Week of November 8, 1956

The United Nations General Assembly formally brands Russia’s invasion of

Hungary as an “intolerable attempt” to enslave the Hungarian people and a

violation of the U.N. Charter. The U.S. is contributing $1 million to the United

Nations for the relief of Hungarian refugees.

In the latest United Press tabulation - President Eisenhower piles up a

9,312,037-vote margin over Adlai Stevenson in last Tuesday’s Presidential

balloting. So far, 2336 out of 154,968 polling places still aren’t counted.

In Philadelphia, successful completion of tests transmitting

X-ray films between hospitals via telephone fax is

announced. The transmissions were made to New York to Mt

Sinai Hospital from Philly’s Einstein Medical Center.

The City Comptroller of New

York says that finally the

Brooklyn Bridge has been

paid for - retired with the last $50,000 owed on

the bridge. The landmark was built in 1883 at a

cost of $25 million.

Switzerland withdraws from the Melbourne Olympics, the third nation to step out

of the games within the past two days because of Russian military action in

Hungary.

The Saturday Evening Post will feature an article

by Diane Disney Miller - “My Dad Walt Disney” -

the intimate story of America’s most beloved - yet

least known genius. In the article, she discusses -

the unique appeal The Mickey Mouse Club and

the Mouseketeers have for millions of Children ...

How a nervous breakdown changed his outlook

on life ... why though his pictures have made

millions, Disney is usually strapped for cash ...

Why there’s not a trace of his famous cartoon

characters around Disney’s home ... why Disney

refuses to follow a set formula, no matter how

successful it may be ... insisting on a right-of-way

from his family to build a miniature railroad in their

yard - and more!

Week of November 8, 1956

In Arlington, Virginia - a white librarian is convicted of violating a Virginia

segregation law by sitting beside a Negro at a public political meeting. Faith

Bissell is fined $15 by judge Paul Brown. Miss Bissell was arrested during a

debate Nov 1 when she sat down in a section of the Jefferson Junior High School

Auditorium, which had been reserved for Negroes.

5000 cheering Negroes vote at a mass meeting to end an 11 month-old boycott

of Montgomery city busses as soon as a U.S. Supreme Court order barring bus

segregation is turned over to the Federal District Court.

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower celebrates he 60th birthday at a

family dinner at the White House... Prince Charles celebrates his

8th birthday with about 30 friends at a tea party compete with cake

and 8 candles.

Mickey Mantle is named the most valuable player

of the American league in the balloting of the

Baseball Writers Association. Runners-up were Al Kaline of

Detroit, Yogi Berra of the Yankees, Harvey Kuenn of Detroit ,

Billy Pierce of Chicago and Ted Williams of Boston.

Elizabeth Taylor files suit for divorce, charging extreme cruelty to husband #2 -

Michael Wilding. The actress waived all money rights, but asked for $250 a

month support for the children. Miss Taylor announced that she will marry

Producer Mike Todd and has been wearing a $100,000 diamond engagement

ring. She plans to marry Todd as soon as she is legally free.

Get a Swedish built Volvo and compare - at just $1.00 a pound! ... you’ll agree

that here at last is the imported family sports car you’ve been waiting for - check

these features:

70 HP Ovh engine ... Tubeless Tires ... Directional signals ...

. Spacious luggage

area ... Unbelievable gas economy.

Watching Liberace perform at the

Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Elvis and

Liberace stage an impromptu act

after the piano man’s show. Elvis sat

down at the piano and Liberace

picked up a guitar and in no time - a

rock ‘n’ roll session was under way.

Week of November 8, 1956

Bestsellers include - “Don’t Go Near The Water” - William Brinkley, “Captain

Rebel” - Frank Yerby, “The Nun’s Story” - Kathryn Hulme, “Better Homes &

Gardens Decorating Book.”

Countdown to Christmas - Betsy Wetsy Doll - $4.28 ... Pogo sticks

(4 sizes) - $3.50 - $5.98 ... Daisy Club Air Rifle - $5.49 ... Lionel (27

piece) Train set - $39.99

At the mart - Loaf of Raisin Bread - .25 ... Kraft Velvetta cheese - 2lb

loaf - .59 ... Chuck Roast - .33lb... Cinnamon rolls - 6 for .25

Saturday Night TV - Beat The Clock, People Are Funny, High Finance- (Game

Show w/Dennis James, Jackie Gleason Show, Perry Como Show, Gale Storm,

Cid Caesar, Gunsmoke, George Gobel.

“Just Walkin’ In the Rain” is among the bestsellers this

week - trouble is, one of the song’s writers won’t ever

get to spend a penny of his earnings. The song was

written in prison by Johnny Bragg (35) who’s serving 99

years in the Tennessee state Prison for murder and isn’t

eligible for parole. His collaborator is Robert Riley (28)

who just finished a term at the prison.

Pop music this week in 1956 - “Love Me

Tender” - Elvis Presley, “Don’t Be Cruel” -

Elvis Presley, “The Green Door” - Jim

Lowe , “Just Walking In The Rain” -

Johnnie Ray, “Canadian Sunset” - Hugo Winterhalter w/Eddie

Heywood, “True Love” - Bing Crosby w/Grace Kelly, “Friendly

Persuasion” - Pat Boone, Cindy, Cindy, Oh Cindy” - Eddie Fisher, “I Walk The

Line” - Johnny Cash, “Honky Tonk - Parts I & II” - Bill Doggitt, “You’ll Never Never

Know” - The Platters