvey George Smathers and Michael Kirwan. Tributes to Alben Barkley. Night session features Butler report and Kennedy film. Keynote by Frank Clement and address by Mrs. Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Paul M. Buller
Richard J. Daley
Paul Douglas
Jacob Arvey
Ilinois
George A. Smathers
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Betsy Threatens East Florida As Hurricane Nears
Uricane Betsy frightens East Florida as it nears the coast with 125 mph winds after striking Puerto Rico. The storm is projected to hit the land in about 26 hours near 3 pm EST Tuesday, prompting hurricane alerts from Daytona Beach to Miami.
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Miami
Daytona Beach
Bahamas
Puerto Rico
Betsy
Luis Munoz Marin
Weather Bureau
Turks Island
Davis
Bulgarian Foreign Minister Minco Neichev Dies
Sofia radio said burial services would be held today for Bulgarian Foreign Minister Minco Neichev who died Saturday night after a long illness, as the Bulgarian Communist Party central committee announced with great regret.
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Neichev
London
Minco Neichev
Sofia Radio
Central Committee
Bulgarian Communist Party
Neicher
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