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Syracuse Herald Journal

Location

Syracuse, New York, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1956

Page

2

Rebel Band Slays Three in Algiers Attacks

A three to four member rebel commando terrorized Bab el Qued in Algiers for four hours, killing three Europeans including a cafe owner, wounding six others and a Muslim believed friendly to the French. Police shot the gunman. crowds demanded stronger protection as protests erupted. Earlier in the week similar attacks killed four and injured twelve in the same district.

Algiers Bab el Qued Algiers Cathedral

Bucharest Dresses Up For Tito

Hundreds of workmen and soldiers decorate Bucharest for President Tito of Yugoslavia during a three day visit on his way home from a Soviet tour. Gheorghiu-Dej and other leaders greet him as flags and posters proclaim brotherhood. Talks center on political questions with economic and cultural issues, including a tour of Polesti oilfields before Tito departs by special train for Belgrade.

Bucharest Romania Tito Yugoslavia Soviet Union Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej Cominform Gheorghiu-Dej Petru Groza China Stoica Stalin Square Kremlin Polesti Belgrade

Military chiefs warn of missile era and submarine threat

The Army Air Force and Navy push guided missile programs while warning missiles and submarines threaten U S power. Admiral Burke notes Russia could field ship and submarine missiles soon and emphasizes countering the enemy submarine threat as top priority. General White warns intelligence shows rival capability within four to five years amid insufficient defense progress. Secretary Wilson hints at possible further reductions in main force power.

Jems Army Air Force Navy Quarles Department of the Air Force Adm Arleigh Burke Russia Burke Thomas D. White Aim Bates White Wilson

Nasser As Only Presidential Candidate In Egypt Vote

Egyptians vote on a civilian governing plan with Gamal Abdel Nasser as the sole presidential candidate and a yes or no vote on a new constitution. Women vote for the first time as martial law eases and ministers are to be civilians. Final results expected tomorrow night.

Cairo Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser Nasser Revolution Command Council Council of Eight Abdel Hakim Amer Farouk

Floods Hit East Pakistan Areas Reach Dacca

Vast areas in East Pakistan were flooded with many residents using bamboo rafts to escape. Troops worked near Commilla to fix a breach in the Sunti River embankment as Sylhet and Mymensingh districts suffered the worst damage.

Dacca East Pakistan Commilla Sunti Sylhet Mymensingh

Sideburns Gone and Barber Attack in City Court

In St Louis, barber Charles Zinna testified that Edwin Balk demanded a short cut and then attacked after seeing his sideburns were trimmed. Balk jumped from the chair, flung an apron, seized a stool, and twisted the barber’s arm until it snapped. Balk was fined $500 for disturbing the peace.

ST. Louis U Charles Zinna Edwin Balk

Robinson Charged As Drunk Driver

Hollywood Edward G. Robinson Jr. 24 faces formal felony drunk driving charges filed by Special Traffic Investigator E W Metz. The case follows an accident injuring passenger Marvin Barth 36 who lost sight in his right eye.

Hollywood INS Edward G. Robinson Jr E. W. Metz District Attorney’s Office Robinson Marvin Barth

Iceland Premier says U S base in Keflavik may end

Premier Olafur Thors of Iceland warns he would consider keeping U S troops only if it is safe, tying stance to NATO air base at Keflavik. He criticizes opposition and Communists for flags in 1953 campaign and cites uncertain Russian threat as reason to exit if safety cannot be assured. Foreign minister Gudmundsson says elections won’t alter aim to end U S occupation.

Reyerjavik Iceland Olafur Thors U. S NATO Thors Keflavik North Atlantic Treaty Organization Stalin Russia Khrushchev Kristinn Gud‘mundsson Progressive Party U.S United States Progressives Althing

Air Force Chief Twining Visits Moscow in Historic Air Show

General Twining meets Soviet air force leaders in Moscow for the first joint air display. Officials include Zhigarev and Konev. delegations from 20 nations attend as jet technology is showcased. An ambassador escorts Twining away amid a flurry of inquiries about political implications.

Twining Frank P. Everest Donald L. Putt Thomas S. Power Baltimore Clarence S. Irvine Air Research Albert Boyd Air Research and Development William H. Blanchard Strategic Air Command Thomas W. Wolfe U. S Jamesc. Sherrill William H. McVey Air Forces Headquarters Washington Marshal Konev Koney U.S Charles E. Bohlen Fondo NATO Keflavik Moscow New York Thors Progressives Communists Labor Party National Defence Party Tamorrow Bohlen Althing Eisenhower Georgi K. Zhukov U.S. Air Force Pavel Zhigarev Nigel Birchi Royal Air Force Soviet Union Paull Bailly Leff

Military Officers To Wear Civvies In Parades

Washington defense secretary Charles Wilson ordered 11 000 officers to switch to civilian clothing starting July 1. The move, aimed at deemphasizing the military near the capital, allows full dress only for parades and special occasions. enlisted men remain unaffected. Mexico expects a record cotton crop of over 2 000 000 bales this year, per the Association of Cotton Growers.

