Khrushchev Seeks Arctic Talks on Nuclear Test Ban
Moscow radio summarized Khrushchev's Washington message urging a halt to nuclear tests by the US Britain and USSR. He pressed for talks on controlling any test ban and criticized US Arctic bombing flights while accusing the UN Security Council of bias toward the United States. He noted the Soviet Union had already ended its tests unilaterally and called for global peace.
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Moscow
Washington
Eisenhower
Khrushchev
United States
Britain
Russia
Soviet Union
U.S
Arctic
U.S.A
UN Security Council
Security Council
Kremlin
Council
Collie Cleared of Murder Claim After Inquiry
A formal presidential response to Khrushchev will await a detailed study. The eight page letter delivered to the State Department Saturday was prepared by Eisenhower and Secretary of State Dukes.
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Arctic
Europe
Far East
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Dukes of
State Department
U.S. Hopes Khrushchev Talks Broadened on Disarmament
Washington welcomed Khrushchev's agreement to study policing of nuclear test suspensions and urged broader disarmament talks. White House spokesman James Hagerty said Khrushchev's May 9 letter recognizes the UN disarmament subcommittee position, urges rapid technical talks, and notes acceptance covers only nuclear test suspension, not wider disarmament elements.
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Moscow Radio
Khrushchev
James C. Hagerty
White House
United States
United Nations
Soviet Union
General Assembly
Kineene Wiens
Eisenhower
Shellfish Unit Meeting in Elm City Tuesday
A Connecticut Shellfish Commission session in New Haven is set for Tuesday to discuss estuary use for oyster spawning beds on the lower Housatonic and other shore grounds. Dr Victor Loosanoff, director, notes the exchange could foreshadow broader disarmament discussions and urges state action on the project.
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Housatonic
Connecticut Shellfish Commission
New Haven
Victor Loosanoff
Milford
Gindtad
Bureau of Fisheries
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Commission
Virginia
Marine Biol
Ogy
Senators urge auto price plan clash with industry leaders
Four senators backed a voluntary one year moratorium on price and wage increases while UAW expressed approval of the Douglas proposal. Chrysler president Colbert rejected it as unreal and impractical. Ford president Henry Ford II had already turned it down. Senator Aiken warned the move would be mostly symbolic, noting that price cutting would occur only if demand and production rose.
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United Auto Workers
UAW
Douglas
L.L. Colbert
Chrysler
Henry Ford
Ford
Business Advisory Council
Eisenhower
Auto
George D. Aiken
R-Vi
Burglars Target Napis Tavern Zaniewskis Barber Shop And Verilli Piano Store
Detectives investigated weekend burglaries at three businesses. Napis tavern on Pemont Street had a forced cigarette machine emptied. Zaniewski barber shop on Hamilton Street reported $2 missing from a register. Verilli Piano Store on North Main Street had unclear losses pending inventory. Break-ins were achieved by breaking glass and forcing locks.
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Napi’s
Pem
Broke Street
Polite
Zaniewski
Hamilton Street
Verilli
North Main Street
Francis Glancy
Rainy Repeat in Bridgeport Area With Showers Today
A Bridgeport forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and scattered showers today with high temperatures in the seventies. Fog may reduce visibility as it thickens around midnight. Tuesday is expected to bring brighter, springlike, seasonable temperatures.
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Bridgeport
U.S. Weather Bureau
Stratford
Parley Opening on M Day Plans
Gerald of Fairfield University James H Halsey of the University of Bridgeport Paul A Rust of the local Chamber of Commerce Philip T Tryon works manager Manning Maxwell and Moore and Lee S Johnson Sikorsky Aircraft general manager and general chairman of the conference Brig Gen K F Zitzman USA deputy commandant Industrial College of the Armed Forces and Col Edwin G Simonson USAF faculty team chief for the conference Five officers of the Industrial College of the Armed Forces Washington arrived to serve as the faculty for the two week conference In addition to Colonel Simonson they are Col Jack Weske USA Col Robert S Puckett USAF Cmdr Andrew M McCrone USN and Lt Col Lloyd G Coutts USMC
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Fairfield University
James H. Halsey
University of Bridgeport
Paul A. Rust
Chamber of Commerce
Philip T. Tryon
Manning, Maxwell and Moore
Lee S. Johnson
Sikorsky Aircraft
K. F. Zitzman
USA
Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Edwin G. Simonson
USAF
Industrial
College of the Armed Forces
Washington
Simonson
Jack Weske
Robert S. Puckett
Andrew M. McCrone
USN
Lloyd G. Coutts
USMC
Nixon Jeered in Bogota During Visit Protests
Nixon faced two major protest episodes in Bogota as his plane landed and before he laid a wreath at Simon Bolivar statue. Mounted police charged to disperse about 1,000 demonstrators, with anti Nixon factions estimated at 80 youths. Police reported 10 arrests near the hotel and 2 at the plaza.
