Senate approves farm bill with wheat and feed grain controls
Senate passage margins narrow as Democrats back the bill and most Republicans oppose. Provisions assign a national wheat allotment, price supports, and subsidies for diverted acres. It excludes oats and rye, with exemptions for small farms and regions failing to produce feed grains for local use.
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Milton R. Young
North Dakota
GOP
George D. Aiken
R-Vl
Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
BHA Criticized On Slum Talk In Bridgeport Meeting
City officials and residents debated the Boston Housing Authority style criticism of public housing here.(Clearly narrative, names Logue and Tedesco, Bridgeport, slum housing concerns, vacant apartments, urban renewal effects, state takeover of two moderate projects, relocation success noted, federal renewal praise.)
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BHA
Asiso
Tedesco
West Side
Bridgeport
Greenwich Cops Nab 2 In Norwalk Theft
Greenwich police arrested two men, Thomas Alston of White Plains and Reroard Pease of Greenburg, N.Y., after a hot line broadcast linked their car to a gas station theft at Seeley’s Service Station in Norwalk. They allegedly took four tires from the West Avenue corner location after ignoring owner Ralph Seeley’s command to stop.
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Norwalk
Greenwich
Pallew
Tre Thomas Alston
White Plains
Reroard Pease
Greenburg
N.Y
Seeley
West Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Ralph Seeley
Norwalk Crash Injures Domestic Headline Errors
A domestic incident in Liberty Square at 5 p.m. left a resident with back injuries and two children shaken. Ollie Molbey of 145 Main Street was taken to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. Mrs Agnes W Fay and her two children Patricia and Christopher, ages four and one, were shaken but unharmed. Police charged Vincent Ezza of 35 Tokeneke Road Darien with reckless driving.
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Norwalk
Bruck
Liberty Square
Vincent Ezza
Tokeneke Road
Darien
Jorgenson Plans Retirement October Fourth
The board learned after the vote that Jorgensen will take a new post with the Institution of International Education in Washington DC. The position pays about 16000 dollars annually plus expenses. He will also receive state retirement pay between 13000 and 15000 dollars yearly starting October 1, 1952, depending on options chosen.
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Jorgensen
Institution of International Education
Washington, D.C
Budde
Allies Join Thai Build Up
United States and British Commonwealth forces reinforce Thailand in response to a Thai government invitation for SEATO members to bolster defenses against communist forces in Laos. Officials stress no unified SEATO command and no plans for a shooting war unless necessary.
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U.S
British Commonwealth
JEATO
SEATO
Ommand
Tder
Neutralist Prince Returns to Laos in Effort for Coalition
Prince Souvanna Phouma arrives at Khang Khay in rebel held Plaine des Jarres after 50 days away. Geneva era powers back his bid to head a coalition government with neutralist, rightist and leftist forces. Souphanouvong from the Pathet Lao meets at the airport signaling a potential early resumption of unity talks.
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Laos
Souvanya Phoume
Paris
Pathet Lao
United States
Soviet Union
Souvanna
Phourmi Nosavan
Khrushchev
Moscow
Vienna
Kennedy
Prince Boun Oum
France
Rangoon
Burma
Khang Khay
Plaine Des Jarves
Rangran
International Control Commission
ICC
Souphanouvong
Souphansuvong
Carpenter Tells of Space Flight and Reentry Mystery
Carpenter described the space flight as a cliff hanger and wrote that he felt a moment of worry during reentry. He recalled speaking with President Kennedy by telephone from the aircraft carrier Intrepid, noting the connection was difficult.
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Carpenter
Kennedy
Intrepid
Carpenter reports fatigue on third Mercury orbit
Malcolm Scott Carpenter appeared tired and possibly confused during his third orbit in the Aurora 7 mission, despite medical officials saying he was in excellent shape. Debrief notes from Grand Turk and other tracking stations described weak voice, confusion over commands, and questions about oxygen pressure on the third pass.
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Lape Canaveral
Malcolm Scott Carpenter
Grand Turk
British West Indies
Carpenter
Atlantic Ocean
Tahia
Mercury
Associated Press
Kauai
Hawaii
Woomera
Australia
Bermuda
Eithlier
Stanley T. White
National Aeronamics and Space Administration
Life Systems Division
White
Mercury 7 Mission Faces Overshoot and Health Concerns
Mercury control center cited target overshoot after reverse rockets fired late, with flight surgeon reporting high blood pressure spikes and temperature rise during reentry. Issues included a stuck blood pressure gauge, excess hydrogen peroxide use, gyro references, and an Atlas hydraulic fault triggering an abort signal, yet officials called the mission highly successful with new answers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury Contral Center
Carpenter
Control Center
Wes
Seid
Kano
Nigeria
Muchea
Mercury Control
Atlas
Mercury
Waller
Williams
Public May Magnify Shoups Hurt Stock Market
The New York Stock Exchange president G Keith Funston told SEC investigators that the few irregularities cited could be magnified by the public into a storm. He clashed with SEC lawyers over questions about Aquafilter stock and the exchange's handling of complaints. He defended self policing, noted limited broker registrations will be tightened to three months training and full time testing, and said Merrill Lynch faced penalties for promoting Aquafilter while the inquiry continues.
