Senators threaten court test over probe authority
The group frames the investigation as a challenge to unions filing truthful reports with government agencies and tax compliance. They seek Mr. Mohn's explanation about telegrams sent for Beck to teamsters officials while Beck was abroad, calling the probe a fishing expedition and urging witnesses to challenge the subcommittee.
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Tois
Reiss
MacClellan
National Labor Relations Board
McClellan
Polio vaccine funds exhausted in Connecticut
Hartford CT January 18 AP all Federal and state funds for free polio vaccine have been exhausted. Dr James C Hart director says vaccine will arrive within a week totaling under 50000 shots. Distribution to 169 towns to be fair per local needs. Federal vaccine limited to under 20 with no other restriction. Legislature proposed 400000 to buy more but not available until after July 1. Three fourths of arrivals are distributed by private physicians.
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Hartford
State Health
James C. Hart
Department
Bureau of Preventable Diseases
Ile
Connecticut
Hart
Detroit Boy Rescued From Unplugged Refrigerator
Three year old Oscar Lee Dickerson was found moaning inside an unplugged refrigerator after nearly two hours. Police and neighbors searched Detroit homes after his mother, Mrs. Tommie Dickerson, reported the child missing. He is recovering satisfactorily at Receiving Hospital.
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Detroit
Jan. Igb
Oscar Lee Dickerson
Receiving Hospital
Tommie Dickerson
Dickersons
Dickerson
Legislature urged surprise visits to state institutions
Democratic Appropriations Committee member Rep. Allen Mopsik urged unannounced tours to better gauge operations. The proposal came as the committee began its inspection of the State Prison in Wethersfield, with advance notice given for the first visit.
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Hartford
Appropriations Committee
Allen Mopsik
Plainfield
Mopsik
Wethersfield
State Senator Proposes Need Based School Aid Plan
State Senator Newman M. Marsilius Jr. urged shifting state education aid from per pupil to need based distribution across 169 towns. He proposed a $10 million annual increase plus $5 million tied to need, plus an Educational Requirements Commission to allocate funds equitably and review financing including federal aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman M. Marsilius, Jr
R-Trumbull
Legislative Finance Committee
Ribicoff
Benjamin L. Barringer
New Milford
Barringer
Marsilius
State Board of Education
Rites for Gene Melady in Omaha Saturday
Funeral services are set for Saturday in Omaha for Gene Melady former Notre Dame football captain and notable boxing figure from the Jack Dempsey era who died Wednesday at UW.
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Omaha
Neb
Gene Melady
Notre Dame
Jack Dempsey
Melady
Labor unions press for early merger in CFL convention
Sviridoff and Thompson urged speed in uniting New England unions into the Connecticut Labor Council. The CFL convention backed an early merger to gain members and public benefits, with Rourke noting cooperation from CIO officers and readiness for a legislative fight against anti union measures.
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CFL
Sviridoft
Hugh Thompson
Boston
New England
Afl-Cio
Sviridoff
Thompson
The
Connecticut Labor Council
Joseph M. Rourke
CIO
Rourke
Sviridoff Again Named President
Mitchel Sviridoff of New Haven was re-elected president of the State CIO at the convention. John J. Criscolo of Bridgeport was secretary treasurer since 1938, with Daniel J. Gallagher as assistant president. Nineteen vice presidents were chosen, all unopposed, including Harry Hatfield Manchester and Elaine Sutton Bridgeport among others.
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New Haven
Mitchel Sviridoff
State Cio
CIO
John J. Cris
Bridgeport
Daniel J. Gallagher
Harry Hatfield
Manchester
Michael Angiletta
Meriden
Joseph Krawiec
Bristol
Edward Lavery
Domenic Fiorini
John Lauria
Thomas McGuire
Anthony J. Russo
Torrington
Michael Zmuda
Seymour
Joseph Rzeszutek
Naugatuck
George Froehlich
Elaine Sutton
Morris Yutko
Governor Ribicoff Discusses National Traffic Safety
Governor Ribicoff and Major Gen Reincke led a safety meeting stressing that extending strict enforcement nationwide could save over 10 000 lives annually. They warned 500 000 traffic deaths may occur in the next decade without a workable program and endorsed the Federal Highway Program as a national solution.
