Senate Public Works approves highway speedup bill
The Senate Public Works committee approved a bill to add about 1.1 billion dollars in federal funds for interstate and other federal aid highway programs this year. A billboard control clause was kept only by a tight vote, delaying floor action until after March. The measure could create at least 88,000 jobs and accelerate road projects into 1959 with state matching funds and potential early credit for Connecticut allocations.
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Washington
Senate Public Works Committee
Senate
Sen. Gore
D-Tenn
Public Roads
Senate Committee
Bureau of Public Roads
Sen. Neuberger
D-Ore
Connecticut
Bush Highway Bill Proposal Shifts Funds to Connecticut
The Senate Public Works committee reported a highway construction bill to aid the recession. Connecticut would receive 300 million of a six billion total with a 10 percent match, and 61 million earmarked for Connecticut construction in fiscal 1960 and 1961.
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Bush
Carey Cronan
Washington
Senate Public Works Committee
Prescott
Senate
Connecticut
Teix
Rebels Resume Oil Field Campaign In Sumatra
Indonesian rebels claim renewed battle to control Pakanbaru oil center in Sumatra with support from Tapanuli Province. They report gains and anticipate Atjeh joining, while Jakarta says government forces seized Pakanbaru airfield and nearby oil facilities.
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Woman Sues Little League After Ball Hits Face
In Baltimore on March 14 AP reports Hessie Dolson filed a $25,000 suit against Forest Park Life League Inc. claiming spectators crowded near base lines violated rules and blocked her view when a foul ball struck her face. Her glasses broke and injuries followed. court officials note it as the first Baltimore suit against a Little League organization for a baseball injury.
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Baltimore
Forest Park Life League Inc
Hessie Dolson
Wildlife artist dead in Adirondacks target shooting accident
George Browne a 40 year old wildlife artist from Norfolk Connecticut was killed when a .22 pistol discharged while being adjusted by companion Willams Preston Burlington 62. The incident happened at a Hampt on County camp site used by the Campfire Club of America. Browne and Preston were shooting at a ball set over Lake Lite with Dr Alfred Decker of Saranac Lake acting coroner’s physician certifying an accidental death.
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Hadassah Fashion Show Promotes Hadassah Hospitals Aid
Norwalk Hadassah plans a Monday 8 30 p m fashion show at the Norwalk Jewish Center to raise funds for Hadassah supported hospitals in Israel. Commentator Mrs Eddie Bracken of Darien will preside as models include Mrs A Henry Morgan Mrs Arthur J Miller Mrs Malcolm Tarlow and others.
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Arthur J. Miller
Malcolm Tarlow
Jack Bargakof
Raymond Stabinsky
Joel Strauss
Cuba imposes wide gun rule easing violence surge
In Havana the government tightened gun controls and imposed emergency powers until April 26. Police and armed forces patrolled major cities including Santiago de Cuba and Matanzas. Civil liberties were suspended allowing warrantless arrests, home raids, and dispersal of meetings, with censorship of media and communications enforced nationwide.
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California Beats Idaho State In NCAA Regional Opener
California used stifling defense and hot shooting to down Idaho State 54 to 42 in the NCAA regional opener at the Cow Palace. The win advances the team to the next round of the tournament.
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Idaho State
Bengals
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Danbury Democrats Endorse State and Local Delegates
Danbury Democratic town committee met at Hotel Green and endorsed itself to continue. Chairman Thomas A. Keating Sr announced the party slate for five conventions with delegates named for State, Congressional, Senatorial, County, and Super Probate posts. Notable members listed include Charles Sweesey Peter Durkin Gino Arconti Louis Charles Jr John Tomanio and others.
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Democratic Town Committee
Hotel Green
Thomas A. Keating
Charles L. Sweesey
Peter J. Durkin
Gino J. Arconti
Louis T. Charles, Jr
John J. Tomanio
Martin A. Mcl Getrick
William J. Mu
Newtown Road Hearing Set For Birch Rise Petition
Newtown officials schedule a March 21 hearing on a Birch Rise road petition. Twenty five residents seek town road status for Newtown private way off Bley Road. town cites drainage pipe and underdrainage not meeting current specs.
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First
Edward J. Coleman
Birch Rise Drive
Bley
Coleman
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