Protests Rise as De Gaulle Crisis Grips Algeria
Algiers and Paris tighten security as De Gaulle faces pressure over Algeria policy. Interior Minister Jules Moch denounces public safety committees, cites unity at stake, and calls for harsh enforcement under emergency powers. De Gaulle, under guard, prepares for a news conference while Soustelle and Salan urge unity with the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Modi
Stern
Committees of Public Safety
Algeria
Moch
Albert Gazier
Gazier
de Gaulle
Paris
de Gaule
Pierre Pflimlin
Rene Coty
Right of Center
National Defense Ministry
Algiers
Jacques Soustelle
France
Raoul Salan
Soustelle
Colombey-Les-Deux-Eglises
Paul Ely
M. Ribiere
Ouse
Communist Party
Pflimlin
Coty
Pierre de Chevigne
Jules Moch
de Chevigne
Defense Ministry
Jupiter reentry test proves nose cone withstands heat
The Jupiter missile nose cone survived a high heat reentry over the Atlantic test range, with recovery by Navy frogmen aboard the Escape. The 69 foot missile traveled over 1,600 miles before impact, and the cone carried recovery gear and dye marks for tracking. The event followed an August preview when a scale model cone remained intact, shown by President Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Eisenhower
South Atlantic
Navy
Defense Department
Army
Esquiral Visits Local Church for Confirmation Day
The Right Rev. John H. Esquiral, Suffragan Bishop of Connecticut, presided at St George s Episcopal Church yesterday afternoon converting 47 to confirmed members and welcoming 17 new members. It was his first visitation since consecration in Hartford. He preached on the spiritual meaning of confirmation. A buffet and reception followed in honor of his 58th birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Esquire
Connecticut
St. George's Episcopal Church
Christ Church
Hartford
Esquiral
Plummer
John H. Esquirol
Clinton Avenue
Delmar S. Markle
Esquirol
KINNIE CALLS FOR TURNOUT ON SCHOOL BUDGET REFERENDUM
A town rally urged a recorded vote on the school budget with observers urging a democratic referendum. Selectman Kinnie defended cost as worthwhile to allow taxpayers to express opinions, while critics attacked petition signers and referred to past party disputes. The session noted a potential bid by Bob Lee for first selectman and referenced the rally as a mandate for next year. The note also mentions the first known mention of color blindness in 1774.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
PTA
Citizens School Study Council
Roger W. Hartt
Ennie
Smith
Selectman Kinnie
Finance Board
Robert G. Lee
Democratis
Democratic Party
Lee
Kinnie
Bob Lee
First Selectman
Howard W. Benedict
Bénedict
Moore Yacht Grounding Near Southport Highlights Marker Drift
Veteran Southport yachtsmen say channel buoys were shifted by winter ice, leaving markers out of place. Harbormaster David W. Russell complains Coast Guard has not corrected the condition despite repeated requests. Moore remained humorous and unshaken as a grounding occurred in the channel with nearby vessels passing close. The Coast Guard's boat for relocation is reportedly out of service, delaying fixes into next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southport
David W. Russell
Coast Guard
Russell
Northport
L. I
Howard Burr
Southport Boatyard
Sound
Donald F. Leonard
Ad [Pertlettns
Post Publishing Company
John A. Davey Dies at 44, Atom Sub Pioneer
John A. Davey, 44, marine propulsion expert and pioneer in nuclear submarines, died last night of a heart attack in Rowayton. He was manager of the Marine and Government Facilities Dept. at General Electric and aided in gas turbine and nuclear propulsion engines for the U S Navy. Survivors include his wife Rosamond Burke, an eight year old son, his mother Mrs. James F. Davey, and three brothers James B., Adm. Thomas L. Davey, and Cmdr. Francis J. Davey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowayton
John A. Davey
Davey
General Electric Company
U. S. Navy
Rosamond Burke
John Barrett Davey
James F. Davey
Beverly Farms
Mass
James B. Davey
USN
Sacramento
Calif
Francis J. Davey
USNR
Pensacola
Fla
Methodists Pick Minister Here In Catskill Area
A Methodist minister candidate from the Catskill mountain region near New York has been selected for the Stratford pastorate after ordination in 1923. He studied at Syracuse University and New York University, served at West Hampton and Ridgefield, and later led the Stratford church while contributing as Fire Department chaplain, probation officer, and USO War Council worker. Additional appointments announced include Rev. John Olofson Jr to Dallen church and Rev. Arthur Berry to Diamond Hill church Greenwich among others.