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Mittee
Connecticut
Capital 1 Parade Plans Face Weather and Tickets
Historic route along Pennsylvan ia Avenue to the White House outlined with 17 000 marchers 24 floats and an elephant. Weather forecast colder with possible snow rain Monday in the area. Inaugural weekend features concerts and telecast with stars like Bolger De Marco Silvers and Merman.
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Pennslyvania Avenue
Capitol
White House
van Houten
Eisenhower
Sanders
Washington
Robert V. Murray
Police mobilize servicemen to guard president and public
Service personnel from various cities are being assembled to protect the President and the public. They will focus on defense against threats and pickpockets while ensuring security in public spaces.
Reds condemn Ike's doctrine in Kabul communique
A 2003 word Soviet Chinese joint communique from Kabul criticizes the Eisenhower doctrine and Western action in the Middle East. It accuses imperialist powers of aggression in Egypt and argues for unity within the socialist bloc against U.S. policy and Western powers.
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Kabul
Afghanistan
Middle East
United States
Red China
Chou
Bulganin
Soviet Union
China
Britain
France
Israel
Egypt
Near
U.S. Not Alarmed by Reds' Middle East Pledge
U S officials said they would press ahead with the Middle East resolution despite a Moscow communique signed by Bulganin and Chou Enlai pledging to protect the area from aggression. They said the move is designed to counter U S plans to use troops if needed and to extend aid, and that Middle East peoples will prefer the American shield over communist protection.
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U. S
Washington
Eisenhower
Middle East
Moscow
Bulganin
Russia
Red China
Chou En-lai
Middle
United Fund to Elect Officers at Jan. 30 Meeting
Frank A. Hayes of Bullard company and president of the United Fund of Eastern Fairfield County will speak on strengthening the United Fund at the annual meeting January 30 at 6 15 p m in the Stratfield hotel. Officers and board members will be elected and awards will be presented to campaign leaders.
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Frank A. Hayes
Bullard Company
United Fund
Fairfield County
Stratfield Hotel
Circle Globe in 45 Hours Sets World Record Flight
B52 bombers complete around the world relay in 45 hours. Gen Lemay lauds the crew after landing, praising their hard work and noting it as a historic strategic air command achievement. Crew chief Higginbotham credited for keeping aircraft in top condition as Maj Dzierski reports smooth flying with brief turbulence near the Malay peninsula.
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Gen. Lemay
Gen. Old
Strategic Air Command
Donovan W. Higginbotham
Lansing
Mish
Maj
Anthony P. Dzierski
Windber
Omaha
Neb
Laura Hinkley
Fort Scott
Kan
Quintis
Building Permits and Valuations From Local Homes
A garbled list details numerous building permits and valuations including Ms Greenwald garage alteration at 65 Harbor Fate Avenue $600, 212 Norman Street porch repair $750, 854 State Street store $8,000, petroleum tank work at Eagle's Nest Road $4,500, and a three family house at Pontar Street 73 233 235 for $14,000. Other entries show two car garage at State Street YMCA area $1,100 and a single family house with garage on Quincs Drive $41,005.
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Mountains Grove Street
Joseph Shrag
State Street
Gertrude , Greenwald
Harbor
Fate Avenue
Nick Horvath
Norman Street
Hmitre Tiger
Oakwood Street
Fred Godzrena
Marie G. Katrenick
Bishop Avenue
Charles Bourgais
Eagle's Nest Road
Sun Os Company
Ymca
United Illuminating Company
Aegree Street
Thomas Tar- Aro
Pontar Street
Inco Building Corporation
Onve
Bee Instrument Corporaion
Saxton Drive
Alice Claire
Paul Jacobs
Two Bridgeport Men Convicted in Seidler Liquor Store Holdup
A Superior court jury convicted Charles Foster and Edgar Hawthorne of robbery with violence for the Seidler Liquor store holdup at 712 Pembroke Street on November 24. A third defendant, Robert Johnson, awaits trial next month. Sentencing was tentatively set for Thursday.
