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Connecticut Exposition Seeks Federal Contract Opportunities
Governor Ribicoff orders a statewide clinic to showcase Connecticut firms’ potential for defense contracts. The program, under the State Development Commission, brings together manufacturers, chambers, utilities, unions and mayors with officials from armed services, AEC, GSA, SBA and Commerce. It aims to connect buyers and sellers and boost employment through new government orders.
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Connecticut
Ribicoff
State Development Commission
Manufacturers’ Associations
Chambers of Commerce
Armed Services, Atomic Energy Commission
General Services Administration
The
Small Business Administration
U. S. Department of Commerce
Congress to Break for Easter Vacation in April
Congress will take a holiday over Easter returning Monday April 14 the day after Jeffersons birthday. Members face ten days of home sentiment and a critical look at the recession and possible cures as campaigns unfold and spring statistics loom.
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Congress
Jefferson
Soviet Nuclear Test Suspension Proposal Fires Up Debate
The piece argues the Soviet plan to suspend nuclear tests serves propaganda and strategic aims, while U S scientists warn about radioactive fallout and its global impact. It cites Dr William P Libby of the Atomic Energy Commission and Linus Pauling urging a halt to tests as fallout risks and calls for peace.
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Soviet Union
Siberia
William P. Libby
Atomic Energy Commission
United States
Nevada
Pacific
Libby
Linus Pauling
Callifornia Institute of Technology
United States Pushes Clean Bomb Tests at U N Debate
The text notes pacifists urging a halt to nuclear tests at the United Nations while the United States defends ongoing tests of smaller “clean” bombs. Officials claim these weapons reduce fallout and target military sites with minimal civilian danger, arguing the fallout from all tests strengthens deterrence and that risks are tolerable.
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United Nations
United States
Better Math and Science Plan in Connecticut Schools
State Education Commissioner William J. Sanders told a legislative group that basic outlines for new mathematics and science courses will be ready by fall. He noted Connecticut’s science and math participation is slightly above the national average but the quality of instruction lags, with little change in two decades. The piece ties calls for reform to recent global advances in space and science and cites broader economic concerns.
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William J. Sanders
Connecticut
Sanders
Pitches and Politics Behind Soviet Summit Notes
The piece critiques Soviet notes ahead of a potential summit, comparing US diplomacy to a carnival pitchman selling brass watches. It accuses Moscow of theatrical baiting while stressing US calls for serious preparation and meaningful decisions.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Soviet Union
Moscow
United States
Barnum
Pay That Parking Tag Sparks Hartford Reform
In Hartford about 60,000 unpaid parking taps will soon be processed through a new system starting April 1. The program will produce owner names and addresses from vehicle registrations, replacing the costly police requests to the State Motor Vehicle Department. The $2 parking tag fee hike accompanies a drive by police and the Traffic Court to tackle violators and reduce backlog.
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New London
Hartford
State Motor Vehicle Department
Motor
Arizona Industry Expands Amid Growth in Phoenix Region
The Phoenix area drives Arizona’s manufacturing surge with aircraft, electronics, and missile components accounting for most jobs since 1946. Despite a 6.6 percent February unemployment rate, bank debits and retail sales rise as water, labor, and transport advantages attract more firms. Local leaders warn of a temporary slowdown but retain optimism about sustained expansion.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Rea Sons
Forward Pass Plan Splits Ike Advisers In Tax Battle
In Ray Tucker’s analysis, Eisenhower’s advisers split into two camps over tax cuts. The younger, audacious faction urges rapid, heavy cuts via a bold forward pass, while seasoned officials favor steady, cautious plays and gradual economic gains to weather the recession.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Nixon
Mitchel
Seaton
Arthur F. Burns
National Association of Manufacturers
United States Chamber of Congress
Committee On Economic Development
New York Times
Afl-Cio
Treasury
Anderson
Dulles
Weeks
Benson
Summerfield
George M. Humphrey
Ike
Analysts' Views on Soviet Nuclear Policy and Western Response
AP analysts discuss how the Soviet Union could halt and restart nuclear tests, its aim to shift focus to economic expansion, and the Western need to maintain a deterrent program. The piece notes Western governments deal with a regime, not a people, and warns that neutral stances risk aiding Soviet aims. Also referenced are isolated notes on Antarctic exploration, Prince Rainier's comment on Grace Kelly, and remarks by James 4 Smith Jr.
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Soviet Union
Russia
Washington
United States
Foreign Affairs Outlook Weighs Global Powers and Nuclear Gamble
State Department policy makers grow wary as Soviet tactics and a new nuclear pause test Western resolve. Indonesia and Sukarno face free world resistance while Saudis fall from influence and Algeria Israel prompt Arab allegiance concerns. Eisenhower and aides remain hopeful amid a tense Cold War backdrop.
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Free World
Indonesia
Sukarno
Moscow
Southeast Asia
Caesar
Peiping
Eas
Saud
Saudi Arabia
Feisal
Nagser
United Arab Republic
Algeria
Israel
Nutmeg Politics- Connecticut Yankee By A. H. O. ALL
The piece analyzes Senator William Purtell as the unique Republican stake in the 1958 Connecticut campaign. It argues others seek nominal gains while Purtell faces a decisive, high risk year with his future state and national standing on the line. Both parties underestimate him, creating a striking, precarious dynamic.
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A. H. O. All
Cappy Baldwin
William Purtell
Purtell
Senator Purtell
Washington
Comic Dictionary Philosopher
A humorous dictionary entry defines the philosopher as a man with a grave appearance due to many thoughts on his mind.
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Philosopher
Mays
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