Portell Among E Senators In Aid For Action
A group of eight Republican senators and House members rally behind Eisenhower on tax cuts and public works. They advocate immediate action on unemployment relief, extended unemployment benefits, and increased federal spending in labor distressed areas. They press for passage of river and harbor bills and expansion of public works and construction funding.
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GOP
Simpson
Shye
Minn
Curtis
Neb
Benitev
Mich
Rhodes
Ariz
Arends
Kearns
Rep
Brooks
D-la
Eisenhower
National Rivers and Harbors
Congress
Senate
Purtell
House Democrats
Blatnik
D-Stinn
House Public Works Committee
Biatnik
Lyndon Johnson
D-Tex
Fisenhower
White House
Tary Janes Magerty
Patt
Hospital Cone
Firemen Honor Fairfield’s Alexander At Testimonial Dinner
Fire Commissioner Francis W. Alexander of Fairfield, who resigned as assistant fire chief after 24 years, was honored at a testimonial dinner. About 149 attended at the firehouse, receiving gifts including an engraved watch and a Hi Fi set for his children, plus a lifetime chief’s badge for his service. Speakers and entertainers included selectmen, judges, and fire officials.
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Francis W. Alexander
Fairfield
Center Volunteer Fire Company
Alexander
Robert P. Henry
Thomas J. Carroll
The
Center Volunteer Company
George Macleod
First
Public Works Loan Plan Aims Quick Stimulus
A Democratic House group pushes a public works loan program to cut unemployment and spur the economy. Rep Rains of Alabama and 2 of 16 Banking Committee members will introduce the plan arranging federal loans to communities with labor surpluses for up to 30 years at 2 percent max interest. Principal and interest could be postponed five years for hard pressed towns with unemployment at or above 5 percent and loans could fund sewage water libraries transportation public buildings police facilities and more.
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House
Rep. Rains
Alabama
Democratic Banking Committee
Two youths seized after Pike Chase in Stratford
Samuelman and another youth led Stratford police on a high speed chase through Main Street and south of Hard's corner after a car near South Avenue refused to stop. The pursuit topped 80 mph on turnpike ramps with roadblocks set by state and Bridgeport police. Samuelman and a companion were captured near Lafayette Street after the ignition was shut off. Both were booked and jailed, with Samuelman later found assaulting a cell inmate during confinement. Officers reported beer consumption in New York the prior night.
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Samuelman
Main Street
Stratford
South Avenue
Hard's Corner
Spt
Keenan
Sands Place
Hloneyspot Road
Spe
Walter Knaplein
Joseph Berke
Clyde Haggerty
Berke
Solio
State Police
Bridgeport Wolee
Turnpike
Lafayette Street
Coolidge
Bridgeport
Patrick Carr
Dame
Ratzenberger
Tells
Hecke
Anthony Hredice
Bill Yen
Bredice
Leman
Ium
PRN
Palive Sand
Budgeport Hospital
Poiee
New York
SEATO Opens Meeting in Philippines Amid Aid Talks
SEATO prepares to open its meeting in the Philippines with discussions on increased economic and military aid for Asian members and possible links to NATO and Baghdad alliances. Pakistan's Muzaffar Ali Khan Quizal advocates SEATO as a defense shield and aid provider for undeveloped member states.
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SEATO
Philippines
Carlos P. Garcia
NATO
Baghdad
Middle East
Mayd
Britain
Pakistan
Muzaffar Ali Kahn Quizal
Sandula Backed by Swisher in Local Political Fight
Dr Michael Miz Sciortino and Senator Sandula split on party lines but Sciortino says he will support Sandula at this time. AFL CIO counsel Mrs Driscoll says the labor council does not intend to take sides in the Republican primary while Shannon and Sandula both aided labor in 1957 and could unite to back unemployment relief plans for over 91 000 unemployed statewide in the current session.
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Michael Miz Sciortino
Sandula
Accord Reached In Dress Strike Amid Wage Gaps
An accord ends a dress strike with union and employer representatives. next talks target contract enforcement and organizing small firms supplying dress manufacturers. Pre strike wages in New York averaged $210 an hour, while other regions paid 50 to 73 cents less. The strike spans New York City and upstate areas plus Vermont, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Rhode Island.
