Probers Critique U S Aid Handling in Iran a 1950s Program
The report accuses U S aid operations in Iran of loose management and casual funding. It cites rapid spending with limited control, nominal Iranian participation, and minimal real impact on development. It highlights a failed Karachi river dam project and costly student funding abroad.
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Iran
U. S
U.S
Aid
United States
Iren P. Hit
Iraw
Karachi
Iremen
New England Industry Gains in 1856 Says Bank Report
The First National Bank of Boston in New Trends reports New England industry rose about 4 percent in 1856 from 1855. Building construction reached record levels, with utilities and public works lagging briefly. The bank forecasts continued high activity, especially for transportation equipment and aircraft manufacturers, into 1937.
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Boston
First National Bank of
New England
Corithcre
Two Found Guilty In City Court Disturbance Case
Judge John J. McGuinness Jr. found one man guilty of carrying a concealed weapon and fined another $15 on breach of peace charges from an incident at 195 Pulaski Street around 2 a.m. A third party, Clarence Brown, 3, of 13 Colburn Street Ansonia, faced a switchblade charge and Clem Fulton with John A. Peterson 25 Shelton were involved.
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John J. McGuinness, Jr
Pulaski Street
Clarence Brown
Colburn Street
Ansonia
Clem Fulton
John A. Peterson
RED
Shelton
Pulask Street
Girl irons for doll then fire follows in tenement
In New Haven a doll outfit presses led to a blaze on Chapel Street after a child used a mother's iron for a toy wardrobe. The smoking ironing board touched off a two alarm fire causing several thousand dollars in damage.
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New Haven
Chapel Street
Gerety resigns state department post amid visa crisis
Former general counsel of the U S Civil Service Commission announces resignation over a visa policy gap that left about 19 000 unused visas. He criticizes the law for failing to shift unused visas to refugees and notes ongoing talks with Congress. He plans to return to Bridgeport law practice.
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Europe
Asia
U.S
Gerety
Dulles
Congress
Bridgeport
Washington
Connecticut
Monroe Opposes Lone Zoning Proposals
A Monroe Zoning Commission hearing on William Soukup's request for a business zone change drew four of five members and widespread opposition. Soukup floated a Shriner club site idea, prompting questions on an industrial zoning supplement and possible tabled action until a Master Plan is adopted.
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Wentworth
Mr. Wentworth
Robert E. Marshall
Leslie Shelton
Isadore Warshaw
William J. Soukup
Fan Hill Toad
Board of Appeals
Propesal
Town Planning Commission
Cities honored for traffic safety as death rate climbs
The latest nine month figures show mileage up 5 percent from 1955 and deaths up 7 percent, raising the death rate per 166 million miles driven to 6.1. Detroit and Chicago lead group one, with other cities in groups 2 to 8 listed for low death rates. Lafayette and Elk Hart noted among small towns with perfect traffic records in 1956.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Washington
San Francisco
Cleveland
Minfoa Pells
Dallas
Houston
Ee Etteriver
Portland
Ore
Indianapollis
Rochester
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Reading
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Zero
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N. Yu
Lafayette
Elkhart
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Birmingham
Mount Clemens
Mich
Kingsport
Tenn
Aurners
Das
Mill Hill School Dedication Highlights Rising Per Pupil Costs
The Mill Hill School building functioned with a 550000 overall price including land and equipment and 377000 construction cost. The per pupil figures show Mill Hill at 861 dollars versus 392 state average for buildings from 1951 to 1956. The Holland Hill 20 room school runs 765 dollars per pupil with Andrew Warde at 1668 compared to over 2000 state average. About 150 people attended the dedication with remarks from several officials and a Mill Hill wind ensemble performance.
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Mill Hii
Holland Hill
Istid
Andrew Warde High School
Homer C. M. Cudmore
Mill Hill
Cudmore
Bridgeport WWI Veterans Form New Local Group
A new servicemen’s organization for World War I veterans is forming in Bridgeport. The group, named Bridgeport Bar Rack Veterans of World War I, will meet Sundays at 2 p.m. at 396 Stratford Avenue. William Cavanaugh has been elected commander and aims to obtain WWI veterans benefits including a $106 monthly pension for those over age 65.
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Bridgepor
Bridgeport Barracks
U.S. A
Stratford Avenue
William Cavanaugh
East J Main Street
Bomb scares hit Connecticut amid political turmoil in Albany
Police warned of prosecution for bomb scare suspects as Hartford area officials linked new incidents to national scares. Stratford evacuated 1000 students after a bomb threat while Moe Warner and Merritt theaters faced calls. Javits and Lausche figures weighed Senate control amid Nixon era tensions.
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Lyddy
Straford
Stratford High School
New York City
Connecticut
Merritt
Warner
State moves to free Pike bonds amid tight money market
Officials press for quick funding of the Pike Project as the state has sold 200 million in bonds but faces high interest limits of 4 percent. A special committee of financial experts will report soon on untangling the bond situation and possible shifts to general obligation bonds to sustain highway work. The Republican led Legislature opens next week with Ribicoff’s water agenda due for review.
