Rules on Changing Votes at Hartford Convention
Hartford convention rules discussion centers on whether a delegate may alter a roll call vote before announcement. Officials cite House and Roberts rules allowing changes, with primary-law ties noting one fifth support needed for a primary. Bowles aims to judge delegate strength as he eyes possible primary paths.
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Bowles Holds Off on Primary Decision
Former Gov. Chester Bowles told Democratic delegates from New London County at his Essex home that he is undecided about entering a primary for the U S Senate nomination. He called the question “iffy” and left open whether he will run against former Senator William Benton.
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Chester Bowles
New London County
U. S
William Benton
Dismissal Sought for Arthur Miller Conviction
Lawyers for Arthur Miller asked the U S Court of Appeals to overturn his contempt of Congress conviction for refusing to answer questions about communist ties. Park officials in Durban South Africa begin aggressive crocodile control program in Zulu land game reserves.
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UPI
Arthur Miller
U. S. Court of Appeals
Congress
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Durban
South Africa
Youth Convicted in Bethel Hold Up Case
Benjamin Lambert a 16 year old Bethel high school sophomore was found guilty of aggravated assault by a Superior court jury after a 65 minute deliberation The case stemmed from a April 26 hold up at Leland Grumann s Plumgrees store in Bethel wearing a motorcycle cap nylon stocking mask and dark sunglasses He carried a .22 revolver The jury heard Lambert intended to use the gun and stole a ten cent lemon pie in the incident He faces sentencing June 24 with a maximum three year state prison term He previously pleaded guilty to three counts of breaking and entering and police say the robberies occurred at Brookfield businesses last month
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Superior Court
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Leland Grumann
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Brookfield
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First Congregational Church
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Saur
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Trial testimony in Brookfield holdup case ends with state witnesses
The day after the Brookfield holdup, State Policeman Samuel Wilson testified during a one day trial. Another state witness was Spero Manolekes of the Bethel force. Lambert did not take the stand and no defense witnesses appeared.
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Brookfield
Spero Manolekes
Bethel, Force
Lambert
Redding Will Seek New Bid as Sheriff
Former Sheriff James Redding announces Democratic bid for New Haven County sheriff. He held the post from 1950 to 1955 after Gov Bowles appointed him. Other Democrats eyeing the eight thousand five hundred dollar-a-year office include J Edward Slavin James Geelan and Rocco Mara.
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June
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Waterbury
J. Edward Slavin
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Rocco Mara
Soraya Sails New York for Germany on Queen Elizabeth
Princess Soraya the Shah of Iran's former wife sails from New York to Germany today aboard the British liner Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by her mother.
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Iran
Germany
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