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New York
New York City
Vermont
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Rhode Island
Twenty five boys run nude at West Virginia Capitol
In Charleston on March 4 twenty five boys were seen running nude on the grounds of the statehouse, allegedly part of an unauthorized fraternity at Stonewall Jackson High School. Police plan to present them before Juvenile Officer Sgt. Frank Riddle.
NAB Driver Arrested On DUI And Speeding Charges
John Jones of 252 DeForest Avenue was arrested yesterday on speeding and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. Police say he is held in lieu of a $600 bond pending a court hearing. A separate note mentions a Durban to Bombay air route schedule.
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John Jones
DeForest Avenue
Jones
Mamie Eisenhower Visits Denver Amid Blizzard Conditions
First Lady Mamie Eisenhower ends a Arizona vacation and arrives at Lowry Air Force Base Denver during a heavy March snowstorm. She is greeted by base officials and appears wary of the severe weather before overnight plans at the Brown Palace. Meanwhile a Sundance explosion destroys two business buildings and halts highway traffic, with the Shoenek couple narrowly escaping.
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Denver
Mamie Eisenhower
Arizona
John S. Doud
Eisenhower
Sundance
Wyo
U. S. Highway 15
Kenneth Shoenek
Howard Allen
Sundéecentmes
Driver Found Guilty Of Leaving Accident
Edward Roberts twenty four of Success park was found guilty and given a day jail term for evading responsibility and driving with a suspended license. Police said Patrolman Rubenstein saw the damaged car near Stratford avenue and Baldwin street and noted the plate. Investigators traced the vehicle to a hit and run and Roberts was arrested in the East Side after a questioning stop.
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Edward Roberts
Success Park
Milton E. J. Reinhard
Roberts
Bradford Rubenstein
Stratford Avenue
Baldwin Street
Rubeinstein
East Side
Jan
Fire Routs 385 Patients At Lincoln State Mental Hospital
Lincoln March 1 AP nearly 400 patients evacuated from Old Main and annex as fire damaged the 88 year old structure. Superintendent Dr F L Spalding said about 385 were moved in 15 or 20 minutes. Some patients were sent to Hastings Norfolk and a new maximum security building. The hospital population is 1 604.
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Lincoln, Neb
Lincoln State Mental Hospital
F. L. Spraching
Spalding
Lincoln
Paul Feaster
Spralding
Hastings
Norfolk
Carl Ann
Charles Starkweather
Lincoln Hospital
Wark
Wyoming
Slayer suspect escapes jail in bold breakout
Investigators trace how Mackiewicz Piccott and Kile allegedly climbed via building exterior on the 19th floor, entered a lower level, then used a towel rope to descend to ground. Mackiewicz had earlier tried to flee while awaiting trial for the fatal shooting of Balmoral police Lt. Staab. Piecott faces rape charges involving a 9 year old near Homestead.
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Mackiewicz
Piccott
Kile
Ilevel
Ball ‘Harbour
Robert Staab
Staab
Balmora
Piecott
Homestead
Miami
Policeman Kills Tippling Bandit in New York Bar
In Manhattan's garment district a holdup man robs a tavern and dines during the escape attempt, prompting Patrolmen Edward Levie and Victor Cicero to intervene. Levie shoots the suspect as he exits the washroom, fatally wounding him in the neck.
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New York
Edward Levie
Victor Cicero
Manhattan
Times Square
Ninth Avenue
43Th Street
Levie
Pobre
Hearing changes barred on ill for jobless aid
A public hearing on jobless aid changes was split into two sessions with advocates and opponents scheduled separately. With the House capacity capped at about 300, officials warned overflow cannot be admitted, prompting discussions about moving to a larger venue such as the Bushnell to accommodate public interest and ensure participation.
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Andrews
Mitchell Sviridoff
Tthe
Connecticut State Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Jlo
Sviridlett
Bushnell
Sviridoff
State Capitol
Labor Rally Slated Denied March In Hartford
Labour leaders plan a Hartford rally of unemployed workers and union officials at Bushnell Memorial then proceed to the Capitol for hearings on unemployment in the special legislative session. Union locals from Bridgeport Norwich Waterbury New London Putnam Danielson and other areas expect sizable attendance with several busloads.
