Yale professors warn illiteracy in science dangers democracy
Two Yale scientists denounce the idea that education in democracy can exist without knowledge of science. They argue illiteracy in science and technology is as harmful as illiteracy in history or morality, urging science to be integral to liberal education at all levels.
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Bus Firing Incident Sparks Birmingham Segregation Tensions
In Birmingham a city bus with 30 passengers was fired on but no injuries were reported. Det. Joe Lindsey said bullets hit both sides, likely from a high powered air rifle, with glass splatter on a woman passenger. Police tied the attacks to recent bus segregation protests led by Rev. F L Shuttlesworth and the ACMHR, amid mass arrests for violating segregation rules.
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YMCA School of Painting Class At The YMCA
A painting and sketching class starts January 8 at the YMCA School of Adult Education. Mrs. Joan Healy Hackney will supervise sessions each weekday night from 7 to 8 30. Open to men and women past high school age, instruction offered in charcoal pastels oils and other media. Registrations are at the Y program office.
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Blackie Missing Owner Seeks Lost Dog Near Big Top Store
Mrs Margaret Dennis of 36 Bird street reports her long haired mixed breed Blackie missing after a neighbor walked him off leash yesterday. The dog helped her hear telephone and doorbell alerts, making his loss especially hard. She can be reached at Edison 43 0044.
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Fire damages Water Street house amid fourth blaze in months
A second floor blaze at 285 Water Street forced several occupants from rooms in a three story brick building yesterday afternoon. Rose Young owner occupied a room burned out as flames spread rapidly. Firemen contained the fire on the second floor and parts of the third. Red Cross offered aid and investigators planned to determine the cause.
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Sylvester E. Jennings
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Truck Driver Thanks Fairfield Officers for Wallet Return
A truck driver thanked Fairfield police and a Westport service station operator for returning his wallet containing a considerable sum of money left at a Post Road service station Saturday afternoon. Patrolmen Szudora and Costello learned the wallet was at Victor Szturma's station and informed the driver, who was bound for Massachusetts.
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Rudolph Costello
Bridgeport
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Westpart
Girl 12 Ends Life After Reprimand In Dallas
A 12 year old M2 schoolgirl Hetty Jane Mitchell hanged herself in a Dallas bathroom with a towel after being reprimanded for scorching clothing during ironing. Rescue attempts failed. Justice of Peace ruled death a self inflicted act. Father forced door, brother Jimmy raised alarm from outside window as authorities described the incident.
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Morano postpones Guatemala trip amid Middle East talks
Rep. Albert P. Morano of the Fourth district says he has postponed indefinitely a planned visit to Guatemala. Secretary Dulles asked House Foreign Affairs committee members to stay in Washington for possible consultations on Eisenhower's Middle East recommendations. Morano had planned to address the Guatemala Congress after a Friday flight invitation from President Castillo Armas.
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Curley Improves After Emergency Surgery in Boston
Former Gov. James Michael Curley, 82, was reported considerably improved at Boston City Hospital after an emergency operation to stem massive bleeding near a stomach ulcer. He remains on the critical list in an oxygen tent, facing risks of pneumonia circulatory failure clots and further bleeding. He went to the hospital December 14 for treatment of two shoulder fractures from falls at his home.
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Greyhound bus crash near Fairfield kills two
A Greyhound bus returning from Cheyenne to Salt Lake City rear-ended a semi-trailer truck 43 miles east of Rock Springs Wyoming. Two passengers died Gale Demos about 10 Cheyenne and a woman identified as Mrs. William E Tonar of Denver. Twenty eight others were injured, including the driver Howard Burton of Cheyenne.
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Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital
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Henedict Rebenske
Elmsford Drive
Bridgeport
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Geduldig Street
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Walker Road
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Fairlawn
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Evelyn Street
Long Hill
Fire explodes in three story Park Place home blaze
An overheated basement furnace sparked a fire at 8&8 Park Place a three family house, sending flames through basement walls to the first floor. Assistant Fire Chief Percy Searles said firefighters had to rip open the basement wall to reach the flames. The first floor is occupied by William Bratis. second floor resident Anna Miki sky owns the building.
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FBI Nabs One of Ten Most Wanted Fugitives
Washington December 30 AP reports the Department of Justice arrested Joseph James Bagnola, 40, once listed among the FBI ten most wanted. He was sought for allegedly staging a 1950 scheme against a New Orleans used car dealer in Chicago.
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Fire at Superior Market Causes Smoke in Saturday Night
Firemen responded to Superior Market at 1923 Main Street shortly before 11 30 PM Saturday after a refrigerator motor short circuited causing smoke. Damage described as slight and recall from Box 372 Main and Grand streets occurred about six minutes later.
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Two CPAs Named to National Society
New York December 30 Charles Church and Howard Philip Zoltan both certified public accountants from Bridgeport have been elected members of the American Institute of Accountants the national professional society of CPAs Mr Church runs an independent public practice and Mr Zoltan is with Milton H Freedberg and Company
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New England State Forecast With Snow and Clearing
Connecticut to Maine expect increasing cloudiness and light snow, snow ending by evening, clearing and milder nights. West to East winds build Monday afternoon, then shift NW at night, with good visibility improving as snow ends. Temperature drops but not extremely cold. Tuesday turns fair but colder in most areas.
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Two Drivers Arrested After Car Collision In Boston
Two motorists were arrested on multiple charges after a crash at Summit Street and Charleston Road. Giacosa and Vendetti, both cited for auto law violations, were summoned for a hearing in traffic court on January 7.
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George H Gab Bloomfield dies longtime Hartford treasurer
George H Gabb 536 Bloomfield Avenue Bloomfield former Hartford city treasurer for 24 years and one of City Hall's old guard died this morning at his home after a long illness. He served as city treasurer from 1929 to 1953 and was known as Sheriff Gable for his term as Hartford county sheriff in 1916. He leaves a son William Gabbel of Avon two daughters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Bloomfield Federated Church.
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State Girl 8 Wins $32 000 on TV Show
Two eight year olds shared a $64 000 prize on CBS TV The $64 000 Challenge for knowledge of Babe Ruth career Terry Shand of San Antonio Tex answered all five parts Margie Garmise of West Hartford Conn answered four. CBS said the emcee only tripped Margie once missing the year Ruth was AL batting champion 1924.
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Auto Strikes Two Cars In North End Arrests
Michael DeLuca, 49, of 386 Exeter Street, arrested on a charge of violating auto laws after his car struck Craig Rice, 35, at Main and Charles, then hit Frank Kerekes, with a second collision six blocks away at Main and Fairview. He was released with a summons for a Traffic court hearing January 7.
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Spanish classes set at Y school in January
Eighteen? eighty one Spanish classes announced for beginners and conversational courses at the YMCA. Instructor F. Luz, a Spain native and Cerfantes College graduate, will teach alongside years of parish experience. Classes run Tuesdays 7 to 8 30 p m and 8 30 to 10 p m with registrations at the YMCA program office.
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Ruth Draper Dies at 67 Famed Solo Stage Sketches
Ruth Draper, 67, dies in New York City from an apparent heart attack. A renowned solo performer for nearly five decades, she spoke in six languages with simple props and a chair or shawl. Survived by two sisters and a brother, she had recently performed at the Playhouse Theater on Broadway.
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Milford man 84 injured by car on Broadway
Horace Hornfall, 84, of 67 Andrews Street, was struck Saturday night on Broadway near Grant Street. He suffers a fractured left hip and rests comfortably at Milford Hospital. The driver, Billy Foley, 19, of 27 Kittery Street, claimed non sighting. he received a summons to Town Court on January 30 for reckless driving.
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