Alcorn Cross-examined By His Ex-Law Partner
Hartford June 23 AP GOP chairman Alcorn faced cross examination in a seven to twelve million dollar federal suit brought by George E Matthies. The case accuses eight defendants of conspiring to evade taxes and defraud Seymour Manufacturing with Alcorn defending fees as reasonable. The testimony covered the Shelton Trust merger and past dealings with Matthies family, including a disputed 12 500 fee and a 84 000 trust administration pay ment. Adjourned until June 30.
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George E. Matthies
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Matthies Trusts
J. Joseph Smith
Ma. Es
John P. Hodgeson
GOP
Shelton Trust Company
Bridgeport
Shelton Company
Bridgeport Bank
Bernard H. Matthies
Seymour
Hodgeson
Personnally
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Eisenhower
Batiscan Corporation of Delaware
Alcarn
Franklin Starr Jerome
Batiscan
Bernard Matthies
Jerome
Bascan
Internal Revenue Service
Smith
Middletown Shons Redevelopment Plan Referendum Defeated
In Middletown on June 23 AP reports two bond measures failed. An $850000 redevelopment bond to clear Center street for new stores and offices lost 3555 to 276. A $500000 sewer bond for Pameda pond and Millbrook road was defeated 12974 to 2874, Mayor Clew lamented the results.
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Main Street
Pameada Pond
Millbrook Road
Harry T. Clew
Giaimo Announces Bid for Congress in Third District
North Haven June 23 AP Robert N. Giaimo declared his Democratic candidacy for Congress in the Third district. After addressing the North Haven Democratic club he won unanimous endorsement from that group and was backed by the North Haven Democratic Town committee chaired by Frank Moore. He previously ran two years ago losing to Republican U S Rep Albert W Cretella who seeks a fourth term.
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Robert N. Giaimo
Congress
Democratic Club
Giaimo
Democratic Town Committee
Frank Moore
U. S
Albert W. Cretella
Washington
Senate
Victor Lebow
New York City
Australian swimmer breaks world breaststroke records
Terry Gathercole of Australia smashed his own world breaststroke marks in Townsville. He bettered the 110 yard time to 1 13 and earlier nine days ago set a 220 yard breast stroke record of 2 40 5.
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Townsville
Australia
Terry Gathercole
Disposal of Dead Doe Delayed Becomes Local Dilemma
Pleasure Beach manager Frank Sonshine faced a five hour wait as a dead doe washed ashore near the bridge and breakwater. After calls to Health, Public Works, game wardens, and Humane Society failed, Dr Dinan arranged a Public Works truck removal to incinerate the animal.
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Pleasure Beach
Frank Sonshine
Michael Hornyak
Sonshine
Humane Society
Nix
HW. P. Dinan, Jr
State Deficit Highlighted In Hartford Fiscal Report
Hartford June 23 AP The state spent 186.5 million for general operations in the first 11 months of the current year while tax receipts totaled 146.6 million. The deficit reflects lower sales tax revenue and an economy slump, with education welfare and health expenses rising compared with last year. Governor Ribicoff aims to avoid tax increases, citing a recent 2.75 million savings from a budget cut and potential 6 million more if continued. Zeller, a Republican nominee for governor, plans to focalize tax and budget issues in the campaign.
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Ribbon
Zeller
Fred R. Zeller
Ribicoff
Gomulka unhappy over Nagy execution may face Stalinist pressure
Warsaw reports Wladyslaw Gomulka expresses unhappiness over Imre Nagy's execution. A plenary session of the Polish Communist central committee is planned early next month, with infighting possible between Gomulka and Stalinists. Gomulka reportedly holds 50 to 60 of 80 committee votes, shielding him from removal.
