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June 13, 1956

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Historical Context for June 13, 1956

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

Notable Births

1956Blair Chapman, Canadian ice hockey player^[†]

Blair Douglas Chapman is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.

1956Sal Paolantonio, American lieutenant and journalist^[†]

Salvatore Anthony Nicholas Paolantonio is a Philadelphia-based bureau reporter for ESPN. Since joining ESPN in 1995, Paolantonio has become a staple in their NFL coverage, as he contributes to shows such as SportsCenter, NFL Live, Sunday NFL Countdown and Monday Night Countdown. In 2004, he added studio work to his duties, replacing Suzy Kolber as the host of NFL Matchup, an X's and O's football show; joining him are Louis Riddick and Greg Cosell. His best known work for ESPN was his coverage of the Terrell Owens saga with the Philadelphia Eagles during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. Paolantonio has also been an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia since 2001.

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Headlines from June 13, 1956

EISENHOWER SIGNS OFFICIAL PAPERS; He Confers With Aides After More Comfortable Night-- To Miss Panama Talks

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

Pres signs 1st official papers since operation; walks again; med bulletins rept he is more comfortable, has less pain; callers still ltd to family and staff

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Somalis Petition U.N. To Curb Egyptians; SOMALIS CHARGE CAIRO PRESSURES

By Kathleen McLaughlin Special To the New York Times

UN Trusteeship Council gets complaints that Egypt uses pol and religious pressures to get Somaliland to join when it becomes independent in '60; charges denied by Egyptian member of UN Advisory Council in Somaliland K E Salah; Somali Dem party split on issue; map

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Argentina Executes Leader of Rebellion; ARGENTINE CHIEF OF REBELS SHOT

By Edward A. Morrow Special To the New York Times

Govt repts Valle executed; Army repts Tanco capture near; intensive search for rebels reptdly reveals many arms caches; Govt transfers top Peronist gens, including Gen Lucero, to Tierra del Fuego prison; many shocked at executions

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PRESIDENT URGES SENATE RESTORE 600 MILLION IN AID; Sends Appeal From Hospital --George Will Lead Fight for Funds--G.O.P. Split

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Met Hosp opens clinic, NYC

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Dulles Denies Differences With President on Neutrals; DULLES DISAVOWS RIFT ON NEUTRALS

By Elie Abel Special To the New York Times

Dulles says Stassen, State and Defense Depts study lr, news conf

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BRITAIN DEPORTS PRIEST TO GREECE; Bomb Thrower Sought in Cyprus--Deported Priest

By Drew Middleton Special To the New York Times.combine

Brit Sgt Maj J Baines gets US Bronze Star for service with US submarine, Oct '50

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Stevenson and Harriman Aides Agree to Curb Campaign Rancor; DEMOCRATS HERE TO CURB RIVALRY

By Douglas Dales

Finletter, DeSapio, Rose, Backer propose, after conf, that Stevenson-Harriman contest be so conducted that NYS party will end conv united; agree rivalry is to be carried on at high level; main aim seen avoidance of bitterness that marred Stevenson, Kefauver campaigns; Stevenson, Harriman orgns made no effort to oppose each other's slates in NYS primary; Wagner says stand on Stevenson is unchanged

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Senate Group Votes Curb on U.S. Courts; COURT CURB VOTED BY SENATE GROUP

By Special to The New York Times

Sen com, despite Adm objections, approves, 7-2, Southern Sens bill to limit cts powers by barring them from construing any Cong act as excluding state laws in that area unless Cong expressly provides for it; Kefauver, Langer opposed

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U.S. REJECTS BID FOR CHOU PARLEY; Says Peiping Refuses to Bar Use of Force Over Taiwan and Holds Americans U.S. REJECTS BID FOR CHOU PARLEY

By Special to The New York Times

US rejects Peiping bid for conf at foreign mine level as long as Communists hold 13 Amers

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Adenauer Requests Washington to Push For German Unity; Adenauer Faces Opposition

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

Adenauer seeks US initiative in new reunification efforts, conf with Dulles, Washington; repts on '55 talks with Bulganin, Khrushchev; hopes for action by West

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Six Top Artists to Brighten UNESCO Home; Two U.S. Sculptors to Help Decorate Paris Building ARTISTS SELECTED FOR UNESCO HOME Moore's Challenging Task

By Aline B. Saarinen Special To the New York Times

P Picasso, 5 other leading artists to decorate Paris hdqrs; their work to be brought together permanently for 1st time; G Salles Comments; bldg illus; place for decorations described; H Bayer (US) and Nizzoli (Italy) to design signs, posters

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SCIENTISTS TERM RADIATION A PERIL TO FUTURE OF MAN; Even Small Dose Can Prove Harmful to Descendants of Victim, Report States A SAFETY LIMIT IS URGED Exposure Check of All Asked --Curb Backed on Dental and Medical X-Rays

By Anthony Leviero Special To the New York Times

Natl Sciences Acad com rept on radiation use summarized

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