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Hartford
Lanning
Labor Council
John J. Driscoll
Driscoll
Capitol
Bridgeport
Norwich
New London
Putnam and
Danielson
Waterbury
Ammaigmated
Auto Workers’ Union
UAW
American Brass Company
Restaino Truck Gardener Dies in Westport
Vincenzo Restaino 67 of 105 Sturges Highway Greens Farms died last night at Norwalk Hospital after admission Wednesday. Services Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at Charles H. Lewis funeral home and 9 o'clock at Church of the Assumption with high Mass of requiem. Burial in Assumption Cemetery Green Farms. Born in Italy, he lived in Westport 33 years and belonged to Bridgeport Fruit and Vegetable Growers association. Survived by wife Katherine Caldano Restaino, three daughters Columbia Sara and Mary, two sons Joseph and Michael, sister Lucy Massaro of Italy, brothers Daniel in Astoria and Victor and Rocco in Italy, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
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Westport
Vincent
Restaino
Sturges
Highway
Greens Farms
Norwalk Hospital
Charles _H. Lewis
East State Street
Church of the Assumption
Assumption Cemetery
Greeny Farms
Italy
Bridgeport Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association
Katherine Caldano Restaino
Columbia
Sara
Mary
Joseph
Michael
Lucy Massaro
Daniel
Astoria
Victor
Rocco
Rand
Ribicoff Sees Purtell Stand As Support for Road Fund
In Hartford Governor Ribicoff lauded Senator Purtell for urging use of federal highway funds to back a large state program. Purtell warned the state has unspent highway allocations, and a special session pursues a $345 million expanded plan to provide highways and jobs. Argraves backed the need, noting $3 million more matched funds could unlock a $10 million program.
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Hartford
Purtell
Ribicoff
Road Fund
William A. Partell
R-Comn
Connecticut
General Assembly
Tlis
Ribicolt
Argraves
Newman E. Argraves
Assembly
al- Braves
Vanguard Test Delayed Anew
The Vanguard missile program remains in the test stage and not a proven vehicle. Officials say a new countdown may begin later in the week, but lingering issues include corrosive fuels requiring flushing or replacement and more care before firing.
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Vanguard
Vanguards
Ribicoff Hails Connecticut Children’s Clinic Expansion
Senator Ribicoff lauded community based care for children and urged expanding private child guidance clinics. He noted funds support local clinics, with Mid-Fairfield Center as the ninth such facility in Connecticut.
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Ribicoff
Mid-Fairfield
Connecticut
Packers Urged to Cut Meat Costs in Advisory Report
An industry advisory subcommittee urged meat packers to reduce costs through fewer producer members and more small packer representation, joint employee training, and labor-saving tech. It criticized research imbalances favoring production over processing and distribution, noting rising marketing costs and limited benefits for livestock producers from new prepared-meat products.
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Keting
U. S. Department of Agriculture
and Grant Colleges
Dominick Teto Dies Two Weeks After Wife
Dominick Teto 84 of 252 Crescent Avenue a Dictaphone Corp retiree died last night at Engton Hospital His wife Mary died two weeks earlier The funeral was held at A R Abriola and Son Funeral Home and Holy Rosary Church Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery He was born in Cerite Italy and lived in the United States 55 years Survived by four sons Eugene Patrick Albert and William all of Bridgeport a daughter Edna Harris of New York City a sister Julia Delise of New Haven 12 grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews
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Dominick Tet
Crescent Avenue
Dictaphone Corporation
Engton Hospital
Mary
A. R. Abriola and Son Funeral
Main Street
Holy Rosary Church
St. Michael's Cemetery
Cerite
Italy
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Mamie
Lowry Air Force Base
Eugene P. Musset
Mussett
James Briggs
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William Thomas
Calif
Lockheed Corp
Lowry
Washington
Frank Montmorency
Ellison
Montmorency
Fredge
Tony ‘Deane
Aspen
Colo
Denver University
Salt Lake City
Tippling
Manila
Vincenzo Restaino
Barden
Danbury
Barden Corporation
J. Robert Tomlinson
Tomlinson
Children's Clinic
Dominick Teto
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