Eisenhower and Nixon role deal in disability plan
The article reports a mutual understanding between President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon on Nixon assuming duties if the president is disabled. It notes Eisenhower’s illness history, congressional inertia on disability legislation, and the possible use of an amendment framework. Adams, Rogers, and Nixon moved quickly after the president’s stroke.
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Eisenhower
Nixon
Congress
Time Magazine
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H. J. Porter
Texas
Promédte
Harold E. Stassen
Disarmaments
Russia
Therr
NATO
Sherman Adams
White House
Pact May Have Had November Tryout On Disability
Washington dispatch reports a secret understanding between President Eisenhower and Vice President Nixon on presidential disability may have had a partial trial after Eisenhower’s mild stroke on November 24. The article ties the procedures to an Administration proposal for constitutional steps if a chief executive becomes disabled.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Nixon
Tornadoes Hit Oklahoma and Nearby States Killing and Injuring
Two tornadoes struck eastern Oklahoma and nearby areas today. Eight people died in Mississippi communities near Laurel and Brewer and Union schools, while another tornado damaged buildings near Shreveport and Houston Oklahoma City reports say no injuries in the Oklahoma blast.
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Brewer
Union
Laurel
Shreveport
Houston
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Purtell Cancels Danbury Speeches
Senator William Purtell cancels two Danbury engagements amid a Senate vote on postal rate increases and postal workers pay raises. John W. Tierney will substitute at the Lions Club luncheon and Red Cross fundraiser dinner.
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Carey Cronan
Washington
William Purtell
Danbury
Conn
Senate
Purtell
Sol Robinson
Red Cross
YMCA Group to View Religion Slides Friday Evening
The YMCA College Grad club will show slides from Life magazine's Great Religions of the World at 8 p.m. Friday in the Y building. Lila Renkis, program chairman, announced the event.
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Life Magazine
Ymca College Grad Club
Lila Renkis
Benton to Press Bid in Elm City
Former U S Senator William Benton of Southport said he will press ahead for the Democratic senatorial nomination. He spoke at a Yale Young Democrats and New Haven Young Democratic club meeting noting his improved chances since September and describing campaign fundraising as panhandling while urging a political career with rewards.
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U.S
William Benton
Southport
Benton
Young Democrats
Yale
Young Democratic Club
Young Democrate
Pleasur e Beach park bid outlook amid cost concerns
The article reports Mayor Tedesco weighing private bids to operate Pleasure Beach as city spending rises. Critics say Pleasure Beach loses money while other parks cost funds. Announcement on bidders is due. a strong offer could keep the beach open this summer with bridge repairs and price controls.
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Seaside’ Park
Public Works Department
Seaside
Beardsley
Ninety Acres Park
Tedesco
Theity
Army Major Dies at Mother's Burial in Connecticut
Retired Army Major John T. McMahon of St. Petersburg Florida died of a heart attack today at his sister’s home in West Haven while his mother was being buried at St Lawrence cemetery. He was 50 and leaves a widow and three children. Burial set for Arlington National Cemetery.
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John T. McMahon
St. Petersburg
Fla
St. Lawrence
McMahon
Daniel D. Fitzsimons
Arlington National Cemetery
Fort Myer
Dress Strike Looms Across Seven States
Negotiations between the International Ladies Garment Workers union and five employer groups broke off today and a union spokesman said a general strike appears inevitable. The strike would be the first in 25 years, affecting about 86,800 dress workers in seven states, including 57,000 in New York City and 29,800 elsewhere in New York, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island. The union seeks a 15 percent wage increase plus benefits bringing the package to at least 20 percent, with willingness to compromise amid chaotic industry conditions. Current wages average $2.10 an hour.
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New York
Ladies Garmeart Workers
New York City
New York State
Connecticut
Delayvare
Massachusetts
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Alpert Testifies On Boston Commuter Lines Takeover
New Haven railroad president George Alpert told a Boston hearing that commuter passenger service to Boston after May 1 hinges on Massachusetts Legislature action. He testified for a bill to create a State commission to assume the passenger lines with the state covering deficits.
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Boston
New Haven Railroad
Massachusetts
George Alpert
Alpert
Norwalk tighten rules on off duty police and fire hours
The Norwalk Police and Fire commissioners voted to limit off duty private work to four hours per day and 16 hours per week. Chiefs must approve any additional private employment, with discretionary decisions. The change follows union concerns about competition with local trades and prior informal rule violations.
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Police and Fire Commissioners
Civil Defense
Veterans Memorial Park
Carpenter's and Joiner’s Union
Fire damages waste paper in North End blaze
Fire damaged waste paper stacked in bales near North Washington avenue. Rags and mattresses prepared for shipment to mills. Rush hour traffic snarled for over two hours as fire equipment lined the route from East Washington to Grand street. Chief Jennings and assistants planned morning origin inquiry. Hundreds of spectators gathered as smoke spread.
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Grand Street
Jennings
Curoi
Davis
Jtre
North End
Walker named Connecticut personnel director
Governor Ribicoff appoints George J. Walker of Simsbury as state director of personnel to replace the retired Glendon A. Scoboria. Walker, 37, a Navy veteran and former unemployment compensation chief, will start March 12 with a 9300 dollar annual salary.
