Shoppers Slain in Meriden Store Over Pair of Shoes
Police linked to two double sprees in a patrol area as Adinolfi and the Speyers were killed during a holdup at a Meriden footwear shop. Authorities tracked leads across Connecticut and questioned suspects while funeral services were planned for Mrs. Speyer.
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Speyers
Adinoifi
Adinolfi
Framingham
Mass
Wallingford
North Haven
New Britain
East Hartford
Speyer
Hartford
Coventry
Liquor Stores to Close Earlier in East Hartford
Nineteen East Hartford package store owners agreed to an earlier closing time effective immediately. They voted to shut at 6 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays and at 5 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, citing a recent spike in killings and holdups.
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Ciation
Sherman Weiner
Weiner
Mr. Weiner
Albert L. Coles
Association
Bridgeport
E. Hartford
Hartford
East Hartford
Louis Abramson
Connecticut Package Store Owners Association
Superior Package
Church Comers Inn
Abramson
Elmwood
Hartford United
Union votes end of unit walkout
The walkout ended without union heads' knowledge and a meeting was held to settle the issue. The company cited economic factors, with president Herman W. Steinkraus noting tube mill operating costs were twice competitors' and staff on various operations were two to three times as large.
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Herman W. Steinkraus
Snowstorm Sweeps New England With Cold Front Follows
Police report heavy snowfall blanketing the area as a cold front moves in. Temperatures near freezing with a drop to around 240 degrees not accurate but indicating a sharp chill. Traffic light on the Merritt Parkway and Post Road. plows ready. road conditions ranging from fair to poor. A fatal Torrington crash claims Bernice Arnista, 17, as she rides with Allen Sarog 18. Rev. John Zahala of Sacred Heart Church identified as other driver.
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Philip
T. Clark
Boston Weather Bureau
New England
Merritt Parkway
Post Road
Wilbur Cross Parkway
New Haven Railroad
Hartford
State Highway Department
Torrington
Bernice, Arnista
Enger
Allen Sarog
Tor‘rington
John Zahala
Sacred Heart Church
Three Injured When Car Skids Off Snowy Parkway
In Orange a car skidded off the Wilour Cross Parkway near Milford line. Sister driver Anna E. Wills, 21, was injured with a skull fracture and internal injuries. Theresa D Unger, 26, in serious condition, suffered a broken jaw. Their mother Anna Wills, 49, had shoulder and back injuries.
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Orange
Wilour Cross Parkway
Milford Town Line
Milford Hospital
Theresa, D’unger
Fall River
Mass
Anna E. Wills
Anna Wills
John Sweeney Baid
Chamberlain
Hungary hears harsh program from regine amid reconstruction
The Hungary regime led by Kadar announces a harsh program at a time of coal shortages and factory closures. It vows iron discipline, limited freedom for loyalists, and temporary unemployment while forecasting longer-term stabilisation. Non communist party leaders insist on free elections and joint talks only under a program safeguarding non communist activity.
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Jed
Hungary
Kadar
Nagy
Communist
Matyas Rakosi
Ernce Geroe
Rakosi J
Geroe
Smallholders, Social Democrats
National Peasant Party
Suspects Held In Auto Bombing Case
Police questioned Whelan and Gillo as detectives Lombardi and Lombard pursued details after an auto bombing damaged a car at Muc ici s Garage. Mrs Whelan had a prior suit against Belinsky over burns from a home faucet explosion settled for 250 dollars, with 90 for legal fees. The statute cited carries a 5000 dollar fine or up to 99 years in prison for explosives injuries.
