Marian Anderson Queen of Song and Civil Rights Symbol
Marian Anderson rose from a neighborhood merchant’s daughter to a renowned concert artist. She sang with the Philadelphia Orchestra, toured five continents, and performed at major venues including Constitution Hall and the Lincoln Memorial. She also sang at the inaugurations of Eisenhower and Kennedy, earning lasting national recognition.
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Union Pes
Brazil
Soviet Union
Hawaii
Finland
Israel
Thailand
Burre
Pera
Anderson
National Capital
Bridgeport Honors Industrial Leaders At Commencement
The University of Bridgeport honors industry leaders and educators in a multi ceremony. Notable figures include Captain Edward L Beach and Richard S Perkin recognized with honorary degrees for public service, innovation, and scholarship. The program also salutes Dean Clarence D L Ropp for decades of teaching and administration.
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New York
Francis J. Dolan
University
Phi Lembdal
University of Bridgeport Upsilon
Phi Beta Kappa
Washington Square College
University of Bridgeport
Mr. Perkin
Albert E. Diem
Miss Anderson
W. Earl Sanerwein
Mr. Bannon
Alfred V. Bodine
Capt
Beat
Nancy Vandergrift
Thomas Marcello
Joseph and
Elizabeth Breiner
Francis Kenneth Chalke
Clinton Strong
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants
Philip Mather Whitney
Connecticut Society of Professional Engineer
Harry R. Wood
Philip D'Eramo
Ronald Joseph Pedone
General Gold Selleck Silliman
Sons of the American Revolution
Joyce Tomas
Astronauts In Panama Train Under Tough Survival Course
In Panama, astronauts who have passed the school face harsh survival training. The course, cited as among the toughest in the armed services, involves eating iguana eggs and other fauna. The Air Force notes it is the only one of its kind, with graduates monthly from the program. The three groups flew to Panama and will return to the United States later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Anderson
Rudolph FP
Cannon
Rudolph F. Basnow
American Ordinance Association
Harvard
Pratt Inman
Fairfield County
Stevens Institute of Tech
Amor
National Association of Manufacturers
Oo Cs Auuua
Bridgeport
YMCA
Naval Personnel
Atomic Defense
Sné
Naval Museum of Art, Science
Joint Chiefs of Staff
North Star Singers
Eisenhow
Canep
United States
Alana
Sweden
University of Bridgeport
Elvic
Trica
Magellan
Rudolph F
Rudolph F, Bannow
Everse
Alep
Deavers
Beach
Richard S. Perkin
Richard S, Perkin
Per Stories
NASA
Armed Services
Air Force
Panama
Pennsylvania Bans Sales Tax for Pet Sales Tax
Harrisburg report notes a five percent sales tax and a tax on cigars went into effect in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The move, described as among the highest in the nation, marks a significant change in the state’s tax structure with broad implications for consumers and vendors.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Quiet Race Gains Made in Desegregation Push
The article reports a quiet expansion of desegregation as more than 200 protesters were arrested earlier and a legal victory claimed by Tobias Simon for the rights of Negro picketers. The White House and Justice Department plan a two bill package to curb interstate commerce discrimination in public accommodations while preserving a desegregation timetable under federal guidance.
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Tobias Simon
White House
Justice Department
Huntels
Supreme Court
Charlotte
Auto Fatality Investigation at Fairfield Avenue Scene
Frederick Kiernan leads the auto fatality inquiry. A heavy vehicle blocked westbound Fairfield Avenue, diverting traffic for about thirty minutes under Capt. Robert McCone. Police documented measurements and photos. The victim, a partner to brothers, is survived by a third brother William Elander of Milford. Assistants at the scene were Patrolmen Anthony Rugetera and Daniel Laufer.
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Frederick Kiernan
Fairfield Avenue
Robert McCone
William Elander
Milford
Anthony Rugetera
Daniel Laufer
Walter W Kohanski obituary in Bridgeport and Ansonia links
Walter W Kohanski of 33 Maple Street died yesterday at St Vincent’s hospital. Services Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. at Sam Orajczyk funeral home and 9 a.m. at St Michael the Archangel church with a requiem Mass. Burial at St Michael’s cemetery Derby. Born in Ansonia, he lived in Bridgeport 17 years and worked for the Anaconda American Brass Company. Survivors include his wife Helfer Fopowski Kohanski a daughter Judy Berasconi of Bridgeport four brothers and two sisters.
