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Synopsis: Ike and Eden Issue Policy Statement, Finland Regains Naval Base, Achievement Awards, March of Dimes Fashions, Viareggio Carnival, Nigeria Acclaims Queen, Winter Olympics... (read more)
United States Ike and Eden Issue Policy Statement Britain’s Prime Minister Sir Anthony Eden and President Eisenhower issue a joint warning to Asian and African nations on the perils of accepting Soviet economic aid, and pledge Anglo-American efforts to keep mid-East peace, at the conclusion of 3 days’ talks on word problems.
Russia Finland Regains Naval Base Russia relinquishes the Porkkala Naval Base, occupied by the Reds as the price for peace after the war. The base, on Finnish soil, is left looted and sabotaged, but all Scandinavia breathes easier as the Red guns go.
United States Achievement Awards In New York, the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies presents its 3rd annual Achievement Awards. Among those honored, Paul Muni, exhibitor Samuel Rinzler, and Steve Allen, star of The Benny Goodman Story.
United States March of Dimes Fashions In New York, fashions are on the march in the battle against polio. A host of celebrities take part in a brilliant style show for the benefit of the March of Dimes.
Italy Viareggio Carnival Fun and fantasy on a fantastic scale mark the 1956 Viareggio carnival parade, one of the world’s most famous pre-Lenten fiestas. The giant figures, artistically crafted into animated mythical monsters, are supreme achievements, even for Viareggio.
Nigeria Nigeria Acclaims Queen Nigeria greets Queen Elizabeth, making the first visit of a reigning sovereign to the hundred-year old African colony, with wild acclaim. Loyal notables, decked out in their proudest regalia, welcome the visiting monarch with impressive pomp and ceremony, as great crowds cheer.
Italy Winter Olympics Highlights of the Winter Olympics – Speed Skating, bobsledding, and the Giant Slalom, with international competitors keyed to their highest, giving championship performances. A thrilling sports spectacle.