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Mucici
Whelan
Gillo
Edward Lombardi
Edward Lombard
Lieut. Walsh
Lieut
Walsh
Whelans
Lyddy
Former Avon Official William J. Smith Dies at 58
William J. Smith, 58, ex state estate administrator and Avon tax collector for 20 years, died at his Avon home. He served as a Collinsville Savings Bank trustee and was a Collinsville native. He leaves a wife, four daughters, three sons, and a grandchild. Funeral is Wednesday at 1:30 PM at Vincent Funeral Home and 9:00 PM at St. Patrick's Church. Burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
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AVON
William J. Smith
Collinsville
G A Johnson Appointed Hartford Agent for Fairfield County
George A Johnson Jr of Fairfield is named special agent for Hartford Accident Indemnity Co with headquarters in Bridgeport. A Bridgeport native, he graduated from Upsala College in 1944 and joined Hartford in January 1956 as an underwriter in Bridgeport after working as a freshman for another insurer.
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George A. Johnson, Jr
Fairfield
Hartford Accidentumi Indemnity Company
Fairfield County
Bridgeport
Mr. Johnson
Upsala College
East Orange
New Jersey
Hartford Company
Two GIs Beaten and Robbed in Baston
Two soldiers were attacked at 4 25 a m in Baston with a wrench or tire iron. Sgt Weaver suffered a broken nose and other injuries while Specialist Janzen had a nose injury. The robbers fled after taking about 45. They were helped by Mr Bennett and Bridgeport police were notified.
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Janzen
Weaver
Easton
Bridgeport Hospital
Sindra
Bridgeport
Svihra
Fairfield Plant Damaged by Fire
Patrolman John Cataldo discovered the fire at the Fairfield plant while responding to a sprinkler alarm. He notified police and opened a driveway gate as firefighters arrived, with crews working to dry out machines to prevent rust damage.
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Fairfield
John Cataldo
State Forecasts Snow, Cloudy Skies Across New England
Connecticut faces light snow Monday morning with 1 2 inches possible before turning cloudy and warmer. Massachusetts sees light snow ending by forenoon then clearing and warmer, with colder air Monday night. Rhode Island similar, Vermont and New Hampshire report intermittent snow flurries and cooling into Tuesday. Maine cloudy with snow flurries north portions, winds southeast to southwest 15 30 mph, visibility variable in snow.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
Berkshires
Rhode Island
Vermont
New Hampshire
Maine
Eastport
Rites Planned Tuesday for Town Dog Warden Ciufo
Funeral services set for Marco Ciufo 36 dog warden of Town who died after being struck on Main Street Saturday night. Services in Bridgeport and St Theresa's Church followed by burial in Stratford. Survived by wife Bridget Mary Ascolese and five children Anthony Mary Ann Bridget Richard and Linda. Also survived by mother Mrs Maria Basile Ciufo and brother Raymond Ciufo. The driver Hendrick Dekkar and family were treated for injuries and Dekkar posted bonds for inquest pending.
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Trumbull
Marco Ciufo
Main Street
A. R. Abriola
Son Funeral Home
Bridgeport
St. Theresa's Church
Loroner
Ciufo
Lake Avenue
Bridget Mary Ascolese
Anthony
Mary Ann
Bridget
Richard
Linda
Mr. Clufe
Maria Basile Ciufo
Raymond Ciufo
Jaceseat Maces
Byle
Bridgeport Council of Catholic Men
Dogs to be Removed at Trumbull Pound
Trumbull January reports 18 dogs at the Trumbull dog pound after the death of Dog Warden Mario Civio leaving the facility without proper care. Nine were moved to the Mary Hart Memorial Shelter in Westport, others will be cared for by a neighbor while new arrangements are made. Dogs include four puppies and several mixed breeds with nine puppies in one female vetter.
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Trumbull
Mario Civio
David Logan
Mary Hart Memorial
Westport
William Kennedy
William Zeiner
Conn. Humane Pottery
Disaster in Ouray: Gas Explosion Kills Three in Fire
A Colorado blast near Ouray killed three people and injured many as a fire started by an overheated stove spread through a two story building. Sheriff Henry R. Scott described it as the worst disaster of his nine years.
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Arthur Markey
Scott
Addié Sims
Dean Hainey
Montrose
Solons hint revision of Ike Middle East plan
Senators debate Ike's foreign aid idea routed to Middle East programs with up to 208 million dollars annual standby funds and military aid options. O'Mahoney and Anderson urge strings and study, while Goldwater and others press careful review and clear definitions. Senate leaders emphasize balancing aid with congressional responsibility and military authority.
