Rhee Urges U S Prepare to Roll Back Red Tides
South Korean President Syngman Rhee urged the United States to overcome fear of the atomic bomb and roll back communist advances. He spoke at Convention Hall, warning weakness could lead to defeat, and urged firm, fearless leadership for freedom. Spellman stressed faith as defense against atheistic communism during the VFW memorial service.
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Weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity
Official bulletin notes today mostly fair with little temperature change and a high near 70s. Tonight clouds increase with showers likely Tuesday and thunderstorms. Winds shift from south to northwesterly by Tuesday evening. NYC forecast mirrors Bridgeport.
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Sheppard mum on wife s death in jail cell talks
In Cleveland on August 1 AP reports Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard, charged with fatally clubbing his pregnant wife, faced intense questioning as two lawyers and four detectives sought access in a crowded four by eight foot jail cell. Attorneys William Corrigan and Arthur Petergilge led lengthy sessions from early morning into the afternoon, with additional questioning by Sheriff's staff.
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Robbery Foiled As Four Mohican Store Employees Involved in Inventory
Willimantic police report a daylight robbery at Mohican Market where three bandits plus four employees were involved in a failed theft during an inventory count. A Negro armed robber subdues McCormack and a wallet containing $65 is taken, with $15 000 to $20 000 in merchandise or cash referenced in the chaotic confrontation.
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Seaplane Crash in Westport River Injures Four
A four passenger Cita seaplane crashed into the Saugatuck River near the Westport club injuring J. Louie Belmont 24 of Stamford Nicholas Mercede 27 of High Ridge Road Stamford and Elizabeth Thomson 32 of Brooklyn. The incident occurred as guests were at the Longshore Country Club. Details continue on Page Two.
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Knowland Expects Committee To Weigh McCarthy Censure
New Haven reports a New Haven woman, Isabelle Spodick, 32, was killed and her husband, Robert, 35, injured when their car crashed on the Merritt Parkway near Black Rock exit. Their 8-year-old son, Peter, escaped harm. The car overturned multiple times, another vehicle also overturned, and 18 people were hurt in various area crashes over the weekend.
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State School Inmate Flees Again Recaptured After Stratford Chase
An inmate from the State School for Boys Meriden escaped twice in 24 hours, stealing cars and eluding police in Stratford Wallingford Milford and surrounding areas before being recaptured at gunpoint in Devon. He was later sent to the Cheshire Reformatory.
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Pretty Waitresses Replace KPs At AF Base in Economy
ENU Okla Aug 1 AP Pretty waitresses in white uniforms with green aprons replaced kitchen police at Vance Air Force Base today for the next month as an economy experiment. Airmen praised the change saying they are happy to avoid KP duties while waitresses handle dining service. Nation wide Food Service Inc of Chicago staffs the waitresses while the Air Force provides food and equipment. Menu included toast beef and brown gravy Franconia potatoes green beans garden salad with maronnay bread butter and tea or coffee.
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Man With $6000 in Bank Succumbs to Malnutrition
John J. Panso, 75, of 245 Catherine Street, died of malnutrition at St. Vincent's Hospital after reportedly not eating for a week. Police found a bank book showing $6000 in deposits and two uncashed income tax refund checks totaling $200 in his basement flat. Neighbors had not seen him in 10 days. officers forced entry and found him severely underweight. Authorities sought his relatives.
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T. T. Phillips Dies Insurance Agent at 75
Theodore T. Phillips of 327 Sherwood Place Stratford, an insurance agent for 35 years and secretary treasurer of the Bridgeport Underwriters Association, died yesterday after a week of illness. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. tomorrow at Albert W. Spear Funeral Home, 1222 Fairfield Avenue, with Rev. Milton R. Wilkes of the First Baptist Church officiating.
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Democrats Fight For U. S. A Power
Washington August 1 AP Congress believes congression Democrats to wage a marathon debate as five senators and five House members begin closed door talks at 11 a.m. to reconcile Senate and House atomic energy bill versions. The key issue is government control of atomic power business.
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Humidity Drops Brightens Heat Wave Outlook
A relief in heat came as humidity fell from 0 to 51 percent morning readings. Temperatures eased from 94 to around 87 degrees with a shift from southwest to north winds reducing moisture. Weather forecasts say hot conditions persist today around 83 degrees with cloudy skies tonight and possible showers tomorrow.
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Driver in Whitesburg crash tells nurse I don’t want to live
Hexie Maxie, sole survivor of a Pine Mountain crash that killed 32. he told a Fleming Hospital nurse today I don’t want to live. His wife, three children, sister, brother-in-law and four children, plus a 17-year-old girl, died in the fire. Maxie, 33, remains shocked yet improving with a 50-50 chance to live as Eastern Kentucky residents mourn the tragedy.
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Debate on McCarthy Censure Moves to Committee
Washington Aug 1 AP Senator Knowland GOP leader expects Senate to hand McCarthy censure to a committee after brief debate. Flanders aims to condemn McCarthy for practices, while Smith proposes bipartisan investigation. Bush urges a rule change addressing the issue without naming McCarthy directly.
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