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June 14, 1956

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Czech Youths Press Demands on Regime; CZECH STUDENTS PRESS DEMANDS

By Harrison E. Salisbury

students demand Govt drop ban on Western books, liberalize trs of Western works

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Urgent Effort Vital To Win Aid Funds, White House Is Told; President Is Told Urgent Effort Is Needed to Restore Aid Funds Disapproves Declaration George Less Impressed

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

Johnson, Knowland warn Adm must make urgent effort for program; 10 pro-Eisenhower Repub Sens issue manifesto backing Adm; 37 other Repub Sens reject assn with move; Knowland disapproves it; George com hears Defense Deputy Asst Sec McGuire; Knowland satisfied with his defense of mil funds; George is not

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ADENAUER, DULLES BID SOVIET BACK UNITY OF GERMANY; Challenge Kremlin to Prove Peaceful Aims by Ending 'Brutal' Division of Nation CHANCELLOR WARNS U.S. Bonn Leader Will Pay Call on President in Hospital Before Returning Here Firm Western Policy Urged U.S. AND BONN ASK SOVIET BACK UNITY

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

with Chancellor Adenauer challenges USSR to prove peace aims by agreeing to Ger reunification, communique

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U.S ASSAYS CURBS OF KOREA TRUCE; Ban on New Weapons Unfair Because of Red Violations, Field Commanders Say U.S. ASSAYS CURBS OF KOREAN TRUCE Radford's Views Given Pentagon Resentment Grows Anti-Aircraft Stressed

By Anthony Leviero Special To the New York Times

US reptdly revs policy of strict adherence to armistice ban on new weapons in light of Communist build-up; danger of dependence on obsolescent weapons as Communists base 400-500 jet fighters in NK stressed; Admr Radford stand revd

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Wehle Resigns Under Fire; G.O.P. Threatens Inquiry; Conservation Head Cites Ill Health After Clash With Aides--Harriman Calls Off Hearing--Deputy Is Acting Chief WEHLE QUITS POST IN POLICY BATTLE Editor Returns to Post Voice Hope for Inquiry

By Warren Weaver Jr. Special To the New York Times

Named NYS Conservation Dept acting comr

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Historical Context for June 14, 1956

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