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Middle East
Selena
O'Mahoney
D-Wye
Jess
Scheck
O' Mahoney
Anderson
D-Nm
Stennis D-Missi
Appropriations Committee
Eisenhower
Watkins
Utah
Hits “Sasta
Santa Claus
Goldwater
R-Aziz
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
United States
Symington
DMO
Congress
Sen
H. Alexander Smith
RNJ
Foreign Relations Committee
Man Repudiates Murder Stories Faces Probe in Chicago
The report details a former Army man discharged in 1945 for a “possessive mind” and a Chicago investigation into his murder claims. In Columbus Ohio lawyer Paul Herbert cites persistent cab driver rumors tied to the case. Herbert says an investigative team sought the cab driver but failed to identify him.
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Chicago
Columbus
Ohio
Paul Heribert
Sheppard
Herbert
Clinare
Hoax bomb found on steps of Wilby High School
Police received a call that a so called bomb was placed on Wilby High School steps. Fire officials later dismantled the device, finding lead pipe wires and a radio dial wrapped in cloth, and not explosive. The school was closed after the incident with 1200 students evacuated.
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Waterbury
Reaction of Arabs to Eisenhower Doctrine
Western Europe welcomed the doctrine for the Middle East while the communist bloc condemned it and Arab governments showed cool to lukewarm responses. Officials across Europe and the Middle East were wary in commenting on the pivotal U.S. proposal presented to Congress.
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London
Middle East
Europe
Congress Area
Presak Sentara
Egypt Allies Wary as Eisenhower Aid Debate Rises
The Cairo daily Al Akhbar reflects Nasser’s stance urging aid to a nation attacked by NATO powers and Israel while Western papers call for restraint as questions linger on the Middle East power vacuum and the means to fill it.
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Gal
Preas
Egypt
Eisenhower
Middle East
al Akhbar
Cairo
Nasser
Israel
No Change Apparent in Iran Defense Lineup
President Eisenhower asked Congress for freedom to respond quickly with available troops planes and ships to any Soviet attempt to push communism in the Middle East. The Pentagon offered no sign of a redeployment or broad buildup though the plan likely will be discussed during congressional debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Eisenhower
Congress
Middle East
Pentagon
Ships Turned in Suez Canal After Narrow Turnabouts
Two marooned tankers Eli Knudsen and Statue of Liberty were rotated by Egyptian tug and Egyptian pilot guidance in a 45 minute turn per ship. The convoy then headed into the south bypass canal, with most crews living in Cairo as 12 of 13 ships reoriented northward. Col Mahmoud Younes said two days to finish, all clear by Thursday.
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Eli Knudsen
Port Said
Ismailia
Cairo
Tuga
Mahmoud Younes
Suez Canal Authority
Morano renews Cyprus self-determination plea
Rep. Morano reintroduces a resolution urging U S policy to back United Nations efforts toward Cyprus self-determination. He notes the Greek speaking majority favors union with Greece and calls Congress to address Cyprus status and sovereignty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
Morano
Conal
Ceri
United States
United Nations
Cyprus
Greece
Congress
Merry Washington Cartoons Start Daily in The Bridgeport Post
The Bridgeport Post launches a daily cartoon panel by Merry Washington offering a humorous take on Washington politics. Washington, a veteran correspondent and cartoonist for 16 years, provides a light, satirical slice of federal life with each panel.
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Washington, D. C
Bridgeport Post
Washington
Eis Kate Con Redie
Marie McDonald kidnapping claims and ransom talks
Actress Marie McDonald described abduction by men who bound, drugged, and took her from her home in Los Angeles. She said ransom was discussed with calls to associates including her ex husband Karl and others, while her children were unharmed.
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Plant
Wilding
Elizabeth Taylor
Cies
Feu
Karl
Miss McDonald
Tella
Los Angeles
Harrison Carroll
Shoeman
Sevecals
Carroll
Mebeese
Harrison
Tina Marie
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