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Bridgeport
Seidler
Pembroke Street
Charles Foster
Adams Street
Edgar Hawthorne
Grand Street
Robert Johnson
Main Street
James E. Murphy
Pearl Gaines
Foster
John McGowan
Platt Street
Hawthorne
Mary Reese
958
Miss Gaines
Betty Reese
East Side
Tanner Blackwell
Otto J. Saur
Edward J. Burstein
Mr. McGowan
Joseph Amado
DeKalb Avenue
Harry Johnson
Alcorn Leads GOP Chairman Rumors as Session Nears
Reports from Washington state Alcorn remains the favored pick for Republican national chairman with four or five rivals mentioned. The party plans a subcommittee to gauge sentiment and present options to the President before the open session election to replace Leonard W. Hall who retires February 1.
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Washington
Meade Alcorn
Connecticut
National Committee
Leonard W. Hall
New York
Hall
Eisenhower
Harry Darby
Kansas
Ray C. Bliss
Ohio State
L. Judson Morhouse
New York State
Howard Pyle
Arizona
Darby
White House
Sherman
Adams
Edward
Shattuck
California
Gleason and Carney Remain Pals Despite Uncertain Plans
Jackie Gleason and Art Carney said they have no definite plans to work together next season but remain on good terms. Their CBS hit The Honeymooners will run through June 22, after which future projects depend on finding appealing roles or a more provocative format.
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New York
Jackie Gleason
Art Carney
Gleason
Carney
Audrey ‘Meadows
NBC
Perry Como
Mine Blast Traps Men as Rescue Efforts Continue
More than 80 Evan-Jones miners aided by territorial police and Palmer fire crews work to free trapped men after a shaft explosion at an Evan-Jones mine leased to contractors. Officials cite coal dust or gas buildup as possible causes. this is the worst Evan-Jones incident since 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan-Jones
Palmer
Evan- Jones
Jonesville
Alaska
Connecticut Leader Marshall Jewell Led GOP Chair 1880 83
Meade Alcorn wins Republican national chairmanship marking the Connecticut line. Marshall Jewell of Hartford, former Connecticut governor, served as GOP national chairman from 1880 until his February 1883 death at 57. He also was postmaster general under Grant and minister to Russia.
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Jewell
Pliny Jewell
Hartford
New Hampshire
Cummings
Connecticut
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
Stamford
Alcorn
San Francisco
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Marshall Jewell
GOP
Carey Cronan
Wachinetan Ene
Washington
Meade Alcorn
Republican National Committee
Mr. Jewell
State Board Blames 7 Percent Budget Cut for Education Strains
Hartford dispatch reports the State Board of Education blasting Governor Ribi coff's 7 percent across the board cut to state agency budgets. The two year period ending July 1, 1956 saw reduced services, layoffs at state schools, unfilled vacancies, and enrollment limits in day and evening programs. Finis E. Engleman served as commissioner of education during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Board of Education
Ribicoff
State Department of Education
Finis E. Engleman
42 Hour Week Urged for Connecticut Firemen
Meriden January 18 AP Rep John Austin proposes a bill to set a 42 hour week for municipal firemen in Connecticut towns current law allows up to 56 hours. The bill lets local governments choose 42 hours and requires a referendum if 5 percent of voters sign a petition.
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Meriden
John Austin
Connecticut
Austin
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Ike
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Statler Hotel
Connecticut States Society
Sheraton Carlton Hotel
Mayflower
Abraham Ribicoff
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Charles F. McCahill
Cleveland
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Tony Martin
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