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Catskill Mountain
New York State
Syracuse University
New York University
Drew Seminary
West Hampton
N. Y
Jesse Lee
Ridgefield
Stratford
State Senate
USO
War Council
Rent Control Board
John Olofson, Jr
Dallen Church
Charles Cole
East Village
Monroe
A. W. Clater
Gaylordsville
Cornwall Ibridge
Arthur Berry
Diamond Hill
Greenwich
First Woman Ordained By Methodist Group
Barbara Troxell from Troxell Queens Village becomes the first woman ordained in the New York East Methodist conference. A 1956 Swarthmore graduate, she will serve Queens Village as assistant minister while completing a Bachelor of Divinity at Union Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York East
Methodist Church
Barbara Bea, Troxell
Swarthmore College
Em Jary Methodist Church
Queens Village
Troxell
Union Theological Seminary
T A
Hansen’ Place Methodist Church
Brooklyn
New York East Conference
New York East Methodist Conference
Long Island
Queens
Manhattan
Bronx
Westchester County
Connecticut
General Conference
The
Miss Troxel
Court move set by union at G-E
A U S union moved to arbitration at GE over a dispute on the Gellatly Construction job. The strike by 119 Maintenance employees ended Thursday after the NLRB sought an injunction in New Haven. GE maintains the matter is not arbitrable. the union seeks arbitration. Officials weigh continuing unfair labor practice charges as IUE leaders plan meetings. The Local 203 membership praised its officers for handling the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gellatly Construction Company
New Haven
National Labor Relations Board
NLRB
Maurice W. Reid
Santoianni
James
Carey
International Iue
BIC
BYC
Robert McLevy
Carpenters
BTC
Gellatly
Sanotianni
60 Die in Sabena crash over Belgium airfield
A Sabena airliner carrying 60 dead and 54 passengers plus nine Belgian crewmen crashed after declaring engine trouble en route to Leopoldville. Witnesses say the plane failed to respond to engine power, plowed through a military building, then exploded. Eduard Pilaet and Jacques Getier were singled out for aiding survivors. The wreck scattered over the field. two earlier crashes in 1953 and 1955 are noted as Sabena’s other major accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liston
Leopoldville
Sabena
Lisbon
Casablanca
Eduard Pilaet
Pilaet
Jacques Ge- Tier
Frankfurt
Germany
Rieti
Fighting Flares Across Lebanon Amid Tripoli Clashes
In Tripoli fierce fighting raged as rioters attacked a U S library nine days after the prior violence. At least 60 killed in clashes between Chamoun supporters and opponents. Security forces regained streets. reports spoke of capturings and possible broadening bloodshed across Sidon Rashaya Chouf and the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beirut
Lebanon
Tripoli
U. S
East Mediterranean
Camille Chamoun
Chamoun
United Arab Republic
UAR
Nasser
Tripati
Rachid Karami
Elty
Karami
Mohammed Hamze
Sidon
Chouf
Kamal Jumbla
Rashaya
First U. S. Transport Reaches Frankfurt
The first of 18 Globe Master transport planes sent by the United States landed in Frankfurt May 18 after a flight from the U. S. at 5:24 P. M. local time. A second aircraft touched down two minutes later as preparations continued for possible use in Lebanon. Washington hints the C124 transports may ferry weapons or evacuate Americans if unrest worsens in Beirut. The dispatches show the Lebanese government gradually gaining the upper hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trankfurt
Germany
Globe
United States
Lebanon
Washington
Beirut
Thieves Loot Auto Dealer Planes in Pickup Heist
In New Haven on May 18 AP reports U S military authorities say thieves who stole planes from Donaldson Air Force Base used a Pickup to flee. The rear of the pickup was found loaded with auto accessories, while officials say the planes were not piloted by trained mechanics and could carry 200 passengers or a car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
