Tax board adds 329 328 to city budget figures
Budget adjustments expand the overall city spending, with a preliminary total of 25.9 million and a 20.29 million tax levy after adding 329 328 to the Finance and Tax board figures. The changes affect education, health, public works, and library funding, while pledging potential reforms in teacher pay and public insurance.
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TAX Board
Ase Srhat
Dixie Service Commission
Simpson
Patiie Works
Harding High School
Hedges Stadium
Hillside Hospital
School Board
Board of Library Directors
Park Department
Lawrence E. McKeon
Burned at Sprague man in critical condition
Governor Smith aged 37 of 45 River Street remains in critical condition at Barkly Hospital after a flash fire at the Sprague Meter Company. Assistant Fire Chief John Gleason says Smith was near a paint spray booth when the blaze started and the cause has not been determined.
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Governor Smith
River Street
Barkly Hospital
Sprague, Meter Company
John Gleason
Snatco Sets New Rate Plan With Area Reclassifications
Snatco accepts a rates decision proposing reclassifying exchanges into 10 groups and moving Bridgeport to a higher group while Thompsonville and Windsor Locks shift to group 4. The plan extends certain rate areas and replaces the daily guarantee with semi public telephone service.
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Bridgeport
Thompsonville
Windsor Lorks
Five Injured in Milford Two Car Crash Near Woodmont
Milford February 18 five persons were injured in a two car collision on Rose's Mill road near Woodmont road shortly before 12 30 PM. James Seren 29 of Rose's Mill road suffered severe lacerations while Nicholas Bukov esky 41 was injured along with four others including George Chirsky 48 Helen Rako vesky 41 and Patricia Rako vesky 1 and a child. The crash happened on a snow covered bridge over Rose's Mill pond. All injured were taken to Milford hospital by Chamberlain ambulance. Patrolman Stephen Rowe assisted investigation. Sergeant Walker Mankowile and Patrolman William Shultis said Mr Seren will be arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated after release.
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Rose's Mill Road
Woodmont Road
Milford Hospital
James Seren
Seren
George Chirsky
Fairfield
Helen
Helen Rakovesky
Barbara
Patricia
An & Car
Nicholas Bukovesky
Stephen Rowe
Sared
Rose’s Mill Road
Dukovesky
Rose’s Mill Pond
Chamberlain
William Shultis
Walker Mankowile
Saren
Lie Hospital
Socialist Carnival Held In Havana
Offshore from Key West, Cubans celebrated Cuba's first socialist carnival as shortages and problems persisted. Havana radio described the event as the greatest in Cuban history with parades of masked revelers and decorated coaches along Prado boulevard and the Malecon amid cheering crowds watching through Havana streets.
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Key West
Fla
Cuba
Havana Radio
Prado Boulevard
Malecon Seafront
Havana
Brandens
Flames destroy two Milford cottages in Merwitr Burwell area
Fire swept two cottages at Milford Beach area on Monday February 19 in Merwitr Burwell area destroying the structures and leaving nearby homes unsafe residents reported damage and investigations underway by local authorities.
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Mileorl
Merwitr Burwell Beach
Fire destroys bungalow as Grove fires spread
The Fire department received an alarm at 12 10 AM for a blaze on Bonnett Street. Within minutes a second fire was reported on Fyiphuld Avenue. Two stories frame cottages in the Bridgeport area were destroyed. Burial plans and a Mass of requiem were noted as investigators look into the suspicious fires. Mrs Ferris A Stevens and Miss Ella Fenton are among survivors.
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Arel A Stevens
Sint
Bonnett Street
SumaMit
AL Agine
Bern
St Ann's Church
Pulice
Mountain
Grove Cemetery
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County Clare
Troland
Stevans
Bridgeport
Naph Stevens
Katansh
Henna
Salome
Ella Fenton
U S Seeks Allied Trade Limits With Cuba At Punta del Este
A State Department spokesman outlined plans to urge allies outside the Inter American system to align with measures agreed at Punta del Este on Cuba trade. He said NATO council will review these steps, including bilateral talks with friendly governments, with Japan and Canada noted as allied players in the described position.
