Army Probing Missiles Leak Col Nickerson Quizzed
The Army disclosed a document allegedly containing secret information about roles and missions was found in unauthorized hands. Col John C Nickerson Jr of the Ballistic Missile agency is being questioned along with others in a Third Army led probe based at Fort McPherson.
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Ballistic Missile Agency
Redstone Arsenal
Huntsville
Ala
Pentagon
John C.nickerson Jr
Defense Department
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Wilson
Nickerson
J. B. Medaris
Third Army
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
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Navy
Parents Greet Refugee Sow on Arrival in New York
A mixed reader note and community page item reports reactions to a refugee arrival in New York. The piece mentions local weather data headings and a Stratford merchants dispute over proposed parking meters led by Harold C. Lovell who threatened a legal injunction. Other names cited include George F. Wright, Alexander Paradise Green, Albert LaRue and Mrs. Allen Ashcroft.
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Harold C. Lovell
H.C. Lovell Company
Mainstreet
Stratford
George F. Wright
Fifth District
Lovell
Shakespeare
Wright
Corner
Alexander mi Paradise
U S Rejects Hungary Reds Plea for Aid
The United States declined Hungarian Communist calls for economic aid to bolster the regime. State Department spokesman said the government would not assist the present Hungarian government. Deputy Under Secretary Robert Murphy conveyed the stance to Peter Kos as he prepared to depart Washington for Budapest. The report follows radar government acceptance of earlier plans.
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Hungary
State Department
Robert Murphy
Peter Kos
Washington
Foreign Office
Budapest
Prokaly family reunites with son aboard refugee ship at Kilmer
Mrs Ky Prokaly and her husband Louis finally spot their son Steve among 2000 aboard a New Year's Day refugee ship. After 18 years apart they cry and hug as Steve is processed at Camp Kilmer before onward movement. The reunion came after six prior Kilmer visits and a letter from Austria.
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Stews
New York
Lester
Steve
Hungary
Bettie
Ky Prokaly
Morehouse ‘Street
Louis
Camp Kilmer
Kilmer
LeRoy
Austria
Prokaly
Ribicoff Eyes 21 Dollar Per Pupil Aid Proposal
Hartford January 7 AP Governor Ribicoff plans to ask the Legislature for an 21 per pupil annual increase in state aid to towns for schools. He aims to boost the subsidy to meet rising enrollments and says the amount will be substantial though he will not specify figures. The suggested 21 increase would cost about 8 million dollars annually, on top of the existing roughly 74 million dollars in state school aid.
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Hartford
Ribicoff
Jbe
Messager
GOP Bill Seeks More State Cops and Patrols
Hartford January 7 AP several bills aligned with Republican platform filed for the 1857 General Assembly. A joint proposal by Elmer S. Watson and Fred Pope Jr. seeks adding 108 state police to patrol Connecticut turnpike roads and expand statewide enforcement. A $1 million appropriation is proposed among other measures.
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General Assembly
Senate
Elmer S. Watson
Wethersfield
House
Fred Pope Jr
Fairfield
Knowland Aims to Exit Senate in 1958 and Seek Governor Post
Senate Republican leader William F Knowland announced he will leave the Senate in 1958 to pursue possible gubernatorial nomination in California with an eye toward a future presidential bid in 1960 He told President Eisenhower and colleagues he wants to spend more time with family and return to the Oakland Tribune He emphasized no current plans to quit leadership and noted his years in public service and newspaper work.
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Senate
William P. Knowland
California
Ike
Knowland
White House
Eisenhower
Oakland
Calif
Tribune
Earl Warren
Hiram Johnson
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
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Johnson
Lyndon B. Johnson
Texas
Bill Knowland
Nixon
Germans Win Red and Pledge in East German Troop Talks
East German officials reported a Kremlin agreement on the temporary location and legal jurisdiction of about 400,000 Soviet troops in East Germany. Russia pledged noninterference in East German internal affairs and offered substantial economic aid. A four power conference on troop limits was urged, with a formal communique to outline technical details.
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Poland
East Berlin
Russia
East Germany
Berlin
East
West Germany
Kremlin
Otto Grotewohl
Easte
Germany
Sailors Held As Hitchhikers Miss U S S Tarawa Voyage
Two 19 year old hitchhikers Joseph Binette and Cesar Marrero from New York City were arrested on the Merritt Parkway early today and held nine hours. They could not post $10 bond and were released by Judge John P. Evans without penalty after a court hearing at 11:30 p.m. They will likely face court martial for missing the ship the U S S Tarawa which sailed from Boston. A Trumbull resident aided their return to Red Cross headquarters in Bridgeport for transport to Boston. A verbal clash occurred in court between State Policeman James MacDonald and guardian ad litem lawyer Thomas Barrett who spoke on behalf of the youths.
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Merritt Parkway
U.S.S
Joseph Binette
Cesar Marrero
New York City
Red Cross
Bridge Port
Boston
James MacDonald
Thomas Barrett
Guardian Ad Litem
Union Urges Steinnkraus To Attend Session
Frank Mazzabusi, president of Brass Workers Federation union 244, urged Herman W. Steinnkraus, Bridgeport Brass president, to attend a 9:30 a m session today for union and company negotiators. He demanded an apology for alleged misstatements as the dispute over tube mill operations and job classifications escalates. The union says it agreed to support a two year contract while seeking fuller cooperation with management for better plant operation.
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Frank Mazzabusi
Brass Workers Federal Labor Union 244
Herman W. Steinkraus
Bridgeport Brass Company
Mazzabufi
Steinkraus
Steinkrave
Bridgeport
The
City approves strip to straighten Rooster River flood control
The Common Council authorized easements for the Rooster river realignment along 1,108 to 1,200 feet on the west side of Main street north of Anton. The agreement with C. M. Beatty Company, Inc. enables property access for flood control work and had City Attorney John V. Donnelly authorized to execute.
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Common Council
Main Street
Antin Street
B.C. M. Beatty Company, Inc
John V. Donnelly
Anton . C. M
Brookside Center
Milford Planning and Zoning Board Sees Incumbents Ousted
Four incumbents lose reelection to the Milford Town Planning and Zoning board amid heated contests. Earl Woodhead chair loses to Warren A Field. William R Miller defeated by James White amid ethics concerns. Joseph Turnbull replaced by Alan Walker and David Clarke by Joseph Roslavsky. Terms set for three years starting Jan. 12.
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Milford
Earl Woodhead
Warren A. Field
William R. Miller
James White
Joseph T. Turnbull
Alan Walker
David A. Clarke
Joseph, Roslavsky
Vic
New Haven Debuts Lightweight Train Daniel Webster Named
The New Haven Railroad unveils a low center of gravity lightweight train. The first Boston to New York round trip runs today with President George Alpert and media guests aboard. Regular service starts Wednesday. The line chose Daniel Webster as the train name for a New England character.
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New Haven
Boston
New ‘York
George Alpert
New England
Daniel Webster
Dulles urges Congress to back Middle East program
Secretary of State Dulles told the House Foreign Affairs Committee that rejecting Eisenhower’s plan to avert aggression in the Middle East would bring disastrous consequences. He urged rapid approval of the program and noted King Saud will visit the United States January 30 to February 1 to discuss regional issues with President Eisenhower.
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Herbert Hoover
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