Legion Seeks Holiday Closings Amid Commercial Pressure
A meeting of the George A. Smith Legion post and representatives from 250 communities urged closing on holidays to curb sales gimmicks at medical supply stores, restaurants, and diners. The Third District backed a resolution to bar holiday openings and forward it to the State Legion convention in Hartford July 17-19. Ohio beef production rose two percent in 1957 from the prior year.
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Bridgeport
George A. Smith Legion Post
Legion Posts
American
Legion
Legion Post
State Legion
Hartford
Army at Fort Ord Aims to Redefine Warfare by 1965
AP News features writer Bem Price reports on Fort Ord California where officers and civilian scientists collaborate at the Combat Development Experimental Center to develop a modern army for future atomic battle. The project seeks readiness by 1965 and emphasizes integrated tactics and weapons. Price notes his veteran background informs his assessment.
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Fort Ord
Calif
Bem Price
Price
Combat Development Experimental Center
Judge Declares Mistrial In $25,000 Stamford Assault Case
A Stamford jury deadlocked on a $25,000 assault action brought by Jesse Maples against Special Policeman Angris McKeithen. Judge William J. Shea declared a mistrial after three hours of deliberation and two prior reports of disagreement. Maples, 30, already serving 8 to 15 years for robbery with violence, claimed McKeithen shot him in the left leg during an attempted arrest at Maples home. Trial began June 10 and was interrupted by Judge Shea’s illness, with proceedings resuming June 13. No retrial date was given. Attorneys Ok Freedman and Maurice J. Buckley appeared for Maples. McKeithen was represented by Buckley.
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Stamford
William J. Shea
Jesse Maples
Angris McKeithen
McKeithen
Maples
Shea
Norwalk
Wethersfield
Bridgeport
Feng
Ok Freedman
Peck
Freedman
Maurice J. Buckley
Norwalker Fined for Speeding in Common Pleas Court
Rudolph M. Duris of Norwalk was convicted of speeding in Common Pleas Court by Judge Benjamin M. Leipner and fined $50. Lucille Mazone testified that Norwalk Policeman Lewis Santo attempted improper advances. Santo denied the claim, and the judge said he was not convinced the conversation occurred.
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Common Pleas Court
Benjamin
M. Leipner
Rudolph M. Duris
Norwalk
Lucille Mazone
Mr. Duris
Lewis Santo
Santo
Miss Mazone
Policeman Santa
Santa
Leipner
Plan to aid schools gains tentative House approval
The House Education Committee tentatively approved a 240 million dollar four year federal aid program for science math and language equipment in public elementary and high schools. It allocates 60 million annually with state matching funds and favors poorer states. The panel also advanced a four year 70 million dollar scholarship program for bright students, funding 19 000 to 22 000 scholarships yearly to attend college.
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Washington
UPI
House Education Committee
Ike Freezes Tariffs Pending Minerals Stabilization Plan
President Eisenhower ordered a temporary freeze on current tariffs to give Congress time to consider the administration's minerals stabilization plan. Tariff Commissioner William Sherman and the Tariff General recommended tightening duties on lead and zinc, but the president did not elevate the proposal to a formal increase.
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Congress
Administration
William ‘Tecumseh
Sherman
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