Eden Bows Out as Eden Sees Butler as Successor
Prime minister Anthony Eden resigns after a crisis filled tenure of 21 months and ill health. He tells the Queen he must step down, with doctors flagging anxiety over his health and Buckingham Palace receiving the formal notice.
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Ribicoff omits four in 3500 word talk in Hartford
Ribicoff’s three minute interim address omitted a personal premise. He told reporters the omission was deliberate and praised his administration while noting programs are received. The Republican Legislature gave an ovation as the Democratic Governor spoke despite silent, noncommittal observers.
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Fairfield Cops Seek $500 Raise and Light at Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield police push for a $500 raise for two more lieutenants, noting the department currently has one lieutenant. The town commission reviews a State Traffic Safety Commission petition for installing a traffic light at Black Rock Turnpike near Tunis Hill Road Mortiz Place and Candlewood Road.
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Dinner to honor fireman Sherwin
A testimonial dinner for Bridgeport Fireman Patrick Sherwin newly elected President of the Connecticut Firefighters Association will be held Wednesday Jan 16 at Eichner's restaurant Speakers include Joseph O'Rourke Joseph Cleary and Joseph Kabachus with Lieut Raymond Golden as toastmaster The event is hosted by members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians YMCA and the Knights of Columbus.
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Reaction of GOP to Ribicoff Aims
Republican leaders praise parts of Governor Ribicoff message while questioning funding and tax implications. They cite expansion plans as laudable but doubt the no new taxes stance can hold. Democratic leaders call the program practical and fiscally feasible within current tax structure. Committees to be named and bills to be passed at next sessions, with rules to curb last minute actions.
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Political maneuvering marks opening sessions in state houses
A brief House clash over a rule change to require a roll call on demand ended without success for Democrats. Rep Googel failed to alter procedures while Rep Pope pledged not to block roll calls on major issues. In the Senate John Gerardo was named clerk, Westport’s John Wassing re elected House clerk, and chaplains were chosen for both chambers. The Rev John Bennett of Avon will serve as Senate chaplain, and the Rev Simon Peter Montgomery as House chaplain, noted as one of two Black pastors leading white congregations in the state.
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Dulles Attacks Substitute Plan On Middle East Policy
Dulles testified to the House Foreign Affairs committee listing seven criticisms of the Democratic plan. He argued the proposal could imply a U.S. protectorate over the Middle East and might trigger broader military action without UN backing. He noted the plan excludes economic actions and bypasses UN alignment, contrasting it with Eisenhower's earlier stance.
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LODGE ASKS HIRE IN AID TO SPAIN
Ambassador Lodge urged continued U S support for Spain highlighting air base and naval base construction. He stressed economic aid totaling 280 million dollars through 1957, and praised Spain as a loyal ally standing against communism. Mrs Lodge spoke on experiences in public office and the value of foreign service careers.
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U. S. Sees Gains In Eden Boreout
Officials report a fundamental loss of confidence in Eden and his policies, with Mollett also affected. Eden’s resignation is privately welcomed by Washington authorities, though they regret that a long-time advocate of British American cooperation has fallen into a situation harming that cooperation.
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Matthew Sabados 86 Found Dead in Attic
Matthew Sabados 86 of 41 Pacific Street retired employee of Lewisburg self. death listed as all death by own action by Dr George J Molnar Medical examiner. Services Saturday 8:38 am Frank Police and Som funeral home 1544 Fairfield Avenue and 9 o'clock in St Stephen's church with a requiem Mass. Burial Mountain Grove in society and Kossuth camp Woodmen of the World. Born in Hungary he resided here many years. Survived by six sons and many grandchildren.
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Tooe
Tents Doris Booth Among Few Guinea Originals
Doris Booth is identified as one of the few remaining members of Guinea, an original group. The fragment notes her as part of the early members and hints at a dwindling lineup.
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Guinea
Ike to address Congress on domestic agenda and budget
Press Secretary James Hagerty said the address would be concise, with a three billion dollar welfare budget boost aimed at school construction and medical teaching facilities. Eisenhower plans a pared down State of the Union, delivering in person after urging from congressional leaders. The message will outline several domestic legislative requests and may cover drought relief and other priorities.
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