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pol crisis likely to end with gains for pro-USSR elements; main problem is whether el Assali should keep some moderates in Govt in hope of improving relations with US or create outright Leftist Govt; 29 held; 18 indicted in absentia
Pravda denounces 'nationalism' in Communist parties; holds 'go it alone' doctrine threatens ideological unity; article by A Azizyan is reply to one on 'proletarian internationalism' by Bibrowski in Polish pub Nowa Kultura; denies Stalin left any doctrine of his own; admits Stalin and USSR errors in relations with other parties but insists USSR strives for Communist unity
Ishibashi denies plan to recognize Communist China now
progress rept on program; delays due to costs rise, red tape; contracts let for 382 mi covering 166 projects in over 30 statee, 6 mos since bill signing
shortage halts others industries; over 90,000 miners have left jobs
1956Shim Hwa-jin, South Korean academic and educator[†]
Shim Hwa-jin is a South Korean academic specialising in the history of clothing and textiles. She was president of Sungshin Women's University from 2007 until 2017, when she was imprisoned for embezzlement.
1956Anil Kapoor, Indian actor and producer[†]
Anil Kapoor is an Indian actor and producer who works primarily in Hindi films, in addition to Indian television and international films. In a career spanning over 40 years as an actor and since 2005 as a producer, Kapoor has appeared in more than 100 films. He has received several accolades, including two National Film Awards and seven Filmfare Awards.
In 1956, the world population was approximately 2,795,409,994 people[†]