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September 2, 1956

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Headlines from September 2, 1956

MISS PEPSI NAMED GOLD CUP VICTOR; But Commission Will Weigh Miss Thriftway's Protest of Disqualification MISS PEPSI NAMED GOLD CUP VICTOR Six in Final Field Sun's Appearance Brief

By Clarence E. Lovejoy Special To the New York Times

Gold Cup awarded to Miss Pepsi; Miss Thriftway, apparent winner, disqualified for allegedly hitting buoy; award subject to final ruling by Inboard Racing Co mm; Cup awarded provisionally because of H E Dodge protest over qualification heats

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Food for India; Agreement Signed

By Unknown Author

United States aid for India has been one of the most hotly fought over of all the issues involved in the foreign aid program. India's stanchly proclaimed "neutralism" ("neutralism in favor of Russia,"...

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Notable Births

1956Mario Tremblay, Canadian ice hockey player and coach[โ€ ]

Joseph Daniel Mario Tremblay is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League (NHL). As a player, he was a five-time Stanley Cup winner with the Montreal Canadiens.

Historical Context for September 2, 1956

In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[โ€ ]