Nehru Meets Nixon in Washington Ahead of Gettysburg Talks
Indian Prime Minister Nehru and President Nixon discuss world peace and independence as Nehru arrives in Washington. A 26 minute weather delay and an Air Force B25 emergency landing marked the visit before private talks with Dulles at Blair House. Nehru plans further discussions with Eisenhower, Menon, and UN officials en route to Ottawa.
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India
Nixon
Nehru
Columbine
Air Force
Bolling Air Force Base
Dulles
White House
Blair House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Egypt
Hungary
Eisenhower
Earl Warren
Gettysburg
United Nations
Krishna Menon
Menon
Washington
New York
Ottawa
Louis St. Laurent
Atlantic
London
Cooper
R-Ky
New School Planned by Elmwood Church
West Hartford report that Rev. Joseph A. Rice of St. Bridget's Elmwood announced plans to build an elementary parochial school in Elmwood. The town currently has only St. Thomas the Apostle school which has long turned away pupils each September due to capacity limits.
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Brartford
Elmwood
West Hartford
Joseph A. Rice
St. Bridget’s Church
St. Thomas the Apostle School
Complaint Filed Over Blue Laws at Milford Town Fair
A complaint against Sunday operations at the Milford Town Fair led to police action. Sidney Milne, who leases the fair, was questioned after officers seized wares from two concessionaires. Bassett and French, local merchants, have long campaigned to amend Blue Laws, with several prior arrests and appeals in Milford and nearby towns.
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Clinton French
Bassett
Geary
Joseph Keenan
Stephen Erdos
Sidney Milne
Fairfeld
New Haven
Milford
French
E. French
Devon
Common Pleas Court
Russia protests U S bot flight over Far East waters
The Soviet Union issued a formal protest accusing American aircraft of violating Soviet airspace near Vladivostok. It described the action as premeditated and called for punishment of those responsible to prevent future incursions.
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U.S.S.R
U.S.R
Vladivostok
United States
Russia
Vlndivostok
Siberia
Vladivos
Soviet Union
U.S
Far East
Norwalk Man Faces Embezzling Charge
Norwalk December 16 Anthony Pignatore 32 of 9 Donovan Street owner of Seabreeze restaurant on Liberty Square arrested at 930 am on a warrant charging embezzlement from a cigarette vending machine at the same location. Complaint by S Tobacco and Candy Co of 15 Commerce Street. Amount unspecified. Freed on 75 dollar bond for City Court appearance January 11.
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Norwalk
Anthony Pignatore
Donovan Street
Seabreeze
Liberty Square
S'Tobacco and Candy Company
Commerce Street
Pignatore
Premier Avs Iraq Stays in Baghdad Pact Amid Regional Tensions
Iraq confirms ongoing participation in the Baghdad Pact despite Britain's role and its own refusal to attend pact meetings after the invasion of Egypt. The premier blames opponents led by communism and Russia, with Zionist and French factors also cited as regional threats.
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AVS
Iraq
Baghdad Pact
Britain
Egypt
Russia
Mediterranean
Persian Gulf
France
Board Requests Hire and Equipment for Health Dept
The rand board seeks to fill the vacancy of supervisor of public health nurses, a post vacant since 1942, to supervise the expanded school health program. It asks for three autos for nurses and a photostat machine at 4500 dollars, plus a new gas stove for Englewood hospital at 875 dollars.
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North End
Englewood Hospital
Bridgeport Gas Company
McLevy
NMAA Plans Christmas Party at Hitching Post
The Southern Connecticut chapter of the National Machine Accountants will host its annual Christmas party at the Hitching Post today at 6 30 p m. Wilbur Stone of Connecticut Light and Power in Waterbury says a large crowd is expected from notices. Dinner, door prizes, entertainment and dancing follow, with Michael Fressola heading the committee and many local industry figures assisting.
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Connecticut
The
National Machine Accountants
Hitching Post
Wilbur Stone
Connecticut Light and Power
Waterbury
Robert Killian
Dictaphone Corporation
Michael Fressola
American Fabrics
Ted Devito
Raybestos
Leonard Manz
McKesson
Robbins
John Girdzis
General Electric
Dick Cleary
Casco Products
Tony Vallario
Drug Services
John Burns
Jenkins Bros
al Smith
Bryant Electric
al Stirk
Narvey Hubbell
Edward Ochman
Monarch Tabulating
Tom Scanlon
Narco
Bob Allen
New England Business Forms
William Hetzel
Standard Register
Norwalk Men Held In Tipsy Driving
Two Norwalk men were arrested for driving under the influence after their cars struck parked vehicles. William T. Mann, 56, was released on a 200 bond and faces City Court January 4. Joseph F. Gorman, 42, posted 400 real estate bond and also faces City Court January 4.
