Miss Bridgeport Crowned Sharon Phalen
Sharon Phalen was crowned Miss Bridgeport in a local pageant. The article notes her win as a standout moment amid coverage of a New York East Conference session where ministers reported record church growth, doubling giving, and rising church and parsonage values from 1952 to 1962.
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Sharon Phalen
Bridgeport
Wrowth
New York East Conference
First Methodist Church
Kenneth 8. Grady
Rockville Centre
N.Y
Grady
Jay
Miss Bridgeport crowns in Labor Day pageant
Sharon Phaten emerged Miss Bridgeport after a panel of judges chose her from several entrants at Klein Memorial auditorium. The Stratford contestant, a fashion merchandising major, will compete in the Connecticut finals May 26 27 at Oakdale theater Wallingford and may advance to Miss America in Atlantic City October 3.9. Runner up Laurie Dunna, Stratford High senior, received her award amid a crowd of several hundred as Phaten spoke of guiding youths to channel energies into constructive activities.
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Saydhuk
Sharon Phalen
University of Bridgeport
Stateuesque
Sharon Phaten
Board of Education
Jeaders University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Miss Bridgeport
Francis J. King
Phalen
Wallingford
Oakdale
Atlantic City
Tumber
Laurie Dunna
Frank Dunna
California Street
Stratford
Stratford High School
Ben Gallucci
Secret Army Kills Soin Algiers Attacks
A chaotic Algerian city report describes a new wave of secret army attacks in Algiers. Authorities say more than 5 Moslems killed and 22 wounded, with four Europeans among the dead. The violence appears aimed at undermining a ceasefire as Algerian nationalists respond to earlier assaults.
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Algiers
Ferour
Mons
Mos- Téms
France
Weather and notices from Bridgeport and vicinity
Cloudy and foggy this morning then partly cloudy with sun this afternoon. Mild today with high around 65 to 70. Tonight mostly cloudy and mild. Thursday fair and warmer. Personal income and retail sales cited in national economic briefings. Obituaries, theater, and comics notes appear among the page items.
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Bridgeport
Enon
Burton H. Pera
M.D
Pi Comics
Federal ‘Reserve Board
Constantine Brown
Mediacm
Tsdda.m
Rashions
Csyceeseere
Financial News O
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Jacobyon Bridge
Merce Department
Seeseeresay Isn Hog
Sylvia Porter
Net Theater
Industrial output hits record high in April surge
Washington reports an April upsurge in industrial activity with output rising to a new record. The detailed figures show broad gains across manufacturing and related sectors, signaling a strong start to spring economic data.
Almanac May 1 Almanac Details and Sunrise Times
Almanac entry marks the 135th day of the year and 57th of spring. It notes sunrise at 5 34 a m and sunset at 8 05 p m with brief seasonal timing reference.
Bid Seen Low For New North End High School
The Fusco and Amatruda construction firm of New Haven emerged as the apparent low bidder at 3,543,000 for Bridgeport’s proposed 2,500-pupil North End high school in Beachwood Park. Six bids were opened at Bassick High School with alternates to be decided.
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Fusco and Amatruda Construction Company
New Haven
Bridgeport
North End
Beachwood Park
Fduratia
Bassick High School
Fasco-Amatruda
John Zandonella, Inc
Bridge Port
P. Francini and Company
Derby
Monney Construcction Company
E and F Construction Company
George L. Hickey, Inc
Stamford
J. Gerald Phelsa
Park City Electrical Construction Company
Mitchell and Bailey
Bridgeport Pipe and Engineering Company
Paul
Yoney
A and M Piping Constractors, Inc
Gratchian Electrical Company
Port Chester Electric Company
Diamond
Electric Comany
Superior Electrical Constriction Companiy
Johnson Electric
Yanks Land in Thailand Today Russians Back Laos Truce Bid
Hartford May 15 AP Senator Prescott Bush of Greenwich summoned Republican state leaders to a secret Thursday press conference at state party headquarters to disclose a major development. He scheduled a second press event at the Hotel Bond, prompting speculation on whether he would endorse a gubernatorial candidate, withdraw from the Senate race, or make a significant political move affecting the Connecticut GOP campaign. Party leaders, including state chairman A Searle Pinney, reported no prior knowledge of the plan, while aides hinted the announcement could impact the gubernatorial race and Pinney’s public declaration for Alsop.
