Senate set for big battle on jobless pay
May 4 AP report: Senate preparing for a major clash over extended unemployment benefits. Republicans seek to renew coalition with Southern Democrats to pass an emergency extension, likely in form approved by the House, with liberal Democrats pressing broader coverage and federal cost. Lyndon Johnson faces test uniting Dixie Democrats. Kennedy Douglas Humphrey Neuberger among liberals backing a consensus.
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Weather report for Bridgeport area shows cool, partly cloudy day
Official weather page notes partly cloudy and cool conditions in Bridgeport and vicinity with a high near 53. Tonight and Tuesday forecast fair and cool with overnight low around 35 to 40 and a high in the lower 60s to 68. Northerly winds 10 to 18 mph. Almanac lists date May 3 with sunrise at 5:46 a.m. and sunset at 7:53 p.m.
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Lee tribute ceremony caps Virginia event on May day
President Eisenhower spoke at Stratford Virginia honoring Robert E Lee as crowds of 500 gathered under overcast skies. He urged the U S to fulfill its duties in a shrinking world while noting 12 million workers produce goods for export. Sinclair Weeks joined in the program at the Lee estate.
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Polish Day Celebrated at White Eagle Hall
About 550 people attended a Polish Day event at White Eagle Hall yesterday afternoon to mark the anniversary of Poland's Constitution. Mayor Tedesco and John Baxter spoke, with Albert P. Morano's representative, and Walter A. Olbrys representing State Senator Edward Sandula. Rev. Hyacinth Rosinski gave the invocation.
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NATO ministers meet as Dulles and Lloyd weigh summit prospects
In Copenhagen on the eve of a NATO conference Secretary of State John Foster Dulles and British Foreign Secretary Selwyn Lloyd meet privately to plan a united stance against Moscow. They assess Russia’s rejection of Arctic aerial inspections and its impact on a potential summit, as ministers debate strategies and Western demands for meaningful disarmament steps.
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Sailing Vessel Yankee Returns After Globe Girdling Journey
Gloucester Mass May 4 AP Captain Irving Johnson son of South Hattey completed his seventh and last voyage around the world aboard the Brigantine Yankee in 18 months covering 48000 miles with 21 paying passengers. An engagement formed with navigator Dr N Alice Strahan and Cape Town celebrations followed. Johnson spoke of a Shangri La in the Marquesas Islands and noted no recession signs in the South Seas except in gardens.
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Poland atomic free zone plan rejected by United States
The United States rejected Poland's Rapacki plan for an atom free zone in Central Europe while renewing its open skies inspection proposal stretching from the British Isles to Russia. The State Department note to Warsaw's foreign ministry urged understanding but argued the plan would perpetuate Germany's division and leave Western forces in Germany without nuclear weapons, undermining European security. Ambassador Beam delivered the note to Deputy Foreign Minister Jozef Winiewicz, acknowledging Poland's initiative and aiming to improve US Poland relations.
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Danbury Loyalty Day Parade Battled Rain and Strikes
Danbury witnessed its largest Loyalty Day parade despite heavy rain and a four day GE plant strike by 140 maintenance workers. Governor Pilanée and Rear Adm. Wood addressed the crowd as Senator Purtell, Miss Marian Anderson, and VFW leaders spoke on loyalty and freedom amid protests by General Electric against job losses and production disruption.
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Ambulance Crash Injures 92YearOld Woman in Norwalk
A New Canaan woman, 92, remained in serious condition after an ambulance bound for Norwalk hospital collided with a car at Rich ards avenue and Spring Hill road. The driver Patricia Olson, seven, and others were treated. no arrests were made. Police say the Olson car ran a green light into the ambulance path.
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Fifteen attacked after Boston rock show riot
In Boston a riot after a rock n roll jam at Boston Arena left fifteen attacked or robbed by gangs of teenage youths. One victim, Albert Reggianni, 19, a Navy sailor, was stabbed in the chest and listed as danger. Police noted no racial angle and described a long disturbance as crowds spilled into the streets.
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Spurs Drive Against UE In Columbia Records Election Push
An IUE AFL-CIO official says a bargaining election petition with the NLRB will be filed at Columbia Records plant this week after collecting 30 percent of 800 workers' signatures. The IUE seeks to replace UE Local 237 as the bargaining agent, with UE also aiming to supplant UK at related Westinghouse subsidiaries. Additional plant campaigns are planned as leaflets circulate at Bryant and Hemco plants. A preliminary NLRB hearing will follow the petition.
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Body found in harbor may imply homicide
Police probe a body found floating near Pleasure Beach harbor, identified tentatively as Frank H. Doty, 33, of New Haven. Autopsy shows skull fracture and injuries suggesting foul play, with detectives and the coroner joining the investigation.
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Lleras Elected Colombia Chief in Landslide Victory
Dr Alberto Lleras Camargo was elected president of Colombia by an overwhelming vote, backed by both Conservative and Liberal parties. The 52 year old Liberal leader pledged to curb violence and boost economy with U.S. aid, notably for coffee. Protests erupted as Bogota celebrated and Jorge Leyva conceded defeat before polls closed.
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