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December 5, 1956

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Headlines from December 5, 1956

U.S. TO PROSECUTE CLINTON BALKERS OF SCHOOL DECREE; Brownell Says F. B. I. Sifts Obstruction to Integration at Town in Tennessee CLASSROOMS ARE SHUT Cleric Beaten Aiding Negroes --Segregationist-Backed Aspirants Lose at Polls Clinton School Closed U.S. TO PROSECUTE CLINTON BALKERS Bars U.S. Intervention

By Special to The New York Times

Brownell says Govt will prosecute those blocking integration, wire to Anderson Bd; says probe, requested by Taylor, has started; finds protecting Negroes and preserving order is local-state matter; recommends Bd consult Clement on issue; rejects implication Bd that Justice Dept is indifferent on enforcing Taylor order; Clement says Tenn and local authorities should handle problems; has recd no official request from County or Clinton for aid

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Upstate Bank Shut; 1.3 Million Missing; BANK IS CLOSED; 1.3 MILLION GONE Arraigned on U.S. Charge

By Special to The New York Times.The New York Times

shortage put at $1.3 million; FDIC to liquidate bank's assets; Fed examiners rept Anjopa Paper Co acct credited with $900,000 and Zeiger Hotel with $250,000; Rose arraigned again; bail raised to $35,000

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Army's Pigeons to Turn In Wings; Electronics Will Oust 1,000 Messengers-- Zoos Get Heroes ARMY'S PIGEONS TO TURN IN WINGS

By Jack Raymond Special To the New York Times

US Army to deactivate carrier unit, Ft Monmouth, NJ; advances in electronic communications cited; about 1,000 birds to be sold; 18 whose actions saved lives of Amer troops in World War II to be sold to zoos, other insts; roles as couriers since 1878 recalled; no sale date set; carrier illus

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M'ARTHUR 2D GETS TOKYO ENVOY POST; President Appoints General's Nephew, 47--Parley With Legislators Postponed M'ARTHUR 2D GETS TOKYO ENVOY POST Legislators Set Dates

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

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SUEZ EVACUATION SPED BY 2 POWERS; British and French Forces Begin Loading Men and Arms --More U. N. Units Arrive 2,000 Board Ship Today SUEZ EVACUATION SPED BY 2 POWERS Egyptians Claim Victory Sinai Destruction Hinted French Troops Load Ships Suez Transfer Discussed

By Robert C. Doty Special To the New York Times

Israeli destruction of many facilities in Sinai Peninsula hinted; UN personnel rept sounds of heavy explosives from Israeli-held sector; Israel denies 'scorched earth' policy

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1956Klaus Allofs, German footballer and manager^[†]

Klaus Allofs is a German former professional football player, manager, and executive.

1956Butch Lee, Puerto Rican basketball player^[†]

Alfred "Butch" Lee Jr. is a Puerto Rican former professional basketball player. Lee was the first Puerto Rican and first Latin American-born athlete to play in the National Basketball Association (NBA), accomplishing this after being selected in the first round of the 1978 NBA draft.

1956Adam Thorpe, French-English author, poet, and playwright^[†]

Adam Thorpe is a British poet and novelist whose works also include short stories, translations, radio dramas and documentaries. He is a frequent contributor of reviews and articles to various newspapers, journals and magazines, including the Guardian, the Poetry Review and the Times Literary Supplement.

1956Krystian Zimerman, Polish virtuoso pianist^[†]

Krystian Zimerman is a Polish concert pianist, conductor and pedagogue who has been described as one of the greatest pianists of his generation. In 1975, he won the IX International Chopin Piano Competition.

Historical Context for December 5, 1956

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

Headlines from December 5, 1956

Upstate Bank Shut; 1.3 Million Missing; BANK IS CLOSED; 1.3 MILLION GONE Arraigned on U.S. Charge

Army's Pigeons to Turn In Wings; Electronics Will Oust 1,000 Messengers-- Zoos Get Heroes ARMY'S PIGEONS TO TURN IN WINGS

M'ARTHUR 2D GETS TOKYO ENVOY POST; President Appoints General's Nephew, 47--Parley With Legislators Postponed M'ARTHUR 2D GETS TOKYO ENVOY POST Legislators Set Dates

SUEZ EVACUATION SPED BY 2 POWERS; British and French Forces Begin Loading Men and Arms --More U. N. Units Arrive 2,000 Board Ship Today SUEZ EVACUATION SPED BY 2 POWERS Egyptians Claim Victory Sinai Destruction Hinted French Troops Load Ships Suez Transfer Discussed

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