Bridgeport Rally Seeks Route 25 North South Highway Fast
Connecticut lawmakers hear proposals to fund a 430 million dollar highway program over five years with 293 million federal aid. Officials warn of a fiscal straight jacket without action, while supporters press for Route 25 and Route 23 projects to spur jobs in Bridgeport and surrounding towns.
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Labor Department
Afl-Cio
Argraves
Connecticut
George J. Conkling
State Highway Department
Ottaviano
Tor Edward A. Sanduja
Joseph W. D'Amicoi
Ernest M. Arnold
Bridgeport
Republican
Tarer
D‘amicol
Harmon & Snake
Bridgepost Manufacturers Association
W.T. Dudley
Bridgeport’ Chamber of Commerce
Margaret Connors Driscoll
AF Cio
Gellatly Wins School Construction Contract
New Dongfellow school replaces the present building on Hostwick Avenue. City bonds totaling about 1.6 million are being floated, with 200,000 and 900,000 issues planned. The Board of Education seeks state aid to cover part of an estimated 425,000 dollar school cost.
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Dongfellow
Prison escape and car theft lead to door-to-door manhunt
State and area police hunted possible escapees from Bridgeport jail after a jail break and a car theft. Three inmates fled after injuring staff, slipping through sick call, seizing keys, and using a station wagon to vanish toward Madison Avenue. Authorities warned neighboring states and halted traffic on the Turnpike while describing Mandell as the most dangerous escapee and noting search gaps and weapon details.
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Mr. Scinto
Bridgeport
Stratford
Connecticut
Bridgenet Area
Chagnon
Edward A. Platt
Heir Wing
Roctor
Domenic ‘Turziino
Madison Avenue
Platt
Lajoie
Sryvik Wits
Mandett
Cap
Edward A Wesolowsky
Maeiats
Jaren al
Shi
Hem
Sledpesky
Mandell
Tayaie
Me van Francis LaJoie
Chineton Avenue
Stratford Town Court
Raymond B. Rubens
Fairfield County
Devasier
E20
West
Broad Street
Latoie
Rhone Island
Taok Place
Joseph Rase
Albion Street
Jase Loper
Bronx
Benjawan Blackshers
Bacher Panik Village
Aml
John To
McClelan
Harry J. Stowell
Albionstret
Sthute's
Ribicott Presses Plea for Road Bonds
Cheshire March 1. Governor Ribicott urged Connecticut civil engineers to launch an accelerated highway program. He called it economical, saying it would provide double value by meeting a long standing need and reducing unemployment. His proposed 345 million plan awaits General Assembly action with federal aid and low rates aiding immediate action.
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Samuel 41 Tedesen
Badgeport
Bridgeport
Trvistasars
Bridgeport Chamber of Sommerre
Assersation
Governes Kibieoff
Perhus i
Irving €. Kremse
Norewalk
Arcady
de Gaverntt
Cheshire
Ribicott
Connecticut Societyf Civil Engineers
General Assembly
UCN
Dulles Rejects Reds Proposal at Quick Summit
U S officials report Dulles rejected the Soviet plan during a briefing as to a rapid summit. The American reply aims to push a new approach involving a United Nations role and a peaceful path for outer space, with possible limits on base rights and a broader space program.
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Versaart
Eisenhower
Proaer Bulpaniy
United Nations
Assembly Opposes Reduction in 43rd Term
Hartford report outlines legislative move opposing a 43rd district reduction. Mandell, alias Harry Breen, faces multiple prior arrests for breach of peace and breaking and entering. He’s been jailed several times and sent to Cheshire reform school in the past.
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Eee
Cheshire
Cies
National Guard
Connecticut
Cense
Mandell
Harry Breen
Herby
Baruyr Peshmalyan
Elmer Ss. Gun Witt
Sully Watson
R-Wellersfield
Senate
Norwalk
Mann
Sumatra Rebels Retake Oil City Amid Troop Movements
Reports say Sumatra rebels retook oil city Pakanbaru as troops fled or surrendered, with Caltex’s 125 million dollar operation and about 600 Americans in the area. Government claims Sunday that its forces secured the region allow resumption of Caltex oil work. no confirmation from Jakarta or rebel sources of a counterattack.
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Jakarta
Pakanbaru
Caltex Oil Co
Sumatran
Callex
Guy Madison Officially Adopts Stage Name
In Los Angeles on March 18, Robert Orel Marbury changed his name to Guy Madison at the Superior Court per The Beck on television says the real name caused confusion with his wife Sheila and their three children. Six month old Dollay and Bridget two also received court permission to use the new name The Amarilla. The Western League team is known as the Gold Sox.
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Los Angeles
Robert Orel Masrley Oy Fewlly
Guy Mathsan
Amarilla
Yea
Gold Sox
Goose Missile Fired In Test Ray
Goose missile test firings announced by Engine and Airplane corporation at Hagerstown Maryland for the Strategic Air Command. The Bull Goose is described as an air breathing vehicle for multiple missions with Fairchild handling the overall system.
