B 62 Crash at Bergstrom Kills Six Crew Members
A B 62 aircraft exploded and burst into flames during a refueling approach at Bergstrom Air Force Base. Six crewmen died and two are missing, four injured, including one seriously. Names of the dead were not released. Firefighting units battled the blaze for two hours as officials secured the scene.
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Ing
Bergstrom Air Force Base
Here
Robert C. Winegar
Joel F. Howerton
C. Bartholomew Es- Positd
Bergstrom Field
Zith' Air. Refueling Squadron
Bombs Hurled in Montgomery Spark Racial Tensions
The Montgomery Advertiser reports bombings on Negro churches and arson attacks on racially integrated buses. It notes an editorial condemning the assaults and stating safety questions for Montgomery residents as city buses halt operations and police step up patrols.
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Ralph ©. Abernathy
Eer
Dke
Montgomery
Ala
Bridgeport Girl, 17, Injured in Fairfield Sled Accident
Charlene Coza, 17, of 461 Huntington Turnpike Bridgeport, was injured last night when a sled struck a post on Old Academy Road near Mine Hill Road in Fairfield. She was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in a Fairfield police ambulance and was under treatment for possible rib fractures and other internal injuries.
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Charlene Coza
Huntington Turnpike
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Bridgeport Hospital
Old Academy Road
Mine Hill Road
Barringer bill seeks farm tax relief in legislature
Hartford Jan 10 Senator Benjamin L Barringer introduces a measure to exempt farm machinery equipment poultry and livestock from personal property tax and cap farmland and building assessments at 4 percent of agricultural market value The bill targets farmers burdened by taxes exceeding their income tax obligations with relief.
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Hartford
Benjamin L. Barringer
New Milford
Barringer
New legislative procedure approved by House and Senate
Hartford Jan 10 AP report notes both chambers passed three bills each after leaders stated in writing that action was necessary today. The new rules require written certification for any bill not on members desks for at least two days before final action.
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Krartford
House
Senate
Nelson Brown
Theodore
Ryan
Benjamin L.barringer
New Milford
Erving Pruyn
Colebrook
John H. Filer
Hamden
Robert B. August
Avon
Newman M. Marsilius Jr
Trumbull
John C. Donaldson
Wilton
Stephen I. Sweeney
Naugatuck
Prosper Lavieri
Barkhamsted
Philip I. Bauer
Smith
Mansfield
Andrew Desrosiers
Willimantic
Paul M. Andrews
Cheshire
Jecause
Ribicoff
Nicholas Lenge
West Hartford
John Wassing
Westport
Stone
Women Delegation Visits Hartford Capitol Snow Arrives
About three members of the West Hartford Women’s Republican Club, led by Rep. George Schwolsky, staged a gaggee party at the Capitol amid snow and ice as the first organized delegation to visit the Legislature.
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Hartford
Capitol Hill
West Hartford
Women's Republican Club
George Schwolsky
Capitol
Four Hurt As Cars Crash In Milford
Milford January 10 four women injured in a two car crash at 3 58 pm at Bridgeport avenue and the Post road in front of Milford River company. The drivers were Jean E Bosses 49 Trumbull and Lucille M Quinlilian 28 Bridgeport with head injuries. Passengers Betty Lillibridge 23 Bridgeport knee bruises and Kathleen Hurley 16 Stratford with head and neck injuries. None arrested. drivers sought medical observation.
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Bridgeport Avenue
Post Road
Milford River Company
Jean E. Bosses
Apple Orchard Lane
Trumbull
Lucille M. Quinlilian
Pembroke Avenue
Bridgeport
Betty Lillibridge
Central Avenue
Bosses
Kathleen Hurley
Terrill Road
Stratford
Quintillan
William Shultis
Quintilian Auto
Quintilian
State Warned on Land Misuse at One Day Conference
A one day conference themed Land and People was sponsored by the Natural Sources Council of Connecticut. Dr Paul B Sears of Yale chaired the conservation department and led efforts toward Hood prevention as head of the AAAS.
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Natural Sources Council of Connecticut
Macmillan Poised to Lead Britain After Eden Farewell
Queen Elizabeth II summoned Sir Anthony Eden to resign for health and invited Harold Macmillan to take over as prime minister. Butler, once Eden’s spokesman, loses favored succession as Macmillan enters 10 Downing Street with plans to steer through the remainder of the term amid Suez era tensions. Butler vows loyalty but weighs a continued party leadership role.