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Hartford
Prescott Bush
Greenwich
Bond
David 5. Clarke
Seamiy Bush
Clarke
Bush
U.S
A. Searle Pinney
Hush
Pinney
Senate
Pinnay
John Alsup
Avon
Edwin H. May Jr
Wethersfield
Anthony B. Wallace
Simsbury
John M. Tunt
Ton
Weston
Newman M. Marr
Siivs
Crumbull
Peter P. Marlani
Groton
John Judge
Westport
Mr. Alsto
Pitney
Alsop
Theodore . Ryan
Sharon
Vandette Ranschoff
Stamford
Anna-Mae Swilaski
Britain
Charles B. Ke
Washington
Kennedy
Thailand
Laos
Philippines
Pentagon
Official Fired in Estes Probe Shocks Washington
Secretary at Agriculture Orville Freeman fired former Agriculture official James T. Ralph amid Estes case fallout. The action follows earlier resignations and a $1000 Estes gift claim, with FBI reports cited. Ralph awaits full statement, while Treasury and congressional critics press Freeman.
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Washington
Agriculture
Orville
L. Freeman
James T. Ralph
Texas
Billie Sol Estes
Ralph
Philipines
Department
Estes
Emery E. Jacobs
Agriculturalization and Conservation Service
William ©. Morris
Vin
Jerry R. Holleman
Freeman
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Associated Press
Agriculture Department
Texas Atty
Will Wilson
Wilson
Estes Coursec Department
As Department
Congress
Kennedy
Knight
Express
Marines Land In Thailand As Royal Forces Flee
In Bangkok 1800 U S Marines landed in Thailand as Royal troops fled across the border. Jet attack planes from the Philippines supported the push amid a Red sweep from Laos. The U S builds a 5000 strong defense with air forces and 1000 Army personnel for SEATO maneuvers. General Markins will oversee U S forces in Thailand.
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Southeast Asia
Philippines
Laos
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Hardler
7Th Fleet
Salaheep
Daw
Washington
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Chachernysan
Naval Base
Rusk
Tranty
Paul 2. Markins
South Viet Nam
U. 5
Jet Bomber Fire Kills Four at Whiteman AFB
Four die and 18 hurt when a jet bomber caught fire on the Whiteman Air Force base flight line. Fire engulfed the aircraft fueled by ten thousand gallons of fuel as foam battled the blaze. Sixteen firemen reportedly injured and hospitalized with burns. three crewmen not in the cockpit but nearby during pre flight checks.
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Whitemantles
Ne Air Force Base
Foirmen
Clark R. Mahood
Minnenpaing
Fis
Mgine Justice
Secret satellite launched on coast by Air Force
An Air Force base reported a secret satellite launch with a Discoverer program configuration. The second stage Agena vehicle was boasted as modified for an air retrieval, while officials offered few details about the mission and timing. The blast occurred over the Pacific region with recovery aircraft anticipated, but specifics remained undisclosed.
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Vandentifag Air Force Base
Calls
Air Force
Pacifics
Itawanil Haset
Testimony Heard On Teamster Dental Plan Suit
Three State Dental Commission members testified in Superior Court as Teamsters seek injunctions against the operation of a dental care program tied to a union health plan. Judge Longo reserved ruling on a motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction.
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State Dental Commission
Superior Court
Teamsters
Joseph 3. Longo
Albert L. Coles
Ao Stake
Future of
Dental Man, Inc
Teamster Health and Welfare
The
Dental Commission
Bridgeport
Harold Rapoport
Michael Zanaro
Robert W. Rafferty
Comengion
A. Peter Delfini
Joseph M. Gaynor
Three Soldiers Die in Alaskan Blizzard Mystery
Three Fort Richardson soldiers died and nine were hospitalized after a midnight blizzard trapped them during a cross country march near the Chugach range south of Anchorage. The names of the casualties were withheld pending notification.
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Anchorage
Muska
Fort Richardson
Use Chygaeh Mountain Range
Kennedy orders 1500 Marines in Thailand amid Laos buildup
President Kennedy ordered 1500 U.S. Marines to Thailand as part of a 5000 troop buildup to block communist advances toward Laos. Aircraft from the Philippines were dispatched to the region, while Soviet leaders signaled a ceasefire and political settlement talks. Washington urged SEA allies to join the effort, with Averell Harriman outlining U.S. aims and Hanoi-era tensions prompting rapid diplomatic activity in Vienna and Bangkok.
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Thailand
United States
Khrusochev
Russia
Laos
Washington
Asian Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
SEATO
U.S
Averell Harriman
House
GOP
Charles A_ ‘Halleck
Indiana
White House
Asia
Sja
U.S. Ith
Bangkok
Sarit Thannrat
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