Rebels Claim Medan Falls in Sumatra War
Singapore, March 16 AP: Rebels seized Medan in seven hours of heavy fighting, potentially shifting control across north Sumatra. Palembang and south Sumatra signals hinted of a rebel swing, as oil interests and Shell operations loomed in Palembang. Jakarta claimed a new victory consolidating eastern hold.
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Sumatra
Jakarta
Medan
North
Pakanbaru
South Sumatra
Palembang
British-Dutch Shell
East
Weather page notes Bridgeport scattered snow elevations
Official weather bulletin for Bridgeport and vicinity reports mostly cloudy skies with only light temperature change and occasional snow flurries mainly at higher elevations today and tonight. High around 40s, low in mid 20s to mid 30s, northwest to west winds 6 to 12 mph, Tuesday expects more cloudiness and little temperature change.
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U.S
Bridgeport
North Korean Return of US Pilot Ends Parachute Rescue
Captain Leon Pfeiffer of Wisconsin was returned to UN control after bailing from his F86 Sabre when hit by ground fire. He arrived at MAC headquarters aboard a jeep, then moved to the UN camp amid plans for a news conference after a medical checkup. Pfeiffer had been participating in maneuvers with South Korean forces near Panmunjom in the truce zone.
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Panmunjom
Korea
North Korea
Leon Pfeiffer
Kenosha
Wis
United Nations
Military Armistice Commission
MAC
Pfeiffer
Frank Carr
U.S. Air Force
Explosions Hit Jewish Centers in Two Dixie Cities
Two dynamite blasts hit Jewish centers in Miami and Nashville causing structural damage but no injuries. Miami center suffered at least 30000 dollars in damage while Nashville’s was about 6000 dollars. A linked phone threat mentioned school integration and security was tightened at the Judge and Temple.
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Miami
Fla
Nashville
Tenn
Integration
Four Teenagers Injured When Car Overturns in Shelton
Four Bridgeport youths aged 16 to 18 were injured in Shelton when a stolen 1950 convertible veered off Long Hill Avenue near Pine Rock Park and overturned against a rock ledge. Frank Santelli, critically hurt with spinal and head injuries, was moved from Griffin Derby to Grace-New Haven hospital. Louis Santelli, reportedly the driver, was treated for head injuries and arrested later. Robert Gall and James Brown were treated for injuries, with Brown in fair condition. the car owner was identified as Walter Kryanowek.
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Shelton
Frank Santelli
Newitt Street
James Brown
Bridgeport
Waterman Street
Louis Santelli
Frank
Robert Gall
Sheridan Street
Gritfin
Derby
Grace-New Mayen Hospital
Albert J.meehan
Walter Kryanowek
North Bishop Avenue
Proposals Add Jobs Push and Anti-Slump Plans
Two disparate items share the page: a jail escapee captured in Avon after fleeing a Litchfield County jail and a Senate debate on anti-recession measures. William Morton Jr., 20, Torrington, briefly hid under a bed before being ordered out by State Police. Separately, Senator Fulbright marshals a two billion dollar public works loan plan to create jobs, with Monroney Maggiuson and Sparkman backing airport construction boosts and shifts in mutual security purchases.
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Avon
Litchfield County
William Morton, Jr
Torrington
Cleveland Feussenich
Litchfield Barracks
Feussenich
Hartford
Morton
Anthony Sabotka
Eagles
Washington
Mar
Fulbright
D-Ark
Knowland
California
Senate
U.S
Millions of Russians Vote in Parliament Elections
Millions of Russians lined up at polling stations to cast ballots for the Supreme Soviet as martial music blared and slogans urged turnout. Voters had their names checked from a master roster, received a ballot, and dropped it into a box without even filling it. Each candidate is the sole option on a ballot. 1,378 candidates contend for 1,378 seats as about 139 million citizens are expected to vote before midnight.
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Moscow
Supreme Soviet
Russia
Soviet Union
U S Seto Launch Explorer IIT Soon
Army Secretary Wilber M. Bruker said Explorer 1.1 will be launched within about a week and carry a new recording device improving transmitter life. He forecast a moon shot soon and noted the satellite will differ from Explorer I.
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Seto Launch Explorer Iit Soon
Star
Army
Wilber MM. Brucker
United State
Brucker
Plea Drafted as Hungarian Solidarity Rally Closes
A two hour program at Memorial auditorium marking the Hungarian revolution's 110th anniversary ended with a letter to President Eisenhower urging him to champion the Hungarian cause at a summit. The 187 word message, read by Rev. Emil Nagy before 900 attendees, was signed by 18,000 Hungarian Americans of Bridgeport, Fairfield and area and will be mailed today. Meanwhile in Okinawa a young American wife said she smothered her infant son and buried him in a garden before police, with the father Terrence Hitt vowing to stand by his wife, calling her ill.
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Memorial Auditorium
Eisenhower
Emil Nagy
Pine Street Evangelical
Naha
Okinawa
Terrence D. Hitt
Plymouth
Mich
Madelyn Hilt
Moore to testify on FCC probe in Miami TV case
Col George Gordon Minore Jr a brother in law of Mamie Eisenhower is to testify as a voluntary witness before a House subcommittee investigating the FCC. His name appeared in hearings on the 1955 award of Miami Channel 10 to a National Airlines subsidiary. Moore a retired lieutenant colonel and Washington PR man denies involvement.
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Washington, Mar. II
Mamie Eisenhower
George Gordon Minore Jr
Tomorring
House
FCC
Miami
National Airlines
Moore
Washington
Putnam man dies as car crashes into ledge
Raymond J. Forsey, 39, a New Haven Railroad employee, died when his car left Route 17 in North Grosvenor Dale and struck a ledge after apparently falling asleep at the wheel. Joint services are planned Tuesday at St. Mary's church.
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Putnam
North
Grosvenor Dale
Derby
Berlin
Glastonbury
East Hartford
Raymond J. Forsey
New Haven Railroad
St. Mary’s Church
Murder charge filed as Westport wife admits killing
Pat DiNardo 41 auto and real estate dealer was shot in his Easton Road home about 2 am. Julia DiNardo 35, wife and mother of three, confessed the slaying claiming she fired in a frightful quarrel over his late return. She is held without bail on a murder charge at Bridgeport County Jail. The couple’s children, Batty 14 and Patrick 15, were awakened as the weapon discharged in the playroom. DiNardo, a local developer, leaves multiple business ventures.
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Pat DiNardo
Julia
ED Hayes
Westport
Pasquale Pat DiNardo
Easton Road
East Acres
Norwalk Hospital
Batty
Patrick
Salvatore
DiNardo
Joseph Buccieri
Buccieri
Louis Rosena
Edgar W. ‘Krentzmanater
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