Seawolf returns after builders' trial and fog delays
The atomic submarine Seawolf docked at the Electric Boat shipyard after a roughly 36 hour builders' trial at sea hampered briefly by heavy coastal fog. Initial tests indicated progress with submergence tests, with prior August 20 heat transfer issues now resolved.
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Groton
Electric Boat Division
General Dynamics Corp
Atlantic Submarine Force
New London
Seawolf
Sea Wolf
Legislators Hear Plea For Pike Bonding Action
Hartford January hearing shows the Finance Committee weighing emergency legislation to accelerate bonding for the Connecticut turnpike project. State Treasurer Ottaviano warns only 15 million of 200 million remains amid 4 percent hard-money limits and rising monthly costs. Senate leaders and governor sides seek speedy policy action, with a decision possible tomorrow.
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Hartford
Legislative Finance Committee
Connecticut
John Ottaviane
Greenwich
Killingly
Ottaviano
Senate
Newman M. Marsilius Jr
R-Trumbull
Ribicoff
Bank Re-elects Harold C Main as President at Annual Meeting
The Black Rock Bank and Trust company reported a 1956 growth in assets by about 2 million dollars and deposits matching the rise. Harold C Main was reelected president after stockholders renamed all directors. Frank J Clark became executive vice president Gabriel G Biro assistant vice president and Charles Franz Jr assistant secretary. Debits rose with commercial deposits up 1.34 million and savings up 540 thousand. Gross earnings reached 286 thousand before tax-related securities charges.
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Black Rock Bank
Trust Company
Harald C. Main
Frank J. Clark
Gabriel G. Biro
Charles Franz Jr
Fred R
Carstensen
Mr. Main
Main
Fairfield
Black Rock Turnpike
Stillson Road
Bank
Fairfield [Avenue
Alcorn Named ALGOP Chairman
Meade Alcorn a 49 year old Hartford lawyer and Eisenhower supporter was unanimously elected chairman of the Republican National Committee. He succeeds Leonard W. Hall and will take over Feb 1 after Hall resigns and retires from active leadership.
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Washington
Meade Alcorn
Hartford
Eisenhower
Hall
Alcorn
Leonard W. Hall
New York
GOP
Alearn
Dartmouth College
Cam
Plane crash kills one on funeral flight near Gary
A four engine Navy transport on a funeral mission crashed in a snowstorm near Wilow Run, Michigan. Seven men aboard were escaping. six survived by crawling or being pulled free, the seventh died en route to a hospital. The R5D DC-4 originated in Albuquerque and was diverted to Detroit's Wilow Run.
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Ypsilanti
Mich
Chicago
Peoria
Wilsow Run
Detroit
Milford Board Fails To Elect Chairman In Tie Votes
The Town Planning and Zoning board failed to elect a chairman after two 5 5 ties in Milford Jan 22. Sidney Bradman and John Healy were the candidates, Bradman named by Joseph Doolittle and Healy by Stanley Kamykowski. Bradman named temporary chairman at the end of the second ballot.
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Milford
Town Planning and Zoning Board
Sidney Bradman
Joseph Doolittle
John Healy
Stanley Kamykowski
Mr. Bradman
House Debates Seen Near On Mideast Plan
House Foreign Affairs hearings on Eisenhower Middle East policy reveal calls for stronger anti covert aggression language and broader emergency aid. Finletter urges clarifying the president's authority while Rep Thomas warns the aid program could become a billions warn of a blank check. Rayburn signals likely House floor action next week with open rule to permit amendments.
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Washington
Rayburn
Eisenhower
Middle East
House
Texas Democrat
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Finletter
Thomas K. Finletter
Air Force
Truman
U.S
Reds
United States
Rep
Thomas
D-Tex
House Appropriations
Congress
Gordon
House Committee
Women shown as power in politics by Clare Luce
Mrs Clare Boothe Luce told 500 Republican women that women are wonderful and a power in politics and science. She praised American women and urged faster gains in Congress, saying they could soon control the House no less than the home.
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Mrs. Luce
Washington
Clare Boothe Luce
Italy
Luce
Connecticut
Congress
No Indictment in Actress Case Stirs LA Justice Scene
Los Angeles grand jury declined to indict in the Marie McDonald kidnapping case. Foreman Warren Thorne announced the panel believed a serious crime might have occurred but could not reach a 12 vote to indict. The jurors urged continued police work while the actress lawyer Jerry Giesler said private investigators would press on.
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Marie
Los Angeles
Jerry Giesler
Giesler
County to Study New Jail Plans
Fairfield county legislators unanimously approved a committee to decide whether to build a new jail or expand the Bridgeport facility. Sheriff Platt cited overcrowding as the reason for action. Rep. Fred Pape Jr said a $500000 bond bill will be filed to place the matter on the agenda pending the committee's report.
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Hartford
Fair- Field
Bridgeport
Edward A. Platt
Fred Pape, Jr
Fairfield
Credit Fight Over Mad Bomber Capture Sparks Clash
New York officials credit detective Bertram Scott with catching the Mad Bomber while Consolidated Edison cites veteran clerk Alice G. Kelly for turning up the key file. A $26,000 reward pool includes City of New York funds and PBA money, with Police Commissioner Kennedy to judge eligibility.
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New York
Bertram Scott
Consolidated Edison Company
Alice G. Kelly
Utility Company
New York Journal-American
Consolidated Edison
New York City
Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association
PBA
City Board of Estimate
Stephen Kennedy
Taj
Police Department
Kennedy
Rain Ends Fog Slow Traffic After Coastal County Rains
Rain late last night chased away the fog and reduced crashes blamed on reduced visibility. The Stratford Weather Bureau noted a clearing trend with three miles visibility and a 1200 foot ceiling by midafternoon. Temperatures reached 43 degrees, with colder weather and a possible 20 degree low forecast for Thursday morning.
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Daa
U. & Weather Bureau
Bridgeport
sMondeipa
Bonn
Likaom
Co Os. Weather Bureau
Stratford
Weather Bureau
Weather “Bureau
Newsmen Hurt In Shelton Crash While Covering Mad Bomber Case
Two Journal American staffers Guy Richards and John Hopkins were injured when their car collided with a concrete truck on Route 8 in Shelton while returning from Waterbury after covering the Mad Bomber arrest. Richards suffered a lacerated scalp and possible concussion. Hopkins fractured his right leg and possible brain concussion. Police continue to investigate driver responsibility as the truck, owned by Leonard Concrete Piping of Hamden, was pulled to the road shoulder.
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Shelton
Sta
New York Journal American
Fogey
Guy Richards
John Hopkins
Griffin Hospital
Derby
Richards
Hopkins
New York City
Waterbury
George Melesky
Journal American
Bart R. Flaherty
Volney W. Bailey
State Street
New Haven
Leonard Concrete Piping Company
Hamden
Conn
Mad bomber Metesky jailed for psychiatric evaluation
George Metesky, the 16 year bombing suspect, was locked in Bellevue hospital under guard after his Waterbury arrest. He admitted planting 32 bombs since 1940 injuring 15, saying he did not intend to kill. He faces anti bomb law charges and felonious assault with possible 25 year term. lawyer calls him legally insane.
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Arthur W. Everett
New York
Bellevue Hospital
George Metesky
Waterbury
Metesky
Benjamin Schmier
Meteskhy
Asst. Diss. Auy
Karl Grebow
Bellevue
Reuben Levy
Schmier
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Stratford Police Department
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Black Rock
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