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Poland
Wladyslaw Gomulka
Hungary
Imre Nagy
Communist Party
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Gomulka
Moscow
Willie Pep Wins Unanimous Decision In New Bedford Bout
Durable Willie Pep, lightweight world champion, won his 214th pro fight by unanimous decision over Pat McGoy of Galway at Sargent Field New Bedford. Pep weighed 129 pounds to McCoy 132 during a rugged 15 round battle with no knockdowns and several low-blow warnings amid Pep’s sharp boxing. A note ends with a reference to a game called town ball once popular in New England.
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Mass
Willie Pep
Pat McGoy
Galway
Ireland
Sargent Field
Pep
McCoy
Hartford
Congress Briefs: Aer Jeep and Tobacco Bills Move
Senate passes a bill to reimburse Massachusetts for flood control reservoirs via a Connecticut Massachusetts compact. The measure, approved by both legislatures, aims to swap tax impact relief for flood control benefits.
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Senate
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Thames
Have House
Connectic
Ferl-Land
Alpert Quizzed as Mass Protests Old Colony Shutdown Plan
In New Haven on June 23 AP reports the Massachusetts Attorney General cross examined New Haven Railroad President George Alpert over a plan to end passenger service on the Old Colony line by June 1. A court order kept the line operating. Commonwealth says notice came May 13 leaving 17 days to act.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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Old Colony
George Fingold
George Alpert
Fingold
National Railroad
Alpert
Atwaninun 9
Wacua
The
William T. Griffin
Commonwealth Now
Weather outlook shifts to scattered showers across New England
Connecticut and Massachusetts Rhode Island forecast show Tuesday partly cloudy with scattered showers and mild temperature changes. Tuesday night remains fair with similar temps and Wednesday expects continued scattered showers. Traffic court in Stratford issued fines totaling 612 dollars with many violators listed by name and address, including a license violation fine for Luis Grajales.
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House Education Committee
North Airlinne
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Harral Avenue
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Harvard Avenue
Donald Parker
Main Street
William Perrieta
Frash Street
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Byichael Vielola, Jr
Catherine Street
Ernest Qartity
Greenlawn Road
Fairfield
Donald Sento
Bradison
Anthony Satowski
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Black Rock Turnpike
Easich
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Westbrook Place
Aaron M.easlein
Nometond Street
Patricia Mile Jer
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Math Street
Elizabeth _R. Covell
Brookfield Avenue
George E.findorak
Barnum Avenue
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Washington Avenue
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State Street
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Pislee Place
Anna Wlnson
Manila Place
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Ore
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Albert Holdin
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Nahodah Scores Narrow Belmont Feature Victory
Nahodah defeats Decimal by a head in the Belmont Park featured allowance event. Culmone rode Nahodah to a 1:11 2-4 six furlongs as the Montpelier Stable color bearer pays $3.90 $3.20 $2.70. Beam Rider is show, Decimal second, and Gray Phantom third, with Sunny Howe and Gang News posting earlier results.
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UPI
Joey Culmone
Nahodah
Montpelier
Belmont Park
Decimal
Beam Rider
Sunny Howe
Gang News
Stratford Micro Midget Races Open With Crowds
The Stratford micro midget competition opened with a postponed start but drew a large crowd. Pete Falla, Bobby Cox and Ronnie Mazzey won the first main event, while Tommy Colloucci, Chuck Samuelman, and Eddie Rice won the second main. Heat winners included Bobby Hull Milford Gene Merle Milford Chuck Samuelman Georgetown and Pete Falla. semi final was won by Bobby Cox Westport.
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Pete Falla
Bobby Cox
Ronnie Mazzey
Tommy Colloucci
Chuck Samucelman
Eddie Rice
Bobby Hull
Milford
Gene Merle
Chuck Samuelman
Georgetown
Westport
Royal Clipper Tops Monmouth Park Feature Race
In Oceanport New Jersey on June 23 Royal Clipper ridden by Walt Blum won the six furlong allowance for three year olds. The victory came as part of a day when jockey Roger Le Blanc rode three winners Mazet.Tov He's The Tops and Inspirationally paid 71.40 16.40 6.40 respectively for backers. Sew It Up finished second with Mr. Touchdown in the field of nine.
