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Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1956

Page

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Eisenhower Opposes New Forces in Middle East in UN Effort

President Eisenhower said the United States will oppose any new armed forces entering the Middle East through the United Nations and would support UN actions. He warned against unilateral moves and urged caution in public statements to avoid jeopardizing UN negotiations. He also outlined intent to promote modern Republicanism and urged cooperation to curb rising living costs.

Washington Eisenhower United States United Nations Middle East Poland Hungary Egypt U.N London Russia Moscow Paris U.S

Russians Deport Hungarians to Siberia Confirmed

Vienna reports from the Hungarian Communist radio confirm that captured freedom fighters are being sent to the Soviet Union. A convoy of 38 International Red Cross trucks brought urgent medical supplies to Budapest, while Buda pest Radio said railroad workers protested trainloads of prisoners moved eastward.

Vienna Soviet Union International Red Cross Hungary Nickelsdorf Budapest Reds Siberian

Poland Communist Leader Leaves for Moscow Parley

A Polish delegation led by Gomulka, premier Cyrankiewicz, and six other leaders left for Moscow to discuss Poland’s future with Khrushchev. They aimed to secure non interference in party policy, trade details including wheat sales, and the movement of Soviet troops in Poland amid unrest and troop reports.

Warsaw Wladyslaw Gomulka Moscow Poland Nikita S. Khrushchev Gomulka Jozef Cyrankiewicz Sejm Konstantin Rokossoveks Rokossovsky Hungary Communist Party Central Committee Red NATO Cyrankiewicz

250 Caught Accepting Jobless Pay While Holding Other Jobs

The Iowa Employment Security Commission reported 250 people collected unemployment benefits while holding another job. For the year ending June 30, 1956, 440 overpayment cases were found, and several instances of dual-state benefit claims were uncovered, often involving Iowa residents working in another state.

Des Moines Iowa Employment Security Commission Iowa

Mamie Eisenhower Celebrates 60th Birthday At White House

Washington UP reports Mamie Eisenhower marked her 60th birthday amid a light schedule. A small family celebration was planned with John Eisenhower and grandchildren, while a public moment included a full length portrait in her 1952 inaugural gown.

Washington Mamie Eisenhower Gettysburg White House Ike Mamie Eisenhower National Citizens For Eisenhower Committee Mas John Eisenhower John Sloud George Gordon Moore Eisenhowers

Seberg Begins Europe Trip for Starring Role

Jean Seberg, 18, starts her journey to Europe after celebrating her birthday. She boards a plane in Des Moines to New York then departs for London to meet producer Otto Preminger who chose her from 1,200 actresses to lead Saint Joan in a film to be shot in Europe this winter and premiered in Orleans, France next spring.

Marshalltown Iowa Jean Seberg Europe Jean Des Moines New York London England Otto Preminger Preminger George Bernard Shaw Orleans France

Plan Commission Eyes Washington Pool Visit

Washington plan commission discusses inviting Chariton officials to inspect a recently built community pool. A Stanley Engineering Co representative reviewed pool construction. Bartholomew Co reports progress on a land use survey kicking off a comprehensive community study. Commission also began street traffic study.

Washington City Plan Commission Chariton Plan Commission Stanley Engineering Co Muscatine Bartholomew Company Commission

Expect Israel To Leave Gaza Strip

The United States expects Israel to pull troops from the Gaza Strip as part of a force withdrawal from Egypt. Israel may seek to retain some military control, while U S officials reiterate support for withdrawal to the 1949 armistice lines. France disputed U S positions over Gaza in Paris dispatches.

Washington United States Israel Gaza Strip Egypt Mediterranean Golda Meir Strip U.S United Nations Gaza State Department France Paris Christian Pineau Gaza Area Palestine

Fire Halts Early at Ferns Bakery

A vent pipe fire near the doughnut machine at Ferns Pastry Shop caused only minor damage. Firemen acted quickly after workers in the bakery discovered the blaze, and the alarm at 5 30 am prevented serious loss.

Fern’s

Rhee Alerts Korean Forces Over North Korean Bombs

President Syngman Rhee announces an emergency alert for the 700,000 strong Korean armed forces and national police due to anti-Communist incidents in North Korea and alleged bombs and atomic tests. U.S. Far East chiefs say no proof of weapons tests in North Korea.

