Alcorn praises Adams as capable and integral figure
Washington dispatch notes Meade Alcorn Republican national chairman extols Sherman Adams as remarkably capable and un flawed but says no man is indispensable. Barry Goldwater renews demand for Adams resignation amid ongoing congressional controversy over favors from Bernard Goldfine.
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Washington
Meade Alcorn
Donight
Sherman Adams
Adams
Congress
Boston
Bernard Goldfine
Barry Goldwater
R-Ariz
Eisenhower
Alcorn
Lee
Republic
MBS
Yesues
Harris’ Committee
Symington
D-Mo
Harris Committee
Smathers
D-Flo
Magnuson
D-Wash
Jacob K. Javits
R-Ny
Solon
Goldwater
Republican County
Arizona
Fairfield man jailed for driving with suspended license
Lonnie Worthington, 51, of 29 West Liberty Street, was sentenced to 110 days in Fairfield County Jail after failing to pay a $110 fine for operating a vehicle with a suspended license. Judge Louis Stein noted Worthington’s multiple prior arrests for motor vehicle violations across Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
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Lonnie Worthington
West Liberty’ Street
Fairfield County
Louis Stein
Worthington
Stein
Bridgeport
Fairfield
Easton
Westport
Albert Lancia
Senate Debates Alaska Statehood Move Amid Delays
The Senate opened debate on a House approved bill to grant statehood to Alaska with night sessions possible to secure quick action. Senator Murray urged swift approval, insisting Alaska meets readiness tests and supporting the House bill to avoid delays in the House Rules committee.
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Washington
Junne
UPI
Senate
Alaska
Mike’ Mansfield
Mansfield
James E. Murray
Senate ‘Interior Committee
Voice Vale
House
Murray
House Rules Committee
White House
Dennis Chavez
Henry Jackson
Wash
Frank Church
Idaho
Chavez
Church
Tellalian Nominated for Probate Judge in Trumbull-Easton District
GOP delegates named Aram H Tellalian of Elliott Road Trumbull a Bridgeport lawyer as their nominee for probate judge in the new Trumbull Easton Monroe district. In New Milford Frederick H Moore secured endorsement after a 3-3 tie was broken for the second time. The Danbury district tapped William W Sullivan while Norwalk district renominated Alfred T Santaniello and Westport district nominated Earl H Jagoe. Terms are four years.
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Aram H. ,Tellalian
Elliott Road
Trumbull
Bridgeport
New Trumbull-Easton
Monroe
New Milford
Carl M. Dunham
Frederick H. Moore
Bridgewater
Litchfield County
Danbury
William W. Sullivan
New Fairfield
Robert K. Watson
Bum Wo Ncerte
Norwalk
Tellalian Unopposed In GOP Probate Convention
Aram H. Tellalian Jr of Trumbull was unanimously nominated as candidate for judge of probate at the first Republican probate convention for the Trumbull Easton Monroe district. The event held at Samuel Staples school named Tellalian by nomination from Robert Wright with Michael Sinhra opposing none. Charles R. Covert of Monroe elected permanent chairman Huntley Stone Easton permanent secretary. Harold B. MacKenzie of Fairfield served temporary chair.
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Easton
Aram H. Tellalian, Jr
Trumbull
Trumbull-Easton-Monroe
Samuel‘Staples
Bridgeport
Tellahan
Robert Wright
Michael Sinhra
Charles R. Covert
Monroe
Huntley Stone
Harold B. MacKenzie
Fairfield
Tellalian
Judicial
Festival Kickoff Promises Busy Barnum Weekend
Festival planners met at the Hotel Barnum to finalize events from the Ringmaster’s whistle at Thursday Lions club dinner to the July 6 gymkhana. Tickets are selling briskly as committees tout attractions including a $10,000 crystal chandelier Miss Jaycee contest and a Wing Ding with free cones and balloons.