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Nixon
Bogota
Simon Bolivar
United States
Alberto Lleras Camargo
Lleras
Nixon visits Colombia. spontaneous welcome amid crowds
A hoax stabbing report at 27 Sixth Street drew police to the scene with an ambulance, but no one was found wounded. Nixon’s visit to Colombia drew large, enthusiastic crowds in Quito and Bogota as he spoke of U S friendship, praised UN Korea efforts, and waved to cheering Colombians.
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Francis Shanley
Iin
Nixon
Colombia
United States
Quito
Ecuador
Lima
Peru
Bogota
Alberto Lieras Camargo
Carlos Sanz de Santa Maria
Korea
Dulles Urges Renewed Aid and Trade Pacts
Secretary Dulles appealed for renewed aid and expanded reciprocal trade agreements. He argued tariffs should fall where justified to promote needed trade while restraining foreign competition. He spoke after arriving from Paris and attending NATO talks in Copenhagen, underscoring freedom, individual rights, and interdependence of free nations.
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U.S
Russia
Congress
Eisenhower
Dulles
Landlords Eye Redevelopment and Name Change Plan
The executive committee of the Greater Bridgeport Landlord's League proposes a year of action including seeking a small claims court, pushing for better insurance for rooming houses, and changing the group’s name to Greater Bridgeport Landlord's League. The discussion notes discrimination in insuring properties rented to Puerto Ricans and Negroes, and outlines organizational branding adjustments.
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League
Garrick
U.S
Greater
Two Car Crashes Injure Nine Youths on Fairfield Roads
A collision on the Post road near 1 Hulls highway Fairfield injured nine youths and sent four to St Vincent's hospital. Drivers Michael Romsky 18 John Springer 21 Jerry Zontabel 18 and Edward Donnelly 18 Stamford residents were treated. Romsky held for X rays. George James 23 Norwalk, operator of the other car, refused treatment. James' auto struck Garnett's halted vehicle during a traffic fight. charged with motor vehicle violations and warned for drinking. summoned to Town Court May 26.
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Hulls Highway
Fairfield
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fred Campbell
Warren Panene
Weston Road
Westport
Michael Romsky
John Springer
Jerry Zontabel
Edward Donnelly
Stamford
Romsky
George James
Wilton Avenue
Norwalk
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Garnett
James Mastroni
James
Lawyer and wife injured in Fairfield auto crash
Jacob Mellitz, 41, a Fairfield lawyer, and his wife Callie, 33, suffered minor injuries when their car collided with another vehicle near Kings Highway. The other driver, Stephen Smarzik, 40, of Arctic Street, was also involved. Both drivers were summoned to Town Court May 26 on motor vehicle violation charges.
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Jacob Mellitz
Melville Avenue
Fairfield
Callie
Tunxis Hill Road
Kings Highway
Joseph Kahn
Mel
Tunxis Hill
Tunix Hill
Stephen Smarzik
Arctic Street
False alarm prompts fire response on Spruce and Bostwick
Firemen were called out at 9 o'clock last night to a false alarm at Box 244 Spruce street and Bostwick avenue. Fire officials asked police to investigate.
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Box 244
Spruce Street
Bostwick Avenue
Red Skelton son dies after leukemia in UCLA care
Hollywood tale recounts the last hours of nine year old Richard Skelton who died of leukemia at UCLA Medical Center. Red and Georgia Skelton mourned beside his bed as he spoke of a red blanket and camping gear for his birthday and his wish for a crucifix blessed by the Pope. The Papal crucifix arrived too late as Richard passed away, leaving the family to grieve at their Bel Air home.
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Associated Présa Hollywood
James Bacon
Red
Georgia Skelton
Belair
Ucla Medical Center
Richard
Georgia
Hollywood
Richard Skelton
Red Skelton
Sears-Roebuck
Land
Valentina
Bel-Air Manse
Skelton
Bo Roos
Edward Bates
Vatican
Copenhagen
Space Spaceman Ends Endurance Test in Navy Chamber
Neiman completed a 24 hour 20 minute endurance test after a marathon from Friday 3 10 p m to today 1 12 a m in a pressurized 20 by 10 by 10 foot chamber simulating up to 110 000 feet. He faced glove and boot discomfort blisters and numb feet while monitoring blood sugar with orange juice and chocolate. A high protein diet and staged meals at 40 000 feet helped, and a television offset monotony as he awaited a shower and bed.
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Neiman
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Jeffersonville
Plant Manager Dies While Visiting New York City
James W. Murphy aged 59, manager at Continental Can, died today while visiting New York. A native of Stone, he led the Thames River division and had served as a plant manager for Continental Can. The company declined comment. A $1,600 claim in a separate suit against Robert Gair Co. was noted, with 20 days to answer.