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Eden
Egypt
London
Butler
Elizabeth II
Churchill
Marquess of Salisbury
Macmillan
Buckingham Palace
J .Macmillan
No. 10
Downing Street
No. 11
Britain
Jamaica
Membors
House of Commons
Freeman Light Heads Norwalk City Bank
Freeman Light was reelected president of City National Bank and all other officers and directors were returned at the annual stockholders meeting on Washington Street. New directors named include Everett S Bulkley Joseph W Dolan William J Lyons Harold M Green Dr William McMehon Jr Frank H James Robert B Oliver Richard Podzeini and Mr Light. The staff includes executive vice president Richard Podzeini cashier Jesse P Sanford and assist ant cashiers G R Hastings Jr William J Miller and George C Stoland.
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Norwalk
Freeman Light
City National Bank
Bank
Washington Street
Everett S. Bulkley
Joseph W. Dolan
William J. Lyons
Harold M. Green
William McMehon, Jr
Frank H. James
Robert B. Oliver
Richard Podzeini
Mr. Light
Eisenhower Urges Vigilance and Commission on Finance
President Eisenhower called for vigilance amid inflation and urged Congress to create a special commission to study the monetary and credit system. He signaled possible new proposals in the United Nations on disarmament while aiming to streamline domestic policy messages for Congress next week.
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United Nations
Congress
Senate
House
Sam Rayburn
Congressinal
Httle
Eisenhower
Middle East
Supreme Court
Zarubin
New York
Milton Eisenhower
Juveniles Arrested in Danbury Break-Ins
Two Danbury boys aged 13 and 14 were arrested for four residential break-ins between November 16 and 26. They were turned over to juvenile court as the investigation continues, with items stolen including a revolver, binoculars, a 2% calibre pistol, cigarettes, and change.
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Danbury
James Whitlock
William Tobin
Town Hill
Avenue
A. F. Hughes
Juniper Ridge
Fred €. Spennaus
Clapboard Ridge
Beckerle Street
Traffic snarled on icy streets across Bridgeport area
Snow and ice caused major delays as bridges and avenues jammed with stalled cars from Water Street to Park Avenue. State crews spread sand while towns closed schools. two college basketball games were canceled and Airline flights were disrupted across the Northeast with heavy snow in New York and near blizzard conditions.
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Fairfield Avenue
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Myinel
Stratford
Her Cave
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Stratford Avenues
Associated Press
Midwest
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Matheson
Ontario
Lieut
Bergquist
University of Connecticut
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Warren Afb
Cheyenne
Wyo
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Falmouth
Mass
Hiss
New England
New York State
New York
Syracuse
Donald Mead
Michigan
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Detroit
Weather Bureau
Minois
Chicago
Homemakers Talk Hat Craft and Tailoring Classes Planned
Mrs Frank Brown of Ridgefield will speak on hats at a Farm Bureau Extension Service Homemakers meeting in Ridgefield Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Redding Ridge firehouse. She will demonstrate hat making and trimming from her Little Shop. Tailoring classes are set for Jan 18, with contact through Mrs Carl Remple, Mrs Gerald Simard or Mrs John Wilson Jr by Jan 15.
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Frank Brown
Ridgefield
Homemakers
Farm Bureau Extension Service
Redding Ridge
John W. Wilson, Jr
Carl Remple
Gerald Simard
Wilson
John Tychanick
Robert Stevenson
Harold Pooler
Alaska
Leonard W. Bergquist
Gustav W. Bergquist
Redding Center
Farrhan the Aleden
Skid Crashes Hurt Two in Norwalk
Two people sustained injuries from slippery street conditions in Norwalk as several skids occurred. William H. Doriss, 4, of Greenwich, suffered head injuries when his car hit two parked autos on Woodward Ave and was listed in fair condition. Mrs. Morgan Callahan, 52, of Ridge Palm Dr, injured shoulder and neck in a collision with a car driven by George Emerick, 27, of Dry Hill Rd, at Silvermine and Perry Aves. treated and released. Clyde C. McDougal Jr., 16, of Gorham Ave, Westport, skidded into a rear of a CR and L bus on Wall St with no injuries to him or the bus driver Andrew Holmgren of Bridgeport. Robert P. Douglas of Hollow Spring Rd, skidded into a fire hydrant on Woodward Ave near Mesa-Gow St. uninjured and reported to police. Police investigated all incidents.