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Walter W. Kohanski
Maple Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Sam. Orajczyk
Rosenth Slreel
St. Michael the Archangel Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Derby
Ansonia
Kohtanski
Bridgeport
Anaconda American Brass Company
Helfer Fopowski Kohanski
Judy Berasconi
Joseph Welms
Frank
Victor
Sig. Jund Kodanski
Bertha Gracey
East Rockaway
L.I
James Condon
Pope John XXIII Near Death on Pentecost Sunday
Pope John XXIII's condition worsened with fever and rising pulse as Vatican doctors fought a stomach tumor and peritonitis. He received benediction and prayer from staff and crowds, while visitors dwindled and family stood by his bedside in St. Peter's. In the same issue, a Hartwell Georgia crash killed five, injuring four.
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Aparephota
Vatican City
Renny St. Peter's Square
John Xat
Pope John
Vatican
Vatican Radio
Sain
John XXII
Vie Vatican Press Office
The
Tey
Duttors
Dillon
John
Ecumenical Council
St. Peter's Square
Christan Workers’ Associations
Amleto Cardinal
Cicognant
Italy
I Petro Valdoni
Antonia Gasbar
Rini
Piero Mazzonie
Papal
Giusenpu
Alfreda
Zaverio Roncalli
Asaunta
Rome
Colosseum
Special Masses for Pope John XXII at St Augustine's Cathedral
Pastor Jase Ney Bur ney leads special Masses at St Augustine's Cathedral at 10 and 5 55 pm for Pope John XXII, in addition to regular Masses. St Augustine's pupils join the 12 10 Mass. Bishop Walterty Curtis praised Pope John and urged continued prayers.
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J. Burney
St. Augustine's
John XXII
Barney
St. Augustine's School
Ray
Walterty
Curtis
Dridgeport
Hope John
Pressures For Racial Laws Mount
National figures debate civil rights tactics on CBS and NBC programs with Senator A Willis Robertson opposing new laws and urging law and order. Roy Wilkins of the NAACP warns of possible violence if Congress delays action. Attorney General Kennedy stresses quick reform, while President Kennedy is urged to cut federal funds, a move Kennedy says is unconstitutional.
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A. Willis Robertson
p‘Va
CBS
Washington Report
Robartson
Kennedy
Robertson
Dilemmma
Roy Wilkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Congress
Wilkins
Kenneth B. Keating
R-N
Jackson
Cbs-Washington
South
Jin
Robert I. Kennedy
Trinity College
Wash Inston
Paraguay Inked Port Woolen Trade Note Inbound
Paraguay reports intentions to expand wool trade with port access and handling facilities. Officials discuss potential partnerships with regional buyers and logistics providers to boost exports and supply chain efficiency.
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Ann-Elner Corporation
Spingert Audet
Perkin
Pratt Institute
America
Perkin-Elmer
Great Britain
West Germany
Japan
Antha
Ican Astronomical Society
American Physical Society
Optical Scciety of America
Ameri
Cas Academy of Arts and Scienca
Edward L. Beach
Edward J. Beach
United States Navy
Jawarabad Andane
Groton
National War College
Clarence D.L. Ropp
Junior College of Connecticut
Fale Lowing
Edward D. Hal
Citi Leran
St. Catherine
Siena
Nichols
Invices
Clarstion
Bodine
D. L. Ropp
Howard C. Nutting
United Congregational
Tures
Harry Nelson
Junior College of
Connecticut
Ropp
West Virginia University
Raymond W. Stewart
Junior College of Connectic
CUI
Henry Wallace
Phi Theta Kanpa
National Junior College Society For Liberal Arts
Junior College of Corrections
Junior
Irom
College of Arts and Science
Emily Morrissey
Repp
Afcherd A. Berggren
College of Engineering
Dean Ropp
Earle M. Rigsbee
Barhara Gothez
Tmis Wiederschall Jackman
Kathryn Kormandy McDuffie
Rosémary Evelyn Conte
Harris Chapman, Jr
Susan N. Faulkner
Joyce Selma Kroin
Gregory Scripp
Albert J. Balash
John Paul Buhay
Jacqueline Benz
Florence Caterson
Frank Coppola
Dorsihy Crigger
Patricia Mary Dasko
Millie de Angelo
Martha Dina
Rubert Doy Tonzeuski
Frederic Eichhorst
Doris Fink
Gerald H. Frauwirth
Minna Morovitz
Carol Kam
AP Witeghotr
Pedro Carino
Pasay City
Manila
Carino
Pippine General Hospital
N.C
Martin Luther King Jr
John R. Cunningham
Walter W. Kohanskl
Georgia
Headon
Hartwell
Sherrif C. Inman Whitaker
Elolas Wright
Jane Wright
Joyce Wright
Athens
James Perry Batson
Greenville
5.C
Wayman Fleming
Batson
Wright Ina
Fleming
J. T. Brow
Hartwell I
Slater
Mississippi
Paraguay
Ins Tiddem
Wooleas
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