Fairfield County Narrowly Spared Coastal Storm Damage
Fairfield county escaped the full fury of a coastal storm as the center veered east to sea. High tides and gale winds caused beachside damage and prompted evacuations in Milford Stratford and Fairfield while winds gusted to 59 mph at the airport. Snow flurries were light and temperatures fluctuated.
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Fairfield County
U.S
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Munisipal
Canada
New York City
Connecticut
Virginia
Milford
Stratford
Fairfield
Ades
United States
Bridgeport Weather Summary with Wind and Temperature
Official weather forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity notes strong gusty winds today with cool temperatures. Highs in the 20s, tonight’s low around 26, gradual clearing Thursday and a bit warmer. Almanac lists date March 7 as the sixty sixh day of the year and winter’s seventy ninth day.
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Werther Bursa
Tien
al Teeccamorce
Bridgeport
Reading
Siam
East Coast Storm Drenches Regions With Destruction
A savage gale and heavy snows lashed the Eastern Seaboard from Virginia to New England. The storm caused multimillion dollar damage, knocked out power to thousands, closed schools, and left at least nine people dead with four missing. Coastal towns saw surging tides, 20-foot waves, and flooded streets as communities evacuated and transports halted.
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New York
Seaboard Torlay
Virginia
New England
Alas Jama
Maryland
Delaware
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Manhattan
Staten Island
Woidland
N.J
Sea’ Isle City
Nas
Coast Guard
Gilbert Praybbold
Delaware] Bay Beach
Atlantic City
Aad Oceanan
Firesland
Long Island
Harrisonburg
Pittsburgh
Trenton
Lupton Backers Push Primary for Westport Delegates
Supporters of State Sen. John Lipton of Weston plan a GOP primary over Westport delegates to the June state convention. Bruce Fraser, co chairman, says petitions bearing 100 signatures must be filed by March 29. the April 19 date may shift if consent forms are secured.
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Westport
John M. Lipton
Weston
GOP
Lupton
F. Fishel
Cashew
Paul C
Manchester
SOP
Lipton
Stratford Democrats Endorse Slate for Town Committee
The Stratford Democratic town committee endorsed a slate for a new town committee by a 4ey TY Fast pight vote, with 23 of the current committee not named. Town Chairman Julius Tuc ciarone led the event at Boothe Memorial Park pavilion, as reform factions promise opposition in the April primary.
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Frederick E. Phelan
Stratford
Civilian Pilots Eyed For Space Flights
Washington officials indicate NASA will consider qualified civilian pilots for future space missions alongside military test pilots. The move aims to staff early Gemini and Apollo missions with crews from experienced test pilots, while Glenn cautions that initial flights will rely on trained pilots before opening to non pilots.
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March
Space Agency
Aeropauties
Space Administration
Furture
Gemini
John WH
Giena Tr. Law
Marine Lewtenant
YMCA expands scope name change and women members
The Bridgeport YMCA votes to rename as Young Men's Christian Association of Greater Bridgeport to serve a six-town area and admit women as associate members. The change includes replacing Protestant with Christian in by laws and broadening voting rights. Easton lawyer Huntley Stone elected president. he succeeds Arthur Clifford.
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Bridgeport
Young Men’s Chistian Association of
Greater Bridgeport
Ymca On
State
Street
Huntley Stone
Sport Hill Road
Easton
YMCA
Arthur Clifford
Bridgeport Ymca
Fairfield
Stratford
Trumbull
Monroe
Bridgeport “v
Clifford
Final talks opening on Algerian peace in Evian
Algerian rebel negotiators arrive in Geneva for a final phase conference amid continuing violence. Deputy Premier Krim predicts a lasting solution as both sides agree to a cease fire and a forthcoming referendum for independence by Algeria’s 8 million population.
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France
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Algera
Berkacem Rim
Geneva
Krim
Tunis
Lous Doe
Algeria
Powers testifies before Senate panel on Russian capture
James H. Powers told the Senate Armed Services committee he lived up to his obligations as an American after being shot down in May 1960. CIA notes say he will receive back pay and praise from senators for his conduct despite a failed mission.
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Dows
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Terify
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CHA
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Powers
Bel
Carl Vinson
D-Ga
House Armed Services Committee
Amplause
Tam
Sen. Tobit /Stewais
Son
Leverett Saltonstall
R-Mass
Francis Gary Powers
Sennts Armed Services Committee
Washington
Doctor Testifies As Court Hears City Weight Dispute
A court session opened with Senator Byrd and legal counsel presenting arguments in a Bridgeport weight chart dispute. Doctor Camarra’s attorney Bernard J. Camarro presented testimony from a physician witness. Judge Longochart set today’s schedule as PhD witness John A. McCone remains a key figure in the civil service challenge.
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Camarra
Tames
Harry F. Byrd
D-Va
T. Murray III
Will
Powers
Bridgeport Municipal Air
Tam
McCone
John A
Joseph S. Longochart
Civil Service
Afti-Rone
USA
Bernard J. Camarro
Sikorsky Vote Set For March 21 By NLRB
The National Labor Relations Board schedules March 21 for the third union certification election at Sikorsky Aircraft division. Eligible workers include those on Nov 12 payrolls. voting will occur at Stratford and Bridgeport plants and the Municipal airport overhaul department. Voting hours begin at 6:30 a.m. and continue as in prior ballots.
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Sikorsky
NLRB
Dick Ondek
National Labor Relations Board
Sikorsky Aircraft
International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Independent Aircraft Guild
Louis Schneider
Region Two
John F. Clancy
IAG
Teamsters
TAG
Stratford
Bridgeport
Pam
Clancy
Washington
Trustees Offer Added Time For Saving Service
Trustees in the four state New Haven railroad receivership case propose to operate through year end while seeking a long term plan. They seek government aid and a merger to ensure passenger and freight service, with public authorities covering ongoing costs in suburban areas and maintenance programs restored. The group, joined by federal officials and state governors, will await a report from the Interstate Commerce Commission staff before deciding on continued operations.
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Haven
API
New Javen Railroad
Wes Financial
Insideadling
Live
Mideanink
Richard Jogge Sith
Warrons
New York City
Westchester County
Robert
Anderson
New Haven
Dudes Anderson
Uruak
Mainenance
Byron R. White
William Horrick Jr
Commerce
Clarence D. Martin Jr
Alen
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Connacticet
Jobs A. Notte Jr
Rhode Island
Joan 4. Volpe
Massachusetts
Edwin BD. Mchaelian
Westchestey County
N.Y
Nelson A. Rockefeller
New York
William J. Ronan
Finisthe
Mayo
Robert F. Warner
Civ
His labor by Olin Miller a cryptic prediction piece
An unclear fragment attributes labor to Olin Miller with an optimist tone about predictions. The text appears garbled, offering few concrete facts, names, or dates beyond Miller.
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Olin Miller
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