White House Reveals Nixon Disability Pact Details
The White House announced an understanding in which Vice President Nixon would become Acting President if Eisenhower is unable to serve. Press Secretary Hagerty said the procedures align with article two, section one of the Constitution and would apply only to them. Congress debate continues on permanent disability rules, with calls for a constitutional amendment.
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Knowland
California
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D-Minn
Pay and pension issues stall at city council parley
Three items, including city employee pay, a pension referendum and an overnight parking ordinance, failed to reach votes after last night’s Common Council session. A pension action seeks legislative validation of fall referendums on firefighter police and school janitor pensions.
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John V. Donnelly
Louis I. Gladstone
Tedesco
Griffenhaven
Civil Service Commission
Gladstone
Al'derman
Donald A. Brown
Mhey
Dupas Edges Kerwin In Split Decision Fight
In Dallas before 3000 fans Davey Dupas edged Gale Kerwin in a split decision 97 93 by one judge and 98 97 by the other two judges, with no knockdowns. Dupas weighed 140 and Kerwin 136. the bout was a 10 round semi final. Franz Sruzina knocked out Johnny Penn in the second round at 1 45.
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Davey Dupas
Gale Kerwin
Ottawa
B. C
Jack Marshall
Kerwin
Dupas
Beaumont
Tex
Franz Sruzina
Germany
Johnny Penn
Houston
Aussies Break World 400 Meter Freestyle Relay Record
In Brisbane on March 4 the Australia's Empire Games swimming team set a world record in the 400 meter men's freestyle relay with a time of 1 minute 46 seconds. The quartet was John Devitt John Konrads Cary Chapman and Groff Shipton. Devitt swam a 55.1 second leg, just .7 second outside his own world mark.
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Australa
Japan
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Groff Shipton
Devitt
C10 Ratifies Merger Terms Between CIO and AFL Units
The Industrial Union Council approved a proposed constitution for merging with the Central Labor Union, contingent on a March 26 date. The AFL locals seek an April 16 effective date. if refused, negotiations end and AFL CIO involvement may occur. Groves led ratification amid a four hour UAW hall meeting with a new leadership slate named.
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Keith Prouty
Martin Ludwig
Joseph Carvalho
Michael Sorrentino
Anthony Arlio
Carmen Bruno
Labor Councils
Jet crashes in San Francisco Bay kill Air Force officer
Lt. Col. Raymond E. Evans 36, commander of the 83rd Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Hamilton AFB, died in the crash of an F104 Starfighter during a training approach over San Francisco Bay. The jet, capable of 1400 mph, sank after impact and a recovery derrick was brought in to retrieve the million dollar aircraft.
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Raymond E. Evans
Evans
Suspended Driver Fined In Milford Incident
Ronald T. Jones, 22, of Apr. 70 Taylor Drive, Bridgeport, was convicted of operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license and fined 100 dollars with 25 remitted. He said his wife drove while ill and he took the wheel, leading to his arrest shortly after.
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Taylor Drive
Ronald M. Stark
Jones
Milford
Stratford
Bridgeport
Willie Mays Drills Despite Heavy Cold in Phoenix
Willie Mays returned to work in Phoenix despite a heavy cold as Giants trainer Frank Bowman supervised. Shortstop Daryl Spencer sat out with a tender Achilles tendon while Stu Miller was knocked by a line drive off Bob Schmidt. Manager Bill Rigney praised Curt Barclay for a 25 minute mound session and noted Paul Gret’s sharp change of pace.
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Frank Bowman
San Francisco Giants
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Stu Miller
Bob Schmidt
Bowman
Maystat
Wilke
Bill Rigney
Curt Barclay
Johnny Antonelli
Ruben Gomes
Paul Gret
Rigney
Minnesota
City Boards Approve Bond Issue for City Projects
City boards approve a $1,895,000 bond issue to fund projects including a West End elementary school expansion and an incinerator. The Common Council referred the plan to its finance committee for study with bids planned for April 2.
Milford men found not guilty of theft but fined for trespass
In Town court on March 3 two Milford brothers Harry Schaefer 24 of 655 Plains road and William 37 of 138 London terrace Stratford were acquitted of theft charges but convicted of trespassing on railroad property and fined 10 dollars each by Judge Ronald M. Stark. A railroad officer testified the pair took a 200 pound steel drawbar used to couple train cars. They admitted taking it but said it lay in the road and was broken. Other defendants included Nicholas Cerrato 26 Seymour fined 100 dollars and jailed 60 days for DUI second offender. John M. Doleeaqua 23 New Haven speeding 9 dollars. Steve Cestik 1 12 Nels road two counts breach of the peace 15 dollars on one count and a three month nisi continuance on the other. Jean Cestik 30 wife of Steve not guilty of breach of the peace. Edward Matey 36 29 Winchester avenue breach of the peace 10 days in jail. Daniel Wesson 768 East Broadway charged with intoxication and breach of the peace forfeited a 23 bond.
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Harry E. Schaefer
Plains Road
William
London Terrace
Stratford
Ronald M. Stark
Nicholas Cerrato
Seymour
John M. Doleeaqua
New Haven
Steve Cestik
Nels Road
Jean Cestik
Steve
Edward Matey
Winchester Avenue
Daniel Wesson
East Broadway
Gas Station Plea Faces Appeals Board Tonight
The Board of Zoning Appeals will meet at 7 30 tonight to hear appeals including a proposed retail gasoline service station by Joseph M and Angelo C Agro on Ola Gate Lane. Other items include property divisions and liquor outlet waivers.
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Ola Gate Lane
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Peck Street
Anna Saley
Milford Point Road
Mina
Seamed Nest Habit Gives Tailorbird Its Name
The tailorbird of India earns its name from sewing together the edge of its nest inside a large teat like structure. It seals the nest with silk and leaf stitchings, forming a sewn, portable home.
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Women Injured In Shelton Crash
Two men were injured in a head on collision on Route and nicknamed Death Alley. John DeLuca 51 of Stratford and William Jasonis 47 of Ansonia were admitted to Griffin hospital Derby. DeLuca suffered possible fractured skull and facial injuries while Jasonis had possible concussion and facial and knee lacerations.
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John DeLuca
Placid Avenue
Stratford
William Jasonis
Fourth Street
Ansonia
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