Husband shoots wife then turns gun on self in Park City
A man estranged from his wife shot 24 year old Ramanita Molina in the neck at her home then wounded himself in the arm. Both he Victor Molina 90 and the wife were taken to Park City hospital where Molina awaits arrest after release and police investigate. A .22 caliber pistol with a missing bullet was found nearby. Detective Kennedy leads the inquiry.
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Park City
Ramanita Mo Fina
Seale Street
Victor
Sistet
Arnold Brigha
Sgt
Williams Morrissey
Don Hales
Mrs. Molina
Molina
Richard Kennedy
Convict Clams Up On Gar Cash In Jersey City Case
Prosecution links Moriarty to a long bank robbery and related crimes as investigators recover a cache of $2,421, five hundred in 1951 Ford, and four pens plus ammunition. Ann Petrick of Jersey City is sought as Moriarty’s girlfriend. FBI traced ownership to her. A 1947 Plymouth trunk held currency and valuables. liens for unpaid taxes total $3,230,000.
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Ford National Bank
Rego
Moriarty
Kudson County
Wiepple
Moriarty’s
Ann Petrick
Lersey City
Whipple
Ford
R. W. Bachmen
Newark
FBI
Moriarhy
Plymouth
Alfred Jago
Holson
Ofice
Ono
Frank Munty
Jersey City
Five Children Drown as Boat Capsizes near Sanford
In Florida, a small flat-bottom boat carrying eleven people capsized on a lake about 30 miles from Sanford. Five children perished: Jerome Lawson 2, Balevic Lawson 10, Virginia Witcon 9, Mary Certer 10, and Contreuy Jupiter 7, all of Sanford. Four other children and two adults were rescued. The boat had a seven horsepower motor and the incident occurred on July 4 during a Fourth of July outing.
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Sanford
Fla
APJ
Florida
Jerome ® Lawson
Balevic Lawson
Virginia, Witcon
Mary Certer
Contreuy Jupiter
Ell
Saneford
U.S. Exports Rise to French Polynesia
U.S. exports to French Polynesia grew from 3 million dollars in 1950 to 8 million dollars in 1951 reflecting expanding trade despite postwar adjustments.
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U.S
French Polynesia
United Polish Group Endorses Kowalski for Senate
Joseph C. Niemeryk president of the United Polish Societies of Bridgeport announced the Central committee endorses Congressman Frank Kowalski of Mere fen for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. He said representatives of the Polish groups pledge to aid Kowalski if he secures the nomination.
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Joseph C. Niemeryk
United Polish Societies of
Bridgeport
Frank Kowalski
Mere Fen
U.S. Senate
Niemezyk
Rep. Kowalski
Senate
Mummers' Bands Parade Through Harding Event
The Harding mummers bands entertain a large crowd with lively performances. The South Philadelphia String Band led by Captain Jim Donaghy showcased banjos saxophones and bells while Wood James Wood hosted the ceremonies and David E. Anderson Jr and his son led a tribute to Stephen Foster.
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Carel Santo
South Philadelphia
Jim Donaghy
Roland Young
Wood
James
Jand
Cap
Indus Faln
David E. Anderson, Jr
Try
David E. Anderson
Anderson
Beira
Hedges Stadium
Raybestos Fetes Wallace Hawley at Awards Night
The Raybestos honor Wallace Hawley with a wrist watch presented by Mr. Simpson. Hawley thanked the committee, recalling a memorable night. He aided Kennedy Center for Mentally Retarded Children, Bridgeport Boys Club, Sterling House, Hemophilia Foundation, Raybestos employee scholarship, and the World softball tournament. Hawley, coordinator of all sports programs for night shifts, has 20 years of charitable work and is married to Matilda Lindgren with eight children.
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Hawley
Simpson
Kennedy Center For
Bridgeport Doys
Sterling House Community Center
Hemophilia Foundation
Raybestas
Bat Wielder Attack Injures Two Norwalk Men
A July 4 assault at Calf Pasture Beach left a 16 year old with a fractured skull and a 23 year old with a broken arm after a bat-wielding assailant struck them as police sought the suspect. Leon Card and James Layden were treated at Norwalk Hospital. Card remained in fair condition.
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Norwalk
Calt Pasture Beach
Norwalk Hospital
Leon Card
Laurel Street
James Layden
Morgan Avenue
Thele
Layden
Card
Laydes
Brazil Premier Resigns Amid Political Crisis
Under the constitution Goulart must submit a new prime minister within three days for approval by the Chamber. Andrade won approval from the Chamber of Deputies though his cabinet faced presidential veto. Senate threats of vigorous anti inflation campaign followed fears of unrest as the currency fell from 230 to the dollar to 440 to one.
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Goulart
Chamber
Senate
Schoice
Andrade
Chamber of Deputies
U.S
Couple Arrested On Morals Charges In Local incident
Carol Ann Parish of 185 Hate riet street and James D. Brownley of 836 Myrtle avenue were arrested on morals charges and booked in jail with $5,000 bail awaiting Circuit court hearing.
