Fox to file $1 million suit against Adams and foes
Business promoter John Fox said he would sue presidential assistant Sherman Adams and others for a million dollars, claiming they lied and made malicious accusations. The move followed three days of testimony to a House subcommittee amid heated exchanges and denials from Fox and his critics.
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Official Weather Report for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Mostly sunny hot and humid today with highs 85 to 90. Tonight partly cloudy warm with low near 65. Wednesday remains hot and humid with scattered late showers and a high around 90. Tide shows high at 12:21 a.m. and 7:05 p.m. Almanac notes July 1, 182nd day of year.
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Nuclear talks open in Geneva as experts meet
In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union opened a conference to pursue verification methods for a future nuclear test ban. Leaders Yevgeni Fedotov and James Fisk expressed optimism about reaching common language on detection despite initial tensions over a possible boycott. The talks focus on cheating safeguards and technical challenges ahead.
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Milford Upholds Employee Firing in Town Meeting
In a historic session the Milford Town Meeting voted 27 to 9 to uphold the town manager’s dismissal of former sanitation department employee Funaro. The 29 year old father of three was discharged for disrespect for the public and town property after a Merwin Avenue resident alleged abusive conduct. Funaro argued the accuser was abusive. the hearing drew about 100 attendees.
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Freckled Noses and Laughter at Bridgeport Barnum Festival
Bridgeport held a hospital parade yesterday as Ballon draped cars escorted by police delivered festival dignitaries to Hillside Home. Ringmaster Kenneth E Raine and Jack Olinsky led the procession with Jenny Lind Tom Thumb Lavinia Warren Bozo Kelly and other officials amid cheers and birthday style reminiscence.
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Brum Festival Opens with Elgart Orchestra in Bridgeport
The Brum Festival in Bridgeport features the Les and Larry Elgart orchestra at the Ritz ballroom for an evening of dancing. Navy destroyer USS Cotton and submarine USS Corsair arrive for public visits with limited hours Thursday to Saturday. Barnum festival dances, sponsored by Columbia Records, highlight the event with on spot prizes.
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Rumbull Votes Against Ehrsam Land for School
In Trumbull on June 30 voters rejected the Ehrsam property as a high school site by 1751 to 1206 as the third referendum failed to reach the required 2094 vote threshold. Despite the loss, leaders vowed swift action to locate a new site and begin construction, with Unity Park mentioned as a probable alternative.
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Baby Sped to Boston for Rare Operation
A twin baby girl born at Mt Sinai Hospital Hartford was rushed by state police to Boston Children’s Hospital for a rare and difficult operation to repair an omphalocele. The infant and her normal twin brother were described as tiny. names were not released.
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Woman Beats Briscoe in Race For Dublin Lord Mayor Post
DUBLIN June 30 AP The Scots born widow Catherine Byrne won the Dublin Lord Mayor post on the fourth ballot defeating Robert Briscoe, a Jewish community leader and former mayor, by 23 to 17 as the heavy chain of office was placed on her shoulders. Byrne, in her late 50s, has two grown daughters.
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Alaska Statehood Senate Vote Sets Path to Union
The Senate approved Alaska statehood 64 to 20, with President Eisenhower backing the move. If signed and approved by Alaska, the new state could join by winter or fall, giving it two senators and one representative. Delegates hailed the historic vote while predicting strong voter acceptance. Hawaii statehood action was urged alongside Alaska.
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Fairfield man dies after Bloomsburg crash
James Watson Woolever 63 of 16 Maine Ave Fairfield died in Bloomsburg hospital after injuries from a June 21 auto crash six miles north of Bloomsburg. He was superintendent of Lorraine Novelty Manufacturing in Bridgeport and died with his wife Phyllis Woolver at his side. He lived in Bridgeport over 15 years and is survived by seven children and a sister in Kansas.
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Bridgeport Driver Becomes First to Forfeit Bond in Traffic Court
Francisco Torres, 21, of 484 State Street, forfeited a $93 cash bond for failing to appear on a charge of driving without a license. Judge Milton E. Reinhard Jr ordered capture on a $250 bond to ensure appearance. Police to detain him until court date following Justice Daly's ruling on bond forfeiture cases. Prosecutor Thomas McManus noted Torres was arrested June 6 at Railroad and Park avenues after attempting to run a signal.
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Pawtucket Gunman Kills Two Detectives in Siege
In Pawtucket Rhode Island June 30 a heavily armed former mental patient Robert Genereux 35 barricaded himself in a bathroom and shot Detectives Lt. Thomas Truesdale 68 and Emil Newberg 58 as they tried to take him into custody. After a five hour standoff police used tear gas and machine gun fire to seize Genereux. The detectives died at Rhode Island Hospital.
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Where Will Alaska's 49th Star Be Placed on Flag
New York June 30 AP reports debate on flag design as Alaska becomes the 49th state. Experts discuss possible layouts including seven rows of seven or a circular arrangement. Final decision rests with the President by executive order.
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Flynn Named in Probate Race by Trumbull Easton Monroe
Democratic delegates from Trumbull Easton and Monroe unanimously endorsed J. Gerard Flynn as their candidate for judge of probate in the new district. Flynn, of 383 Lawrence Road Trumbull, will face Aram H Tellahan of Bridgeport, the Republican nominee, in November. The convention at the Log Cabin in Bridgeport sought to unite the party after Cullinan withdrew.
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State Faces About 7 Million Dollar Year End Deficit
Hartford report says the state fiscal year ended with an estimated deficit near seven million dollars. Officials cite inflation, lower tax income from a weak business climate, and underfunded appropriations as key causes. Governor Ribicoff previously ordered budget cuts and tighter agency spending.
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