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France and W Ger apparently agree on bldg Moselle-Rhine canal; map
3 Naval Research Lab astronomers find Venus produces continuous radio signal caused by thermal energy; deduce planet is hotter than 212 degrees Fahrenheit
Comr Cavanagh suspends NYC firemen J Angst and W Buteau for allegedly taking $20 gratuity each from Natl Indus Recreation Assn exhibitors at Statler Hotel; action taken as result of information given Comr by W B Coleman after hearing J M Bertotti tell Assn conf of incident; Cavanagh orders exhibits reinspected for possible fire hazards; hints widened probe; says Statler official requested such payments; Statler exec mgr Troy ridicules Cavanagh statement
Council deletes ref to settlement, approves resolution; US and Brit reprs protest deletion; score USSR for urging it when provision paraphrased USSR Apr 17 policy statement and USSR-Brit communique
S at AFL-CIO hdqrs dedication urging labor serve individual, not dominate him, and urging free dem insts in labor
1956Kenny G, American saxophonist, songwriter, and producer[†]
Kenneth Bruce Gorelick is an American smooth jazz saxophonist, composer, and record producer. His 1986 album Duotones brought him commercial success. Kenny G is one of the best-selling artists of all time, with global sales totaling more than 75 million records, making him also the best-selling instrumentalist in history.
1956Elvis Presley introduces his new single, "Hound Dog", on The Milton Berle Show, scandalizing the audience with his suggestive hip movements.[†]
Elvis Aaron Presley was an American singer and actor. Referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Presley's sexually provocative performance style, combined with a mix of influences across color lines during a transformative era in race relations, brought both great success and initial controversy.
In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[†]