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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
9
In Stettin, Poland, a large anti Soviet demonstration unfolded with protesters marching on the Soviet consulate, smashing windows, and attempting entry. Troops and militias dispersed the crowd as authorities blamed hooliganism, while witnesses said the action stemmed from student and worker protests over Hungary. The events spanned from early evening to midnight.
Reports say police clashed with demonstrators in Stettin on the Oder River estuary near Berlin. The major Pomeranian port, seized by Poland after World War II, was reportedly the scene of unconfirmed gunfire between Polish and Soviet troops during Poland’s October revolution, influencing Moscow to grant substantial autonomy to nationalist Communist government leader Wladyslaw Gornulka.
About 120 Japanese employees at the U S Army Tokyo Central Post Exchange were reportedly made to strip during a search for stolen goods. The Justice Ministry said it is investigating claims of unwarranted strip searches involving 80 women and 40 men. A PX item mismatch and unknown pigmy tribe claim were cited, with officials denying mandatory full disrobing and noting women were not searched by men.
Pvt. Robert Whelan, 18, of Somerville and former St. John’s pupil, admitted starting three fires including the million dollar blaze at St John the Evangelist in Cambridge. Police say he used a vigil candle to ignite robes and clothing and targeted St Joseph’s in Boston. Damages at St Joseph’s estimated $2,500. St John’s damage negligible. He was booked on breaking and entering and arson charges and held for arraignment in Cambridge District Court.
World-Wide News Briefs reports Tokyo considering proposals from Communist Hungary Poland and Czechoslovakia to open diplomatic relations as Japan and Russia restore ties. TEL AVIV Israel 1.8 million people halted work 15 minutes in solidarity with Hungarian workers. Typhoon Polly death toll 26 with rescues reopening links to Camarines Norte Sur Luzon. Grazia sails from Melbourne without stewardess Nina Paranyuk believed hiding with friends.
New Delhi papers say Chou En-lai's India trip was a success but would have been better if Chou and Nehru shared India's views on Hungary. Chou and Nehru reportedly did not see eye to eye on the revolt and Soviet intervention, with Nehru urging Russian troops to withdraw while Chou aligned with Moscow on some matters.
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