House Group Backs Ike Middle East Plan
The House Foreign Affairs committee approved Eisenhower's Middle East plan by a 24-2-1 vote, authorizing more foreign aid and use of armed forces if needed. Truman criticized the policy as indefinite, while Dulles faced Senate questions as he defended the administration. The panel added conditions on a $200 million economic aid line before sending the measure to the House floor.
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UN weighs envoy authority for Gaza conflict
United Nations diplomats near a plan to empower Dag Hammarskjold to deploy emergency forces between Israel and Egypt to avert renewed Gaza Strip tensions. Israel demands guarantees before withdrawal from Gaza and Sharm El Sheikh while Hammarskjold drafts a report as General Assembly sessions loom.
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Time and Tide Puzzle Challenge In Sunday Post
Puzzle editor previews a difficult Number 139 with $50 kitty and a $75 prize for next Sunday. Readers tackle 5 across and 17 down as clues include ROLE and HOLE with a gaudy car twist.
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Sunday Post
Wuinke
Housing Shortages Hit Most Cities Across Nation
The Senate Housing subcommittee report says middle income families are increasingly priced out of housing. It cites widespread shortages affecting low and middle income families, minority groups, and the elderly, with low rent public housing offering limited relief. The study defines middle income as $3,325 to $5,638 yearly, median $4,422.
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Atomic test program in Nevada dubbed Operation Plumb Bob
The United States announces a new series of small atomic detonations at the Nevada proving grounds starting late spring. Aimed at tactical battlefield weapons for air defense, the effort emphasizes anti aircraft missile defense and is led by the Atomic Energy Commission with the Defense Department. The project, named Operation Plumb Bob, follows two years of joint development work.
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Man Killed When Car Skids In Danbury
Danbury police report Joseph Santopolo 25 of Sand Pit road died after his car skidded on Sand Pit road and hit a utility pole near the Southern New England Telephone garage. He was extricated and died at Danbury Hospital. State Policeman John T. Jones stated the car skidded eastward and sideways. Assisting were State Policemen Jack Croce and Louis R Stefanek. Santopolo’s father runs the Wonder Bars on White street.
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State Warned Of Possible River Floods
Connecticut faced a flood warning after a thaw and rain loosened ice on southern New England rivers. The U S Weather Bureau issued the alert from Windsor Locks at 10 p m EST while state police held back activating their flood warning system amid reports of an all night vigil in Danielson on the Quinebaug River.
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Four Men Arrested After Attack on Patrolman at New Center
Patrolman Thomas F. P. Jordan, injured at the New Center restaurant on State Street, investigated a disturbance when two men attacked him. Martin Keiser and Frank Bouvier were charged with the assault, with accompanying arrests of two others.
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IUE Adopts Broad Anti-Racketeering Code
Miami Beach January 24 The International Union of Electrical Workers announces a model anti-racketeering code for AFL-CIO unions to curb corruption James B Carey IUE president says the code is the most comprehensive self policing program yet adopted by organized labor He urges unions to police themselves while welcoming Congress help and criticizes the Teamsters and Dave Beck over ethics and no raiding pledges
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New Haven Fire Tragedy Sparks Frantic Rescue Efforts
In New Haven a girl in a red coat cries My mother's in there as smoke and flames engulf a building. A workman drop his tools and others inside report screams and chaos. The scene widens as onlookers fear for missing residents amid the burning interior.
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Jostyn
Blood donated for fire victims from all over state
At St Raphael's blood bank in New Haven doctors and nurses moved quietly as volunteers streamed in after an air appeal. Hospitals from New London and Hartford offered blood of various types with at least 60 screened by evening and more than 30 people waiting.
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Bethel to Probe Fre Ruins Today
A $1 million blaze destroyed the B. J. Dolan Fuel storage garage and the White Metal Rolling plant on Wooster Street. Firemen planned a 24 hour vigil as explosions and burning magnesium hindered efforts. volunteer George Taylor suffered facial burns from flying metal fragments.
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Raffles Profits Top Million in Connecticut Start
Connecticut raffles and bazaars earned a net profit over one million dollars in 18 months ending Dec 3 1956. 661 events in 98 towns produced 1 938 160 gross receipts with 779 10 in prizes. permit fees 6800 and town fees 212005. Public support limited to religious civic educational and charitable groups.
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Four Alarm Blaze Kills and Traps Dozens in New Haven Factory
A 4 alarm fire trapped workers in a dry 18th century loft factory in New Haven. Four women were dead and as many as nine people were missing. 31 others were injured, some critically. A wall collapse halted searches until morning with fire crews warning of further danger.
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