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Portland, Conn
James W. Murphy
Haskepas
Theontinental Can
Ya New
Owensboro Memorial Rec Zork City
Stoning Creation Commission
Borge
Thames River
Robert Gair Company
Continental Can Company
Ble
Young Rocketeers Beat Pros Try to Launch Bug Into Space
Bridgeport boys Jimmy Aliano and Johnny Aliano, both 11, made a home built balsam wood rocket carry a living insect aloft at Ninety Acres field. A gust toppled the craft before launch, but they vow to retry after repairs, keeping faith in future space experiments.
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Purney
Jimmy Ullano
Johnny Ullano
Jack J. Hurley
Jimmy
Johnny Aliano
Ninety Acres
Hobby Field
Air Force
United States
Cape Canaveral
Clarke Street
Francis P. Dunigan
Johnny
Alexander Avenue
Madison School
Rightists Lead in Greek Voting Amid Nighttime Returns
As ballots trickled in, the National Radical Union held around 40 percent of total votes with 300-seat parliament in view. Interior Minister Li anopoulos cited midnight returns predicting at least 160 seats for Kara-Tanlis’ party, sources close to the former premier pegging possible gains up to 180.
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EDA
Union of the Democratic Left
Center Progressive Agrarian Union
National Radical Union
Nicholas Lianopoulos
Kara- Tanlis
Stratford Woodman Convention Delegate
Andrew E. Kravecs of Stratford will represent Connecticut at the Twenty eighth Head Camp of the Modern Woodmen of America in Chicago at the Palmer House Hotel on June 10. He was chosen at the Hartford state convention. Edward F. Dlugos of Milford was elected alternate delegate to the national camp and serves as district Manager and Secretary to Bridgeport camp 7033. The society sponsors the 1958 civic oration contest Shrines of America.
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Andrew E. Kravecs
Melville Avenue
Stratford
Connecticut
Modern Woodmen of America
Palmer House Hotel
Chicago
Hartford
Edward F. Dlugos
Bray Avenue
Milford
Bridgeport
Shrines of America
Mayor Tedesco to Speak at League Dinner Tonight
WV to hear Mayor at annual League of Women Voters dinner. Tedesco will discuss City Administration, redevelopment, and recreation. Event begins at 6:45 PM at Hotel Barnum Winter Quarters, with Mrs. P. M. Leighton presiding and Mrs. Stella R. Shapiro delivering the invocation. Chairman is Mrs. Robert Igoe.
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Tedesco
League of Women Voters
Hotel Barnum
P.M. Leighton
Bridgeport League
Stella R. Shapiro
Robert Igoe
Victor Borge sued over missed wedding night show
Victor Borge of Southbury Connecticut is sued for breach of contract for missing a performance on his wedding night five years ago. A summons was served after he appeared in Louisville to answer a suit filed in Daviess Circuit Court Owensboro. Borge and Sarahbell Roach eloped March 47 1953 and the wedding party missed a ferry. Borge was fifty minutes late for a show at Owensboro and the event was cancelled.
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Louisville
Victor Borge
Southbury
Conn
Borge
Daviess Circuit Court
Owensboro
Sarahbell Roach
Shawneetown, Jr
Unknown Hero of WWII to Receive Unknown Soldier Tribute
A veteran of Anzio honors the unidentified dead from Europe and North Africa. At 11:08 a.m. a wreath is placed on a casket representing 2,887 servicemen whose identities remain unknown. The ceremony follows a Washington schedule with taps and mournful rolls. New graves continue to be found as efforts to identify remains proceed, though 15 flag-draped coffins may remain unnamed.
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Ialy
Anzio
Washington
O'Neill
North Africa
Europe
Sam
GOP Committee Posts Filled Across Fairfield County
Republican State Central committee members were named in Fairfield County and statewide at Saturday district meetings. Vivian Graves of Shelton defeated Sarah Curtis of Newtown for the 25th district seat. Ronald B. MacKenzie was chosen in Fairfield without contest. Incumbents were reelected in Bridgeport districts 21st, 22nd, and 2nd, with others named in 24th 26th 27th 36th and surrounding areas including Danbury Ridgefield Milford and Greenwich.
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Republican State Central Committee
Fairfield County
Mirs
Vivian Graves
Shelton
Sarah F. Curtis
Newtown
Ronald B. MacKenzie
Fairfield
Earl A. Benson
Mary Brennan
Harry A. Silverstone
Anne C. Sandula
Meyer Dworkin
Josephine Throp
Gebert
Henry J. Gebert
Danbury
Alice V. Rowland
Ridgefield
Charles F. McKean
Darien
Claire Stoppin
Wilton
Stamford
Morge Wise
Helen J. Bromley
William
Florence Nye
Greenwich
Man Mugged of 1500 by Three Youths in Stratford
Stephen Wasko, 49, of Monroe Street Stratford, was robbed of 1500 by three youths who beat him about 2:30 am while walking home along Legion Avenue. He was treated at Bridgeport Hospital for lacerations to the head face and two black eyes and released. Stratford officer Obert Gerte said a friend gave him a ride part of the way home.
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Stephen Wasko
Monroe Street
Stratford
Legion Avenue
Bridgeport Hospital
Obert Gerte
Wasko
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