March for Jobs and Freedom Faces Rail Strike
Washington awoke to a possible railroad strike threatening to strand marchers heading to the August 28 event. Officials estimate up to 20,000 on trains and 71 buses, while sponsors expect well over 100,000 in the capital. Rail unions offer to move essential service, but carriers warn of impractical payroll logistics and legal issues if wages fund charity.
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Howard V. Covell
Forces of Law and Order
Union Station
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Weather data report for Bridgeport and vicinity
Official weather data shows mostly sunny conditions in Bridgeport and nearby areas with a high near 80 and a sea breeze along the shore in the afternoon. Tonight will be fair and cooler with lows in the 50s to 60s along the shore and 55 to 60 inland.
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Robbers Escape With $100 in Stratford Grocery
Two men described as Negroes conducted a gunless hold up at 9:25 last night at a grocery store at 245 Sedgwick avenue Stratford. Frank DeLibro, owner, said one robber remained outside while the other entered and ordered cold cuts. Continued on page six.
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Frank DeLibro
Scooter Driver Injured In Parade Float Collision
New Haven man Dominick Rotella died and Frank Guy of New Haven was seriously injured when a taxi struck a motor scooter and parade float at the Grand and James streets intersection. Police say tractor trailer behind the float collided, pushing Rotella’s car into the taxi. Thurston Eddy, 39, of East Woodstock was arrested on negligent homicide.
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Cono J. DeSaril
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Wilbur Cross
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Paterson
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Rockville Hospital
Thurston Eddy
East Woodstock
Sandula Denies Secret Meeting With Mayor Rumor
Former Republican Town Chairman A. Edward Sandula refuted reports that he met secretly with Mayor Sam Tedesco to influence the GOP mayoral endorsement. He warned the party against wild rumors and said he would not be involved in any primary manipulation.
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Tedesco
George W. Gahim
Edward A. Dworken
Sandula
Sam Tedesco
Ganim
Democratic Town Committee
John J. Luckart
Senators Huddle on Rail Bill amid looming strike
The Senate opened debate on a bill to avert a national railroad strike as the Aug. 28 deadline nears. Republicans and Democrats held separate huddles to map a path, with leaders noting many points of view and uncertainty about when a vote will occur. The House advanced a similar measure emphasizing binding arbitration on two core issues.
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Minnesota
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Ilinois
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Montana
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Cannon Balls Stolen From Culzean Castle Ramparts
More than 30 iron cannon balls weighing 60 pounds each disappeared from the ramparts of Culzean Castle in Prestwick Scotland where Dwight D Eisenhowers Scottish residence is located. Police suspect a scrap dealer stole the balls stacked beside the 18th century cannon. The former president visits during golfing trips and was granted a life apartment in recognition of wartime service.
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Culzean Castle
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Playground Closure At Thomas Hooker School After Vandalism
The Board of Education voted to close the Thomas Hooker school playground to non school use due to severe vandalism and a fire caused by firecrackers. Maintenance director Albert A. Snyder cited 54 broken windows since June 3 and extensive damage including lights, locks, doors, and a trash fire set by firecrackers. The closure lasts through summer and weekends with limited city supervised recreation programs and will resume only after school reopens.
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Wives of Trapped Miners Watch Shaft Operations
In Hazleton Pennsylvania the wives of three trapped miners observed rescue work from a clearing near the shaft. Mrs. Fellin Mrs. Throne and Mrs. Hova stood tearful yet hopeful as drilling equipment moved in and out. The women spoke of relief and reunion to come, aided by a radio update as newsreel cameras filmed the scene.
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Hazleton
David Fellin
Henry Throne
Louis Hova
Fellin
Carroll Wins GOP Primary In Ridgefield
First Selectman Leo F. Carroll won the Republican nomination by 274 votes over Paul Hampden 926 to 652. Daniel M. McKeon defeated Robert J. Mannion 995 to 567 for Planning commission chairmanship. Total Republican turnout 1,648 of 2,960. Hampden may run write in October 7 election. Enzo Bartolucci and Allen Shafer led Board of Education slates. Mrs London trailed Shafer by 16 votes.
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Robert J. Mannion
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McKeon
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Board of Education
Enzo Bartolucci
Allen Q. Shafer
London
Shafer
Rank Hugged by Wives Of Two Trapped Miners
In Hazleton Pennsylvania Mike Rank supervised a hi ton drilling operation to widen an escape hole for miners David Fetlin and Henry Throne. Rank, praised by Nelson Stauffer as capable of peeling an orange with the drill, received emotional welcomes from the miners wives as the final 18 inch section was drilled. Rank previously aided the breakthrough on Friday and expressed quiet satisfaction with his work.
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Hazleton
Mike Rank
David Fetlin
Henry Throne
Nelson Stauffer
Rank
Stauffer
Ike Backed A Test Ban Accords Amid Senate Hearing
Former President Dwight D. Eisenhower qualifiedly supported the limited nuclear test ban during a Senate hearing on ratification while ex President Truman voiced full backing. Kennedy planned a meeting next month with Soviet officials as talks with Gromyko aimed at easing Cold War tensions continued.
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Khrushchev Concludes Secret Talks With Tito in Yugoslavia
Premier Khrushchev ends first week of 15 day visit with Tito in Belgrade. Source says Yugoslavia likely to gain observer status in COMECON, signaling closer Moscow Belgrade ties.
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Missing Brother Found in Hit Run Fatality
Branford reports a missing brother found dead after a hit and run on Montowesa Street. John, 59, was found in grass near Brioni Island following a firework display in the area. Police say the driver remains at large as they investigate the fatality.
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Miner Rescued After 14 Days Underground in Hazleton Shaft
Henry Throne, 28, pulled to the surface after 14 days more than 300 feet underground in a Hazleton mine rescue. Fellow miner David Fellin, 58, remained trapped, to be hoisted next through a narrow safety shaft. Throne rode the winch and cable, shouting in relief as the line and rope tangled briefly, then reached the surface at 2 07 a.m. The crowd cheered as he was rushed to a first aid tent and later to Hazleton State General Hospital by helicopter.
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