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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1956

Page

1

Hungary in Hungary VIENNA VIENNA Soviet forces clashes and protests

Reports from Budapest describe intensified AVH activity and deportations despite Kadar promises. Hungarian workers continue a general strike with clashes near the Czech border and rebel actions against Soviet forces. A revolutionary committee calls for a provisional government and a free elections framework while seeking international support for Hungary’s borders and uranium output.

Vienna Janos Kadar Budapest Revolutionary Committee Hungary International Organization Soviet Union AVH Kadar Never Eurier

Junior class play delights capacity Washington high audience

A capacity audience at Washington High School Friday evening enjoyed a three act play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett. The Cajun Crochet family of Grass Margin Louisiana provided the plot with Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett’s script. Harold Kerr played Commodore Crochet and Roberta Wiley portrayed Mrs Crochet as the cast delivered in character performances under directors James Hervey and Robert Ferrell.

Washington High School Frances Goodrich Albert Hacket Crochet Grass Margin James Hervey Robert Ferrell Hervey Ferrell Harold Kerr Commodore Crochet Roberta Wiley Mrs. Crochet Mississippi Louisiana

Atlantic Seaboard Weather Slips Into First Wintry Bite

A strong cold front sweeps the Atlantic Seaboard bringing plunging temperatures. In New York suburbs warm air lingers for now as crews prepare for snow and ice. Zanesville Ohio logs a 39 degree drop while snow flurries spread across the north.

Atlantic Central Plains New England New York Great Lakes Ohio Valley Zanesville Ohio Mississippi Valley Rockies Pacific Gulf Coast States Dakotas Michigan Canada

Revolt Reported Against Ho Chi Minh Regime

Reports from Hanoi via the French News Agency say popular revolts erupted near Vinh, 15 miles north of the city, with numerous casualties including communist soldiers. Chou En-lai's Hanoi visit looming. Diem and Washington note potential tensions and a counter revolutionary incident near Vinh.

Saigon Indochina Viet Nam Ho Chi Minh Hanoi Chou En-lai Nhan Dan People Asia Vinh Communist Party Chou South Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Diem Washington U.S North Europe Red Viet Nam State Department Winh

Cedar Rapids Girl Crushed by Freight Elevator Tragedy

Miss Ester Teresa Zeman 21 a Penick and Gold Co employee died Friday after being crushed by a freight elevator at the Cedar Rapids plant between floors one and two. Safety director Warren Rindernecht said the elevator had safety devices and the door was down. Zeman a messenger from Canton Minnesota.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Ester Teresa Zeman Penick & Gold Co Warren Rindernecht Zeman Canton Minn

Spencer bank cashier admits embezzling ninety nine thousand

David T. Olson, 50, Spencer bank cashier, pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Henry N. Graven to embezzling more than 99 900 over several years. He posted 10 000 bond and left via a back door. The loss was covered by insurance and deposits remained intact. Olson admitted a scheme with an insurance salesman to steer prospects for payments, operating an unauthorized lending activity from the Daly County National Bank. Sentencing date not set. Federal probation officers will study the case before next court appearance.

Spencer Iowa David T. Olson Spencer Bank Olson Henry N. Graven Fort Dodge Daly County National Bank FBI Peerless Casualty Co DM. Chaney Clay County Spencer Baseball Assn Red Cross Graven

Soviet Proposes 1000 Mile Buffer Zone With Open Sky Plan

Moscow proposes a 1000 mile buffer zone between East and West under Eisenhower's open sky inspection. Notes to Eisenhower and leaders of China, Britain, France, India outline a summit to discuss disarmament and a reduction to specified troop totals. Russia backs aerial inspection within 800 kilometers of the big four deployment line.

Moscow Russia Eisenhower China Chou En-lai Anthony Eden Guy Mollet Jawaharlal Nehru India East Yugoslavia Indonesia Burma United States Britain France England America Spain Romania Bulgaria

Bessie Reeves Shaver Dies in Des Moines

Des Moines resident Mrs. Bessie Reeves Shaver has died. She lived in Washington early in life and moved to Des Moines at age 16. Survived by two sisters Mrs. Helen McCullough of New Sharon and Mrs. Martha Scribner of Stevens Point Wisconsin, husband C. E. Shaver of Des Moines, parents Thomas J. and Martha Risk Reeves, and three sisters who preceded her in death.

Bessie Reeves Shaver Des Moines Washington Helen McCullough New Sharon Martha Scribner Stevens Point Wis C. E. Shaver Thomas J Martha Risk Reeves

Plan Foote Services At Richland Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Cora Foote 74 of Richland who died Friday will be held at the Christian Church in Richland at 2 p.m. Monday. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery.

Richland Cora Foote Christian Church In Highland Cemetery

Mrs. Nona Taylor Dies in Rock Island

Mrs Nona Belle Taylor 61 of 1630 Second Avenue Rock Island Ill died at 403 p m Friday in St Anthony's Hospital Rock Island She moved back to Rock Island in 1934 funeral services will be at Sherman's Funeral Home Dr W J Stevens in charge burial in Elm Grove Cemetery She was born Oct 23 1895 near Washington daughter of John and Martha Spargo Haifley She married George E Taylor who died in July 1947 Survivors include two sons Clifford and Lysle two daughters Lucille Vermillion and Mrs Alford of Atlanta one brother Harry Haifley of Washington and one sister deceased One brother and one sister are deceased

Nona Belle Taylor Second Avenue Rock Island Ill St. Anthony's Hospital John Martha (Spargo) Haifley Washington George E. Taylor Clifford Lysle Taylor Lucille Vermillion Alford Atlanta Harry Haifley

Burial Services Held For Mrs. Iva Snider In Richland

Burial services were held at the Methodist Cemetery in Richland Friday for Mrs. Iva Snider 85 of Burlington. Funeral services were held in Burlington earlier Friday. A former Richland area school teacher she is survived by two daughters Mrs Vareria Lyon of Fairfield and Mrs Mary Lynn of Burlington and four sons Leo of Fairfield Clemens of Burlington Cecil of Walnut IL and Quentin of Galesburg IL.

