Humphrey Urges Spending Cuts Against Trend
The House read the budget aloud in a trimmed form as George Maurer quickly delivered Lisenhower’s version. Cannon and Halleck clashed over inflation and deficits while Taber urged cuts to fit government needs and Byrd warned of inflationary balance risks.
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Cannon
D-Mo
Appropriations
Charles Halleck
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Halleck
Appropriations Committee
John Taber
New York
Congress
Truman
Taber
Byrd
D-Va
Finance Committee
Ellender
D-La
Dan Reed
Reed
Tisenhower
GOP
Martin
Massachusetts
Wig. Blesworth
R-Mass
Budget outlook aims for third straight surplus
Secretary Humphrey described the outlook as an outstanding administration achievement while acknowledging a budget inflation of about two to three percent. He said debt payments and further tax cuts could be considered next year if spending is restrained across government, and urged cuts where possible without naming specifics.
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Congress
Whie Humphrey
Unionists Face Senate Hearing Over Subpoena Fight
A Senate subcommittee pressed a union records dispute with Brewster and LaPoma amid claims of overbroad subpoenas. Witnesses cited Fourth Amendment concerns while Samuel Bassett said the women refused to surrender documents. The Labor Committee's jurisdiction fight remains unsettled as testimony is made public.
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Brewster
LaPoma
Santa Maria
Samuel B. Bassett
Seattle
Brewster and
Bassett
Senate
Rev John G Body Dies After Hospital Admission
Franciscan seminary, Cat skill NY, confirms the death of Rev John G Body who was ordained June 1, 1938 at St Patrick's Cathedral New York. He studied in Hungary in 1939 returned to serve St Ladislaus parish New Brunswick for years and is survived by two brothers one in California and one in Alabama plus three aunts, a niece and two nephews.
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Alexander C. Bodi
Menlo Park
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Huntsville
Ala
School tours limited staatsford campus visit plan
A plan to ease congestion in the Capitol corridors permits more than two delegations of children to visit the Capitol on the same day during the legislative session, according to an announcement released today. The measure aims to streamline tours and accommodate school groups while lawmakers convene.
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Jan. W
Ike's Budget Outlay Per Capita Falls From Federal Burden
Hartford AP reports the Connecticut Public Expenditure Council says Connecticut residents would pay 632 dollars per person for the new federal budget. The council notes state tax collections in 1950 were far less than the federal cost and urges federal economy and review of costly programs.
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Atkins
Hoover Commission
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Fairfield to name paid Fire Chief amid new prevention program
Fairfield officials announce creation of a paid Fire Chief post to supervise paid personnel and apparatus, implement a fire code and a definite prevention program, while honoring 65 years of volunteer firemen. They stress the plan preserves the volunteer system and boosts town safety.
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Board of Fire Commissioners
CBS Ends TV Pact With Judy Garland
Judy Garland and Sid Luft announce CBS terminated their three year contract two years early. Luft says CBS breached the agreement and a legal action is possible. CBS had planned a Feb 23 appearance and offered only an outline for a Feb 25 show based on her Palace Theater act.
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Sid Luft
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CBS Tonight
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Parties' aid asked in primary changes
Secretary of State Mildred P. Allen asked Republican State Chairman Clarence F. Baldwin and Democratic State Chairman John M. Bailey to name a joint committee to study proposed changes in the primary law. She said a clearinghouse group is needed to avoid conflicts with current sections. Many changes are expected as the legislature's Elections committee reviews the bill.
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Mildred P. Allen
Oday
Clarence F. Baldwin
John M. Bailey
Assembly to Open Hearings January 29
The public will have its first chance to speak on proposed General Assembly legislation starting January 29. A meeting of committee chairmen set that date for the start of public hearings.
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Wartford
General Assembly
Stratford housing probe urges resignations and new units
The investigation into the Stratford Housing Authority calls for the resignations of four commissioners. It urges strict compliance with state housing law, ongoing housing emergency, and immediate plans to replace Wood End Homes with moderate rental units and 100 garden-type apartments for seniors and disabled residents. The report praises past authority leaders but criticizes missteps and lack of legal understanding, and notes 1954 operating profits while urging rent moderation.
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Harry B. Flood
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John J. Kennedy
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Car Skids Hit Pole in Westport
A car skidded on Saugatuck avenue near the Eno Foundation about 1 25 p m skidded into a pole causing engine fire. Carmine Pascarelli 48 of Saugatuck stated the car went out of control on a curve. Firemen extinguished the blaze with only slight damage. Driver released. A plan to boost East Pakistan's tea output was announced at Dacca.
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Jan
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Eno Foundation
Carmine Pascarelli
Hiawatha Jane
Saugatuck
George Meeker
Saugatuck Station
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Dacca
Nuclear powered submarines advance amid heat-plant issues
The Nautilus refueling and Seawolf trials face delays from a leak in the heat exchange system. Cracked piping from sodium in the Seawolf's power plant prompts possible isolation of the unsafe section before trials resume. The Navy plans 17 more nuclear submarines and a large carrier powered by light reactors.
