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August 22, 1956

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Historical Context for August 22, 1956

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

Notable Births

1956Paul Molitor, American baseball player and coach^[†]

Paul Leo Molitor, nicknamed "Molly" and "the Ignitor", is an American former professional baseball player and manager. During his 21-year playing career in Major League Baseball (MLB), he played for the Milwaukee Brewers (1978–1992), Toronto Blue Jays (1993–1995), and Minnesota Twins (1996–1998). He was known for his exceptional hitting and speed. He made seven All-Star Game appearances, and was the World Series Most Valuable Player in 1993. Molitor ranks tenth on the all-time MLB career hits list with 3,319. He is one of only five players in history with 3,000+ hits, a lifetime .300+ batting average, and 500+ career stolen bases.

1956Peter Taylor, Australian cricketer^[†]

Peter Laurence Taylor is a former Australian cricketer who played in 13 Test matches and 83 One Day Internationals between 1987 and 1992. He became a Test match selector for Australia in the late 1990s. Taylor was a part of the Australian team that won their first world title during the 1987 Cricket World Cup.

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Headlines from August 22, 1956

Eisenhower Goaded Into Fighting Mood; PRESIDENT FOUND IN FIGHTING MOOD 'New Republicanism' Theme

By James Reston Special To the New York Times

Reston repts Eisenhower watched conv on TV

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EISENHOWER FLIES TO CONVENTION; STASSEN ASKS RICHT TO ADDRESS IT; PLATFORM PLEDGES FIRM DEFENSE; BALLOTING TODAY President Unlikely to Get Any Bids From Rivals of Nixon No Requests Received Eisenhower Flies to the Coast as Stassen Asks Right to Address the Convention PRESIDENT SEEKS TO SPUR CAMPAIGN Nixon Foe Asking Delegates' Consent for Appearance on the Floor Today Ballot Slated Today Two Hold-outs Remain

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

Pres, wife arrive, San Francisco; illus

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PEIPING RETAINING SOME CAPITALISM; Private Businesses Operate in Partnership With State --But End Is Expected PEIPING RETAINS SOME CAPITALISM Vanishing Point Near Change in Agriculture

By The Melbourne Herald

Melbourne Herald correspondent R Leonard series

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Lehman Won't Run Again; Urges Wagner for Senate; Lehman Decides He Will Not Run Again and Cites His Personal Considerations SENATOR BACKING MAYOR FOR SEAT He Withdraws as Candidate 'With Heavy Heart,' but Pledges to Campaign Wife at His Side

By Douglas Dales

Illus with husband when he announces he will not seek re-election

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HOOVER STRESSES FIGHT FOR LIBERTY; He Appeals for 'Declaration of Principle'--Martin Asks Drive to Win Congress HOOVER STRESSES FIGHT FOR LIBERTY

By William S. White Special To the New York Times

H C Hoover urges Repubs stress 'spiritual fervor' for liberty, s, Repub Natl Conv

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Knight to Be Named By Anti-Nixon Group; California Dissidents to Name Knight Though All 70 of State's Votes Will Go to Nixon PLAN IS DIVULGED AT LIVELY CAUCUS Delegate to Place Governor's Name in the Race Even if He Opposes It Caucus Room Packed Knight Called 'Leader'

By Lawrence E. Davies Special To the New York Times

Calif delegation, in caucus, decides to give all its votes to Nixon; Knight, aides refuse to vote; Mrs Tibbetts to nominate Knight even if he objects; Knight repeats stand that he will not back Nixon because Pres has not stated his preference; assures Knowland-Nixon faction he will not try to change unit-rule resolution

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Platform Favors a Tax Cut If Budget Balance Permits.; PLATFORM VOWS STRONG DEFENSE A Continuing Struggle Other Officials Speak 'Open Skies' Supported Court Ruling Endorsed

By Allen Drury Special To the New York Times

Repub Natl Conv adopts 'mild' platform in line with Southern delegates views; Javits, before adoption, circulated statement signed by Gov Stratton and others stressing satisfaction with Adm record on rights and noting Repub plank differs from that of Dems

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REVISED U.S. PLAN ON SUEZ OBTAINS A WIDE MAJORITY; Dulles Accepts Amendments and Wins Over Baghdad States and Ethiopia EGYPT RIGHTS STRESSED London Conferees Expected to Name Committee Today to Confer With Nasser Diplomatic Deal Completed REVISED U.S. PLAN OBTAINS MAJORITY

By Harold Callender Special To the New York Times

introduces amendments to US plan for Suez Canal settlement proposed by Pakistan, Iran, Turkey and Ethiopia, London conf

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Egypt to Negotiate on Suez If West Reduces Its Forces; Egypt to Negotiate on Suez if Troops Leave

By Kennett Love Special To the New York Times

spokesman says Egypt does not recognize London conf but will negotiate if Brit-French mil reinforcements withdraw from Near East; holds Egypt could not negotiate with delegates apptd by London conf but with those named by a 50-nation conf; would limit talks to freedom of navigation because canal ownership and operation are Egyptian; finds US plan unacceptable; reptdly approves Indian plan as basis for negotiations; charges Lloyd exerted pressure on Pakistan, Iran and Turkey to prevent them from submitting drastic amendments to US plan which they had been considering in talks with Sabry; Egyptian Embassy, London, repts Canal Authority plans to increase canal's capacity to accommodate supertankers

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Transit Board and T.W.U. Seeking Kheel as Umpire; Now Arbiter for Private Lines, He Would Get Power Over All TRANSIT MEN SEEK KHEEL AS UMPIRE M.B.A. Dispute Not Affected

By Stanley Levey

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STEVENSON TOSEE LEADERS OF PARTY IN 8 AREAS OF U.S.; Illinoisan and Kefauver Will Open Pre-Campaign Tour of Nation on Monday Wants to 'Strike Together' Stevenson Will Visit Party Leaders in 8 Sections of the U.S. KEFAUVER TO FLY WITH HIM MONDAY Pre-Convention Tour Set to Prepare the Groundwork to Carry Election to People Studies Coast Comments

By William M. Blair Special To the New York Times

Stevenson, Kefauver plan flying trip to 8 sees of nation to lay groundwork for 'greatest grass-roots campaign'; to conf with state and local leaders; itinerary; Finnegan says Stevenson seeks to overcome lack of funds for TV by 'person-to-person' campaign; Stevenson aides say campaign will open Sept 13 with radio-TV s; Stevenson confs with NY ad men and staff aides who will work on ss; they are E Kummel, C L Herzog, W Brennan, W O'Mera, R Karas; scores Repub keynote s, Adm 'smugness,'

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SOVIET AND CHINA JOIN IN RIVER PLAN; To Develop Power Potential and Outlet for the Amur SOVIET, CHINA SET AMUR RIVER PLAN

By Harry Schwartz

H Schwartz details plans as reptd in Izvestia; Amur, Argun and Ussuri Rivers, which form USSR-China boundary, involved; power plants of 13-million-kw capacity, with yrly output of 70 billion kw hrs, planned to supply Siberian and Chinese cities and rys; new navigation channels for Amur River planned; map; area may be source of future conflict between USSR and China since it was seized by Russia about 100 yrs ago; USSR seeks to settle millions of natls in area in defense against possible Chinese claims

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