Richland Iva Snider Burlington Snider Vareria Lyon Fair‘field Mary Lynn Bur Lington Leo Fairfield Clemens Cecil Walnut Quentin Galesburg

Tickets Available For Chamber Dinner

Ticket sales for the annual Chamber of Commerce meeting begin Monday with John Lee as chairman. The event is Monday evening November 26 in the YMCA community room. First sales report comes November 21, with final reservations due November 23. Dinner costs $1.50 at 6:30 p.m. Kenneth Peters, president, will preside over the business meeting and five new directors will be elected.

Chamber of Commerce John Lee Ymca Community Room Kenneth Peters

Mrs Hillhouse Dies In Missouri Today

Mrs Clyde Hillhouse died this morning at Lebanon Missouri The body will be moved to Sherman s Funeral Home today with final rites to be announced later

Clyde Hillhouse Lebanon Sherman

Suez Conflict Threatens UN Peace Effort in Middle East

London reports a fresh dispute between Britain and Egypt over the Suez Canal endangering UN emergency forces. Dag Hammarskjold in Cairo negotiates amid Egyptian objections to British naval action and calls for a broader UN deployment along the canal and border.

London Britain Egypt Suez Canal Middle East Dag Hammarskjold Cairo Gamal Abdel Nasser United Nations Canal Royal Navy South End Abdel Kader Hatem Egyptian Information Department U.N Suez Patrick Maitland Nasser Hammarskjold France New York Times Washington United States Capodichino Naples

U. S. Ready to Aid Israel Arabs Work Out Old Problems

Washington reports the United States will aid Israel and the Arabs with funds and diplomacy to resolve long standing issues. Officials say progress hinges on UN led efforts covering refugees irrigation borders security and trade as Eisenhower urges intensified understanding. Hoover Jr. at the UN urges a fresh start and reiterates US readiness to share burdens in a Middle East peace project.

Washington United States Israel Middle East United Nations Eisenhower Herbert Hoover Jr U.N. General Assembly Hoover John Foster Dulles General Assembly

Youth Groups Invited To Pre Thanksgiving Service

The Youth Fellowship of United Presbyterian invites all Washington youth groups to a pre Thanksgiving service Sunday November 18 at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Stephen George leads with Gordon Morris providing music. Orval L. Willmann, supply pastor, delivers the message. Offerings support a designated needy country. Refreshments follow.

United Presbyterian Church Washington United Presbyterian Chapel Stephen George Gordon Morris Orval L. E. Willumann Evangelical and Reformed Church U.P. Fellowship

Lifer Freed After Serving 10 Years

James Parrish a 36 year old from Chattanooga Tennessee was released from Indiana State Prison after ten years of a life sentence for the 1946 killing of fellow railroad worker George Patterson 33 of Wilmington North Carolina. The 10 minute trial record shows only that he had counsel the day of sentencing and no earlier legal aid. Parrish said he pleaded guilty to second degree murder to avoid the electric chair and was freed on a writ of error after a fellow inmate helped file the review request. He plans to return to Chattanooga to care for his aging father.

Auburn Ind James Parrish Chattanooga Tenn Indiana Parrish George Patterson Wilmington N.C

Crippled Hungarian Refugee Likely to Receive U.S. Passport

Vienna reports 16 year old Imre Herdics, a wheelchair user and American citizen, may be granted a U.S. passport this weekend under a 5 000 refugee quota. His citizenship status creates a tangled case as his mother and sister seek visas or sponsorship while he is automatically entitled to entry.

Vienna U.S Imre Herdics United States Eisenhower Imre Emerica Hercoes Margit National Catholic Welfare Council

ALCOA Leader Praises Iowa Site Choice

ALCOA vice president Leon Hickman said the 75 million dollar plant near Davenport, built in 1949, grew due to Iowa’s geography, tax outlook, and people. He praised local treatment and urged communities to welcome industry, stressing high standards and good stewardship.

DES Moines (Lp Aluminum Company of America Iowa Leon Hickman ALCOA Davenport Hickman Towa Taxpayers Assn Towa

Democrats Punish Powell for Backing Eisenhower in Election

House Democrats stripped Rep. Adam Clayton Powell of congressional patronage privileges after he backed President Eisenhower in the election. Rep. John Bell Williams indicated resilience against censure while Powell faced potential further sanctions. Powell's actions also led to the removal of two Powell-sponsored aides, Robert Fleming and Theodore Richardson from the Capitol staff.

Washington House Adam Clayton Powell D-Ny Eisenhower John Bell Williams D-Miss T. Coleman Andrews Wiliams Raymond Miss Democratic Party Powell Adlai E. Stevenson New York James Eastland Milton Perry Sam Rayburn Tex Emanuel Celler Williams Stevenson Democratic Congress Robert Fleming Theodore Richardson Capitol Police Howard University

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