US May Return AF Salutes JFK With Display of Might
Washington report says Pentagon weighs reversing part of Berlin crisis buildup by bringing home about 46,000 noncombat troops from Europe and hiring civilians. Sen. John Stennis urges replacing overseas troops with civilians to ease dollar outflow and improve combat capacity. details include troop distributions, NATO burden sharing, and potential compromises on troop levels.
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Official Weather for Bridgeport and Vicinity Today
Bridgeport and vicinity weather shows mostly sunny and warm with a high near 78. Tonight will be clear with small temperature changes, becoming mostly fair and warmer Sunday. Low tonight in the 40s, high Sunday near 80, with tide times and almanac note for May 5, the forty sixth day of spring.
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Board rules Union as communist infiltrated
The U.S. Board on Labor Relations finds the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers communist infiltrated and ineligible to represent employees under the National Labor Relations Act. The 97 page report cites extensive evidence of party membership among leaders and staff and notes enduring support for the party within union conventions.
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Motorcycle collision injures Bridgeport officer near Briarwood Farms
Patrolman Joseph Paul, 41, was injured last night at 9 42 in East Main Street crash near Briarwood Farms restaurant. Taken to Bridgeport Hospital with a broken right leg and listed in fair condition. The 18 year old driver George Baktis failed to yield while turning into the Briarwood Farms lot. no injuries to passengers. The driver was charged for license absence.
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Briarwand Firms
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Two Bridgeport youths arrested in Fort Lauderdale trip
Bridgeport detectives returned Richard Buckley 20 of Myrtle Avenue and Willian Durnin 41 of Jetland Street from Fort Lauderdale yesterday afternoon on charges of larceny and theft of a motor vehicle. They allegedly stole $2,000 in travelers checks and $320 cash from Buckley's sister. They will be arraigned in Superior Court Monday as investigations determine how much money was spent.
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Willard Stavane
Arthur Buchanan
Fort Laurderdale
Superior Court Monay
Mansfield and Hargitay Resolve Divorce Suit Quickly
Hollywood May 4 Jayne Mansfield and Mickey Hargitay reconciled after filing for divorce yesterday. They announced plans to withdraw the divorce action within 24 hours, stating they have resolved their differences.
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Titan 7 Missile Firing At West Coast Base
Titan 7 fired at Vandenserg Air Force Base in California, lifting off under a sky of routine ceremony and press interest. Officials described the test as a standard ballistic mission conducted with caution. A continued report promised details on page four.
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May Cut Back A Weapon Production
Washington reports circulated that the Kennedy Administration may trim nuclear weapons production due to large stockpiles. Defense officials offered ambiguous responses while Deputy Secretary Roswell Gilpatric noted delivery vehicles numbered in the tens of thousands and multiple warheads per delivery.
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President Kennedy Views Jet Bomber Display at Elgin AFB
President Kennedy watched from a rocking chair as the Air Force staged an aerial display at Elgin Air Force Base Florida. A Hound Dog missile launch and a simulated nuclear drop wowed the crowd including 75 generals and diplomatic reps.
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Three Injured In Atlas Missile Silo Fire Near Russell
Three construction workers were injured when a fire swept a silos under construction at an Atlas missile site near Russell Oklahoma. Spokesmen said the blaze was controlled and no missiles were in place. The men were hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
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Dempsey Rejects Plan to Cut Guard Units in Conn
Hartford May 4 AP A conference between Governor Dempsey and Maj. Gen. Frederick G. Reinecke halted a Pentagon proposed reduction of two Connecticut National Guard battalions. The plan would have cut Nike Ajax air defense and engineer units, affecting 475 guardsmen. Reinecke argued the state could not approve losses without knowing troop type and numbers. The two units targeted were in Bridgeport and other state locations, while the broader 4th division reserves remained unaffected.
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Redding Votes Funds for Dump Acquisition and Clearup
Redding voters at an eight o'clock special town meeting approved 32 450 for the acquisition and construction of a town dump in the Hopewell area near the Redding Newtown line. The meeting moderated by Hjalmar Anderson drew about 15 attendees and also approved a 5000 increase to the 2000 snow removal budget. No opposition was voiced.
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Sikorsky Engineers Win Award for Speed Record Helicopter
Sikorsky engineers receive the Grover E Bel Award from the American Helicopter Society for the HSS helicopter, which set world speed records. Wood accepts on Sikorsky's behalf, noting ongoing progress and Navy test crew at Patuxent River. The Navy Relief Society receives the associated prize. The USS-2 submarine-hunting helicopter also set long-distance records, powered by WIP engines. The first Sikorsky-International Trophy goes to the Soviet ML helicopter design team.
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Revolt in Venezuela as Carupano Battles Loyalists
Venezuelan unrest erupts as a 400 strong marine garrison and 50 military police rebel in Carupano. Rebels hand out arms to MIR and communist supporters while loyalists push toward the port from three directions. Air force bombed the rebels and seized radio broadcasts claim Betancourt’s government is tyrannical.
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