Seoul Korea Syngman Rhee North Korea Rhee Government Information Office Russia Republica of ROK

Veterans Day Banquet Draws 100 Attend Leon Beatty Post

More than 100 people attended the annual Veterans Day banquet and program of the Leon Beatty American Legion post and its auxiliary unit. William Tweeten led singing with T. R. Phillips at piano, while Jean Fern, Connie Hess, Cindy Chamberlin, Bette Hess, Barbara Strum and a German high school band performed dances and numbers. District officers William Netslicky and Cecil Zollars were introduced by Burton Kent.

Leon Beatty American Legion Post William Tweeten T. R. Phillips Jean Fern Leo Stone Connie Hess Cindy Chamberlin Bette Hess Barbara Strum Richard Winga Steve George Melvin Hill Marvin Lowry Wayne Ganon Burton Kent William Netslicky Swisher Cecil Zollars Keosauqua

Open House At Washington High School Draws Crowd

Washington High School held an open house Tuesday evening drawing a large crowd of parents and friends. Families toured rooms during brief periods, then mingled in the gym for refreshments served by the student council as Melvin Hill led a Q and A on school operations. National Education Week events continue with Lincoln and Stewart schools set for Thursday.

Washington High School Melvin Hill Lincoln and Stewart School Lincoln

Church Slogan Contest for Building Fund Drive

First Christian Church announces a slogan contest with a Bible prize for the winning entry. Members may submit multiple slogans by the Sunday, Nov. 25 deadline as plans continue for a $30,000 two year raise toward a $55,000 educational unit addition to the church building.

First Christian Church

Driver Examiners In Washington Thursdays

Washington County residents must visit the courthouse on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to renew licenses or obtain new ones. Reports indicate confusion about the weekly schedule. Thursday is the only local license day.

Washington County Court House Washington

Hoffnung concert uses guns and gadgets in London

In Festival Hall Gerard Hoffnung staged a "concert to end all concerts" featuring rifle shots cannon beer bottles hot water bottles and four vacuum cleaners. The 31 year old bassoonist and fellow serious musicians aimed for a playful extravagant evening of symphonic caricatures that some called not music at all.

London Festival Hall Gerard M Hoffnung

Cooley weighs new farm policy moves in 1956 debate

House Agriculture Committee aims to discuss bolstering farm income under a new Democratic Congress. Harold D. Cooley of North Carolina questions reviving rigid price supports, noting past presidential veto risks and existing secretary leverage. Ezra Benson says no new move to overturn flexible price supports, cites rising farm income and expanding markets.

Washington Llp Harold D. Cooley House Agriculture Committee Democratic Congress North Carolina Congress Eisenhower Cooley Secretary of Agriculture Department Ezra T. Benson Benson

UN Secretary Asks Hungarians To Admit Observers

Secretary-General Dag Hammarskjold appealed to Hungary to admit U.N. observers to report on the situation. He sent a cable to Istvan Sebes urging cooperation with the General Assembly view and the vote backing observers. Hammarskjold planned further talks with Imre Horvath on Hungary's revolt situation.

United Nations, N.Y Dag Hammarskjold U.N Hammarskjold Istvan Sebes Hungary General Assembly Imre Horvath

Egypt asks Russia for volunteer forces in Middle East crisis

A Moscow report cites Egypt asking Soviet forces to be dispatched immediately. The move follows intensified U N talks and near clashes as French British and Israeli troops face Egyptian units around Port Said and Sinai. jet aircraft and advisers reportedly reach Syria and Saudi Arabia as war tensions rise.

United Nations Middle East Naples Italy Port Said Suez Canal Zone Sinai Desert Moscow Egypt Hungary Russ Nikolai Bulganin Mideast Radio Moscow Washington London Paris

4 H Club Committee Sets Enrollment Goals Washington County

The county 4 H club committee discussed enrollment with 500 youths already enrolled and a goal of 600 for the year. Eligible youths must be 10 by January 1, 1957 and under 21. Plans include continuing the farm youth exchange program and an officers training school in Washington on Saturday, December 1.

Washington County Washington

Ducks banded in South Dakota shot across continents

A note reports waterfowl banded in South Dakota were shot as far away as Ontario Canada British West Indies Venezuela Panama and Colombia.

South Dakota Ontario British West Indies Venezuela Panama Columbia

Weather This Week From United Press Iowa

Occasional showers tonight turning to snow with colder conditions and gusty winds. West and north areas see snow Wednesday, east sees rain changing to snow. Low temps around 25 to 30, highs near 30 to 50. Five day outlook shows 5 to 10 degrees below normal with light snow possible midweek and again by Monday.

United Press Iowa

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