UK and France pledge force if Suez blockade continues
Britain and France vow to take all appropriate measures to safeguard shipping in the Suez Canal. Observers see this as an readiness to use force if needed. Australian Prime Minister Menzies plans to fly to Washington for talks with Eisenhower and Dulles on the crisis, heading a five nation committee that helped shape the Cairo talks.
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Egypt urges U S to deter Suez war with tough message
Egypt informs the Eisenhower administration that the United States can avert a world conflict by clearly telling Britain and France that war over the Suez Canal will not be tolerated. An unimpeachable source says Premier Nasser believes a strong statement from Dulles or Eisenhower could calm the crisis and lead to peace.
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Truman Criticizes GOP on Farms
In Jefferson City Missouri last night former President Harry S Truman warned Democrats that if Republicans press their farm policy there would be little difference between U S farm system and Russia. He said Republicans favor big corporate owned farms and subsidies for money changers while small farmers struggle.
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Harry S. Truman
Fire Levels 1,750 Homes in Japan
A major blaze in UOZU, Japan destroyed over 1,050 homes and left central areas decimated in a city of 47,000. A 30 mph typhoon wind fed the fire. one person was killed, two missing, 55 injured, and 8,000 displaced. Firefighters fought the six hour blaze with damages pegged at 4.15 million dollars.
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Maine Democrats win near sweep in first 1956 election
Gov Edmund S Muskie won a second term in Maine with about 60 percent of the 304 468 governor votes. Democrat James P Oliver edged GOP veteran Robert Hale in Cape Elizabeth to claim one of two Democratic congressional wins, while the party moved toward another.
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Suitor Kills Woman and Runs Over Her Twice in Chicago
A former boyfriend fatally ran down Lucille Fitzpatrick, 36, then struck her a second time after a U turn as she left a tavern. Nathan Brown, 30, was captured after a pursuit led by Officer John Casey. Brown claimed revenge after four hours of waiting. Goss, 40, her companion, escaped with minor injuries. Three Ohio men tied to bank robbery plans were in custody. no link to Fitzpatrick is alleged. Fitzpatrick had been dating Brown until about a month earlier.
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Brown's Car Run Down Miss Fitzpatrick and Her Companion, Nathan Goss
Eugene Anderson
James R. Massie
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Cleveland
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A contents blurb lists regular features across sections with page references for Amusements Financial Bridge Radio Classified Senior Forum City Life Way Things Deaths Editorials Women Letters and Sports. It notes today’s pictures on page 10.
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British Seize Cypriots in Cyprus Unrest
In Nicosia five Greek Cypriots were seized for questioning after British authorities said they uncovered two caches of illegal ammunition. Two men were also detained in a southwest Cyprus village over the slaying of a Greek Cypriot in a coffee shop. A house under construction for Gen Charles Keightley burned in the south coast explosion. British linked the disturbances to EOKA.
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Cyprus
Charles Keightley
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EOKA
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Greece
Grace Kelly and Rainier Arrive in New York for Six Week Visit
Princess Grace and Prince Rainier III arrive aboard the United States in New York for a six week stay. The couple, visibly happy, discuss expecting a baby in February and naming options. Grace wears a Dior maternity suit and pink fur hat. Rainier jokes about changes since marriage.
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TODAY'S CHUCKLE Psychiatrist joke caption
A joke notes a psychiatrist as a man who asks many expensive questions while his wife asks none. The quip plays on therapy costs and domestic dynamics with a sharp punchline.
Troops Reinforced In Sturgis Disorder
National Guardsmen backed by tanks and 40 state patrolmen were stationed at Sturgis High School to oversee the entry of seven Black students amid a large hostile crowd. The detachment numbered about 650 with a three foot spacing. A portion of white pupils remained at desks while calls for ongoing segregation persisted.
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Could Turn Tide Javits Wagner Race Is National Key
In Albany NY the fight for New Yorks 45 electoral votes heats up as Javits Republican and Wagner Democrat win the Senate tickets. Liberal Party endorsements in NYC may swing the race, boosting the Stevenson Kefauver Wagner slate and shaping the national outcome.
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Eisenhower urges open iron curtain to peace
President Eisenhower called for widening every chink in the Iron Curtain to promote people to people contacts and enduring world peace. He spoke to about 40 leaders from American life and outlined disarmament talks and broader understanding as paths to security and lower taxes.
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Steuben Day Proclaimed by Ave and Harriman
Albany AP report notes Governor Harriman proclaims Sept 17 Steuben Day in New York while Eisenhower urged peace. General von Steuben’s influence cited as foundation for the annual observance.
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Maine Governor Muskie Wins Second Term in GOP-leaning State
Eight states hold primaries while Maine dominates headlines with Gov. Edmund S. Muskie's landslide victory in a largely Republican state. Muskie nearly doubles his 1954 margin and Democrats win at least one House seat, a first since 1934. Eisenhour? Eisenhower touted a GOP sweep. Stevenson praised Muskie's win as momentum for Democrats. Brannan Brannan Brannan. (Note: OCR fragment)
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Edmund S. Muskie
Eisenhower
Adlai Stevenson
Muskie
Alexander Wiley
Wisconsin
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Utah
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Warm Spell Brings Warmer Temps and Light Rain
Weatherman Andy Keller reports a warm spell with rising temperatures for the next few days. A trough of low pressure brings light rain and cloudy skies, with a high near 70 today and a low around 52 overnight, rising to 72 tomorrow as southwest winds bring the showers.
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Andy Keller
Japan Premier To Visit Moscow
Tokyo reports Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama will fly to Moscow on September 26 to discuss restoring Japanese Soviet diplomatic relations ahead of a complete peace treaty. Moscow radio simultaneously announced it would back such an arrangement to settle WWII hostilities.
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Asahi
Ichiro Hatoyama
Moscow
Moscow Radio
Japan
Syracuse University plans 400 unit married students housing
Syracuse University announces preliminary plans for a 6 to 7 million dollar housing project on a 40 acre University site to house about 400 married students. A zoning request for conditional use in a Residential A-1 area is filed by attorney William Johnson. A public hearing is set for September 27 with possible 6 million loan from the State Housing Commission and university land and cash contribution.
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State Fair faces probe over alleged $250000 loss
A Republican led watchdog panel in Albany will probe a claim the 1956 New York State Fair in Syracuse ran a deficit of about $250,000. Agriculture Commissioner Carey says the final tally may still be in the red or black. Mahoney's aide confirms the inquiry, with Horan undecided. The fair drew 369,864 in eight days, down from a record 453,453, amid weather and ticket controversy.
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