House Votes Tax Hike on Cigarettes in Hartford
In Hartford on May 31, the Republican controlled House approved the GOP capital bonding program totaling about 811 million and sent it to the Senate. The tax plan raises cigarette tax from five to six cents per pack and adds corporate tax provisions while Governor Dempsey’s administration favored a broader 68 million package. The dispute centers on sales and corporate taxes and urban renewal funding with new projects including school and university expansions. The bill passed 458 to 83 in a brief debate. continuous passage mentions long-range open spaces and elderly housing funding within the capital bonding plan.
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Lincoln Junior
Meriden
University of Connecticut At
New London
Smith “High School
Sterra
Valce
Dickinson College Fraternity Members Fined In Cannon Barrel Theft
Three Kappa Sigma members at Dickinson College, Harry R. Marien Darien Connecticut George Thomas Springdale Delaware County and John T. Friedrich Ocean City New Jersey pleaded guilty to a malicious mischief charge for stealing the barrel from a Revolutionary War cannon at Molly Pitcher’s grave in Carlisle. The barrel had been missing since May 19 and found later.
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Carlisle
Dickinson College
Molly Pitcher
Harry R. Marien
Darien
Conn
George Thomas
Springheld
Delaware County
John T. Friedich
Ocean Cig
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
Submarine Thresher May Be Split But Contours Intact
Navy Captain said underwater pics and other evidence suggest the sunken submarine Thresher remains in one piece with proper contours but badly split at least in one area. The Robert D. Conrad delivered photos to Boston and officials as the Trieste prepares to join the search for closeup views of the wreck.
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Portsmouth
N. H
Navy
Thresher
Frank A. Andrews
Robert D. Conrad
Boston
U. S, Atlantic Fleet
Norfolk
Washington
Naval Court of Inquiry
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
I. Lamar Worzel
Lamont Geological Observatory
Columbia University
Worzel
Kerrigan Bill Voted After Fatal Auto Crash in Salem
A nine year old Salem boy was fatally struck when he darted into traffic on Route 85. Norman E. Titcomb, 19, of Windsor, the driver, is detained as police investigate. The victim was the son of Mr and Mrs Brice LaMagdelaine. The Senate approved a house bill.
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Salem
Hartford
Senate
Sar
David LaMagdelaine
Joseph C. Kerrigan
Connecticut
Lawrence Mill Bridge
Memorial
Official Weather Digest for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Bridgeport and vicinity forecast mostly sunny and warmer for ten days with highs in the 70s and 80s. Tonight cooler with temperature changes. Sunday expected sunny, warm, and more humid with highs in the 80s. Almanac notes: year day count June 1, sunrise 4:23 a.m., spring phase continuing.
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S. Werner Buren
Bridgeport
He $K
House Approves GOP Bill Boosting Local School Aid
Hartford May 31 AP The House approved and sent to the Senate the Republican program for added state grants to education. It calls for a cross the board increase to town aid and growth grants totaling 6.5 million more than the Democratic proposal of 10.6 million. The plan boosts per pupil aid for the first 10 pupils and raises growth grants for towns with rapid growth from 17 to 20 dollars per pupil. Democrats failed to amend the GOP bill raising general grants from 5 to 9.
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Hartford
Thei¢ House
Senate
Republican
GOP
Dempsay
Court Rules For Negro Pickets In Tallahassee
In Tallahassee on May 31 a state judge dismissed contempt charges against 222 Negro demonstrators and allowed peaceful picketing near two white theaters. The ruling, after talks with counsel, modified an earlier order to permit peaceful protest and set limits on picket lines while forbidding derogatory signs and blocking doors. Police in Jackson, Mississippi, later arrested about 60 Negroes as demonstrations spread, with reports of clashes and detentions.
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Tallahassee
Fla
Ben C. Willis
Tobias Simon
Miami
Jackson
Mias
Fairgrounds
Willist
Simon
Florida Theater
State Theater
Yesterda
Willig
Ti White
Woman Robbed of 600 Dollars While Moving Homes
Mrs. Mary Ondarko of 54 Shelton Street reported a theft of 600 dollars from her pocket while she was moving from 690 Ogrien Streets. Police statements say the cash vanished earlier in the day at about 9:00 pm as she handled belongings during the move.
