Prober cites payoff claims in FCC probe clash
The probe centers on alleged payments to a Federal Communications Commission member. Representative O’Hara and Rep. Flynt dispute Schwartz’s statements as false. Schwartz says he turned over personal files to Morse under subpoena after briefings with Williams and Morse. He asserts Adams and others influenced regulatory actions and hints at further hearings. Democratic leaders call for a new independent inquiry.
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Federal Communications Commission
Rep. O'Hara
R-Minn
Rep. Flynt
D-Ga
Schwartz
Harris
Morse
Williams
U.S
Subcommittee
Jayol
Federal Communications Commissioner
Adams
Oregon
Eisenhower
GOP Call For Parley Of Legislators
A list of lawmakers from Connecticut towns including Greenwich New Milford Milford Norwalk Trumbull Wilton Ridgefield Stratford Darien and Darien is mentioned with representatives such as Benjamin J. Greenwich and Stephen Sweeney. The note references a parley among peers over legislative matters.
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Greenwich
Benjamin J
Barringer
New Milford
Stephen J. Sweeney
Naugatuck
Milford
Louis J. Padula
Norwalk
Rodney
Eielson
Trumbull
John C. Donaldson
Wilton
Robert R. Keller
Ridgefield
Rose FE. Prokop
Stratford
Gennars W. Frate
Darien
John H. Noble
Herbert R. Elker
Governor Urges Bonds for Roads and Highway Growth
Governor Ribbicoff calls for bond financing to support highway construction and a major capital program. He lauds the State Highway Department for turning three big projects in three years, including the Connecticut Turnpike and flood repairs, noting total spending nears 492 million, up from 126.6 million. The dinner honored 16 elderly New Town residents as guests.
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Assembly
Ribicaff
General Assembly
State Highway Department
Connecticut
James Brunet
Chamber
Earl M. Mitchell
Dulles Reports Tunisia Seeks UN Action Over Tunisian Bombing
Secretary of State Dulles said Tunisia asked for U S support to denounce France at the United Nations for bombing a Tunisian border village last Saturday. He called any decision premature and urged a middle course to maintain relations between North Africa and Western Europe.
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Washington
Feb
Dulles
Tunisia
France
United Nations
North
Africa
Europe
Fairfield Cops Seek Pay Boost and Superior Traffic Post
Fairfield officials propose a pay raise for officers and move Detective Sergeant Joseph Reed to a new outside supervision and traffic control post. Reed would stay in the detective bureau as lieutenant, with Sergeant Lennon promoted to lieutenant. The commission also rejected a Park Avenue speed limit cut from 40 to 25, citing rush hour congestion and radar records showing heavy traffic and few violators.
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Joseph Reed
Detective Bureau
Reed
Thomas Lennon
Sargeant Lennon
Gordon F. Christie
Commission
Park 1 Avenue
Park Avenue
Notre Dame High School
Wilson Street
James Kranyik
Philip Ganser
Christie
Two Drivers Unhurt In Merritt Parkway Crash
Norwalk reports a rear end collision on the Merritt Parkway near East Rocks Road at 9:35 am with no injuries. Edwin Mitchell 34 of Stratford and Lillian Stern 55 of Fairfield were involved. Stern faces a City Court appearance March 3.
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Norwalk
Merritt Parkway
East Rocks Road
Edward Collins
Edwin Mitchell
White Street
Stratford
Mitchell
Lillian Stern
Random Road
Fairfield
Danbury Man Found Guilty in Theft Case
George H. Clayton of West Orange N J is convicted in Danbury City Court of theft involving a coin collection and a watch. He is jailed in lieu of bond awaiting disposition on an additional charge of conveying property under a conditional bill of sale. Associate Judge Hornig reserved ruling on that charge until Thursday. Clayton was arrested in Asbury Park and handed to Danbury authorities after waiving extradition. The theft involved a coin collection valued at 454 dollars and jewelry taken from Miss Mary Andros home at 284 White Street where he stayed last year.
