Troops Return From Caribbean After Quick Airlift
Hundreds of 101st Airborne paratroopers completed a rapid return to Fort Campbell Kentucky from a mission to aid Vice President Nixon in Caracas and Washington. The unit demonstrated speed moving 1,667 miles in under six hours and back within 48 hours, linking to Eisenhower era crisis moves.
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Bridgeport Area Weather Summary
Official forecast for Bridgeport and vicinity shows cloudy periods with light rain today. Highs near 84, clearing tonight with 40s to 45 lows. Fair and little temperature change Saturday with highs in the 80s. Almanac notes and daily weather data with tides, humidity, barometer, and sunrise set for Friday May 16.
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Indian plane crash kills 90 in New Delhi disaster
A Convair of Pakistan National Airways crashed after takeoff near New Delhi. Among 20 dead were at least two American victims identified as Mrs. Arthur Rude of San Francisco and Andrew Cairns of Karachi. Twenty survivors required hospital care. most passengers were Indian or Pakistani. The carrier reported 16 of 32 passengers and two of six crew members survived. The fate of one American husband was unknown. Continued on page seventeen.
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Ribicoff Lands At Miami Beach For Governors Conference
Connecticut Governor Abraham Ribicoff arrived at Opa-Locka Marine Air Station en route to the 50th annual National Governors Conference in Miami Beach. His plane stopped at Myrtle Beach AFB for refueling and was greeted by Col. Francis Grabowski. Governor Frank G. Clement of Tennessee also arrived, with Miss Barbara Waxler and John R. Ring presenting flowers.
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Chicago
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Barbara Waxler
John R. Ring
LeRoy Collins
Florida
Waxler
John M. Bailey
Bailey
Bradley Field
Statewide conservation corps urged by Connecticut labor council
The Connecticut State Labor Council AFL-CIO urged a statewide conservation corps similar to the CCC at a Stratfield hotel hearing. Margaret C. Driscoll cited three aims including teen training, conserving natural resources, and keeping youth from competing with older workers during recessions.
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Nixon urges reappraisal of policy toward Latin America
Vice President Nixon, welcomed by President Eisenhower and officials, calls for a reappraisal of U S policy toward Latin America to counter Soviet propaganda and protect ties. He cites rock throwing in Venezuela and Peru and predicts potential State Department reshuffles to strengthen inter American relations. Nixon and Eisenhower review basic issues and plan a formal report to the president outlining steps to bolster American prestige in the region.
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Russia launches Sputnik III as Khrushchev taunts U S scientists
Moscow reports Sputnik III, a 112-ton cone shaped satellite, is in orbit joining three U S satellites to end a space famine. Khrushchev mocks U S efforts and calls for talks, saying the world must live on one planet and share space. The satellite whirls the Earth every 106 minutes with a 1168 mile peak altitude and carries instruments to probe space and relay data.
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Awards at North End Girls Club Dinner Highlight Volunteers
A large crowd honored Mary Kimmerlin as Girl of the Year and other youths and adults for citizenship, camperships, and long service. Recipients included Gail Lambertson for her essay, swimmers cited for national results, and Charles Petrino receiving the Girls' club service pin from National Director Maxine Keith.
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West Taft Avenue
Mary
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North End Girls’ Club
Mary Kimmerlin
North End
Fathers’ Club
Benjamin E. Steiber
Mothers’ Club
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George Lambertson
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I. Roberts M. Shultz
Board of Recreation
Board of Directors
Charles Petrino
Brooklawn Country Club
Maxine ‘Keith
Mary Massaro
Townsend Visits Princess Margaret in Clarence House
Towns end called on Princess Margaret at Clarence House for tea in a private visit the second since his world tour. A palace official said the meeting was strictly private with no information available.
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Buckingham Palace
Palace
West Indies
Lewisham Hospital
Royal Air Force
Margaret
Britain
Belgium
Elizabeth III
Holland
Thequeen
Beirut Turmoil Deepens as Bombings Hit Capital
AP reports Beirut bombings and gunfire intensify street battles amid a government opposition clash. President Chamoun struggles to hold power while Damascus Cairo and anti-Nasser forces push influence. a precarious balance between Moslems and Christians hangs in the air.
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Lebanon
Middle East
Camille Chamoun
Butmant
United Arab Republic
Cairo
Damascus
Tto
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Puzzle Victory Stumps Sunday Post Players Again
Puzzle editor reports victory eludes players for the 21st time as readers chase the prize with words like LOVELY FIRED GAT HAT and BAT. No jackpot claimed, rolls to 330 for next week while explanation clarifies across clues and misreads.
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Powers in Crisis Bid toBe Made Today as France Seeks Emergency
Paris May 16 The French government under Premier Pflimlin asks parliament for a state of emergency to quell unrest including rightist opposition and strikes amid Gen Charles De Gaulle’s bid for power. De Gaulle’s return unsettles lawmakers with communist opposition and labor promises of demonstrations. The move could suspend civil rights and grant special powers to curb subversive groups in continental France.
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