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Ag Rusk
Firent
Punta del Este
Cuba
NATO
Rosiow
Good. iWin
NATO Council
Ute Council
Theva Avil
United States
Cinse US
Japan
Canada
Cuba embargo criticized as hypocritical by Keating
Sen. Kennett Keating accused the U S embargo on Cuba of hypocrisy arguing sanctions are unequal since the Soviets face no Cuba style restrictions. Speaking at a Huron college alumni event he urged consistency with actions toward Yugoslavia and the USSR and noted allied deficits in filling Cuban trade openings.
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New Rochelle
Kennett K. Keating
U.S
Cuba
Russia
Keating
Hona College Aluenni Association
Sand Union
Yuedslavia and Diessel
Dr Jaeger Injured In Driveway Fall In Fairfield
Dr Marie Jaeger, director of Weybster Secretarial School at University of Bridgeport, slipped on icy driveway Saturday night in Zit Lamp Mortar Drive Fairfield. Police took her to St Vincent's hospital where her condition was reported good last night. She is active in the League of Women Voters, Cancer Association, and Bridgeport Concert.
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Zit Lamp Mortar Drive
Fairfield
Fairhield
Dr. Jaeger
St. Vincent's Hospital
Jaeger
Weybster Secretarial School
University of Bridgeport
League of Women Voters
Cancer Associatino
Bridgeport
Lodges Feted At Home Of Tutoli In Westport
John Lodge of Westport former Governor and ambassador to Spain and Mrs Lodge were guests at a reception yesterday at Benjalicl Tutoli’s home on Wood Avenue. About 80 attendees, including Albert P Morrang former Compress and John Baxter, gathered between 6 and 9 PM. Attendees listed include Dr Michael Sciortino Police Commissioner Joseph Sciorting Nicholas Palladino and Domenick Coren with United Voters league. No formal entry into the gubernatorial race was announced.
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John Lodge
Westport
Foremer
Spain
Michael ¥. Sciortino
Joseph Sciorting
Miosis
Ex-State Sen Laing Reported Missing in Windsor
Former state senator Philip P. Laing, an insurance executive, was reported missing by Windsor police deputy chief James B. Mucky Jr. He had not been seen since Jan 2B, with few details released. Laing, married with two daughters, served in the General Assembly starting in 1945 and later represented Windsor on the town council and in the Seventh Senate district.
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Windsor
Philip P. Laing
James B. Mucky Jr
Laing
Aciant Casualty and Surety Ee
Laiing
General Assembly
Sibal Decries Extremists In GOP Lincoln Day Speech
Connecticut representative Abner W. Sibal warned Republicans against far right extremism, blaming it on Democratic leftist tactics. He urged party unity, free enterprise in candidate selection, and a positive gubernatorial program while criticizing Democratic bosses and calling for broader, workable alternatives.
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Plainville
Cae
Gressman
Abner W. Sita
Conny Sia
Republican
Sena
Turin
Lynn
Rep
Sibal
Washington
Republican Party of
Connecticut
Republican Party
GOP
Ant
German flood toll climbs to two hundred forty six
The report notes mass displacement of East Germans at the Finkenwerder refugee camp after escape from communist rule. In Austria, avalanche alarms sounded as blizzards trapped about 100 skiers at a Saar/Salzburg winter resort. Officials warned travelers to stay off unsafe routes as 1,500 skiers from 20 nations faced isolation. Road crews and guards worked to clear blocked passes while evacuation plans were enacted for farms and alpine settlements amid ongoing heavy snow.
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Austria
Salzburg
Obertanem
Thnsbruck
Arlberg
Ramine
Kauner
Glacier
Uut
Storm Leaves Sheffield With 110000 Damaged Homes
AREPFIELD England Feb 1 AP Minister of Housing Dr Charles Hill said two of every three houses in industrial Sheffield were damaged by hurricane winds last Friday. Officials estimate homes damaged well over 110000 as the storm lashed Britain and claimed 12 lives. He will report to Prime Minister MacMillan on findings tomorrow.