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Ribicoff
George J. Walker
Simsbury
Glendon A. Scoboria
New London
Walker
State Labor Department
Irving B. Carter Dies in Plainville at 74
Irving B. Carter 74 a Mason Odd Fellow and Pythian died at home after a long illness. He once operated Carter's Foundry and served as clerk of the Plainville Board of Assessors and treasurer of the Congregational church. The tarpon is noted as a strong fighting game fish.
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Plainville
Irving B. Carter
Carter's Foundry
Board of Assessors
Sacred Heart cagers subdue St Stephen s in league clash
Sacred Heart defeated St Stephen s 55 to 51 as Jim Moran led with 19 points and Jack O Keefe added 17. St Peter s beat St Ann s 59 34 with Garrett and Fitzgerald scoring 18 each. Our Lady of Providence routed St Thomas 55 38 led by Phil Santiago s 31 point outburst. Berkshire Bakers beat Black Rock 120 72 at Orcutt Boys Club with Pedro Tagatac and Ed Ochman starring.
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St. Stephen's
Bassick High School
Jim Moran
Jack O'Keefe
Hearts
St. Peter’s
St. Ann’s
Garrett
Fitzgerald
Our Lady of Providence
Phil Santiago
St. Thomas
Moran
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CeSnatore
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Durwing
Carawas
Oo Rucker
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Xane
O'Velesmert
Elfectort Ao
Bakers Trump
Berkshire Bakers
Black Rock A.A
Orcutt Boys’ Club
Pedro Tagatac
Ed Ochman
Bakers
Melroy Seeks Additional Defense Funds and Moon Mission Debate
The administration plans a new defense funding request between two and three billion dollars, exceeding the previous 1.3 billion. McElroy outlined a defense budget of 82.8 billion for the year starting July 1, stressing increased long range bomber and tanker production. Johnson questioned space plans while McElroy cited the ARPA as uniting Army and Air Force space efforts. a manned moon mission was deemed not ready.
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McElroy
Donaid Quarles
Defense
Air Force
Advanced Research Projects Agency
Army
Subcommittee
Red Cross to Seek $46 000 in Danbury Campaign
Danbury Connecticut Red Cross announces a $46 000 goal for the forthcoming campaign. Danbury to raise $27 350 with surrounding towns totaling $18 650. Campaign chair William C Ward Jr lists branch chairmen and assigned targets for Bethel Brookfield Georgetown Newtown Redding Ridgefield and others.
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RED Cross
Danbury
The
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William C. Ward, Jr
Bethel
Elaine W. Hanna
Floyd B. Culhane
Reuther Blasts Goldwater In Kohler Strike Hearing
UAW President Walter Reuther accuses Senator Goldwater of staging a delay tactic as the Senate rackets committee opens hearings on violence in the Kohler strike at Sheboygan Wisconsin. Allan Graskamp testifies violence was directed at strikers. Kohler rep L L Smith cites 800 acts of violence by the union and others.
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Knowland
Reuther
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Capitol Hill
Goldwater
Kohler
Wisconsin
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Sheboygan
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Dale Oostdyk
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Humphrey
D-Minn
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Rneb
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L. L. Smith
Sheboyan
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Debates Over Three Year Amt Proposal Spark Postal Tax Tally
Lawmakers clash over a three year amount plan with a 49 49 tally and local letter rate splits. Senators Pastore Montoneo and Morse challenge the scheme accusing it of discrimination and subsidies favoring publishers while Postmaster General Sumnerfield would decide what counts as local mail amid rural versus urban rate disparities.
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Ouls Carlson
Montoneo
New York
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Oklahoman
Senate panel probes mail rate boosts and coin racket links
Senators Bush and Purtell joined the majority as the Senate rejected an amendment to remove a five cent postage rate from a bill raising postal sales. The probe ties unions and coin machine operators to organized crime with investigators centering on Chicago Detroit and Cleveland.
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Life Magazine
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Lment
House
Dutch Vogel
Red
Waterfall
Kenedy
Kennedy
Newsman
Red Waterfall
Washington
Bush
Purtell
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Monroney
D- Kia
Credit Unions Elect Officers At Bridgeport Dinner
Michael J. Abbruscato was reelected president of the Bridgeport Cloakmakers Local 141 CU and Credit Union. Mary Journey’s Inn hosted the annual dinner with 150 attendees from 45 local credit unions. Other officials reelected include Rose A. DeCarlo secretary treasurer and Milton P. Hooper chapter director, along with Mary Chednack chairing the supervisory committee. Ethel L. Vitale was named public relations director for the newly created post.
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Bridgeport Cloakmakers
Port
Maixe
Mary Journey's Inn
Wridat Pleasant Mt
Ztasaer
Cemt
Orise Y. Harle
General Electric Employes Fcu
Rose A. DeCarlo
Bridgeport Cloakmaker
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Bridgeport Teachers Association
FCU
Joseph B.J. Bodnar
Fairfield Columbus F Fcu
Mary Chednack
Gen.eral Electric Employes Fcu
Campaign to fund Eisenhower library set for Abilene
A national campaign to raise funds for an Eisenhower presidential library will be launched in Abilene Kansas by industries educators and public officials. Benjamin F. Fairless of the American Iron and Steel Institute will head the drive. Plans call for a three million dollar library across from Eisenhower's boyhood home and the Eisenhower museum.
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Eisenhower
Benjamin F. Fairless
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