UN launches Hungary probe with 17 million aid urge
The United Nations Assembly forms a committee to investigate Hungary's abortive revolution, backed by 24 members including the United States. The panel will seek facts globally but cannot enter Hungary or Soviet bloc states. Nineteen nations recorded abstentions or nonparticipation in the vote.
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Barringer pushes $45 per pupil school aid plan in Hartford
Senate leader Barringer said he drafted a bill to add 45 dollars per pupil annually to town and city aid, arguing the increase may raise taxes but would meet education needs. He stressed the figure is a discussion base and not final, with the plan to be introduced in the Senate Tuesday as his personal measure. Ribicoff proposed a 12 rise in his interim message, while the governor and other lawmakers debated the scope of aid and potential tax impact.
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Official Weather and Almanac Brief for Bridgeport City
Bridgeport area forecast notes fair and cold today with a mild near 7. Tonight will be cold with a low around 5 to 16 degrees above zero. Partly cloudy Saturday with the cold spell continuing. Almanac details include sun rise and set times and a January 11 date.
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Macmillan takes helm as Britain’s PM in Egypt and Eden note
Harold Macmillan became prime minister and aims for early talks with President Eisenhower to mend British U.S. relations. The White House may reinstate a welcome to Washington. Macmillan vows no immediate election and signals a Conservative cabinet shakeup, with Selwyn Lloyd possibly out and Duncan Sandys seen as a successor.
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College Student and Fairfield Pair Win Crossword Jackpot
Stratford college sophomore Janet Neubauer and Fairfield electrician Henry Stassus split a $950 prize from a Sunday Post crossword. Janet, 19, learned of the win by phone. she plans to use funds for a Washington trip and college expenses.
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President Sees Inflation Peril Calls for Vigilance
A president warns of rising inflation and global price pressures, urging vigilance amid an unstable world economy. He names supply chains and energy markets as key risks while promising coordinated action and transparent reporting to curb spiraling costs.
Pay Boost Debate Highlights City Hearing
Bridgeport officials faced strong union opposition at a public hearing on a six percent pay raise proposal for classified municipal workers. Firefighters and police unions urged higher top pay and an extra salary step, arguing the plan undervalues essential staff while leaving low income workers harmed. The Civil Service Commission will vote Jan. 15 on a compensated plan, with final approval by the Common Council and Mayor.
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Paris Rally Ends in Turmoil As Gas Grenades Fly
In Paris a political rally for radical socialist candidate in a district by election turned chaotic when tear gas grenades were deployed. About 5,900 people attended at the sports arena. one grenade caused a platform fire as assailants rushed the stage and clashes broke out between Mendes France supporters and hecklers.
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Two Suspects Arrested in Easton Patrol-Beat Case
Two soldiers were beaten and robbed after a ride with three men. Joseph L. Bouvier and 365 seph Stodolnik, both of Colorado Avenue, were arrested near home by Bridgeport detective Oscar Svihra and held on $5065 bond. A third suspect remains at large. The victims Sgt. William Weaver and Specialist Carl Janzen identified the pair.
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Jet Bomber Crash Hooded Test Spurs Reflexes
A bomber crash occurred while a pilot tested reflexes by hooding. The incident coincided with a city traffic snarl after a cold snap and light snowfall. Downtown Bridgeport traffic slowed to a crawl with two minor accidents reported as temperatures fell to 16 degrees.
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Bombings Rise in South Amid School Desegregation Tensions
The Associated Press reports new bombings in Alabama and Georgia heightening racial tensions over desegregation. In Montgomery four Negro churches and homes of anti segregation ministers were damaged halting city bus service. Mobile saw more attacks with one failed bomb. in Atlanta six Negro ministers were arrested for riding in white bus seats. Governor Folsom condemned the acts and offered a $2000 reward.
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Concert Tonight Features Ravel and Sea Inspired Exhibits
The Connecticut Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel’s piano concerto with Richard Gregor at 8:30 in Klein Memorial auditorium. Debussy La Mer and Tschaikovsky Pathétique No. 6 follow under Jonel Perlea. A sea themed painting collection loaned by Silvermine Guild members and Sea Siren fashions by Bod hone of The Landmark are on view.
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Warned on land misuse at Connecticut conference
Dr. Loyal Swanson, head of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station soils department, said moving people from river valleys is cheaper than insuring flood losses. He urged preserving high production agricultural land and warned development on such soils may be regretted as population grows.
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B52 Explodes in Maine Area Crash Kills Six
In a training flight gone wrong a B52 exploded near Morrell Siding Maine after departing Loring AFB. Six crewmen died and two were missing with one survivor reported. First Lt. Joe L. Church survived and was in good condition.
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Bomb hoax calls face heavy penalties in Connecticut bill
A proposed bill in the Connecticut Legislature would make giving false information about a bomb a crime punishable by up to 1000 dollars fine or up to a year in jail or both. The measure targets a surge of phony bomb warnings disrupting police in numerous towns.
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