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Norwalk
William H. Doriss
Park Avenue
Greenwich
Woodward Avenue
Norwalk Hospital
Morgan Callahan
Ridge Palm Drive
IL Am
George Emerick
Dry Hill Road
Silvermine
Perry Avenues
Clyde C. McDougal, Jr
Gorham Avenue
Westport
Wall Street
Andrew Holmgren
Merritt Street
Bridgeport
Robert P. Douglas
Hollow Spring Road
Mesa- Gow Street
Douglas
Puzzle winners split large prize as family plans college
Mr Stasson and family win 950 prize after solving puzzles weekly since the contest began. Janet Hart plans engagement to Thomas Hart while Peter helps with spelling and vocabulary. The couple dream of saving prize money for Peter’s education as they reflect on the years of puzzle solving and a new home for the family.
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Mr. Stassun
Dorothy
Peter
Mrs. Stasson
Janet
Thomas Hart
Stratford
University of Connecticut
Basit
Henry ‘Stasson
Stassuns
Bassick High School
California
Manes
Rakel
Stratford Zone Appeals Grants Four Petitions At Hearing
Stratford Board of Zoning Appeals granted four petitions and tabled two at a public hearing in the Municipal building. Granted were F. J. Stok to run a barber shop, Mary Moskinko for garage addition, Remington Arms for an extra sign, and Angelo Mancuso for an attached garage. The Y and O Coal Co and D J Picone petitions were tabled pending further discussion.
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Stratford Board of Zoning Appeals
John A. Hurley, Jr
Eighth District
William C. Berkowitz
Ahern
F. J. Stok
Thompson Street
Mary Moskinko
Tian
Broadbridge Avenue
Remington Arms Company
D. J. Picone
Corinthian Avenue
Daniel F. Wheeler
East Main Streeet
Y. and O
Roswell P Rosengren To Speak At Bridgeport Jaycee Dinner
Col Roswell P Rosengren former U S Junior Chamber president will headline Bridgeport Jaycees Distinguished Service Award dinner on Wednesday January 16 at 7 30 pm at the Stratfield hotel. Local dignitaries past DSA winners and Voice of Democracy winner attend. Kenneth A Maloney chairs the award selection committee.
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Roswell P. Rosengren
U. S Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bridgeport Junior Chamber
Stratfield Hotel
Col. Rosengren
U. S. Army
Washington, D. C
Pentagon
Army
Joint
Joint Chiefs of Staff
William F. X. Flynn
Jaycees
DSA
Jaycee
Kenneth A. Maloney
Frank Nagy
Bomb threat evacuates Fitch Senior High students
In Groton on January 16 an unidentified caller warned of a bomb at 2:00 p.m. prompting a 568 member school evacuation from Fitch Senior High at 1:45 p.m. Principal John D Ball said students and staff were dismissed early due to stormy weather. The caller claimed to be a man or a boy.
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Groton
Fitch Senior High School
John D. Ball
Tax hike debated as Barringer pushes higher education aid
Senator Barringer urged that needs of the people may require to face higher taxes even as Governor Ribicoff promises no new taxes. Republicans questioned the $21 education boost and debated tax approach while Finney proposed a $500000 plan for a new medical and dental school at the University of Connecticut.
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Ribicoff
Barringer
GOP
Charles W. Jewett
Florence D. Finney
Greenwich
University of Connecticut
Speakers Rally For Higher Pay Plan In City
The article reports on a public meeting where firefighters and other city employees push for a revaluation and higher pay. Linley’s recommendations face criticism as unions demand a six percent raise and a $5,000 to $6,000 pay ceiling plan, while critics call for a flat $400 boost for low income workers. Several union leaders and officials speak, noting prior promises of a revaluation and questioning wage bases. The 1955 56 fiscal year includes a $200 temporary salary bonus carried forward from 1954-55.
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Linley
Richard Lose
May
Jasper McLevy
Robert C. Delaney
Police Local 1149
Wilbur Pike
City Employes Council
Linsey
John
BMEA
Emmett Vitalis
Hillside Home
Joseph Williams
Elizabeth S. Seeley
Barnum Museum
John J. Manaue
Bridgeport Central Labor Union
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Henry J. Murak
Bridge Tenders Union
Raymond A. Shanley
UN probes Hungary crisis amid Soviet intervention
France Britain and the United States launch a UN inquiry into the fighting in Hungary. The panel plans hearings and a report to the Assembly as it remains in session through late February. Witnesses include Anna Kethly, sole Nagy government survivor.
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Britain
United States
Hungary
Jit
Soviet Union
Red
Mise Anna Kethly
Micrimre Nagy
Vassily V. Kuzneta
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