House Tackles P O Bill Today in Key 1962 Test
The House opens debate on a postal rate increase as the first action of 1962. It serves as a test for new Democratic leadership under Speaker John W MeCormack and aims to boost Kennedy budget projections with a $400 million surplus. The Post Office bill, a trimmed 1961 compromise, will be amended after a two hour discussion with a potential vote by Wednesday.
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Cormack
Massachusetts
Kennedy
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Post Office Committee
Tom Murray
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Kennedy says no visit to Soviet Union on current trip
Justice Department says Robert Kennedy will not alter his round the world itinerary to include Moscow even after an informal invitation. He noted plans are fixed for now and he hopes to visit the Soviet Union in the future, with decision-making by the President and State Department.
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Alty
Robert F. Kennedy
Soviet Union
Moscow
Kennedy
Justice Department
Robert Kennedy
Dean Rusk
State Department
Abolition Screening Canceled in West Haven
The Bailey junior high Parent's club voted to protest a Board of Education request not to show the controversial film Operation Abolition at an anti communist program. The film was not shown as requested by the school authorities.
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West Haven
Bailey Junior High
Board of Education
West Haven School Board Considers Film Omission
In West Haven the school board discussed omitting a film after a request from community members. Chair Frank Gebauer said the decision aims to serve the district in the best interest and reflect consensus among board members.
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Frank Gebauer
Gebauer
West Haven
Fairfield adopts pay as you go plan for Dwight School
Fairfield Town Meeting approved a pay as you go financing for the Dwight School in Greenfield Hill. The plan uses state aid and existing funds to cover 756000 for construction and equipment, with serial notes due within two years. Proponents cite savings on interest and potential tax stability, while critics warn of budget risks.
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Greenfield Hill
Fairfield
Grasmere
Shoo
Finance Board
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Howard W. Benedict
Finance ‘Board
Benedict
Credit Hamilton Merrill
Melvin Fennell
ATM
Fennell
Dwight School
G M A N CHARGED WITH MURDER IN ALABAMA
FBI agent H W Major was charged with first degree murder after firing 24 shots at a car, killing Mrs Patricia Jones who sat between her husband and another woman. Major released on bond of 3000 dollars pending grand jury action.
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Atlanta
FBI
Gadsden
Ala
UPI
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Bill) Major
Major
Grand
Bureau
Gerald Jones
Haney
Sutton
Jones
Patterson
Glenns Flight Delayed. Postponement to Saturday or Tuesday
NASA officials delayed John H. Glenn Jr.s world flight due to oxygen system gremlins. The trip now targets Saturday at the earliest with talk of January 30 or later. Engineers replaced vital parts and tested the system as dust intrusion was considered but not confirmed.
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Fia
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NASA
New York
Seph F. Reilly
Reilly Resigns as Amex Chee
NASA aims for a Friday Moon flight while delays ripple through crews across ships and tracking stations. The Amex board replaces Reilly with Edwin Posner after a months long exchange scandal and SEC scrutiny of rule abuses.
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Amex Chee
116 Pints Donated at Post Blood Bank Drive
The fourth annual Red Cross Blood Bank at the Post Publishing building yesterday collected 116 pints. Donors included 38 from Post employees and 47 from Watkins, with 4 pre arranged appointments. nine others registered but were deferred. Theodore J. Norforth reached 67 pints, top donor, as Irving M. Schofield 53, Louis Levinson 48, and Rinaldo Mastro also noted among high contributors.
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National Guard
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Bridgeport
Irving M. Schofield
Louis Levinson
Rinaldo Mastro
Three Washington Men Led Counterfeiting Ring Arrests
Three Washington state men were charged as ringleaders of a nearly half million dollar counterfeiting ring. Thomas B. Parks, Arthur Cushen, and James Buderus faced arraignment, with bonds set as the investigation uncovered $477,800 recovered across California Nevada and Washington. A fourth ex convict and a fifth witness were involved or tied to the case as details emerged.
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Zillah
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Buena
Arthur Francis’cushen
James
L. Buderus
Santa Clara
Calif
U.S
Donald Consline
Buderus
San Francisco
Janet
Goshen
Walter Roseburg, Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Los Angeles
Guston
Eileen
Parks
Yakima County
Yakima
Patrick O'Reilly
Sacramento
Bridgeporter Admits Selling Narcotics
Anderson Atkinson of Bridgeport pleaded guilty in U S District Court to selling narcotics. He was among 21 arrested during raids in New Haven and Bridgeport on January 2. Sentencing is set for a date to be announced.
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Anderson Atkinson
Bridgeport
Robert P. Anderson
U.S. District Court
Workers to vote at MMM FRB ballot choosing unions
Four Manning Maxwell and Moore employees in Stratford will vote February 1 to select one of five unions or no union at all. NLRB examiner Carl Davidson announced after a Stratford meeting that polling will run 2 30 to 7 30 p m and 1 p m to 1 a m to accommodate all workers with six ballot positions. Workers will not be paid for voting due to disputes between unions and management over pay rates. company offered day rate for about six minutes away from work.
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Manning, Maxwell and Moore, Inc
Stratford
Carl Davidson
National Labor Relations Board
Stratford Municipal
Mr. Davidson
Davidson
NLRB
Kennedy orders study of military salaries
President Kennedy launched a study of military pay scales to address recruitment challenges. A study group will examine current structures and how they compare with federal workers and private industry. The White House expects findings by next October with potential legislation ready for Congress in 1963.
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Washington
Kennedy
White House
Congress
Disunity Grows Among Latins At DAS Session
At Punta del Este the hemispherical conference on Castroism opened with deep splits among Latin delegations. Hope for a strong, unified action against Castro faded as Argentina Brazil and others balked at sanctions while the United States sought a majority against Havana.
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