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Ruston Leader

Location

Ruston, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1956

Page

11

Ceasefire Doubt Lingers Over Egypt Israel Conflict

United Press reports mixed signals on a Middle East cease-fire as Britain and France claim operation remains in effect while Cairo and Jerusalem indicate ongoing fighting. Cairo reports Anglo-French troops still at Port Said 13 hours after promises to halt. Ben Gurion says Sinai may be held. MoF sees Holy War call by Egypt’s Mufti. UN officer expects international police within a week to curb violence.

Middle East London Egypt Dag Hammarskjold Britain Israel Cairo Port Said France Paris Mollet Sinai Desert Gaza Strip Radio England Beirut Lebanon United Nations

Yale Team Shows Unusual Power In Ivy League

Grayson’s scoreboard spots a Yale squad led by Captain John Owseichik a 6 3 205 passer and Dennis McGill a tough 180 pound back The Yale unit is praised for size speed and early success though coach Johan Olivar laments a missing extra edge and notes Columbia may be tougher than expected Yale has potential with Dean Loucks at quarterback and a strong blocking and tackling foundation despite a season of ups and downs

New Haven Conn NEA Yale Bulldogs Los Angeles Coliseum John Owseichik Ells Dennis McGill Notre Dame McGill St. Michael's High School North Bergen Army United States Military Academy Dean Loucks White Plains N.Y Loucks Jonian Olivar Olivar Columbia Eli Evira

Lecture by William Lanier Hunt Draws Local Interest

Tickets are selling fast for a lecture by William Lanier Hunt at Tech's Little Theatre at 3 pm on Wednesday November 14. Sponsored by the Marzolia Club, limited public tickets are available through Mrs. Robert L. Watt at 1308 Hull Avenue. Hunt, a noted international horticulturist, recently toured the British Isles and will discuss Southern gardener opportunities and challenges in Ruston.

Wiliam Lanier Hunt FVR EL 5 Tech Little Theatre E. D. Pratt Marznolia Club Robert L. Watt Hull Avenue James Addition Alpine Slunt Chapel Hill N. C Royal Horticultural Society of England British Isles Southland Ruston Gardner

Violations Few At State Polls Tuesday

Reported complaints of election violations in Louisiana's general election were few and charges less frequent than usual. Allegations centered on election commissioners aiding voters in Acadia and St Martin parishes while observers noted tense exchanges. A Crowley polling site and New Orleans rests prompted broader scrutiny of access and allocation of voting time.

Louisiana Acadia St. Martin Breaux Bridge Chester Hebert Robert Angelie Jeader Earl Long Angelie Angelle Hebert Guy Gardiner Crowley W. J. Cleveland Acadia Parish New Orleans Wenburn

Boeing Names Tech Graduate A. Nelson as Sales Director

T A Nelson a Louisiana Tech mechanical engineer and WarPA graduate has been named director of sales for Boeing Airplane Company Wichita Division. He replaces prior project engineer in charge of development planning and will liaison between the Air Force and Wichita plants producing B 17 Stratojet and 832 Strato fortress bombers. Nelson earned his degree from Louisiana Tech.

Topcom Louisiana Tech Thomas A. Nelson Boeing Airplane Company J. E. Schaefer Boeing Wichita Division Nelson Air Force Wichitt Louisiana

Missionary Doctor in Gaza Remains on Duty Amid War

Word comes from Richmond via cablegram that Dr. James M. Young and his wife and four children, Ruston residents, faced peril in the Middle East. Mrs Young and the children are said to be safe in Beirut while Dr Young stays at his Baptist Hospital post in Gaza. Nurses Carolyn Cate and Ann Dwyer, with Miss Skow, are named among workers there. The cablegram was signed by R. L. Lindsey and sent by Dr. George W. Sadler of the Southern Baptist Mission Board.

James M. Young Gaza Ruston Middle East Joe Gibson J. J. Buckner Young Earl Southern Baptist. Mission Board Richmond Gan Carolyn Cate Ann Dwyer Miss Skow

Only Few Snipers Remain To Harass Reds In Hungary

Soviet troops and tanks appear to have nearly crushed resistance in Hungary with about 200000 Soviet soldiers and 460 tanks said to remain. Diplomatic sources in Vienna report a handful of snipers still holding out as the UN General Assembly prepares to consider intervention. The United States issued a strong warning to Moscow regarding any attack.

Hungary Vienna UN General Assembly Miumgary United States Russia

Unclear excerpt hints Austrian neutrality warning

Vague fragment suggests a State Department warning about violations of Austrian neutrality deemed a threat to peace. No clear entities or events can be conclusively identified from the provided text.

Hayes Credits Near East Crisis in Louisiana Vote

Democratic chairman Rufus Hayes argues the Near East crisis and personal popularity boosted Republican gains in Louisiana for the first time in 80 years. He says Egypt Israel events shaped the President’s large statewide vote, with Stevenson carrying the state by about 30,000 votes.

Hayes Ike United Press Stile Democratic Rufus Hayes Ayn Louisiana Louisana National Party Egypt Israel Partioly Wisenhower

Birthday Gatherings at the Revel Home

The Rudton Raion and Gouli ey Station area hosted lively birthday celebrations for two year old Thomas Revel and 60s age Alma Leachman. Relatives and friends shared a meal and recount a day filled with companionship as Rev Robertson and family joined later for dinner.

Sam R Revels Howard Ravel Severs Little Thomas Revel Alma Leachman Virile ‘Ricks Woodrow Duke John Younac Douglas Charlie Bryce Faye Lula Revel Dalton Wilson Lisbon Elvis Nick Monroe Howard Revel Juluy Bry Lata Revel Maniir Frasier Ben Frasier Carrie Beeck Bell Franklin Rev. Robertson William Osker Leachman Sam Revel Sandra Franklink Robertson Mineral Springs Ester Otwell Ruston

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