Washington INS Defense Charles Wilson Mexico City Mexico The Association of Cotton Growers

Harding's Back After Cyprus Talks

NICOSIA Cyprus Sir John Harding British governor returned from England after three weeks and discussed new proposals for Cyprus. Sources expect a broad outline next Wednesday in London House of Commons. Britain may seek U S help to sell proposals to Turkey amid Greek Turkish tensions on the island. The population is about 500000 with 80 percent Greek speaking and Turkish concerns over safety and possible union with Greece.

Nicosia Cyprus John Harding Mediterranean England House of Commons London Greece Harding Makarios Labor Party George Jeger Ioadon U.S Britain United States Turkey

Dope Patients Fail to Escape Dope Patients Fail to Escape

Seventeen narcotics patients attempted to swim from Riverside Hospital on North Brother Island in the East River. Seven disappeared from view at 9:30 p.m. Police alerted on both riverbanks. One youth swam back and surrendered. six others were hauled from the water midway to the Bronx. Box Car , Politics MILWAUKEE, Wis. (UP) North Western Railroad brakeman John Neacy, 62, got a suspended $100 fine for using boxcars to spread political slogans.

New York Riverside Hospital North Brother Island East River Bronx Queens Milwaukee Wis North Western Railroad John Neacy Deep South Wiley McCarthy

Churchmen Filibuster Over Merger at Omaha For Congregationalists

In Omaha, bitter factions of the Congregationalist Church staged a long filibuster during a convention as ministers and lay delegates debated merging with the Evangelical and Reformed churches. The council vowed to read every action aloud to prove good faith amid charges of undisclosed merger discussions. Tom Fisher, age 102, quipped in Matoon that television is fine but living people are more pleasure.

Omaha, Neb Executive Council Matoon Ill Tom Fisher

French Beauties In Paris Nightlife Draw Critics

Bernard Kaplan surveys Paris nightlife, noting imported showgirls at Folies Bergere, high costs, and scarce French performers. He highlights Lido and Maxims as remaining top venues, the rise of private clubs, and the impact of taxes on dining and dancing in postwar Paris.

Paris Rene Fraday Champs Elysees Sido Dodo Hamburg Brussels Ile St. Louis

Ike Spends From Page One

President Eisenhower remains quiet on politics after a second major illness in nine months. Press secretary Hagerty says doctors advised against discussing campaign plans with the President. No family members, including Mrs Eisenhower, are confirmed to have talked politics. Hagerty notes he cannot be sure of private conversations.

Eisenhower Hagerty Milton Eisen‘hower Leonard W. Hall Republican National Committee Hall San Francisco Mrs. Eisenhower

Right Idea But Wrong Window at Post Office

A young man in Norman Oklahoma told clerk Ray Green he wanted to register to vote after turning 18. Green asked for his slip, directed him to the Selective Service office, and noted the window he mans handles registered mail. A Chicago woman delivered her baby herself an hour before her husband's surprise supper.

Norman, Okla Ray Green Chicago Jo Amn Peretti

Wilson Jibe Seen Aid in Fund Fight

Senate supporters of more Air Force funds say Defense Secretary Wilson's off the cuff remarks boosted their case. Senator Chavez says his position strengthened while others criticize the description of increases as phony. A showdown looms as the defense appropriations bill faces a Monday vote with differing proposals and opposition from some lawmakers. Wilson, at Quantico, said he did not mean to accuse anyone of a phony performance and would not have used the word with more thought.

Washington Senate Charles E. Wilson Dennis Chavez D-Nm Wilson Chavez Senate Appropriations Defense Allen J. Ellender D-La Ellender Appropriations Committee Quantico

GOP hopeful runs through operation and speculates on nominees

GOP figure Hall remains optimistic about Eisenhower and Nixon securing the ticket despite his recent intestinal surgery. He predicts nominations could come on the convention's third day and expects a bold, nationwide campaign. Langlie named keynoter for unopposed Senate bid. Atlantic salmon lifecycle noted.

Hower Nixon Eisenhower Hall Tike

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