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Norwalk
William T. Mann
East Avenue
Johnny Fox
Cottage
Fox
Gregory Boulevard
Old Saugatuck Road
Mann
Joseph F. Gorman
Larsen Street
North Main Street
American Taxi Company
Town Opens Heart for Victims Of Fire in Coventry
A Coventry family of five lost their home in an $11,000 blaze last Thursday. Neighbors and local groups rushed aid, moving the Carabelises into a new Lakeview Drive house within three days. The Salvation Army Red Cross Lions Club and others supplied furniture clothing milk and meals. The town coordinated offers from Douville family Welles and local services. A Christmas tree from the American Legion completes the care package as Santa may visit soon.
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Coventry
Santa
Carabelis
Louis Carabelis
Lakeview Drive
Alexis R. Douville
Douvilles
Carabelises
American Legion Post
Union group urges Cassidy keep job Norwich
The Norwich central labor union representing 19 locals asks Governor Ribicoff to reappoint Charles W. Cassidy as workmen's compensation commissioner for the Second District. Cassidy's five year term at $13,500 a year expires December 3. The union lauds his record administering justice for injured workers. Cassidy is a Republican. Several Democrats from eastern Connecticut seek the post.
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Norwich
Norwich Central Labor Union
Ribicoff
Charles W. Cassidy
Cassidy
Connecticut
Four Pupils Die As Car And Chief Collide
A highway crash near Milford involving a car and a steamliner killed four high school pupils on the night of the Y Teen dance. The car, driven by 19 year old Paul Trujillo, collided with a rail line crossing while a 16 year old passenger rode with two 16 and 18 year olds. The train, Chicago to Los Angeles, suffered damage but no injuries among crew or passengers.
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New Milford
Connecticut National Bank
Bridgeport
Post Road
Milford
Colo
Bankta Fe Railroad
Here
Colorado Highway Patrol
Los Angeles
Priscilla Medina
Dorothy Martinez
Paul Trujillo
Bent County
Gilber Tanner
Miss Medina
Trujillo
Miss Martinez
Rural distress from hog prices and taxes hit district farmers
A rural correspondent from Owen Sound Sun-Times reports a hard week for farmers in the district. Hog prices declined and chickens sold for less than production costs while St Vincent Warne taxes were due on Saturday.
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Owen Sound, Ont
Owen
Byrd urges split of savings between tax cuts and debt paydown
Senator Byrd urges reducing foreign aid and domestic outlays to fund a 1957 tax cut while maintaining a balanced budget. He favors using half the savings to reduce the public debt and the other half for tax relief, and supports defense spending if justified by world conditions. He notes a potential increase in military outlays next year.
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Washington
Byrd
D-Va
Senate Finance Committee
Bryd
Treasury
Armed Services Committee
Wilson
Eisenhower
Symington
D-Mo
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Humphrey
Western
Europe
Suez Canal
Britain
France
House
Milford Youth and Girl Injured in Milford Crash
A 19 year old youth and a 15 year old girl suffered minor injuries when their auto struck a car at Buckingham and New Haven Avenue. The driver, Sidney Cook, 2 Breakneck Court, faces charges of reckless driving and passing a red light. The other driver was Anthony R. DeNitto, 19, Bridgeport.
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Milford
Buckingham
New Haven Avenue
Sidney Cook
Breakneck Court
Ernest Kelly
John Terribile
Cook
Milford Hospital
Barbara Sutton
Avon Street
Anthony R. DeNitto
S41
Lincoln Avenue
Bridge, Port
Union Engineers in New York Join Unions in Growing Numbers
Professional engineers once seen as unorganizable are reported to be joining unions in increasing numbers. The National Industrial Conference board estimates up to 60,000 of the nation’s about 500,000 engineers now hold union cards.
