Senators push tax cuts to counter recession debate
A contingent of lawmakers favors across the board tax cuts to spur growth while others urge restraint to avoid inflation. Payne and Thye back quick tax action and Mansfield backs targeted tax reductions and public works. Ives cautions delaying a cut unless recovery is clear while weather constraints and unemployment drive urgency.
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Mont Payne
Maine
Thye
Minn
Ives
Congress
Payne
Theo
R-Minn
Dave
Clifford J’. Case
RMJ
Javits
R-Ny
Purtell
R-Conn
Mansfield
Rep
Keating
New York
Eisenhower
Mansfeld
Ivex
Capital Waits For Blossom Festival Amid Snow
Washington prepares for the Cherry Blossom Festival as a cold snap and eight inch snow disrupt the bloom schedule. Officials expect up to half a million visitors despite the weather while Mrs. Richard M. Nixon will crown the festival queen from 53 princesses representing 48 states plus D C and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Richard M. Nixon
States
District of Columbia
Alaska
Guam
Hawaii
Puerto Rico
Liz Describes Pleas as Todd Planned Fight Trip
Liz recounts begging not to go as Mike sought permission to stay in Chicago for the Sugar Ray Robinson bout. Todd promised to call from Tulsa after a refueling stop, but a twin engine crash in New Mexico later confirmed by Dick Hanley and Dr Kennamer ties to the missing flight, prompting an emotional scene at the Todd home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Chicago
Sugar Ray Robinson
Carmen Basil Ho
Promis
Todd
New York
Friars’ Club
Liz
Henry
Dick Hanley
New Mexico
Hanley
Bridgeporter plans synagogue parley in Springfield
Marces Bullerd, former president and board member of Rodeph Sholem synagogue, chairs the Connecticut Region United Synagogue of America annual conference set for April 2 in Springfield Massachusetts. Delegates from Connecticut and Springfield Conservative congregations will attend. The plenary will cover youth programs and the World Council of Synagogues. reports will be given by Harry Martin, principal of Rodeph Sholem Jalmud Torah, and leaders from education groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marces Bullerd
Rodeph Shrlem Synagogue
Redeph Sholem Jalmud
Yugoslav One-Party Balloting Amid High Turnout
Belgrade reports a national one party election with heavy turnout amid excitement over the first such vote since 1952. Six districts contested 30 seats as Ivile and other candidates sought seats, with President Tito's policies seen as favored by the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
Yuroslave
Tita
Man's Nose Broken in Fight Leads to Arrest
Anastacio Velazquez, 25, of 871 Broa Street, arrested on assault charges after allegedly breaking another man's nose on State Street near Park Avenue. Csifahan, 23, of Wee Balfield Avenue, sustained a broken nose and was treated. Velazquez held on $400 bond awaiting City Court appearance. Cause of altercation unknown. The article notes a football player wearing 20 pounds of protective gear.
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Anastacio Velazquez
Broa Street
State Street
Park Ave
Sant Dete Csifahan
Wee Balfield Avenue
Jakarta Troops Retake Airfield Amidst Two Key Towns
Rebels claim preparations to join the fight as Jakarta forces drive toward Medan area in Sumatra. Government radio reports Gaharu met with Lt. Col. Djaman Gintings to pledge cooperation and protection for foreign property and lives during fighting in rubber-rich northern Sumatra.
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Jakarta
Altjeh
Medan
Sumatra
Gaharu
Djaman Gintings
North Sumatra
Gintings
Moscow talks loom in UN disarmament bid
Dag in Moscow in secret talks as the Soviet Union weighs participation in UN disarmament commission sessions. Hammarskjold, after a stop in Stockholm and a Finland visit, says no specific results expected but notes the deadlock is a major issue. Russians threaten to boycott the 25 nation talks and related big-power subcommittee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet Union
Hammarskkjold
New York
Stockholm
Finland
Moscow
Hammarskjold
Mosdow
Disarmament Commission
Fretana Society Marks 49th Anniversary
John Ottaviano Jr state treasurer spoke at the 49th anniversary dinner of the Fretana society of Bridgeport at Fichner's restaurant. Mayor Tedesco attended with over 140 members and guests, praising the group’s blending of old world culture with American heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ottaviano, Jr
Fretana Society of Bridgeport
Fichner
Mayor Tedesco
Dominick Coces
Leonard Cocco
Toastpetiis
Plane crash near Grants prompts ice theory probe
Experts probe debris from a plane crash 22 miles southwest of Grants as ice on wings and fuselage is suspected. The aircraft named The Lucky Liz carried Elizabeth Taylor’s husband Mike Todd and others. bodies transported to Albuquerque and Chicago while funeral plans unfold. Investigators report the craft may have slowed before impact in rugged high country, with wreckage scattered over a quarter acre.
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CAB
Grants
Liz
Todd
Elizabeth Taylor
CAA
Albuquerque
Mike Jr
Chicago
Lake Zurich
Iwish Waldhim
Hollywood
Mins Taylor
TWA
Cage
Howard Taylor
Richard Harley
Rexford Kennamer
Dwight Eisenhower
William Foley
Airways
Zuni
New Mexico
Foley
John Johnson
New York
Burbank
Calif
Cohn
Mike Todd
Glen Hughes
W G Newton Dies Inventor Was 91
William George Newton of New Haven dies at 91. holder of many patents, former Republican activist, oldest Past Master of the Masome order in Connecticut. He led Pack Bros. plumber supply works 1882 to 1935 and invented hydrotherapeutic hospital apparatus. Survived by widow Jessie Seymour Nickrson, two sons and a daughter. Funeral Wednesday in New Haven.