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Arepfield
England
Charles Hill
Sheffield
Yorkshire
Hill
Harold MacMullan
Britain
Miranda
East German Propaganda Seizes West Germany Flood Disaster
East Germany uses North Sea flood as political leverage accusing West Germany of negligent dike upgrades and insufficient emergency planning. ADN reports Baltic coast breaches, claims East forces responded swiftly, while Neues Deutschland emphasizes chaos and authorities’ alleged failure. Several deaths and dozens injured reported in East German floods.
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Berlay, Rea. 1
East Germany
West Germany
North ‘Sea
ADN
North Sea
Baltic
Communist Party
Neues Deutschland
Hamburg
Bremen
German People’s Police
Ir Defense
Park City Toastmasters Set Speech Contest Tomorrow
The Park City Toastmasters association will hold a speech contest at 6 o clock tomorrow at Hotel Barnum. A highlight is a run-off between Merrell Rogers and John Nel Vecchio, with the winner to represent the association in the state contest March 18 at the Baragiy. Anthony C. Neri, president, announced an additional team‑speech competition at Novelock.
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Park City
Ice fishermen rescued from Paysgen Lake snowstorm
Ice fishermen including women and children trapped on Lake Pays gen at Oshkosh Wisconsin were brought to safety by Conservation department workers and volunteers. Deputy Meyer of Winnebago County says all appeared safe, with a few miners possibly left behind but capable of self help. Northern Illinois faced six inches of snow, while New York towns reported cold and rain, and Florida saw 80 degree warmth along the gulf, as storms shift across the region.
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Oshkosh
Wis
Conservation Department
Douglas Meyer
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Sheriff's Department
Illinois
New York State
Sat
Watertown
Dat
Massena
Ulita
California
San Francisco
Florida
Gulf Coast
Deep
Hayden the senator who loves the filibuster
Senator Hayden, a longtime Arizona figure born at Hayden's Ferry, reflects on Senate operations, the filibuster power, and his own career from Tempe to Congress. He recounts early political steps, controversies, and a candid view of how legislation advances.
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Hayden
Yen
Senate Club
Unas
Hayten
New Mexico
Arizona
Hoover Dam
Arigna
Congress
Bulo
Farvandy
Traver
Liz Taylor May Leave Hospital Today
Miss Taylor shows improvement after food poisoning scare in Rome. Doctor says condition easing and she could return to work by Wednesday. Walter Wanger and Radie Fisher linked to the case as investigators describe the illness as food poisoning from a meal.
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Miss Tay+ Jor
Walter Wanger
Wanger
Ramo
Taylor
Reds renew pressure on Allied air links
The Soviet Union again pressed to control the Berlin air corridors, seeking exclusive use of the Hamburg corridor to 7,500 feet for three hours tomorrow. Allies rejected the demand and planned to expand the space with extra military transport. Britain, France and the United States considered fighter patrols if the Soviet bid persisted. The move followed earlier announcements that parts of the corridors would be reserved for Soviet planes, prompting separate flight plans and weather-related interruptions.
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Herin
West Berlin
Red
Berlin
Hamburg
United States
Britain
France
Twu Olfier
West Germany
Frankfurt
Hannover
Woman Driver Held After Newtown Crash
Mrs Harriet Witely librarian of 23 Boulevard was arrested Saturday night after her car collided with Daniel A Winkler Jr 23 of Tashirar Stepney on Route 25 in Newtown near Cyrinius Library There were no injuries and both vehicles sustained minor damage Police cited her for failure to yield the right of way at a private driveway
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Newtown
Harriet Witley
23 Boulevard
Cyrinius Bath
Witley
Daniel A. Winkler, Jr
Stepney
Charles G. Rudolph
Sue Mons
Cara
Rus
Dolph
James Barton III in Critical Condition at Nas Sau Hospital
Astor James Barton known for playing Jeeter Lester in Tobacco Road was stricken today and taken to Nas sau hospital in critical condition. A hospital spokesman declined to discuss the nature of the illness.
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Minella
Astor James Barton
Jeeter
Lester
Tobacco Road
Nassau Hospital
Break at Madison School Under Police Probe
Detectives investigated a break at Madison Public School on Madison Avenue. Custodian Joseph Trasix notified police at 7 p.m. Three windows were broken and a door to the principal's office forced, with the building ransacked, police said.
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Tage Night
Madisim Public School
Madison Avenue
Joseph ‘Trasix
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