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August 28, 1956

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Historical Context for August 28, 1956

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

Notable Births

1956Luis Guzmán, Puerto Rican-American actor and producer^[†]

Luis Guzmán is a Puerto Rican actor. His career spans over 40 years and includes a number of films and television series. He has appeared in Paul Thomas Anderson's films Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999) and Punch-Drunk Love (2002), and Steven Soderbergh's films Out of Sight (1998), The Limey (1999) and Traffic (2000). His other film credits include Q & A (1990), The Hard Way (1991), Carlito's Way (1993), Snake Eyes (1998) and Keanu (2016). For his role in The Limey, he received a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.

1956John Long, American basketball player^[†]

John Eddie Long is an American former professional basketball player.

1956Steve Whiteman, American singer-songwriter^[†]

Steve Whiteman is an American rock vocalist, best known for being the lead singer of Kix.

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U.S. NOW THINKS NASSER IS READY FOR NEGOTIATION; Officials Optimistic Despite Egyptian Chief's Delay in Replying to Invitation BARGAINING BASIS SEEN Vagueness of Control Plan for Canal Held to Leave the Issue Wide Open Amendment Vaguely Worded U.S. NOW EXPECTS NASSER TO CONFER

By Dana Adams Schmidt Special To the New York Times

US officials optimistic on Nasser stand; believe 4-state amendment makes US plan acceptable basis for talks; US position seen more flexible than at London conf where Dulles was under pressure to stress Western solidarity; Asst Sec Allen doubts war danger, radio int

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President Returns Today From His Holiday in West; Formal Statement Avoided PRESIDENT BACK IN CAPITAL TODAY

By Russell Baker Special To the New York Times

says convalescence has ended; method of announcement seen deliberately casual; Pres improved appearance noted

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PATTERSON ASKS CITY NOT TO SELL ITS POWER PLANTS; Refit Them and Avoid Being Forced to Rely on Edison, Transit Head Pleads No Cut in 15-Cent Fare CITY TOLD TO KEEP ITS POWER PLANTS Opposes Sale of Plants

By Charles G. Bennett

Chmn Patterson says poor conditions prompt many people to stop using autos, use subway instead

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EDUCATIONAL TV TO START OCT. 1; State Leases Equipment for 2 Colleges, 2 High Schools EDUCATIONAL TV TO START OCT. 1 Reason for Lease

By Benjamin Fine

Comr Allen and Master Video Systems sign contract for closed circuit TV installations at Div Av and Levittown Memorial HSs, 1st test of educ TV under NYS auspices; test to last through Apr '58

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VAST GRAIN CROPS IN SOVIET PERILED; Government Battles to Reap Harvest Before Freeze-- Rains Increase Danger Urgency Is Unconcealed VAST GRAIN CROPS IN SOVIET PERILED

By Welles Hangen Special To the New York Times

Govt wages campaign to get 124-million-ton output harvested before freeze sets in, Siberia, Kazakhstan and other areas; continuous rains add to threat; Pravda blames local officials and farm leaders for harvesting lag; peasant opposition to Govt-prescribed 2-stage method linked

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U.S. BAR ALERTED ON STATES' RIGHTS; Association's Meeting Opens With Warning Talks by Gambrell and Shivers U.S. BAR ALERTED ON STATES' RIGHTS 'Gravest Threat' Cited

By Luther A. Huston Special To the New York Times

conv opens; House of Delegates meets; D F Maxwell elected Assn pres; annual dinner

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Nixon Flies Back to Plan Role in 'Tough' Campaign; NIXON FLIES HOME TO PLAN CAMPAIGN Stassen Back on Staff

By C.p. Trussell Special To the New York Times

Nixon, back in Washington, sees 'tough' campaign; plans; Stassen returns to Washington

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STEVENSON HOLDS 7-STATE MEETING TO OPEN CAMPAIGN; Tells Santa Fe Parley He Is Not in 'Personal Popularity Contest' With President ASKS WORK IN PRECINCTS Says Shift of Million Votes Is 'All It Takes'--He and Kefauver Greeted Warmly First of 8 Conferences STEVENSON RALLY OPENS CAMPAIGN A Seventh Point Added

By William M. Blair Special To the New York Times

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WAGNER DECISION EXPECTED TODAY; Senate Race Held Likely-- Landis Boom On--Javits Gains in the G.O.P. Convention Is Sept. 10 WAGNER DECISION EXPECTED TODAY Alfange Presses Case

By Douglas Dales

Nixon calls ticket strong

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MAHONEY TO RUN IN TYDINGS' PLACE; Split Democrats in Maryland Name Former Racing Chief to Face Senator Butler Party Is Divided MAHONEY TO RUN IN TYDINGS' PLACE Surprised by Decision Born in Baltimore

By Richard Amper Special To the New York Times

Nominated for US Sen

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Juin Urges Giving Algeria Wider Rule; JUIN ASKS GRANT OF ALGERIA RULE

By Special to The New York Times

PARIS, Aug. 27--Marshal Alphonse-Pierre Juin, generally identified as a spokesman for ultraconservative French colonials, proposed tonight the grant of a large measure of internal autonomy to Algeria.

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TV Rebuts Convention Survey, Asserts Audience Was Average; TV Rebuts Convention Survey, Asserts Audience Was Average Democrats Lead at Night

By Jack Gould

Gould repts CBS issues ratings by Trendex to rebut Sindlinger rept; Trendex finds Stevenson enjoyed slightly larger audience than Eisenhower, that viewers avg was 30 million; that rate is avg for summer; that avg audience for Repubs was greater than for Dems; other statistics; session by-session breakdown; Broadcasting Magazine comment

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