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New Haven
William George Newton
Newton
Republican Party
Masome Order
Connecticut
Pack Bros
Jessie Seymour NickrTson
Launching Looms Cape Canaveral
An Army attempt to launch another Explorer satellite with its four stage Jupiter C rocket is in prospect this week at Cape Canaveral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Reptellite
Polka Dot Playhouse opens Bridgeport season drive
Mayor Tedesco and Rep. Morano attend the Polka Dot Playhouse subscription kick-off at the Barnum hotel to celebrate moving to Bridgeport. About 125 guests heard leaders pledge support as the group plans five shows from April to August and aims to build a year‑round, intimate theater in a 60s building on Union Avenue.
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Sonia Boin
Tedesco
Albert P. Morano
R-Conn
Polka Dot Playhouse
Bridgeport
Barnum Hotel
Stratford
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Jwitch Pr ‘Iety
Rep
Washington
America
Mcorane
Det
Bob Morton
Westport Country Playhouse
Westport Playhouse
David Reed
The
Polka Dots, Players
Reed
Nut Theater
Klein Auditorium
Stella Lesnetski
Stratford Avenue
Mary Pagliano
Jenny Lind
Katie
Mary Booth
Hilda
Dave Preeter
Dan King
Dan Rewell
Peter Reber
Nina Derman
Ruth Winters
Doris Reed
Lee Melden
Polka Dots
Donald Sammis
Shakespeare Guild
al Dickenson
University of Bridgeport
Joseph Lederer
Nation Visits Harding on TV explores high school issues
The program filmed at Harding High School features Principal Frank J. McKee, English teacher Edward Schneider, and students in a conference on college plans. It examines why two thirds of capable students do not pursue further education, contrasting funds, motivation, and value perception with classroom and faculty discussions.
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Harding
Frank J. McKee
McKee
Schneider
Steve Miska
Ted Jardos
Ted
Miska
Mr. Schneider
Joseph Russo
John Roghe
Russia
America
Priscilla Zink
Lorna Doone
Miss Zink
Petit
David Butka
David
Barbara
Westport Playhouse to Stage Weeklong Arts Festival
The Westport Country Playhouse plans a one week summer arts festival deviating from its normal legitimate theater. A tea meeting announced the plan yesterday with emphasis on broad programing including jazz classical music dance recitals and poetry readings by noted poets such as W H Auden.
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Westport Country Playhouse
Bob Morton
The
Playhouse
Polka Dot Playhouse
Westport
W.H. Auden
E E
Woman, 83, Found Dead of Exposure in Stafford Springs
An eighty three year old farm woman was found dead eighteen feet from her home in Crystal Lake, Stafford Springs. Police identified the body as Mrs Juda Kissell, a Hungarian native and widow, who lived on a distant farm and was said to often fall and be unable to get up. Neighbors reported no assistance. Funeral services were planned for Tuesday. A separate note mentions five scientists from Pakistan visiting Soviet Russia.
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Stafford Springs
An &i
Polce
Juda Kissell
Crystal Lake
Shaare Torah marks seventh anniversary program is held
Congregation Shaare Torah celebrated its seventh anniversary with an entertainment program led by veteran Yiddish film performers Leon Liehgold and Lily Lylian. Honored for long service to the synagogue were Harry Pom erance and Aaron Kanter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation
Shaare Torah
Leon Liehgold
Lily Lylian
Harry Pom ‘Erance
Aaron Kanter
Burglars Drop Loot In Escape From Toy Store
Two youths surprised by a patrolman dropped loot from a break in at the Carousel toy store located at 1435 Peat Road Fairfield. About $170 in silver dollars plus $20 in change were recovered, with total stolen about $44. The burglars fled in a 1957 model car after forcing a cellar door and entering via an unlocked hatch.
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Peat Road
Fairfield
Louis Malasics
Post Road
Bridgeport City Trust Company
Sanford Street
Snipers Spread Milford Terror
Milord residents report multiple sniper incidents around Milford. Thomas Russell at 1129 New Haven Avenue described a bullet piercing a storm window and wall as he passed nearby. Jack Thomas at 1135 New Haven Avenue heard a shot through windows and drapes, with a spent bullet finding the floor. Mrs. Mary Malinowski at 790 Pond Point Avenue said a bullet penetrated the wall and entered a baby’s room ceiling, with the crib unoccupied at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Russell
New Haven
Mr. Russell
New Haven Avenue
Jack Thomas
Mary Malinowski
Pond Point Avenue
Churchill Back in His Sighbed on Riviera Quiet Status
Churchill remains in a Riviera villa with his daughter and wife nearby. Lord Moran says no urgent mood, while Sir Winston's recovery lags, and Anthony Montague Browne heads to London. Soames notes illness advancing slowly as Mary considers joining him. Churchill arrived January 15 for a holiday and has largely stayed indoors.
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Churchill
Lord Moran
Riviera
Anthony Montague Browne
London
Christopher Soames
Mary
Roquebrune
Sir Winston
Harold Macmillan
Soames
Our Boys Nabbed as Parkway Drunks Norwalk
Four 8 year old boys were arrested for drunkenness after a midnight drive along the Merritt Parkway. Driver Albert J. Stoltman of 235 Pacific Street Bridgeport charged with drunken driving. Others named Sikorsky Vince Woznick all Bridgeport and Stratford residents charged with intoxication. Custody held. others released on $15 bond pending arraignment.
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Norwalk
Robert Krysiak
Merritt Parkway
Vhe
Albert J. Stolt Man
Pacific Street
Bridgeport
Frank Sikorsky
Salem Street
James G. Vince
Popular Street
Roger T. Woznick
Mary Avenue
Stratford
Stoltman
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