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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1956

Page

4

Hungarians Face General Strike Amid Ghost Army Rumors

Refugees report a nationwide work stoppage against the ban on workers councils and arrests of labor leaders while clashes erupt in Budapest. Soviet and Hungarian forces reportedly pursue a so called ghost army of 60 000 in Mecsek and Baiony forests as Kadar’s power wanes and rumors spread of possible suicide or removal. The UN's aid response remains awaited as predictions point to a work slowdown post strike.

Budapest Baiony Forest Mecsek Mountains Janos Kadar Kadar

Outlaw Army Strikes in North Ireland

In Belfast, the outlawed Irish Republican Army staged a mass raid across 12 points in British Northern Ireland. They damaged assets including a $100,000 BBC radio transmitter and two bridges, set a courthouse on fire, attacked a military barracks, and caused what police called a night of terror over nearly 200 miles. The raid affected five Ulster counties with an estimated $1,000,000 in damage.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army British North Ireland Royal Ulster Constabulary British Broadcasting Corp Ulster

L A Bus Driver Strike Vote Amid Pay Raise Dispute

Los Angeles bus drivers vote to strike over starting pay of 1.44 dollars rising to 1.66 after 18 months. Union leaders demanded a raise by January 1 and warned buses could stop if not granted. The transit company president declined comment while urging cooperation to solve the dispute.

Laake Laurence Wingerter Transit Company

San Antonio leaders discuss state archives and pay raise

Gov Daniel and Rep Bell met in Austin to talk vandalism law, ethics for lawmakers and a constitutional amendment on living wages. Bell urged moving state records to fireproof housing and proposed reforms to curb pay-to-plead conflicts, plus continued San Antonio consideration for a medical school.

Austin State Archives San Antonio Ernot Daniel Marshall O.° Bell Bell Atty Gen. Shepperd Michigan S. A

Trial set in rape case for two men

An examining trial for two men Leslie Trader and Arnold McCoy, both charged with raping a 20 year old secretary, was scheduled before Justice of the Peace John Onion. Bond set at 15600. A third man is wanted. The victim, a funeral home employee, said the attack occurred Sunday night. Edwin Carp, attorney for the defendants, has subpoenaed the girl to testify.

Justice of the Peace John Onion Leslie Trader Paso Hondo

Dope Raid Bonds Set in San Antonio Light Item

In San Antonio a Wednesday roundup led to 32 narcotics arrest charges. Onion set bonds at 5000 dollars for 30 addicts and 10,000 dollars for two other alleged pushers. Twenty men and three women remained jailed by midweek, with 17 men and 3 women among those detained. none posted bonds by Wednesday.

Justice of the Peace John Onion

The Story of Gabrielle condensed for December readers

Condensed from forthcoming book The Story of Gabrielle presents a tender tale of a little girl's last day on earth. The feature promises reassurance that beauty and courage prevail and that no life is too great to face. December Reader's Digest offers 43 articles condensed for quick reading at newsstands today.

Gabriell

Iraq protests hostile radio broadcasts from Egypt and Syria

Baghdad formally protested to Egypt and Syria accusing them of allowing hostile radio broadcasts aimed at Premier Nuri Said's regime. The note was presented as Iraq faced ongoing tensions and international mediation sought amid the protests.

Baghdad Iraq Egypt Syria Nuri Said

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