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Seawolf
Navy
Congress
Frigid area to stay across New England for another week
The storm moved off the New England coast and an advance 30 day forecast predicts below normal temperatures nationwide, with New England seeing the coldest readings. Snowfall is expected to exceed average with more snow than typical. Through 1957 eight days so far had snow, four with an inch or more and two over three inches.
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State education funding debated to meet rising enrollments
Connecticut debates higher per pupil aid with lines between university and teachers colleges. Barringer Ribicoff proposals seek increases of 21 and 45 dollars per pupil respectively, totaling several million annually. Joint report urges expanded university facilities, community colleges, and year round classes to curb out of state enrollments. A separate notice mentions a coat found containing 540 pounds.
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Ribicoff
Barringer
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Col‘lege
Legislator Seeks Hat Missing in Hartford House
In Hartford on January 16 AP reports House Clerk John Wassing announced Rep. Philip D. Greens of Windsor Locks says someone took his hat by mistake. Greens notes he has little hair and would like the hat returned.
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John Wassing
Woman 15 Slain in Parked Car Case Emerges
MecCluney's body was found in a parking lot beside a car rear seat. She was struck multiple times with a blunt instrument and died within hours. Over $2,000 hidden in her clothing. fur coat with initials F.M. and slight bets found. Mrs McCluney, a hospital housekeeping aide in Newington since 1932, is identified as the victim.
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Joseph P. McDonald
Wilsenborn
McDonald
Three Children Rescued After Gas Incident in New Haven
In New Haven a man moved three children from a gas filled apartment to the hall and called police. The children David 11 2, Delia 3 1 2, and Leroy 9 were taken to St Raphael's hospital in fair condition. Their mother Harriet Manley was visiting relatives nearby.
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Jan
Palice
David
Lisdelia
Leroy Muniey
St. Raphael's Hospital
Harriet Manley
Newtown Barn Blaze Hurts Farmer and Cattle Saved
Fire at Donald Ferris's barn on Head of Meadow road caused by tractor engine explosion. Five head of cattle saved as flames were contained with $150 damage to barn. tractor damage unavailable. Fire Marshal Goodsell notes engine explosion and a glass injury to Ferris from the blast. Fire crews led by Asst. Chief Lovell and Engineer McLachlan responded.
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Donald Ferris
Meadow Road
Millard S. Goodsell
Ukrainian Catholic Bishop to Deliver Senate Prayer
Right Rev. Ambrose Senyshyn, Kyiv Ukrainian Catholic bishop of Stamford, will deliver the opening prayer in the Senate at noon. Senators Porter and Bush plan a joint resolution for a presidential proclamation to set Jan 22 as observance day for Ukrainian independence. The date marks the 39th anniversary of the Ukrainian declaration, now void due to Soviet actions.
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Ambrose Senyshyn
Stamford
United States
Senate
William Porter
Prescott Bush
Soviet Union
Lawmakers Set Early May Deadline for All Appropriations
The Legislative Appropriations committee chairs Sen Stephen J Sweeney and Rep Prosper Lavieri announced an early May deadline for final action on all appropriations. Committee clerks include Sen John A Minetta and Rep Beulah L Blackman. The panel begins agency inspections with a Friday prison visit in Wethersfield.
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Legislative Appropriations Committee
Stephen J. Sweeney
Non- Batuck
Prosper Lavieri
Barkhamsted
John A. Minetta
Gashen
Beulah L. Blackman
Trumbush
Wethersfield
A P Shaw Receives Jaycee Award In Bridgeport
A P Shaw is honored with a Jaycee award for distinguished service. He has led the Bridgeport Jaycees as president in 1954 55 and serves on multiple civic boards including the Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce and Barnum Festival. Shaw is a Hartford Accident and Indemnity executive and Army Reserve captain with a notable World War II service record. He is married to Nancy Anne Watson with two children.
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Rosengren
Mayor Lands Organization
McLevy
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Frank Piazza
Maurice W. Reid
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Louisville
First Church of ‘Christ
Fairfield
Donald Kowats Cited as Hero in Lewiston Fire
Donald Kowats helps rescue Mr Lincoln from a first floor blaze at the Lincoln home after breaking down a door and signaling occupants. He and Mr Lincoln move two flaming cars to safety as Providence police credit him with aiding two additional rescues including an 83 year old heart attack victim. The Lewiston Sun carrier also aided in discovering the fire and reporting the scene, with $25,000 damage recorded.
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Seaboard Oil Company
Lewiston Sun
Miss Anna Kopunec Dies After Hospital Treatment
Miss Anna Kopunec 45 of 1082 Kossuth street formerly of 7 Smith street died yesterday in Bridgeport hospital after surgery following admission January 8. She lived with her sister Mrs Frank Koundry and worked as a machine operator for the Cornwall and Patterson company.
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Kossuth Street
Smith Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Frank Koundry
Cornwall and Patterson Company
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