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Danbury
George H. Clayton
West Orange
N. J
Albert H. Hornig
Clayton
Asbury Park
N.J
Mary Andros
White Street
Rolf Writers Banquet to Draw Over 50 at Waldorf Astoria
New York January 28 banquet at the Waldorf Astoria will host more than 50 golf writers. Attendees include prominent industry figures and critics gathering for the event.
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New York
NEA
Rolf
the Waldorf Astoria
Winter Blast Kills 52 as Storms Rake Regions Across Aid
Bitter cold and snow storms lash the Northeast and Midwest with at least 52 deaths blamed on overexertion and auto accidents on icy roads. New York states tally 21 fatalities. widespread drifts strand hundreds in northwest Pennsylvania. Northern plains see light snow from the Rockies to the prairies.
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Pennsylvania
Wayne County
New York State
Massachusetts
Oklahoma
Texas
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
New Jersey
Mississippi
Great Lakes
New York
New Mexico
Prairies
Rockies
$2 Billion Plan For Post Office Modernization
The article reports a forthcoming Senate Post Office committee briefing by Postmaster General Summerfield on a $2 billion modernization program. It notes Senator Carlson advocating a five cent rate for long distance mail if tied to a five year modernization plan and recalls a stalled lease-purchase program revived after removing a 4 percent interest cap.
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Summerfield
Senate Post Office Committee
Carlson
Kansas
Post Office Department
Drive Underway for RFE Funds
A funds drive for the Refugee Flourishing Endeavor continues after page one coverage. Organizers urge community support and outline fundraising milestones, emphasizing local participation and immediate needs.
Redstone test firing and Cold War rocket plans emerge
The Redstone rocket conducts a routine test firing amid Cold War tensions. Report notes 200 mile range and potential field use by mid summer. Separate discussion covers Radio Free Europe jamming efforts and refugee crews, with support from Crisis Crusade and Bridgeport newspaper carriers.
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Army
Free World
City jobs pay scales revealed in new study
The Civil Service pay plan review outlines proposed salaries across classes PF to S-16 with three to five step scales. Current ranges vary from about 3,800 to 11,960, with top rates for S-16 and S-15 proposed at 9,828 to 11,960 and 8,944 to 10,816 respectively.
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Jér
Griffenhagen
Griffenhagten
Hillside Home
Brade
Prade
Wage scale proposals list city job classes and salaries
The document outlines proposed wage scales for multiple city job classes from S-1 to W-13 with-five-step progressions and yearly equivalents. It lists clerical, technical, health, and public works roles, noting current top scales for several named positions and indicating Belfast has approved higher bus fares.
Eisenhower GOP Rejects Texas Gas Bill Fundraiser
Washington reports the Republican leadership refused to touch money raised in a Texas fund drive linked to support for the natural gas bill. The Houston dinner for Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr. sparked disputes among party leaders and critics, with Porter denying it was a gas lobby event while officials disavowed any connection to proceeds.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Republican National Committee
Texas
GOP
H. J
Jack) Porter
Republican National
Houston
Rep
Joseph W. Martin
House
Martin
Porter
Oil and Gas
Joe Martin
Paul M. Butler
Aiken
R-V1
Texas Oil
James C. Hagerty
White House
Washington Post
Post
Alcorn
Meade Alcorn
Hagerty
Senator Schoeppel
Representative Simpson
Republican Congressional
Robert R.aft
Albuquerque
N. M
Phoenix
Ariz
Republic ‘Can
Lyndon Johnson
Joseph W. Martin Jr
NEW TALKS SET ON SIKORSKY PACT
The Sikorsky unit Local 877 union seeks wage gains and full arbitration plus added benefits in new talks with the company. The union voted 2 048 to 914 to strike if no pact by midnight Saturday, with pickets likely Monday and ongoing talks possible Saturday.
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Sikorsky
Stratford High School
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