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Baldwin
L Reserve
Gnmmuil Ras
House
Senate
Ribicoff
P. L. Smith Named 10 Bullard Post
Paul L. Smith of 268 Colonial Drive Fairfield has joined The Bullard Company as assistant controller announced by E. C. Bullard president and GM. Smith previously was comptroller at Acme Shear and earlier a central controller staff member at General Electric in Schenectady. He led GE operations after starting in 1939. a Yale and Kent School alumnus from New York City, he served in the U S Army 1942 to 1946. He belongs to Bridgeport Tax Forum Controllers Institute of America and Yale Kent alumni groups. He and Mrs Smith have three children Susan Peter and Ann.
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Paul L. Smith
Colonial Drive
Fairfield
Bullard Company
E. C. Bullard
Mr. Smith
Acme Shear Company
Acme Company
Smith
General Electric Company
Schenectady
New York City
Yale University
Kent School
U.S. Army
Bridgeport Tax Forum
Controllers Institute of America
Susan
Peter
Ann
Reminders for 1947 Auto Plate Renewals Issued
Hartford January 4 AP three in ten renewal applications are returned due to issues such as unsigned slips wrong amount checks damaged renewals and improper payments The Motor Vehicles department outlines renewal timing for motorists based on whether they keep or change their current numbers with final deadlines of January 31 for renewals February mid for registrations and March 31 for closing.
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Hartford
State ‘Motor Vehicles Department
MVD
Senate Vote Sets Stage For Javits Oath Delay and Shifts
The final tally 49 to 44 leaves Javits unrecorded as he delays his oath until after the New York Republican legislative session resumes January 3 and names a successor. Ives reports Javits was told Lausche likely votes with Democrats, and a few Congress members note Javits could have changed the outcome.
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Lausche
Nixon
Javits
New York State
Knowland
Sen
Styles Bridges
Javite
Washington
New York
Harriman
Ives
RN. Y
Lauscher
Laussche
GOP
Hanas Rules on Refugee Care Burden to Towns
Hartford report says towns must bear 60 percent of emergency hospital costs for Hungarian refugees if ill, with state welfare covering 40 percent of general welfare expenses. Commissioner Christy Hanas cites lack of federal funds and notes possible federal clarification after Eisenhower advisors meet. Greenwich case spurred appeal to Hanas for aid.
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Hartford
Christy Hanas
Hanas
Eisenhower
Greenwich
Aster Ei Committtee
Wisconsin politics and hospital siege amid Senate vote
A fragmented report describes McCarthy pursuing Wiley, Nee Neely in Virginia, and a held-over senator arriving in a wheelchair to cast a decisive vote. The piece notes seizures, oaths, and a dramatic Senate chamber moment as Democrats gain control.
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Wiscossin
McCarthy
Wiley
Nee ‘Neely
Senate
Heimerabs
Sevomeiets
Drive Launched For Polio Funds In Town Drive
An infantile paralysis funds drive began last night under Kam, Chaiman, and Ever- Members of posts auxiliaries will be in force collecting contributions at multiple Main Street points. The committee has not set a goal but aims to top last year’s 28000. Workers included Herman Pollock and Burton Taylor heading the American Legion phase, with Armand Piroscafo, William Astram, Jack Sullivan, and John Stiliha Jr. assisting.
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Kam
Chaiman
Main Street
Herman Pollock
Burton Taylor
American Legion
Armand Piroscafo
William Astram
Jack Sullivan
John Stiliha, Jr
Bomb scare leads to quiet searches in several cities
Waterbury fire and police empty City hall and WBIS building after threats that a bomb would explode at 12. A Bristol radio call said a bomb would blow up the station. In New London a 4 year old boy is held after a report of a bomb planted under a restaurant table. Police stress the danger of threats while noting many calls may be hoaxes.
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Stratford High School
Supt
Edwin A. Cox
Southington School
Southington High School
Warner Theater
Waterbury
Crosby
Wilby
WBIS
Bristol
Sod
City Hall
New London
Barrington
R. I
Joseph L. Murphy
Tel
New Haven Suspect Denies Selling Lottery Tickets
John Perry was questioned by detectives about lottery tickets and claimed he only sells whiskey. Investigators found half pints of whiskey and nine beer cans at his second floor location, with a few lottery bets noted. He faces charges under the State Liquor Control Act and lottery statute, with $560 bond set for city court appearance.
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New Haven
John Perry
Special Service
William Pascale
Squba
Perry
Zoo Birds Uncaged at Brookfield Zoo
Chicago January 3 AP reports Brookfield Zoo freed several birds including bats and creeRes with spectators nearby, allowing closer viewing inside the enclosure.
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Chicago
Brook
Field Zoo
Puzzle Prize Upgraded to Ninety Five Oh
Puzzle prize increased to 950 with hints of ill effects from certain clues. The text discusses tramps cramps ballet allot curiosities and poison themes while noting familiar words like race lace pace sabre sable and poisoning in a cryptic puzzle style.
Curley Out of Bed in Boston Report
Brief local dispatch notes Curley waking after illness in Boston with a reported recovery progress. Limited details mention a hospital or medical update but lack firm dates or confirmations.
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