U. S
Germany
Force
Washington
Donaldson Air Force
S. C
Field notes hint at large U.S. arms depots near Frankfurt
Fragmentary passage notes the existence of several sizable U.S. arms depots within about ten miles of Frankfurt, suggesting a cluster of storage facilities and security implications for the area during the period. The text references a total weight of 35 tons in relation to the depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Frankfurt
Farmers Grumble Over Wet May Conditions
Local farmers report unprecedented rainfall in May, driving up spraying costs to about 1700 dollars and delaying harvests. They fear fruit trees and corn will suffer, while hay and pasture quality decline. Weather Bureau notes May rainfall at 3.06 inches to date, well above normal, with overall first four months totaling 18.70 inches versus 8.53 last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silverman
Victor Sandegaard
Easton
Chapman
U. S. Weather Bureau
Stratford
Weather Bureau
Ribicoff Bars Bid for Senate
Governor Ribicoff spoke at a conference with Governor Stratton of Illinois and other governors addressing unemployment, federal aid, and a possible special session in Connecticut to secure loans. He urged compromise to avoid stalemate and commented on school integration and centralized government while noting the national nature of recession and the need for federal funds.
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House
Senate
Washington
Connecticut
Ribicoff
Democratic Congress
U. S. Supreme Court
Congress
Ribicof
William G. Stratton
Ilinois
Stratton
Governors Conference
Little Rock
Ark
Averell Harriman
New York
Price Daniel
Texas
Lane Dwinell
New Hampshire
Leroy Collins
Florida
George Docking
Kansas
James P. Coleman
Mississippi
Bailey
Ribicoff to Offer iRoad Fund Proposal
Governor Ribicoff of Connecticut urged New England governors to back a plan to reimburse states under the Federal highway aid program for interstate projects already completed at their own expense. He spoke at a New England Governors conference meeting in Miami Beach, stressing New England’s stake and seeking support for the resolution to be submitted to the National Governors Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribicoff
iRoad
Miami Beach
Florida
Connecticut
New England
National Governors Conference
Connecticut Seeks Interstate Reimbursement Under 1956 Act
The Connecticut governor estimated national Interstate reimbursement could reach 2100 miles with Connecticut’s share around 326.6 million dollars. The funds would likely lift tolls on the Connecticut Turnpike from Greenwich to Old Saybrook after congressional approval. Governor Ribicoff testified March 2 in Washington, with Senator Prescott Bush advocating federal action. A rate cut boosted power sales in Honduras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
New England
Greenwich
Old Saybrook
Congress
Ribbcolt
House Public Works Committee
Washington
Prescott Bush
Death notices Stalpinek and Mancur in local listings
In this cld May lath 1958 Kazamser Bratpingkl beloved husband of Mary Stalpinek of GS Mavieti St aged 88 interment in St OP ON cemetery Lordship. Friends may call Monday 6 10 Tuesday 3 10 SLANCUEF In Milton May 18 1958 Charles J Mancur nephew of Auta Wes Mancliff of 9 North Ba rk funeral arrangements to be announced by The Milken Fwiebrs Hore 256 Cherry Opera
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Stalpinsal
Kazamser Bratpingkl
Mary Stalpinek
GS Mavieti St
St. OP
Lordship
Slancuef
Milton
Charles J. Mancur
Nespand
Auta
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Moore
ATOM
Methodists
Loyalty Lodge
Primmer
10.C.F
Park Avenue
Jack Cooper
Noble Grand
Joseph Gocros
Loyalty Temple Association, Inc
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Roma Club
Plunmer
Front Street
James P. Mirante
B. J. Laurelle
St. Raphael's Church
Tedesco
Domenick Palumbo
Honduras
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