US holds 18-nation proposal basis for talks, not ultimatum; holds compromise possible; solution similar to '23 Lausanne Conv which set up comm on Bosporus and Dardanelles discussed; some US officials irked by Pineau Sept 3 s and Brit-French mil build-up; some observers see 'soft' talk from US and threats from GB and France as part of an agreed approach

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FOOD PRODUCTION OF WORLD UP 3%; Increase Gives No Relief to the Underfed Populations, F.A.O. Reports in Rome FOOD PRODUCTION OF WORLD UP 3%

By Arnaldo Cortesi Special To the New York Times

Council meets, Rome

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1956Blackie Lawless, American singer-songwriter and guitarist^[†]

Steven Edward Duren, better known by his stage name Blackie Lawless, is an American singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for heavy metal band W.A.S.P.

Historical Context for September 4, 1956

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

Headlines from September 4, 1956

NASSER IS CORDIAL AS MENZIES GROUP OFFERS SUEZ PLAN; Receives Five-Nation Mission Twice--Australian Bars Hostility at Parley ALL TALKS TO BE SECRET British and French Build-Up, Plus Pineau Remarks, Said to Harm Talks Talks Will be Private NASSER IS CORDIAL TO MENZIES GROUP

Third Nuclear Blast In Soviet Revealed; 3D NUCLEAR TEST MADE BY SOVIET

U.S. Expects Compromise In Negotiations Over Suez; U.S. IS EXPECTING SUEZ COMPROMISE Lausanne Pattern Advanced

FOOD PRODUCTION OF WORLD UP 3%; Increase Gives No Relief to the Underfed Populations, F.A.O. Reports in Rome FOOD PRODUCTION OF WORLD UP 3%

Notable Births

Historical Context for September 4, 1956