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March 22, 1956

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Historical Context for March 22, 1956

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

Notable Births

1956Maria Teresa, Grand Duchess of Luxembourg^[†]

Maria Teresa is Grand Duchess of Luxembourg as the wife of Grand Duke Henri, who acceded to the throne in 2000.

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Headlines from March 22, 1956

STALIN IS REVERED BY SOVIET PEOPLE; Winning Acceptance of New Line Held Big Problem PEOPLE IN SOVIET STILL LIKE STALIN

By Welles Hangen Special To the New York Times

destruction of Stalin legend seen huge re-educ problem; chats with Russians in Moscow sts indicate Stalin is still revered

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President Assails Senate Farm Bill; Calls for Changes; PRESIDENT SEEKS 'GOOD' FARM BILL

By William M. Blair Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 21-- President Eisenhower saw a chance today that the Senate and House of Representatives might produce a "good" farm bill.

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Kefauver Calls Farmer Discontent With Benson Key to His Triumph; Kefauver, in Montana, Foresees A Heavy Democratic Vote in Fall Turning Point, Says Senator

By Special to The New York Times

GREAT FALLS, Mont., March 21--Estes Kefauver said here today the results of the Minnesota primary presaged a heavy Democratic vote next fall.

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Cyprus' Governor Sleeps Over Bomb Hidden in His Bed; Greek Community's Fury CYPRUS GOVERNOR SLEEPS ON BOMB

By Homer Bigart Special To the New York Times

NICOSIA, Cyprus, March 21-- The British Governor of Cyprus, Field Marshal Sir John Harding, slept last night over a time bomb tucked between two mattresses of his bed at Government House. The bomb was discovered by his batman this morning after...

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Squeeze Play Puts Dodger Bill Across; DODGER BILL WINS ON SQUEEZE PLAY Manning Switches Vote

By Richard P. Hunt Special To the New York Times

ALBANY, March 21--A bill aimed at building a new home for the Brooklyn Dodgers slid safely through the Senate today. It was waved on toward Governor Harriman's desk.

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UPSET IN PRIMARY LAID TO 'BOSSISM'; Observers Also Say Kefauver Was Helped by Farmers' Stand Against G.O.P. MINNESOTA UPSET LAID TO 'BOSSISM' Kefauver for 'Free Choice'

By Richard J.h. Johnston Special To the New York Times

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PICTURE CONFUSED; Names of Symington and Johnson Rise as Possibilities New Possibilities Arise KEFAUVER UPSETS DEMOCRATS' PLAN Hall Sees Wide 'Revolt'

By W.h. Lawrence Special To the New York Times

Dem leaders agree Kefauver victory means heavy, perhaps fatal, blow to Stevenson; Dem picture seen confused, stirring talk of candidacy of Symington or Johnson, others; Kefauver seen no closer to nomination because of party leaders opposition; Harriman seen gaining if Stevenson is eliminated; Stevenson must score heavily over Kefauver in Alaska, Fla and Calif if he is to stay in running; Dems seen encouraged by large Dem vote; Humphrey, Eisenhower comment; Hall sees revolt against Stevenson and Freeman-Humphrey leadership; Donohue sees party suicide if it sidetracks Kefauver; Southern Dems disturbed by victory; Tex delegation urges Johnson be favorite son; he comments; revival of talk for Harriman, Lausche, Williams, Meyner, Leader seen; Repr Hays, Kefauver backer, comments

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Teachers Protest Pay-Rise Plan by March and Boycott; TEACHERS OBJECT TO PAY-RISE PLAN

By Unknown Author

3,000 teachers picket City Hall; illus; Teachers Guild major sponsor; HS Teachers Assn, replying to Ashe, says boycott will continue until teachers get 'adequate' adjustment; Wagner says budget is made up in Mayor's office, press conf; says Bd approved pay scales, notes Bd and teachers must settle boycott

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CENSURE IS ASKED FOR FIVE COLLEGES; Faculty Ousters Condemned by Professors' Study Excerpts from the committee report are on Page 16. CENSURE IS ASKED FOR FIVE COLLEGES

By Benjamin Fine

A special committee of the American Association of University Professors called yesterday for the censure of five colleges and universities for what it said were violations of academic freedom and tenure.

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EISENHOWER PRODS SOUTH TO PROCEED WITH INTEGRATION; Cites 'Great Responsibility' of Religious Leaders-- Rights Bill Pushed Bus Boycott Mentioned PRESIDENT SPURS INTEGRATION STEP 'Frank' Discussion Asked

By Anthony Lewis Special To the New York Times

WASHINGTON, March 21-- President Eisenhower said today that "it is incumbent on all the South to show some progress" toward racial integration in the public schools.

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20 NEW JUSTICES SLATED FOR STATE; Assembly Committee Backs Bill--Mayor to Fight It if Money Is Not Provided 20 MORE JUSTICES SLATED FOR STATE Where Posts Would Be Mayor Gives His Views

By Douglas Dales Special To the New York Times

ALBANY, March 21--A bill to provide twenty new Supreme Court justices got the green light tonight. Enactment of the bill was forecast as the powerful Assembly Rules Committee sent the...

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BRITISH PLAN AIMS TO CHECK SPREAD OF A MIDEAST WAR; Forces in Region Reported Ready for Swift Military Move to Limit Conflict INCREASING PERIL SEEN Eisenhower Offers U.S. Help to Mediate Issues--Project for U.N. Study Pressed Preventive Aim Stressed BRITISH SEEK CURB ON MIDEAST WAR

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times

GB reptdly completes plan for early mil action in event of war outbreak to prevent spread; sees need to prepare for worst in case UN efforts fail; Eisenhower stresses conciliation and mediation to avoid war, press conf; stresses US willingness to help

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