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New York
National Industrial Conference Board
Tombstone Falls Killing Boy in Cemetery Accident
In East Orange New Jersey on December 16 AP reports a 600 pound tombstone toppled amid rain, crushing six year old Edward Schneider as his family decorated a grave at St. Marys cemetery. His father attempted to lift the stone while bystanders and police assisted. Edward died at Orange Memorial hospital.
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East Orange
N. S
Edward Schneider
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Lawrence
Edward
Orange Memorial Hospital
Phone Famine Ends in Ohio Strike Continues in Other Areas
About 600 Communications Workers of America members struck in 24 southeastern Ohio counties on July 15. Supervisory staff kept service in other exchanges, while Portsmouth police lack tear gas masks after training for public violence. The company refused emergency service there without police protection amid ongoing state and federal mediation efforts. Lausche failed to secure legislation to seize and operate utilities hit by strikes.
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Communications Workers of America
Ohio
Albert 3B
Bailey
Portsmouth
Lausche
Power Restored After Ige Storm Hit Connecticut
Power restored after the Ige storm as about 5 000 customers remained out. Rural homes lacked water and heat, poultry farmers faced losses from incubator failures, and many stations reported transmitter line breaks. Insurance officials noted extensive damage from wires ice and trees, largely covered by policies.
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West Hartford
The
Hartford Courant
Connecticut
Farmington
Winthrop Pyatt
Arct ic Cold Wave Sweeps U S From Canada
An Arctic mass from Canada lowers temperatures across the northern plains and into the Rockies. Montana Nebraska North Dakota Minnesota and Wyoming experience subzero readings and gusty winds as snow spreads through the region.
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U. S
Canada
Associated Press
Yukon
United States
Montana
Nebraska
Lewistown
North Dakota
Minnesota
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Milford driver arrested after high speed chase
Nancy E Fowler of Milford, active in university events, chairs tours for a president visit program. Richard Lesson of Stratford reported his car struck on Ferry Boulevard and East Main Street, then pursued by the other driver into Milford where Patrolman William Bull halted him on Bridgeport Avenue. Patrick J Troy of Bridgeport was arrested for DUI and license violation with $315 bond. No injuries reported.
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Nancy E. Fowler
Milford
Boston University
Harold C. Case
Nancy
Herbert G. Fowler
Elder Street
College of Liberal Arts
Scarlet Key
Phi Beta Kappa
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Richard Lesson
Allyndale Drive
Stratford
Ferry Boulevard
East Main Street
Lesson
Washington Bridge
Devon
William Bull
Bull
Bridgeport Avenue
Patrick J. Troy
Elizabeth Street
Bridgeport
Troy
Hungary Revolt Seen as Ending Under Russian Pressure
Soviet influence dominates Hungary as Gen. Ivan Serov reputedly controls affairs while Uprising leaders Nagy and others are sidelined. A two day general strike mobilized 80 percent of workers before arrests sparked renewed protests. Nagy’s goal of independence, neutrality, Russian troop withdrawal, and free elections remains central to negotiations with Kadar.
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Kadar
Hungary
Imre Nagy
Russia
Ivan Serov
Budapest
Romania
Nagy
Warsaw
Storm Crews Deploy Across Waterbury Hartford Areas
The Waterbury and Hartford regions face an ice storm disruption. Daniel J. Crotta and Jack White supervise six line repair crews and two tree trimming teams ready to clear debris before power repairs. Crews will stay as long as needed, delaying some Monday work.
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Waterbury
Daniel J. Crotta
U's Bridgeport
Jack White
van Horn
Hartford
Guerrillas Battle British Forces in Port Said Clash
Fighting rages by moonlight as Egyptian guerrillas clash with British and French troops in Port Said. Tanks join infantry in attacks near a slum while UN police endure several grenade exchanges. one British officer is killed and others injured. Egyptian stockpiles and Nasser government deny responsibility amid calls for orderly withdrawal.
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Port Said
Suez Canal
Stockwell
Anthony Moorhouse
Nasser
Dean Francois Chavel
Chavel
Egypt
Ticket scramble for Eisenhower oath in Washington
Democrats in Congress reportedly receive more free passes to witness the oath on January 21, with Senators getting 12 passes and Representatives eight. The pattern suggests Democrats outnumber Republicans in attendance and are somewhat less locked into attendance than their GOP counterparts.
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Washington
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Congress
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