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Mary Ondarko
Ogrien Sirees
Congressman Francis E. Walter Dies at 69
Francis E. Walter veteran Pennsylvania Democrat and longtime head of the UN American activities committee died in Georgetown University Hospital after a weeks long coma from leukemia. He was 69. President Kennedy expressed sorrow and noted Walter’s faith and courage. Walter, nicknamed Tad, had announced plans to resume his duties with God’s help before his illness. Edwin Willis will seek Walter’s succession as committee chairman.
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Francis E. Walter
Pennsylvania
Jack Yohe
Walter
Darrell C. Crain
Edwin E. Willis
D-La
Mhe
Committee On Un-American Activities
Clyde Doyle
D-Calif
Waller
House
Wneup
Pope John XXIII Death Watch Draws Thousands in Vatican
In St Peter's Square thousands keep vigil under TV lights as Pope John XXIII nears death. Reported notables include priests in varied habits and anxious crowds listening to radios for updates on his gravely worsening condition.
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St. Peter’s Square
Pope John
Apostolic Palace
Vatican City
Vatican
St. Pesiter's Square
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Gravely
Bernini
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John XXIII
Jesus
St. Peter's Square
Pietro Valdoni
Names Are Assigned For '63 Hurricanes
The Weather Bureau prepares for the Atlantic storm season naming storms Arlene Beulah Cinda Debra Edith Flora Ginny Hannah Irene Janice Kristy Lenora Martha Nena Orchid Portia Rachel Sandra Therese Verna Wallis as reconnaissance aircraft stand by to monitor possible developments through November and beyond.
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Air Force
Navy
Arlene
Beawlah
Cinda
Debera
Edith
Flora
Ginny
Hannah
Irene
Janice
Kristy
Lanera
Maurgo
Nena
Orchid
Portia
Rechael
Sandra
Terése
Verna
Wallis
Memorial Day traffic toll hits record 159 deaths
AP report records 159 deaths from traffic crashes during a 30 hour Memorial Day period, far exceeding safety council estimates. Jacqueline Kennedy and children visit Fantasyland in Gettysburg, marking a rare holiday outing amid nationwide toll.
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Igbway
National Safety Council
Taffic
Safety Council
Gettysburg
Jacqueline Kennedy
Promptu
Fantasyland
Wil
Batre Park
Ken
Secon
Kennedy
Caroline
John Jr
Cotman
Necticut
Union
Thelville
Glendale
Utah
Park
Camp David Re
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Three Thousand Die In Pakistan Cyclone Toll Reported
Officials in East Pakistan said about 3,000 people died in Tuesday's cyclone along the coast near Chily fagong and surrounding islands. The toll may rise further as reports trickle in from many areas. Food and relief supplies were flown in by helicopter.
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Dacca
East Pakistan
Ute
Chily Fagong
Climbers Use New Path To Scale Mt McKinley
TALKEETNA Alaska May 33 AP climbers used a new route on Mt McKinley 9200 foot east buttress after a 40 day ascent. The party Warren Biesser Pete Low Cole Fullerton Al Reed Jed Williamson Red Newcomb Dan Shelldov reached the summit amid Alaska sunrise. They began 40 days ago with a guide crew from California and Colorado.
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Talkeetna
Alaska
Sheldon
East Buttress
McKinsey
Warren Biesser
Middie
Bury
Coun
Pete Low
Boulder Man Loan
Mountain Guides
Cole
Fullerton
Calif
Wright
Burbank
Mary Carey
Fairbanks News-Miner
al Reed
Lakewood
Ted
Colo
Jed Williamson
Pawling
MY4
Red Newcomb
Jack-j
Wye
Bish
Dan Shel
Mt. McKinley
Dov
Fairbanks
Pope John XXIII Emerges From Coma For Hour
Vatican reports Pope John XXIII briefly woke from a coma and spoke blessings to relatives and doctors after a four hour struggle with peritonitis and a stomach hemorrhage. He recognized relatives, sipped coffee, and repeated Latin prayers as doctors warned the end was near.
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Vatican
Leach
Arelo Dell'Acqua
Dell’Acqua
Vatican Radio
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