Defense chief pledges new large defense appropriation
Secretary of Defense McElroy told the Senate defense preparedness subcommittee that a new extra defense appropriation is likely, possibly between 1.3 and 1.7 billion dollars. He said the Air Force and Army expect to be "shooting at the moon" in space efforts and announced possible March plans for Defense reorganizing. House members Vinson Arends and Kilday introduced a streamlining bill to cut 29 to 15 secretaries and cut civilian Defense personnel from 2400 to 600 while preserving Joint Chiefs of Staff structure.
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R-Ill
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Weather notes for Bridgeport and vicinity
An official weather brief for Bridgeport reports colder late in the day with high temperatures near 55 degrees and tides one to two feet above normal. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph, plus almanac data on sun rise 6:31 am and sunset 4:00 pm for February 27, the fifty eighth day of the year.
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Mississippi tornadoes kill eight and injure dozens
Jackson Mississippi reports deadly tornadoes across the state killing eight people and wounding more than 50. Victims include Sally Day a 110-year-old woman near Canton Luther Brewer near Richton and Cathy Jones near Fannin. Several communities including Walnut Grove Chicora Winchester and Denham report damage and injuries.
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Richton
William Burgess
Chicora
Winchester
Denham
Wayne County
Highway Patrol
Oold
Cathy Jones
Fannin
Alonzo Riley
Fire damages Housatonic Ave warehouse. two firemen hurt
A large stock of shredded rags and mattresses at the Waste Paper Co on 515 615 Housatonic Ave burned yesterday near 3 38 pm. Two firemen sustained injuries as flames swept through a 16 by 200 foot brick building. A dozen engines and trucks responded led by Fire Chief Sylvester Curci. owner Anthony F Carbone was hospitalized and a loss total was not immediately estimated.
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City Waste Paper Company
Housatonic Avenue
Housatonic Ave
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Keenabett
North Washington Javenue
Hall Street
Inc
Willian Davis
Sylvester Felix Curci
Anthony F. Carbone
Ex Cop Burned in Couch Blaze at City Garage
Former detective Joseph Ungvarski was critically burned when he apparently slept on a couch at Tommy's Garage 30 Gregory Street and caught fire from a cigarette. Firefighters and garagemen subdued the blaze. Ungvarski suffered third degree burns and was listed on the danger list at St. Vincent's hospital. Two firefighters were injured by a falling joist but released after treatment.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Thomas Boucher
North Avenue
Joseph Stonoha
Travis Drive
Engine Co
Madison Avenue
Washington Avenue
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St. Vincent’s
Mlevy Assails Mayor’s Task of Closing Pleasure Beach
Former Mayor Jasper McLevy denounces Mayor Tedesco's plan to close Pleasure Beach due to losses. He argues the park must stay open as a public service, recalling 1919 purchase, prior leases, and decades of community effort to save the park in Bridgeport.
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Park City
Bridgeport
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Democrats Back Dodd in Torrington
Torrington Democratic Town Committee endorsed Thomas J. Dodd for U S senator at a 2 meeting. The group was named to submit petitions for county state and congressional conventions.
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Thomas J. Dodd
U. S
Reuther Attacks Goldwater Sparks Senate Outcry
In Washington on February 26 the clash in the Senate caucus room over Walter Reuther calling Senator Goldwater a moral coward triggered calls for investigation. Senator Knowland demanded inquiry, Goldwater lashed back, and Senator Hennings pledged a probe as officials explained the press room move to accommodate more than 100 reporters.
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Senators Vote to Accept The's 5-Cent Stamp Plan
Eisenhower disclosed a secret understanding with Nixon for presidential duties if the president is unable to serve. Morse blasted secrecy as a violation of the Constitution while Hagerty framed the move as a recession acknowledgment. Benson faced calls for resignation over price supports as Eisenhower defended his leadership and judgments.
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Nixon
Mayor Admits Shifts in City Office Locations Planned
Mayor Tedesco confirms talks of moving several city department offices to new sites ahead of a full plan in a few weeks. Rumors include the insurance office from City Hall to Harrison Street, the planning commission to City Hall, and the civil service office from Stirdevant building, with other speculation over redevelopment headquarters and a redevelop ment agency board.
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Senate probes unions and gangsters in coin machine racket
The Senate rackets committee disclosed a nationwide probe into alleged collusion between labor unions coin machine operators and gangsters to control coin op machines. Mrs Myrtle Larner of Miami Shores Florida refused to answer and invoked the Fifth Amendment as subpoenaed records from the Chicago Coin Machine Operators Association were sought.
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Myrtle) Larner
Miami Shores
Flax
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Rain and Warmth Forecast Diminish New England Snow
The Weather Bureau predicts mild weather and rain will rapidly melt snow across New England by the weekend. Rain is forecast to begin tomorrow, with temperatures in the 40s in the south and mid 30s to 40 in the north, easing the winter buildup overall.
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Weather Bureau
Pleas Denied by Merit Board in Firefighter Appeals
The city Civil Service Commission denied most appeals from 21 men who failed to meet requirements for the firefighter exam. One appeal was granted, nine were tabled to allow physical tests, and the rest await results. The eligibility list will be announced this weekend to align with the department’s April 1 start of the 42 hour week.
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Leonard B. Kershner
Firing of Vanguard GFF Delayed by Weather
Cape Canaveral Feb 26 AP The Vanguard satellite firing is pushed to next week due to rain and cold winds. Navy Vanguard rocket and Army Jupiter C missile are slated for firing in the following two weeks as weather forecasts show an approaching front. Engineers are also addressing a liquid propellant shortage and repairs on engine components.
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Senate votes 49 4 to limit three year postal rate plan
The Senate approved a three year limit on a proposed five cent non local letter rate, with a 49 to 4 tally. House backed four cent increase. amendment to drop five cent provision failed 44 Republicans and 5 Democrats voting yes. The measure would raise annual postage by 747 million dollars and fund postal modernization. Senator Carlson defended the bill saying most first class mail is business, costing the average family about 2.50 yearly.
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D-Okla
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