Mansion Bill Favored by Committee Yet Passage Doubtful
Hartford April 9 The judiciary committee endorsed a bill directing the Connecticut Historical Commission to recognize the Archer C Wheeler mansion in Bridgeport as a historical site. Despite the favorable report opposition argues it falls outside the session’s unemployment relief focus and anti recession measures. Backers urge preservation of Gothic architecture and memorial value. no state funds are provided. Mayor Tedesco pauses further action pending the bill status. Former Mayor McLevy opposes as home rule invasion. The Wheeler property was left to the city as a memorial. prior plans eyed razing to make a civic center, with work underway before new administration.
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Judiciary Committee
Connecticut Historical Commission
Archer C. Wheeler
Bridgeport
Wheeler
Samuel J. Tedesco
McLevy
Nathaniel and
Mary Crissy Wheeler
Tedesco
Eisenhower Names Leonard Hall U.S. Representative to Brussels Fair
President Eisenhower designated former GOP chairman Leonard Hall as his personal representative for the Brussels World Fair opening on April 17. Hall will deliver a personal message from the President to King Baudouin of Belgium, announced by White House secretary James Hagerty.
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Eisenhower
GOP
Leonard W. Hall
Brussels
White House
James C. Hagerty
Hall
King Baudouin
Belgium
Primary Law Revision Seeks Fairfield Names To Cut Nuisance Roll Calls
Hartford April 9 the Elections committee filed a bill to amend the state primary law allowing roll call votes to be cast by towns rather than by individual delegates. Any delegate could challenge reported votes and force a town roll call. The ten percent demand on contested nominations aims to curb self serving efforts to trigger roll calls. Both parties face possible multiple nominations in upcoming conventions, risking longer sessions. Executive session set. favorable report expected. Lieutenant Philip J. Ganser named acting captain in Fairfield after captain Neary’s death. promotion exam planned with two other lieutenants and supporting acting sergeants.
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Assembly
Elections Committee
Rodney S. Eielson
R-Trumbull
House
Clarence F. Baldwin
John
Bailey
Philip J. Ganser
Fairfield Police Department
Police Commission
John J. Neary
Ganser
James Kranyik
Anthony Mastronardi
Patrick Carroll
Gordon F. Christie
Commission
State Personnel Department
Latin Study Goes Rock N Roll Twist at Buller University
Indianapolis April 8 AP youths at the Indiana Junior Classical League plan a unique event. Muncie Central basketball center Ron Bonham will headline a Presley style Latin rock number titled Vacillo Omnis. The performance translates lyrics from Treat Me Nice into Latin for the convention audience.
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Buller University
Ron Bonham
Muncie Central High School
Ye Bonham
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