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Fairchild
Deer Park
N.Y
Wyandanch
Fire Board Discusses Pension and Hydrant Move
Fire board reviewed a veteran pension for Alphonse Deer widow and burial benefits, agreeing on a 12 foot hydrant relocation at 2,000 dollars funded by Mr. Dizenzo. The meeting also noted the death of Rev J Melvin Prior, longtime Bridgeport pastor, with biographical details and service plans noted as incomplete.
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Barrer
Hes
Nlt Street
Hedford Avenue
Dizenzo
Gustave Samuelson
J. Melvin Prior
First —Baptist Church
Orange City
Fla
Priory
Bridgeport
Central, Baptist Church
Hartford
Central Baptist
Connecticut
New England
Prior
Second Baptist Church
Suffield
Florida
Ilinois
Kewanee
John William
Nellie Mae Prior
Kalamazoo College
Mich
Andover-Newton Theological Seminary
Newton Center
Mass
Bridgeport Defense Council
Jasper McLevy
Council of
Can. Munity Chest
Eisenhower Urges Private Enterprise as Economic Driver
President Eisenhower asserts private enterprise is the main engine of the economy while noting government actions to ease credit, boost home demand, extend unemployment benefits, and accelerate construction and facility improvements. He stresses swift action to aid personal welfare and dignity of American families.
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Eisenhower
Perjury Action Hinted In Probe And FCC Reforms
Testimony disputes include Plotkin claiming truth under oath matters while Wolverton doubts the test. Harry McDonald denies Katzenline’s promises to halt National influence efforts tied to Channel 10. Publisher John Knight notes National executive confidence before FCC decision. FCC moved to reconsider the license amid allegations of influence in a multi million dollar grant.
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FCC
Plotkin
Wolverton
Harry McDonald
Katzenline
National
George Gordon Moore
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Moore
Channel 10
McDonald
Securities and Exchange Commission
SEC
John §. Knight
Ree
Richard A. Mack
Vanguard data sparks notes on orbit life and science
Experts study Vanguard data as the 400 mile perigee places the satellite far above air and likely to outlive earlier estimates. The spent Vanguard rocket may have a short life. Dr J P Hagen says the craft could stay aloft longer than ten years as it orbits earth every two hours 15 minutes broadcasting temperature data for global tracking and correlation with other satellites.
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Vanguard
Washington
John P. Hagen
Project Vanguard
Earth
Space
Von Braun Sees Satellite Flights Within Five Years
Dallas crowd hears Dr. Wernher Von Braun outline a timetable for spaceflight. He predicts humans could fly aboard satellites within five years, followed by orbital missions and safe return. He described the Explorer 1 program and its development to rocket scientists and engineers.
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Dallas
Earth
Wernher von Braun
Loin
Dr. von Braun
Army
Milford Moves to Send Health Measure Back for Redraft
Milford March 18 The ordinance committee urged the town council to refer a proposed rule requiring restaurant owners to provide health department X rays and serological tests for employees back to the Board of Health for redrafting after a public hearing. Owners opposed the cost and scope, suggesting broader coverage and town funding for testing.
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Milford
Health Department
Board of Health
F Sons
Harley
Buckley
Howard Johnson's
Nolan
Ernest C. Ekono
Mon
Health Board
Councy
Fairfield zoning upheld for Stratfield road shopping center
A Fairfield Common Pleas Court judge upheld a zoning change allowing a four shop shopping center on Stratfield road adjacent to Owen Fish Memorial Park. The Whalens plan to appeal to the State Supreme Court, while Rostro Inc. proceeds with a Grand Union supermarket and other facilities on a five acre tract.
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Stratfield Road
Owen Fish
Fairfield
Common Pleas Court
John J. Dwyer
Town Plan and Zoning Commission
James F. Whalen
Melville Avenue
Animouy
Austin SK. Wolf
Dwyver
State Supreme Court
Whalen
Diver
Commission
Conmission
Rostro, Inc
Grand Union
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Conkling
Gennaro W. Frate
R. Darien
Connecticut Road Users Conference
Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce
John ©. Donaldson
R-Wilkton
House
Finance Committee
Hicut
Av Eraves
Donaldson
Connecticut Turnpike
War Ma
Herbert J Kundock
Sena
Gellatly
Isu
Walter Chestek
Ona
Dulles
REDS
Meregem Vinery Dect
Racca Scinto
Myron Avenue
Park Avenue
Albert Chagnon
Walter Szyz
Francis LA Joie
Assembly
Robert J. Mandell
Sumatra
Guy Madison
Fire Board
Alphonse Deer
CHM
YMCA
Ciy Board of Religious Education
Conference of Jews and Christians
Fairfold County Connell
Ac. Suh Atery
Jnne Palmer
Colon
John Melvin Prior
Nancy Irene
Monimorency Falls
Quebec
Canada
IEE
von Braun
Union
Main Street
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