Vanguard rocket faces second stage static problem
At Cape Canaveral the Vanguard rocket readied to launch a baby moon faces a static fault in its second stage control system. Navy technicians work around the clock to clear the issue, aiming for a 5 am Wednesday zero hour though noon may be possible depending on weather and wind conditions.
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Navy
Vanguard
U. S. Navy
Washington
Defense Department
Department
U.S. Weather Bureau
Miami
Bridgeport and Vicinity Weather Summary
Official Weather Bureau data show mostly fair, cold conditions with highs in the 30s today and a low near 20. Increasing clouds tonight with a chance of rain or snow late tomorrow and highs 35 to 40. Almanac notes December 3, 1957 is the 337th day of the year and 72nd day of Fall. solar times provided.
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U.S. Weather Bureau
Bridgeport
Building unions urge 1958 wage moratorium in talks on renewal aid
Atlantic City dispatch reports AFL CIO Building and Construction Trades department president Richard J Gray proposed a one year wage increase moratorium to curb inflation and stabilize gains. He urged industry cooperation to join in the suspension and increased production efforts as part of a broader policy push.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Afl-Cio Building and Construction Trades Department
Department
Richard J. Gray
Eisenhower
Afl-Cio
George Meany
Maurice A. Hutcheson
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
James A. Brownlow
Aflcio Metal Trades Department
Aflcio
Gray
Funds Sought for Survey of Redevelopment
Mayor Tedesco, in his first Common Council address, said negotiations are under way to obtain federal funds for a preliminary redevelopment survey. He spoke with aides of Charles J. Horan and plans to meet federal housing officials next week. He notes potential civic center plans and urges economy in city operations.
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Tedesco
Common Council
Charles J. Horan
New York City
New York
Gladstone elected president of the Common Council
Louis I. Gladstone 30, Democratic alderman from the Seventh district, named president of the Common Council for the coming year. He won 10 to 6 over Socialist Charles Vangel as Alderman Thomas E. O'Brien nominated him, with Mayor Tedesco presiding and 100 spectators present in City Hall.
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Louis J. Gladstone
Common Council
Louis I. Gladstone
Gladstone
John J. Schiller
Schiller
Thomas E. O'Brien
Sarefina Sgro
Charles Vangel
Vangel
Paul G. Bells
C. Gus Demas
Tedesco
Council
John Donofrio
William M. Black
Stratford Acts on School Site Controversy Moves Forward
Stratford Town Council backed Town Manager Harry B. Fiood to pursue condemnation if needed to acquire land for a senior high school. The vote required removing the town attorney from action and limited authority to the manager, with further discussions continuing.
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Stratford Acts
Stratford
Harry B. Fiood
Seniorigh School
Angelo Patri
Penecee
Edmond A. Dorne Constantine Brown
Dr. Bundesen
Asmions
S.seseeveee
Flood
Syne
Mets Ae de
Raymond W
Women's News Sake
Bridgeport Municipal Employees Seek $400 Pay Increase
The BMEA executive board and salary committee voted to press for a $400 raise for all 950 city workers in the next fiscal year budget. Alfred Kearsley said the move mirrors the Bridgeport Teachers Association and will be sent to the Civil Service commission. The group also discussed uniform sick leave and a 15 day sick leave plan to be presented to the Common Council after prior defeat.
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Bridgeport Municipal Employes’ Association
Alfred Kearsley
Bridgeport Teachers’ Association
Civil Service Commission
Kearsley
Burroughs Public
Stores extend hours for night shopping this week
December 1857 notices say stores stay open later for night-time shopping with Retail division chamber of commerce members open until evening. Next week shopping will run late on Monday and Thursday, with extended hours indicated for those days.
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Chamber of Commerce
Five Year Repair Fund Sought for City Schools
Albert A. Snyder maintenance director says a near doubling of the maintenance budget for five years could put city schools in excellent shape. The proposal, part of the 1958-59 budget, would raise maintenance to 769 587 from 393 651 while operations would rise to 777 692 from 640 494. Longfellow funding was cut as the board plans to abandon the school with a new West End opening. A salary increase for Snyder of at least 2211 was urged by board member Benjamin R. Silver.
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Albert A. Snyder
Snyder
Board of Education
Augusta Mendel
Longfellow
West End
Benjamin R. Silver
Silver
Eisenhower Presides Over Cabinet During Streak of Activity
President Eisenhower, recovering from a mild stroke, chaired a cabinet meeting at the White House and later played golf on the lawn. Personal physician Maj. Gen. Howard M. Snyder reported normal pulse and temperature with no signs of fatigue. Cabinet session lasted about one hour and 40 minutes, focusing on budget and legislative recommendations.
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Washington
Eisenhower
White House
Howard M. Snyder
James C. Hagerty
Snyder
Democrats Win Two City Elections in Windham County
In Putnam and Willimantic municipal races Democrats retained mayors. In Putnam Mayor John Dempsey edged Robert K. Ash 1929 to 921 for a fifth term. Os ar Bouthillettee won city treasurer, James Lusby taxes, Leon Tetreault alderman-at-large. In Willimantic, Mayor Florimond J. Bergeron was reelected to a fifth term.
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Associated Press
Putnam
Willimantic
Windham County
John Dempsey
Ribicoff
Robert K. Ash
Dempsey
Herbert McLaren
Oscar Bouthillettee
J. Arthur Ryan
James Lusby
Elliott D. Dean
Leon C. Tetreault
Rene Richard
Halloween mask bandit fails at Merit Hardware hold up
Merit Hardware at 2087 East Main Street was robbed last night when a masked bandit entered through an unlocked back door wielding a .38 revolver. Owner Robert DelBuono described the intruder as about five ten, in a Navy pea coat and dark trousers, who left without cash after a brief exchange, and police investigator Detective Andrew Leahy is on the case.
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Merit Hardware
East Main Street
Francis Glancy
Robert DelBuono
Mr. DelBuono
Flames Sweep Spector Truck Terminal Fire
A rapid blaze at Spector Mid-States Inc. truck terminal at 214 Central Ave. damaged two trailers and scorched a 120 by 50 foot storage area. Terminal damage could exceed $1,000,000. About 12 workers escaped unharmed as 6 fire companies contained the fire in 35 minutes.
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Telegram
Uashik
Spector
Central Avenue
Jerry Boin
Spector Mid-States, Inc
Gordon Guthrie
Albert Schwarz
Adams Street
Central
R. H. Kratochvil
Guthrie
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BMEA
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