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Carol Ann Parish
Hateriet Street
James D. Brownley
Myrtle Avenue
Water main break cancels summer classes at Fairfield high
Andrew Warde high school in Fairfield cancels summer school today due to a water main break on the grounds. Dr. Walter Hellmann, assistant superintendent, said repairs are expected to finish today and classes will resume Friday.
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Andrew Warde High School
Fairfield
Walter Hellmann
Kennedy address at Stratford picnic sparks riot and arrests
A Stratford picnic turnout led to a melee at Barnum and West avenues as six people including John Bare and Charles Bart were arrested for breach of the peace and assault amid President Kennedy’s call for a united Europe. Two defendants faced court appearances, with bonds set and a medical aid scene described at Stratford Police Headquarters.
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Stratford
Barnum and West Avenues
John D. Bare
Kennedy
Vera Barr
Jane 1
Hershey
Bridgeport
William DiFedericapare
Robert Judson
Europe
United States
Kemp
Bus
George Force
Underhill
Robert
Kenneley
Metaviglia
Bart Brothers
Mason
Bridgeport Hospital
Barr
Wasitaw
Cen
Barnumi Avenue
Barnum Aid
Morals charge filed in Wan case. Kennedy speech at Independence Hall
Police arrest John Taylor, 2, of 673 Reservoir Avenue Wan on a minor injury charge and hold him on $5,000 bail. The article blends this local crime note with President Kennedy’s Independence Hall visit and remarks on independence, Europe, and the Atlantic partnership, noting the intercontinental focus and applause from governors.
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John Taylor
Reservoir Avenue
Wan
K-9 Dogs Quell Riot at Seaside Park
In Huntington a riot at Seaside park led to three adults, Wilbur Varga and others, held on breach of peace and assault charges with bonds set at 1000. A five year old dog was handed to Juvenile authorities. Lieut Oulette confirmed a guard officer injured his shoulder in the tussle. Police plan Sunday patrols with K-9 units.
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Wilbur Varga
Dl Noble Avenue
Lieut Glancy Saist Oulette
Puard
Huntington
Sunt. Walsh
Seaside Park
Water Devil Twists Down Upside in Wethersfield Cove
A water devil so named by witnesses struck a moored red‑foot sailboat in Wethersfield Cove on July 4, tipping the boat and driving its mast into the mud. The centerboard, about 30 pounds, ripped from the deck and is presumed lost. The incident occurred along a line of boats belonging to members of the local yacht club.
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Wethersfield
Wethersfield Cove
Eye. Seg
Wetherstiein Cove Yacht Cn
Burglar Scared Out of Building At Bottling Plant
A burglar entered the National Bottling Company at 6 Sheriden Street overnight or early morning and forced a cabinet safe. Entry was made through a high window. The thief was frightened away by a passerby before stealing anything.
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6& Sheriden Street
First Bridgeport Stratford Fire Departments to Meet in Historic Game
Firemen from Bridgeport and Stratford plan a joint exhibition game to raise funds for band uniforms. Tickets are selling quickly and posters are distributed in both cities. Proceeds from the August 14 Raybestos Memorial game fund the Deam and Bugle corps uniforms. Band director John Falazello Lt Robert Kozlowski and Barry Schulbert coordinate the plans.
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Ana Bueie
Ed Sullivan
Bridgeport
Robert Comlish
Strat 1Ford
Stratford
Raybestes
Deam and Bugle Corps
John Falazello
Aldes
Robert Kozlowski
Barry Schulbert
False Alarms Triggered Twice for Fire Crews
Firemen were called to two false alarms shortly after 2am. The first came from a box at Amsterdam and Westfield avenues, the second from Alde Street and Madison Avenue. Police were asked to investigate a report of a speeding car seen leaving the intersections.
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Amsterdam
Westfield Avenue
Alde Street
Madison Avenue
Tablets Unearthed in Schechem Ancient City
An American archaeological expedition in Jordan reports discovery of tablets from the 18th and 12th centuries B C in Schechem ruins. Antiquities director Awni Dajani notes the tablets are messages from the city's Egyptian overlord to the Pharaoh. The team of 35 scholars from Harvard, Drew University, and McCormick Theological Seminary began a fourth excavation season June 25, planning to continue to August.
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Amman
Jordan
Schechem
Awni_ Dajani
Pharoah
Egypt
Jerusalem
Shacherm
Dajani
Ernest Wright
Harvard
Semitic Museum
Lawrence Toombs
Drew University
Madison, N.J
Edward Campbell
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicano
Secretary claims parachute record during weather briefings
A report from Tracy California notes safety officer Joe Tiago stating no real record exists for women in parachute jumps. Mrs Susan Pol reportedly fell 22,500 feet before opening her chute, while husband Jim Pol witnessed as observer during the attempt.
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Joe Tiago
Tracy
Catttornis Parachute Club
Long Island Sound
Calif
Berkeley
Cali
N. E
United States
Massachusetts
Boston ST
Susan Pol
Worcester
Jim
Rhode Island
Poll
Providence
Connecticut
Warfior Doe
New Hampshire
SAA
Concord
Bupmington
Grantpeller
Obituary for Peter Hatllanis of Bridgeport
Peter Hatllanis 82 of Jim Stratford avenue died yesterday at home. Funeral services Friday at 10 am at Charles W Donglesio and Sons funeral home 738 Park avenue with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Native of Greece he resided in Bridgeport 44 years. Survived by a sister Ming Martin.