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SEC
Washington
New York Stock Exchange
G. Keith Funston
Securities and Exchange Commission
Funston
Exchange
Mwch
California
United State Automatic Merchandising Company of
Campton
Shearson, Hammill & Company
Richard H. Paul
Algier Chapman, Jr
Shearson
Chapman
Fay
Finaton
Finston
Funstan
Aquafilter
Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner and Smith, Inc
Donald T. Regan
Son
Board of Governors
Regan
Merill Lynch
Pinney endorses Alsop stirring GOP governor bid
The Pinney endorsement shifts Connecticut GOP dynamics as Alsop gains the state chairman’s backing while rivals May Wallace Lupton Marsilius and Seely Brown vow to press their campaigns. Delegates, party leaders, and Zeller weigh impact amid calls for a united, open convention and November victory.
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Alsop-Lodge
Alsop
Pinney
Edwin H. May
Fof Wethersfield
Mr. Alsop
Anthony E. Wallace
Simsbury
John M. Lupton
Weston
Peter P. Mariani
Groton
Newman M. Marsilius
Mr. Pinney
Fred R. Zeller
Connecticut
Mariani
May
Zeller
A. Edward Sandula
Bridgeport
Sandula
Marsilius
Felm
Lodge
State Central Committee
John Bailey
Vis
Bor
Republican Party
Hussar
Alyop- Lodge
Hotel Road
Mc. Pinney
John Alsop
John’ 'Lodge
Pininey
GOP
Wallace
Lupton
Tdhidk
Blaney
Marsiliuy
Rep. Seely-Brown
Syoud
Vivien Kellems
Stonington
Grand St Bridgetenders Cut Salaries At City Bridge
The city plans to save about 35000 annually by removing most attendants from the Grand St draw bridge as Army Engineers permit opening only on 24 hours notice. Five attendants were on duty. the move targets salaries and related costs. The mayor cites reduced usage and compares to Yellow Mill bridge staffing.
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Terescn
Army Engineers
Yellow Mill
Norwalk Man Arrested in Tire Theft Case
A year old Norwalk man, sought by Bridgeport police on warrant, was picked up by Norwalk police yesterday afternoon. He was brought to Bridgeport on larceny charge. Alfred Kearsley said the man stole two tires from a truck parked on Trumbull Avenue sometime last Sunday. He is being held in $100 bond.
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Norwalk
Thridgeport
Reidgeport
Insects Proportion Over Mammals In Weight Debate
Entomologists estimate the combined mass of all insects on Earth surpasses that of all mammals, noting vast biomass in soil, forests, and oceans. The claim highlights insect abundance and ecological roles, while acknowledging measurement uncertainties.
Dues Raised by Bridgeport Education Association
The Bridgeport Education Association voted to raise dues from 3 to 7 dollars per year to cover higher operating costs. The group includes most of the citys approximately 1000 teachers and funds will support a year round public relations program and the associations newspaper. The decision followed a heated debate between members who favored a higher increase and those who wanted 10 dollars.
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Bridgeport Education Association
REA
Vncatoly
BEA
W E Grom Heads Rem-Arms Club Event
More than 670 members of the Remington Arms 25 Year club attended the 4th annual dinner at Holy Trinity hall Scofield avenue. Officers named Walter E. Grom president S L Knapik vice president J Pollack Jr secretary J M Kochiss treasurer. directors listed with notes on honorary roles. A stray paragraph notes a peanut survey in Belgium with unclear figures.
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Remington Arms Company
Holy Trinity Hall
Scofield Avenue
Walter E. Grom
S. L. Knaplk
J. Pollack, Jr
J. M. Kochiss
Morsris P. Rasmussin
Fred J. Hewitt
Alice Braineurl
Cyril D. Marzik
Rasmusen
H. 4. Boehm
Grom
Knapik
Kochies
Pollack
M. H. Dodge
Remington
C.K. Davis
Mawel R. Warden
Iakmed
Disaster region focus as guards guard dam areas
The region near the dam is under police supervision to keep sightseers away. General Reineke says 238 National Guard soldiers will stay on duty to prevent footing. Frassinelli notes federal surplus foods including butter lard rice and ground meat are available to Waterbury. Dr Foote reports water supply and sewage systems in Waterbury and Southington checked and in good shape. Ricciuti says the State Employment Office will open to aid damaged industries in hiring. Estimated industrial property damage close to 1 billion.
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Wil
Damai
Reineke
Frassinelli
Waterbury
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Foote
Southington
Ricciuti
Insured Losses Likely To Reach $2 Million
Waterbury reports insured losses from yesterday's tornado may total $2 million. The Insurance Information Institute notes rapid claim reporting aids processing. A General Adjustment Bureau office, plus other insurers and the National Board of Fire Underwriters, have activated representatives. Homeowners are urged to make temporary repairs to roofs and windows to protect interiors, with reasonable repair costs eligible for claims.
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Waterbury
The
Insurance Information Institute
Institute
New York City
General Adjustment Bureau
Senators Hit JFK Policies Citing Fiscal Sanity Call
Senator John Williams of Delaware urged restraint in federal spending, arguing the administration must restore fiscal sanity to spur national business recovery and curb excessive government outlays.
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Executive Bioch
John Williams
R-Del
Youth in Bridgeport Found Dead With Rifle Nearby
A 14 year old Bridgeport boy, David Gellatly of 1744 Barnum Avenue, was found dead in his bedroom with a .22 rifle by his side shortly before 10 pm. Medical examiner Dr Harold E Doherty ruled a single bullet wound to the throat could be self inflicted or accidental. Police noted no evident self harm signs but the mother said he had been despondent after job loss and a dispute with his girlfriend. Detective Philip Connerty led the investigation with patrolmen Patrignelli McDonough Wilson and Sgt George Pastor.
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Bridgepayt
Davidt Gellatly
Barnum Avenue
Laura Gellatly
Harold E. Doherty
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