Castro 10 Free 64 Ill Captives Reported to Miami
Fifty four sick and wounded Cuban invasion prisoners will be flown to Miami Saturday. The Families committee said it has raised over 26 million in cash and pledges and that negotiators in Havana reported progress toward freeing 1,179 captives from the Bay of Pigs fiasco. Two Cuban physicians will accompany the group.
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New York
Fundies
Tomes Fusva
Pene
Weather outlook with cool temperatures and rain likely
Official weather page notes a cloudy day with seasonably cool readings in the middle 40s. Tonight and Friday remain cloudy with some rain likely and small temperature changes. Also lists yesterday's highs and lows, precipitation, humidity, tides, and sunrise sunset times.
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New York City Teachers Defy Court Order in Wide Strike
More than half of New York City's 49 000 teachers walked out for higher pay crippling the vast public school system. A court ordered end to the walkout, but leaders vowed to defy it as classrooms collapsed and thousands of pupils remained idle. Over twenty schools closed. mass picketing blocked Broadway. Mayor Wagner prepared plans to enforce the anti-strike law.
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John J. Theobald
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Stuyvesant High
Lower Manhattan
Milford Democratic Town Committee Primary Vote in Milford
First and Third districts main party slate wins noted at midnight with Margaret Egan topping at 185 votes and Ulrich Amena 136 for challengers in the district. In Third district William Bengal led with 222, Evelyn A Nowicki 70 for challengers as 1,183 total votes cast.
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Democratic Town Committee
Margaret Egan
Ulrich- Amena
William Bengal
Shite
Evelyn A. Nowicki
Firith
Lown Committee
Ronald M. Stark
Russell W. Clarke
Flehei
Kennedy Sets August Release For Reservists and Guards
President Kennedy announced that all 143000 reservists and National Guardsmen called to duty during the Berlin crisis will be released in August unless the world situation worsens. Army spokesmen expect first musters out in the first 10 days of August and complete by month end. Specific unit release dates will be announced by April 10. congressional reaction noted.
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Kennedy remarks trigger go home time for service members
Pentagon sources had flagged August 2 and September 25 as tentative dates for release, with no clear reason for delays. A Kennedy tied statement urged a homeward time for troops, stressing it was not tied to any forced timeline, while Tass reported on risks and tensions amid a shifting space and global context.
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London
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Anes
Muruga
Laa
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Cuba
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Furie
Stratford Democrats face three-way town committee race
In Stratford a paper ballot town committee election split 2,800 of 4,655 voters across five districts. Endorsed slate led by Julius Tucciarone won three districts while Rubens United Democrats carried district nine. Reform candidates trailed in most districts. Final counts incomplete as tabulation continued overnight.
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Stratford
Julius Tucciarone
Rubens United Democratic
Anthony Arbo
Tucciarane
Ivotes
James W. McGuire
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Carsred
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Raform Democrats
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Democratic Party
Tucciarene
Raymond B Ruins
Gory
Board approves start of work on three schools
The Board of Education approved construction of three elementary schools. A North End site on Thorne Street will host a new school, with two others planned for the downtown and South End to replace Columbus Roosevelt and Prospect. Financing and architect selection were discussed, with Mayor Tedesco endorsing the plan as part of a $10 million program.
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Woodrow Wilson
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Edward J. Caldwell
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Rousevelt
Francis J. King
Sogy
Bassick and
Harding High
Millard Kaufman
Bassick Fathers’ Club
John M. Butler
Harding Fathers’ Clubs
Jackon
Senate Approves White on High Court Nomination
The Senate unanimously approves Byron R. White as associate justice of the Supreme Court after the Judiciary Committee recommended confirmation. Witnesses praised his credentials while dissenters voiced some critiques during hearings. Kennedy’s selection marks a pivotal court appointment era.
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Washington
Kennedy
Byron Ry White
Supreme Court
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Jennax
Flames Sweep O Family House Fire Near James Street
A grass fire blamed by fire officials sparked a blaze that raged about an hour through a three story nine family dwelling at 8 James Street. The fire damaged a nearby home owned by Joseph Iaffaldano at 51 James Street and forced several residents to evacuate. Firefighters used an aerial ladder as heavy smoke poured from the building while witnesses recounted efforts to escape and help.
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Tweerle
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Harry Weide
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Weide
Ivery
Reed Mastronardi Tops Fairfield Captain Promotion List
Fairfield Police promotions announced by Police Commissioner Archie R. Perry and Chief Philip J. Ganser. Lieut. Reed ranked first for captain, Mastronardi second. others ranking third to fifth include Lennon, Butkus, and Way. Vacancies created by death and reorganization will be filled, with appointments pending final tests for sergeant promotions.
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Anthony J
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Archie R. Perry
Chaiiman
Philip J. Ganser
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Beaverbrook Lane
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Thomas J. Lennon
Tox Rail Road
George Butkus
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Harry. A. Way
Charles Street
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Spt. Carroll
Henderson Road
Order Halts Coast Ship Tieup in Taft-Hartley Action
Federal Judge George B. Harris issued a temporary restraining order under the Taft-Hartley act halting West Coast shipyard stoppages. He ordered a return to the status quo and set a Monday hearing on an injunction while noting possible broader government action. Some ships may sail if crews sign in as President Kennedy moves to resolve the crisis affecting Hawaii and West Coast cargo movement. The President Wilson was slated to depart at 4 p.m. Tuesday, with seven APL liners docked and Antos the west luxury liner due in San Francisco April 20 for its maiden voyage.
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Tax Problems Discussed In Connecticut Property Tax Debate
In a Connecticut session discussion on personal property tax fairness the Public and committees considered alternatives and the Economic Planning Party noted inadequacies in assessing and administering the tax. Merle W. of Westport urged competent assessors while Mr GeWees argued efforts to improve fairness have stalled and the administration of the personal property tax remains unresolved.
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President Kennedy denounces steel price rise in TV address
President Kennedy condemned major steel companies for defying public interest by raising prices six dollars a ton. He urged rescission or a possible price cut and announced investigations by the House, Senate, Justice Department, and FTC into potential antitrust violations. The White House warned of penalties and possible court actions as lawmakers prepare May probes.
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