Spy Deserter Rastverov Revealed At U S Press Conference
The United States disclosed Rastverov, a 34-year-old Russian spy who deserted in Japan, now in asylum in the United States. He claimed to have run a spy network and said he provided information to American intelligence after seven months in custody. He denied being Russia's master spy and cited a desire to live decently.
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United States
State Department
Yur A. Rastverov
Japan
Rastverov
Rostvorov
Far East
Russia
Rastvorov
John Case
Link
Berlin
Otto Jahn
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Zarubin
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Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day
Bridgeport and vicinity forecast sunny and cool with highs near 20s and 60s tonight. Sunday brings partly cloudy skies with warmer afternoon temperatures in the 80s. New York City mirrors Bridgeport with similar conditions and daily climatology notes included.
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New York City
Ridgeport
Telegram
French Cabinet Resigns Over Edc Plan Amid Debate Delay
Paris Aug 14 three cabinet members loyal to Gen de Gaulle resigned tonight in protest against Mendes France plan for the European Defense Community. The resignations followed a stormy cabinet meeting as France and Italy lag in ratifying the EDC. Debates postponed in the National Assembly from Aug 24 to Aug 28 to study changes, with Mendes France stating the government would continue until the Brussels foreign ministers meeting on Aug 19.
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Pierre Mendes
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France
French National Assembly
West Germany
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Prenure
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Aix
Menides
Big Fire Checked in Ontario Prison Kingston
A major blaze at Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario was brought under control after mid afternoon. Seventy armed guards watched floodlit walls to deter escapes while prisoners worked in shops. Fire started from roof wiring during repainting and spread after the roof fell in. Continued on Page Six.
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Kingston
Kingston Penitentiary
Senate Passes Social Security Expansion Bill
The Senate approved expanding Social Security, adding about 6.7 million workers to coverage and boosting benefits. The plan raises minimums, widens eligibility, and aligns benefits with price and wage changes, while House revisions must be reconciled.
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Senate Finance Committee
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Seaten
Senator Stennis
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Relgio
United States
Leng Dlad
Humphrey
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R-Corp
Joseph Montero Dies After Chair Attack
Joseph Montero aged 37 of 44 Frank Street died last night at St Vincent's hospital after being attacked with a chair. Beate Scott of 110 Jackson Avenue is held on an assault charge in the case. Montero was attacked in Hammock behind 211 Laning ton Avenue. he never regained consciousness and died around 8:45 p.m. Scott was described as intoxicated and in a stupor most of the day. An autopsy by Dr Edwin R Connors was planned for today.
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Joseph Montiia
Frank Instreet
Liberty Furniture Company
St. Vincent's Hospital
Amajories
Beate Srott
Jackson Avenue
Montero
Scott
Veon Carroll
Lanington Avenue
Stott
Calhoun Avenue
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Rosam
Edwin R. Connors
Man Charged in $124,636 Andrews Air Base Holdup
A New York man, Clarence Pinkle McGann, 24, was charged as one of three robbers in the $124,636 heist at Andrews Air Force Base this morning. Two accomplices, pursued after a high speed chase, fled. none of the loot recovered. McGann, held in Prince George's County jail, faces a Wednesday hearing with a 5000 bond. The U S Fidelity and Guaranty Co. offered a 10 percent reward from recovered funds. The private bank at the base was robbed after four banks and customers were forced to leave.
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Camp Springs
Andrews Air Force Base
FBI
Clarence Pinkle McGann
List Street
New York
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Upper Marlboro
Prince Gemzee
Jait Can
United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company
Air Force Base
Stratford Council questions signatures on liquor plea petitions
A Stratford three member committee and town prosecutor reviewed petitions calling for a referendum on liquor controls. They questioned the authenticity of signatures on about 1998 names and will invite petition circulators for meetings. Names of specific signers were withheld pending further review.
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Stratford
Raymond W. Ganim
Canmed
Commelman Joaph Venables Eoghth Destruct
Nan
Puble
Mr. Venables
Joseph McNamara
Joseph Knott
Ganim
Senate approves debt limit boost in brief session
Washington Aug 15 A su billion dollar increase in the national debt limit to 274 billion dollars until June 30 was approved by the Senate with no debate. The bill moves to the House where support is expected. The action ends a stalemate over a temporary rise as Treasury Secretary Humphrey pressed for a compromise. The measure originated from a House bill and would grant a temporary 10 billion dollar raise, half in effect until mid 1955. Cont. on Page Six.
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Senate
Eisenhower
House
Congress
Durst
Senate Finance
Collins Leary Auto Parts Firm Sold to New Owners
Founders Thomas Coline and Walter J Leary sell Coline and Leary Inc a long time auto parts distributor located at 10 North Avenue. New owners Samuel A Botha president Victor Sedgwick secretary treasurer and Robert R Collins vice president Mas Botha take control and relocate the Malford branch at 104L Bridgeport Avenue.
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Thomas Coline
Walter J Leary
One 182
Coline and Leary, Inc
North Avenue
Buanese
Samuel A. Botha
Victor °. Sedgwick
Robert R. Collins
Mas. Botha
Sedgwick
Ms. Collins
Malford
Bridgeport Avenue
Timken
Concen
Dodgers Top Giants 3-2 in tight National League tilt
The Brooklyn Dodgers edged the New York Giants 3-2 as Carl Furillo homered and the Dodgers pulled within two games of first in the league standings. The Yankees and Indians also won, with Cleveland topping Baltimore 9-4 and New York beating Boston 2-1 as both teams remained in pursuit.
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Carl Furiila
Inching
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Amercan Levine
Indians
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Tad
Yankee
Boston Red
Yankees
Brooklyn
Malwauker
Chicao
St Lanse
Cincinnato & Pottsburph
Convicts Use Hostage In Mass Prison Break Chase
Four escapees from the Bay State Prison seized a guard as a shield during a sprawling manhunt spanning Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut. Police and FBI tracked the fugitives across swampland and woodlands capturing five by dusk. The guard hostage Walter F De Adder was found unharmed after hours in marshland.
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Norfolk
Danielson
James L. Schwarm
Russell T. Halliday
Cherniavaki
Pawtucket
Putnam
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Pawtichel
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Lawrence Mass
Lavote
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Wasdel
Lavoe
George Kennily
Providence
Roy Kirkland de Adder
Flag
Tig Swan
Connesticutor
Sehwarn Booney
Heel
Cheremiavek
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