Strauss Quits Post As AEC Chairman
Adm. Lewis A. Strauss will leave the Atomic Energy Commission at the end of June after serving as chairman and special advisor on atomic energy matters. He will become special assistant in charge of promoting the president’s atoms for peace program. The White House said the move follows circumstances making a chairmanship change advisable. He has drawn praise and criticism in Congress and was considered for a successor before the term ends.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast Today and Tomorrow
Official weather bulletin for Bridgeport and vicinity reports pleasant today with highs near 76 to 78 and winds northwest 15 to 25 mph. Tonight will be fair and cooler with lows 40 to 45. Saturday outlook shows fair skies and continued pleasant conditions. Tide times listed. date notes indicate day of year and astronomical details.
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Doctor Disputes CMS Extension Poll Figures
Dr John M Freiheit of Waterbury says a New Haven audit found 2 118 physicians answered the CMS referendum with 874 in support and 1 244 opposed The conservative New Haven county group leader accuses CMS of chicanery and notes the audit was done by Seward and Munde The statement follows leaked figures suggesting a majority favored the plan
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Lodges Silent on Election Bid for Governor
John Lodge ambassador to Spain gave no comment on New Canaan GOP action and Republican state convention support for his gubernatorial bid. He said he awaited information before replying and would be contacted for further statements.
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Rebels spurn De Gaulle plea for Algerian independence
Algerian National Liberation front rejects De Gaulle's plan for integration and vows to continue the fight for independence. Rebel leaders in Cairo Tunis and New York condemn his stance as ignoring the main issue and plan to take the Algerian question to the UN General Assembly as rallies cheer De Gaulle in Constantine and Bone.
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Rebel rhetoric swells as Tunisian leaders back Algeria revolt
Yazid warns that without independence talks, war is the only prospect, likely to be won. Tunisian figures in Tunisia and Cairo echo the stance, with Bourguiba's Neo Destour party criticizing de Gaulle as times change. The Cairo rebel command for Algeria is listed as 14.
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Puzzle editor laments $600 jackpot loss and misleading clues
A Sunday Post puzzle column analyzes a $600 jackpot loss amid misdirections in an ACROSS and DOWN clue set. It notes winless streaks, investor missteps, and misread entries such as FOALS, FOWLS, FOOLS, and FOOD while explaining why the puzzle’s risk failed to pay out.
Purtell Plan on Labor Loses in Senate Committee
Washington June 5 AP The Senate Labor committee rejected the Purtell amendment to require a strike ballot before a union could stage a walkout The vote split along party lines with 7 Democrats and Sen Ives opposing and 5 Republicans supporting The fight over tighter union controls continues toward Senate floor consideration
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Mayor weighs response to downtown parking ban
Mayor Tedesco will seek the police chief’s view on the 4 to 6 pm downtown parking ban after a chamber letter from William L. Hawkins of the Retail division citing adverse effects on year end shopping. He will then confer with chamber officials.
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Prosecutor Nears Crowley Indictment Decision in Tokyo
Prosecutor Kenjiro Furukawa expects to decide by Saturday whether to indict or release Joseph P. Crowley, former Yale football star, in connection with the Tokyo death of his brother in law T. A. D. Jones Jr. Crowley was held under a month long inquiry, with a potential three day extension.
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Senate Rejects Plan to Grant New Powers in Aid Bill
Legal motions collide as Judge Healey weighs dissolution of a temporary injunction blocking demolition of the Wheeler mansion in Golden Hill street Bridgeport. City and petitioners spar over standing while a 1957 decision allowing the city to raze the Gothic house under the Wheeler will remains central. The judge promised a prompt ruling after hearing briefs and arguments.
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House Votes to Extend Taxes On Cars Corporations Liquor Cigarettes
The House approved a one year extension of current excise taxes on autos corporations liquor cigarettes with opposition over its impact on business and economy. If not renewed, corporation tax would fall July 1 and auto sales taxes would drop, affecting whiskey wine beer cigarettes and auto parts duties. The Senate is expected to follow but may seek reductions on transportation and new car taxes.
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New Haven Sidelights Two Lightweight Trains
The New Haven railroad shelved two low profile passenger trains Dan l Webster and John Quincy Adams after deeming them too expensive to operate despite lower fuel use. The trio included the six car Roger Williams, all designed to cut travel time to Boston from New York.
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City and Town Officials Inspect Flood Curb Project Plan
Officials from Bridgeport and Stratford toured Bruce's Brook to review a proposed flood control curb project. The plan, estimated at 133,300 dollars, would be shared one third by each town and the state. Engineers from Rowe Albertson and Company prepared the plans, with next steps to submit study proposals.
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Eisenhower Aid Authority Fails by One Vote in Senate
A stormy Senate debate ended with a 43 to 42 vote against an amendment to grant the President authority to use foreign aid funds to assist communist nations. Senator Knowland led the opposition with Bridges, denying new power to back countries like Yugoslavia and Poland. Aiken and Humphrey criticized leadership as the vote edged toward a possible final action on the foreign aid measure.
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