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February 1, 1956

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Headlines from February 1, 1956

U.S. EASING HINTED ON CHINA EMBARGO; British Plan Is Said to Have Met Encouraging Reception at Washington Talks U.S. SHIFT HINTED ON RED EMBARGO Some Officials Oppose Change On U.S. Blacklist British May Face Dilemma

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

plea that easing curbs would aid Ceylon and Malaya econs linked

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Kubitschek in Office in Brazil; President Faces Difficult Task; PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE IN BRAZIL Firecrackers Scare Horses

By Tad Szulc Special To the New York Times

Kubitschek and Goulart inaugurated; Vice Pres Nixon, French ex-Pres Auriol, reprs of 57 other nations attend; Rio press disappointed with Cabinet; Kubitschek sets work schedule

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GEROSA PROPOSES TO SUE PORT BODY IF AIRPORTS LAG; 'Broken Promises' Cited-- C.A.A. Backs Authority in Dispute Over Heliport C.A.A. Gives Heliport View GEROSA PROPOSES TO SUE PORT BODY Letter States C.A.A. Stand

By Richard Witkin

CAA in lr to Mayor Wagner and Port Authority supports port body in dispute with Comr O'Connor over development of W 30th St site; details

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PRESIDENT BACKS TAXES TO FINANCE HIGHWAY PROJECT; Drops Bond Plan in Favor of Democrats' Proposal for Road-Use Levies Pledges Bipartisan Effort Eisenhower Supports Tax Plan To Finance Highway Program

By John D. Morris Special To the New York Times

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SECRECY DECRIED; Citizens' Panel Urges Broad Campaign to Tap Resources. Called Most Comprehensive Report Advises A.E.C. to Share In Developing the Atom in Peace An Opinion by Reuther A Warning on Medicine A Concept Challenged

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times

As member of citizens Panel on Impact of Peaceful Uses of Atomic Energy issues rept to Cong com

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1956Exene Cervenka, American singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Exene Cervenka is an American singer, artist, and poet. She is best known for her work as a singer in the California punk rock band X.

Historical Context for February 1, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people^[†]

Headlines from February 1, 1956

U.S. EASING HINTED ON CHINA EMBARGO; British Plan Is Said to Have Met Encouraging Reception at Washington Talks U.S. SHIFT HINTED ON RED EMBARGO Some Officials Oppose Change On U.S. Blacklist British May Face Dilemma

Kubitschek in Office in Brazil; President Faces Difficult Task; PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE IN BRAZIL Firecrackers Scare Horses

GEROSA PROPOSES TO SUE PORT BODY IF AIRPORTS LAG; 'Broken Promises' Cited-- C.A.A. Backs Authority in Dispute Over Heliport C.A.A. Gives Heliport View GEROSA PROPOSES TO SUE PORT BODY Letter States C.A.A. Stand

PRESIDENT BACKS TAXES TO FINANCE HIGHWAY PROJECT; Drops Bond Plan in Favor of Democrats' Proposal for Road-Use Levies Pledges Bipartisan Effort Eisenhower Supports Tax Plan To Finance Highway Program

SECRECY DECRIED; Citizens' Panel Urges Broad Campaign to Tap Resources. Called Most Comprehensive Report Advises A.E.C. to Share In Developing the Atom in Peace An Opinion by Reuther A Warning on Medicine A Concept Challenged

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