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Pater Hatilania
Jim Stratford Avenue
Charles’ W. Donglesio and Sons
Park Avenue
Lakeview
Greece
Mat Jlanis
Bridgeport
Hawada
Igerande
Ming Marthing
Elster
Ming Marie Hatjlanis
Derailment Blocks Main Line Near Sabula On July Fourth
Forty eight freight cars derailed on a double track main line near Sabula Inwa blocking a key route from Crosse Wisconsin to Savanna Illinois. No injuries reported.
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Sabula
Inwa
Wankes Road
Red Cross Swimming Lessons Start in Area Parks
Red Cross launches its Learn to Swim program in area parks with classes for beginners to advanced levels. Programs run daily Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Seaside and Beardsley parks from now to July 25 and July 26 to Aug 15.
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Red Cross
Johsings and
Susles
Cty
Easton
Monres
Trumbull
Seaside
Beardsley Parks
The
United Fund of Eastern
Fairfield County
Focal Red Cross
Bridgeport
Charles ¥. Barnes
Red Cross Safety Services
Barnes
Train Derails Slant Road Wreck Injures 19
A Jacksonville to New York streamliner derailed on the railroad bed injuring 19 people and killing two. Passengers described a sudden shudder and collapse as all 12 cars left the tracks. The wreck blocked main lines between New York and Florida.
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Fmprines
Camp LeJeune
N.C
Eels
Jones
McLeod Hospital
M. 2
Campball
Asitn Edgerton
Florence
William F. Callahan
Brooklyn
Nancy
Jane
Waycross
Ronald McCain
Eltingham
New York
Florida
Danish Fourth of July festival marks tragedy at Rebild
Henry Henius, heir to a brewery firm, collapsed and died moments after addressing thousands at the Rebild National Park event in Denmark. The crowd had just heard former VP Nixon urge Americans and Danes to uphold Revolutionary ideals against communism. Officials said heart attack suspected. The festival began in 1931 when Danish-born Americans donated land for the celebration.
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Rebild
Denmark
Frederik
Richard M. Nixon
Henry Henius
Rebird National Park
Jutland
Henius
U. S
Nixon
Henris
Concer
Red Cross
Califeria
Henivs
Mmoarard Hills
Centennial marking Taps composed at Berkeley Plantation
Berkeley Plantation in Charles City County near Rehman and Williamsboro hosted a 100th anniversary re enactment of the composition of the bugle call Taps. The event featured Marine corps units from Yorktown and Norfolk, a skit on Butterfield and Norton, and a Civil War saluting volley with about 1,000 attendees. The plantation, once home to Benjamin Harrison and birthplace of William Henry Harrison, is now owned by Malcolm Jamieson and open to visitors.
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Berkeley
Plantation
Berkeley Plantation
Charles City
Dan Hutterfield
Richmond Marine Corps Reserve
Mare Drum
Rorktown
Norfolk
General Butterfield
Oliver Norton
Tom Carlin
Richmond
Butterfield
Louis A. Madania
Yorktown
Wation
Norton
Alsalde
Shoye
Rehman
Wilamsboro
Benjamin Harrison
William Henry Harrison
United States
Malcolm Jamieson
Mrs Amelia Meehan Hennigan 73 dies in Hillside Hospital
Amelia Meehan Hennigan widow of Thomas Hennigan of 476 Gregory Street died yesterday in Hillside Hospital. Services will be announced by Lieberum and Heaphy funeral home. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Born in Ireland she lived in Bridgeport many years and was a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Surviving: son Thomas Hennigan of Hyattsville. three daughters Mrs Donald McCann, Miss Helen Teanga, Mrs Agnes Donovan. sister Miss Annie Meenan of New York. thirteen grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Amelia Meehan Hennigan
Thomas Hennigan
Gregory Street
Hillside Hwspital
Lieberum and Heaphy
Lafnyrtte Avene
St. Michael's Cemetery
Treland
Hyattsville
Donald McCann
Hellen Teanga
Bridgeport
Agnus Donovan
Williamsville
Annie Meenan
New York City
Newark Star-Ledger editor dies at 52 in Westfield
Joseph F. Diez executive editor and acting sports editor of The Newark Star-Ledger died in his sleep at his Westfield home from a heart attack. He was 52.
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Westfield
N. J
Joseph F. Diez
Newark Star-Ledger
Death Notice for Aretha Hersilsan in Lafayette
Death notice states Aretha Hersilsan of 372 Oreruiy Bt, Lafayette, invited to funeral on RATUMAY at Talberum and Hearhy. Interment at SiseHaty Cemetery after services at 240 10 p.m. Friends may call.
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Menntgan
Pars Aretha Herslsan
Widaw Si
Wendaan
Oreruiy Bt
Eriemide
Bt Talberum
Hearhy
Bad
Lafayette Mey
Ratumay
We Uma
SiseHaty
Cat Weiter
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