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plans for new stadium approved by engineers; Cash more sends repts to Bklyn Sports Center Authority; says he will back Authority request to Estimate Bd for funds to make ind study of stadium and related projects
Hammarskjold statement that UNEF would be organized mil unit in 2 wks seen attempt to pressure GB and France to begin final troop withdrawals then; he reptdly suggests early use of Brit-French equipment to clear Suez Canal if satisfactory answer is given on withdrawals; begins talks with Israel on withdrawal
Lloyd reptdly tells Brit Cabinet GB and France must begin final troop withdrawals in 2 wks to encourage ltd backing from US on clearing Canal
Siano admits defrauding 30 clients of $183,725 in last 7 yrs; issued fictitious mortgages; lost most of money at race tracks; repaid $23,750 as 'interest' to some clients; bail revoked; jailed
G P Arkadyev (USSR) scores broadcasts, UN com; calls them 'shame for US,'
1956Hinton Battle, German-American actor, dancer, and choreographer (died 2024)[†]
Hinton Govorn Battle Jr. was an American actor, singer, dancer, and choreographer. He won three Tony Awards, all in the category of Featured Actor in a Musical. He was the first to portray the Scarecrow in the stage version of The Wiz.
1956Yvonne Fovargue, English lawyer and politician[†]
Yvonne Helen Fovargue is a British Labour Party politician who served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Makerfield from 2010 to 2024.
In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[†]