U N and allies push for UN vote on fliers' release
The United States and 15 allied nations seek a large UN vote supporting a resolution demanding the release of 11 American airmen held by China as spies. The measure denounces their detention, calls Hammarskjold to report by December 31, and names four additional airmen as captives. The assembly will meet to consider the resolution.
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Official Weather Bridgeport and Vicinity Brief
Bridgeport and vicinity mostly fair and cold today with high 30 to 35. Tonight fair and cold low 20 to 25. Thursday cloudier and mild. Winds west to southwest tonight becoming southwest today and moderate to night. New York City same as Bridgeport. Almanac notes date and day of year with sun rise and set times.
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NO ADLAT DRAFT CHAIRMAN SAYS 1955 NOMINATION
South Bend Ind Dec 7 AP Paul Butler new Democratic national chairman said Stevenson will not be drafted if he seeks the 1956 nomination and must seek it vigorously. Butler named several other potential candidates including Kefauver Russell Lausche Williams Leader and Harriman. He noted Stevenson will decide by late 1955 and that the party is fortunate in having many presidential timber.
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Ohio
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Michigan
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Pennsylvania
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New York
Tug Bertha R Sinking Ends Search With 3 Dead
The Coast Guard ended the search for the final crewman of the tug Bertha R. which sank in rough Gulf waters yesterday. The cutter Cartigan headed to Panama City with seven survivors and three bodies, while a Coast Guard plane continued until dark.
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Ribicoff proposes highway land buying for industry and parking
Hartford and state officials discuss a plan by Governor-elect Ribicoff to acquire land near highways for future industrial development and off street urban parking. Highway Commissioner Hill says current laws block land acquisition beyond highway needs but will draft bills for early submission after Jan G to enable a broader road and parking program with costs estimated at 177 million for urgent needs and 60 million to complete East West Hartford river bridge to Broad Street.
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Search Launched for Boat With Four Aboard
A 47 foot ketch named Ingegerd NT departed Hamburg Connecticut on November 16 toward the Virgin Islands with four men on board. The vessel is overdue and a widespread sea search is under way. Owner Hudson Bubar, 77, of Old Lyme, confirms food and water for two months and an all‑sailor crew. Passengers include Willard Bubar of Old Lyme, Shelton Tilney 35 of Manhattan, a former naval officer, Harry Clark of Old Lyme, and a man named Brighton of St Thom.
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Doctor Sheppard trial under way in Marilyn murder case
A Cleveland X-ray technician testified that Dr Samuel Sheppard appeared doped and incoherent after Marilyn Sheppard was slain. She described his muttered statements about screams, a beach assault, and a supposed killer while he lay in the hospital after receiving morphine.
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Wife Sues Art Dealer for 7 Million and Yacht
Mrs. Armand Hammer sues husband for 7.7 million dollars and a 150000 dollar yacht in Manhattan Supreme Court. Separate separation action also pending. The complaint cites a joint venture to run Shadow Isle Farm in Red Bank New Jersey and alleges Hammer diverted joint venture property to himself and Hammer Galleries and United Distillers of America.
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Red Bank
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Officials Confer on Thruway Span Construction
State City and New Haven railroad officials met in Mayor McLevy's office to discuss impacts of the planned state thruway cross harbor bridge on Union Square. Dock enlargement for the Long Island ferry and a two year closure of the Union Square underpass were outlined along with a temporary road from the dock to Henry street and pedestrian path near Union Square.
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Connecticut’s one millionth licensed driver
Laurence Green of Windsor Green, 20, a Korean veteran and former army truck driver, became Connecticut’s one millionth licensed driver after passing his test at the East Hartford Motor Vehicles inspection station. Commissioner Charles F Kelley noted this is the first time one million licenses have been in effect simultaneously.
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Cops Seize $290000 Loot In New York Apartment Raid
Police seized about $250000 in stolen goods from a West 85th Street apartment linked to Norman Nusser a 30 year old burglar known as Dr Norman Nusser and William Paulsen also connected to a coast to coast crime record The suspect was not present as a 13 state wanted notice was issued for his arrest Conchita Lopez a dancer known as the Mambo Queen said she married Nusser in May in Los Angeles and believed him to be a book salesman The loot including jewels furs a typewriter and cameras was alleged to be moved by Nusser at night and sold by day after detectives traced him through pawnshops and second hand stores over a 24 hour period.
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Shopping Brisk in Stores Here
Bridgeport retailers report brisk shopping in downtown stores ahead of Christmas. Officials note record sales expected in the last two weeks before the holiday, with no strike or unemployment impact evident. Early morning crowds and heavy business at stores like Leavitt's suggest a prosperous season.
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Underwood corporation
Economists foresee price cuts and rising profits in 1955
Washington reports 1955 outlook from economists predicting a steady downtrend in retail prices and a gain in purchasing power by year’s end. They forecast higher corporate profits, slightly lower farm prices with reduced costs, and wage contracts adjusting without escalation clauses as food costs fall for three straight months.
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McCarthy Attacks Eisenhower as Senate War Splits GOP
Senate Republicans split over Senator McCarthy after his charge of White House weakness toward communism. McCarthy apologized for prior remarks while the White House released figures claiming toughness on communism. Senators Knowland Barrett Welker and Watkins offered varied support or critique as factions debated 1956 implications.
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