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N. J
Roger le Blanc
Momouth Park
Royal Clipper
le Blanc
White Castle
Mazet
Tov
Walt Blum
Sew 1L
Mr. Touchdown
Rran
Touchdown
Baird Guides Four Suffolk Winners at Racecard
Jockey Bobby Baird rode four winners at Suffolk Downs led by Lord Jeep in the $10,000 three year old feature. He captured All Debs at $16.20 and Yniol at $11.80 for a $91 daily double, plus Tecumseh at $25.80 in the eighth. Noble Try finished second to Lord Jeep in the six furlong feature, with Craigwood third in the six horse field. Lord Jeep won in 1:13.5 and paid $7.00, $4.20 and $4.00.
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Bobby Baird
Suffolk Downs
Lord Jeep
Baird
Tecumseh
Noble Try
Craigwood
Middle -Rail
Royal Battle
Ocllrok
Monty’s Harbor Softball Team Wins Twice
Monty’s harbershop softball team won two games, defeating United Sports Association 4-2 behind Yogi Young and edging Mailo’s Pitch 4-3 as Johnny Krozier held the line. Henderson Lombardo and Billings led the attack vs United Sports. Hansen had two hits vs Mailo’s squad. The Barbers face Lordship Sporting Association Sunday at Lordship. For games call Manly’s at ED 5-340.
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Harbershop
United Sports Association
Yogi Young
Mailo
Farkinn
Johnny Krozier
Henderson
Lombardo
Billings
United Sports Club
Hansen
Barbers
Lordship Sporting Association
Lordship
Manly
John
Youths Win Offices at Nutmeg Boys and Laurel Girls State
Connecticut youths engage in state government activities at the University of Connecticut. Girls elect Susan Martin and Margaret Nelson as first selectmen and others to municipal posts. boys choose Marianne Carter Martin Gerstel Michael Rowland as first selectmen. Party chairs Robert Flanagan and David Kennedy named. talks cover executive branch and town government.
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Laurel
University of Connecticut
First
Margaret Nelson
Milford
First Selectman
Marrne F. Carter
Stratford
Martin Gerstel
Norwalk
Michael Rowland
Westport
Robert J. Flanagan
North Haven
David M. Kennedy
Stamford
Ruth, Anderson
Norwich ‘Free. Academy
Noel Gordon
Revlon Company
New York
Boys’ State
John Dempsey
Putnam
Ribicoff
Amalia M. Torre Smith
Secretary of State
Hartford
Donald Potter
Glastonbury First Selectman
Potter
Sanitation group eyes standard septic code for Fairfield County
Fairfield county sanitarians invited to a July 1 meeting at Englewood Hospital to discuss a unified septic tank code. The Connecticut Association of Sanitarians urged monthly sessions, aiming to place a sanitarian in each municipality and standardize rules on sewage and housing.
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Englewood Hospital
Connecticut Association of Santarians
Leonard ‘T. O'Neill
Fairfield
O'Neill
Billy's Lady Wins Old Westbury Pace at Roosevelt
Billy's Lady beat Hal Frost by a half length in 2:06 to win the Old Westbury Pace at Roosevelt Raceway in Westbury New York. The victory drew bets and paid $10.60 to win.
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N. Y
UPI
Billy
Hal Frost
Roosevelt Raceway
Sands
Romulo
Stanley
Philipines
Sydney
Plan Outlines Rehousing Strategy for Bridgeport Redevelopment
The 75-page workable program submitted by Mayor Tedesco to HUD and the FHA details relocation measures for families displaced by projects. It outlines housing, staff assignments, private housing vacancies, and cooperation with real estate and landlord groups, plus a new Citizens Advisory committee to guide redevelopment messaging.
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U.S. Houseig
Home Finance Agency
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Housing Authority
New. Com
Joseph M. Dearborn
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