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Hotel Barnum
Lions Club
Kenneth
Raine
Jaycee Beaty
Klien
Festival Society
Kenneth Maloney
Familly
Jack Qlinsky
Vssible
Hillside
St. Vincent's
Bridgeport
Park City
Dick Clarke
Fred Waring Glee
Bill White
Yacht Regatta
Ascension Beach Ski Club
Norwalk
John White
Fireworks Explosions Kill Over 100 in Brazil
Reported twin blasts at fireworks stores in Santo Amaro and Feira de Santana kill 107 and injure about 340 amid June Saints celebrations. A power line fault sparked the first blaze, hampering rescue as rains slowed efforts. Santa Amaro officials appeal for medical aid.
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San Salvador
Brazil
Babia
Santo Amaro
Feira de Santana
Saints John
Anthony
Peter
Here
Santo Amaro Fair Grounds
Police Board Debates Special Work Load for Officers
Bridgeport Police Commissioners adopted a study recommending against assigning extra special police duties to regular officers. The report notes 61 of 326 special policemen are available for uniform duty, and warns against mental fatigue and liability if a regular officer is injured while serving specials. The union seeks to expand uniform and plainclothes specials, but no action was taken pending further study.
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Bridgeport
William K. Malin- Will
Andrew’ Lindmark
Robert’ G
Delaney
Police
Spectat
William KK
Mulvihill
Specia
Eesneapeenenenes
Wirth
Philip V. St. Leon
May-Wirth
Ringling Bros. Circus
Hunt Bros
Circus
Australia
America
Ringling Bros
Stella Wirth
New York City
Riverdale
Adram St. Leon
Melbourne
Daisy Honey
Los Angeles
Police Board Advances Nine Officers on Eligibility Lists
The Police Board, led by Supt. John A. Lyddy, moves five lieutenants and four sergeants from new eligibility lists for certification by the Civil Service commission in June. Sergeants named are Jules W. Matus, J. Budnick, John A. Leahy, Richard Svertesky, and Francis M. Glancy. Next nine for sergeant are Patrolmen Robert T. Keeley, Willard H. Stevane, Daniel E. McPadden, and Howard W. Bergers. A captain, detective, and patrolman eligibility lists will also be requested. Police officer Robert J. Dalota is reinstated as Bridgeport patrolman after resigning to join the state police.
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John A. Lyddy
Board of Police Commissioners
Civil Service Commission
Jules W. Matus
Eo J. Budnick
John A. Leahy
Richard Svertesky
Francis M. Glancy
Robert J.dalota
Norman Street
Bridgeport
Phil Wirth Dies AX Circus Star at 69
Meriden reports the death of Phil Wirth 69 renowned as a circus horseback rider who thrilled audiences across continents for nearly fifty years. He passed away in the familiar surroundings of his circus encampment ending a long career with the AX Circus.
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Phil Wirth
Meriden
Negro leaders meet Eisenhower on Little Rock ruling
Four African American leaders urged President Eisenhower to file a brief against the Little Rock school integration delay. They reported a sympathetic reception but no pledges, saying the 45 minute talks increased understanding and hopeful expectations nationwide. Randolph of the Sleeping Car Porters spoke as a VP of the AFL CIO.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Little Rock
Ark
U.S
Harry Wimiey
Justice Department
A. Philip’ Randolph
New York
Vaporers
Randolph
International Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters
Afl-Cio
Amphibious Sikorsky S-62 helicopter debuts in Washington
The Sikorsky S-62, a turbine powered amphibious helicopter with a flying boat hull, landed at Anacostia Naval Air Station after leaving Stratford Connecticut. Test pilots Wimmy Viner and Frank Virrell will demonstrate landings on a lagoon near the Pentagon and takeoffs from the Pentagon pad for Defense department officials.
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Washington
Sikorsky Aircraft
Stratford
Conn
Sikorsky
D. BD
Wimmy Viner
Frank Virrell
Anacosta Naval Air Station
Hoffa Acquitted in Second Wiretap Trial
James R. Hoffa and two co defendants were cleared of a conspiracy charge in a Detroit wiretap case. Brennan and Spindel also found not guilty after a monthlong trial. Hoffa remains indicted on five perjury counts connected to earlier testimony.
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New York
Teamsters
James R. Hoffa
Detroit
Owen B. Brennan
Detroit Teamsters
Bernard Spindel
Hoffa
Federal District Court
U. S
Paul Williams
Seattle
Williams
Thomas F. Murphy
Hoff
Senate Lake
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