Legislature Deadlock Delays Unemployment Aid in Connecticut
The Connecticut General Assembly faced a recess while debates over unemployment compensation and public works continued. Leaders described plans to extend benefits for rent and food, while advocates urged action despite federal proposals, with Republicans highlighting jobless numbers in Bridgeport and statewide.
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Republican Party
D’amicoi
Wilerness
Ribicoff
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Rep
Googel
Googe
Hartford
Washington
Pope
Legisiaure
Seaside Fees Proposed to Help Cover Beach Expansion Costs
The plan outlines federal state and municipal dredging fees at the beach as a fair way to meet higher costs from the beach enlargement. The Mayor noted uncertainty about a similar fee at Pleasure Beach and suggested attracting visitors there to offset costs. Non resident cars at Pleasure Beach may face fees. Bridgeport residents will not be charged. Concession leases and bridge repairs to ensure auto safety were to begin.
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Pleasure Beach
Bridgeport
Seaside
Beardsley Park
William N. Keller
Jailbreak escapees Mandell and Szyzik nabbed after New York chase
Mandell and Szyzik escaped from the county jail Tuesday night with a third inmate. They fled in a station wagon, then robbed Mr. Chagnon and abandoned a car in Brewster. Mandell gave the name Mr. McNiff when captured. Lajoie was arrested on a roof point. Police praise officers for quick capture and say charges will follow.
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New York
Washburn
Mandell
Szyzik
McNiff
Lyddy
Lieut
Conte
Det
Kingston
Mandel J
Chagnon
Brewster
Francis Lajoie
Lajoie
Rocco Scinto
Myron Avenue
Mr. Chagnon
City Park
George A. Mallett
Florida
Park Department
City of Bridgeport
Louis Stein
Frederick Cisko
Noel Baker
Commissioner of
New York Police
Murphy
Freeze Vote On Farm Price Proposals Continues
Senate action on a farm price freeze faced a 44.39 roll call defeat of Humphrey plan to bartering surplus dollars for foreign metals and materials. Renton opposed the plan, views cited as hindering direct sales to build permanent markets. President Eisenhower criticized the move as price depressing. House debates aimed to shield dairy provisions amid party politics and recession concerns.
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Senate
Humphrey
D—Minn
Henson
Renton
House
Benson
Eisenhower
Ben- Son
Tewes
R-Wis
Hares
R-Inds
Agriculture Committee
Puzzlers Weigh Clues In Word Play Debate
The note explains solution choices for a puzzle with clues like RUG over HUG and WAITING over WANTING, highlighting the reasoning for choosing words such as SAD over MAD and NEW over FEW. It surveys multiple across clues and clarifies preferred answers and justifications.
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Gad
Pad
Rug
Mug
Tug
Flooding Hits Shore Areas During High Tides Across Several Towns
Storm surge and elevated tides washed out sections of East Broadway and shore roads in Milford, Fairfield, Westport, and Saugatuck. Red Cross and Civil Defense were alerted, evacuated residents returned home, and authorities closed roads at key points near the water. No major evacuations reported.
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East Broadway
Bayview
Indian River
New Haven Avenue
Red Cross
Civil Defense
Milford
Lordship
Stratford
Lordship Carea
Ocean Avenues
Washington Parkway
Jefferson Street
Shore Front
Housatonic
Short Beach
Shore Road
Shakespear Theater
Westport
Saugatuck Shores
Compa Heach
Compa Road
Saugatuck
Ami
Taylor Place
Canal Street
Kings Highway
Fairfield
Fairfield Beach
Pine Creek
Rowland Road
Fairfield Beach Road
Reef Road
Area battered by gale winds on vernal equinox day
Snow and slush disrupted roads and power across the area as high winds reached 30 mph. Danbury reported about a foot of snow while Fairfield and other towns saw dozens of outages from downed lines and antennas. The storm center lay off Block Island moving north northeast toward Portland and Baltimore.
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Weather Bureau
Danbury
Monroe
Upstate
Hartford
North Canaan
Pembroke Street
James Street
Fairfield
Dodd Street
Reservoir Avenue
Ash Street
Brewster Street
Fairfield Avenue
Block Island
Portland
Baltimore
City allocates funds for airport projects expansion
Washington reports a $45,566,135 federal grant for airport construction and improvement for the year starting July 1. Funds will be matched 50 50 by local sponsors and support civil jet operations preparations for early next year. Bridgeport and other cities expect consultant plans soon, with final CAA approval required.
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Strong
CAA
Bridgeport
Washington
Commerce Department
Storm shuts down streets and powers city region
A sweeping storm left wide power outages and travel disruption across the capital and New England. A 23-year-old Navy WAVE died in Maryland storm conditions. White House lines and transit faced outages while flights at LaGuardia and Idlewild were canceled.
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Maryland
Washington
White House
Pennsylvania Avenue
Carolina
Seaboard
New England
New York City
Score
LaGuardia
Idlewild
Dublin
Ireland
James Carroll
Boston
Maine
New York
Pennsylvania
Penn Station
Philadelphia
Restaurant kept open as hundreds stranded, organizers form relief
About 700 people crowded a restaurant after inadequate facilities risked running out of food. Dr. Robert Lombard organized aid with Dr. Ralph Daroff leading a first aid unit. Volunteers including Rev. C. E. Hopkins and Jane Hudson assisted. Entertainers Franky Avalon Danny and the Juniors and the Storey Sisters planned an evening program.
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Robert Lombard
Marietta
Lancaster County
Ralph Daroff
Philadelphia
C. E. Hopkins
Episcopal Divinity School
I. C. Hudson
Chambersburg
Jane
Franky Avalon
Danny and
Storey Sisters
Extend Gas Tax and Varsilius Urges Policy Shift
The article discusses Gov extend gas tax at current rate to July 1961 and notes the plan to issue notes for revenue used in new construction. Senator Varsilius criticizes long term commitments and proposes an accelerated state financed program to April 1959 with tax anticipation notes backing temporary borrowing and a broader state role until then.
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Marsilius
General Assembly
State Highway Department
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Robert T. Cairns
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Cairns
State Development Committee
Finance and Appropriations Committee
Connecticut Development Commission
Connecticut Development Credit Corporation
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Ted Loder
Gordon's Orygin CO
Linden
Szvzik
Freeze
New Jersey
Pennnsylvania
Merchantville
N. J
Reading
Bors
Irade
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Pagn Ges
Tjowlands
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Thrift
Danson Pilew
Ebe
Shees
Oxford
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