Two Unknown GIs Return for Capitol Memorial
Two American servicemen reach Washington aboard the destroyer Blandy, unnamed and at rest beside their World War I unknown comrade. They will be taken to the Capitol rotunda and then Arlington National Cemetery for a Memorial Day tribute symbolizing all who served.
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Washington
Virginia Capes
Blandy
Potomac
Naval
Capitol
Arlington National Cemetery
Coast Guard
Ingham
Olympia
Mt. Vernon
George Washington
South Capitol Street
Eisenhower
Arlington Cemetery
America
Death notices and military funeral rites blend in city scene
Multiple obituaries from May 1953 to 1959 for Curley Le Mieux Reardon Robertson and others list service details, call times, and cemetery interment. A separate World War II unknowns ceremony aboard the Brandy recounts flags at half staff, a gun salute, state funeral plans, and honors by President Eisenhower at Arlington.
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Mullins and
Redgate
Park Ave
Costas
Heart Fund
Hobertson
William Robertson
Iranistan Ave
Dennis and D'Arcy
Fairfield Ave
Mt. Grove Cemetery
Mystery submarine sighting reported near Rio de Janeiro
A Brazilian destroyer logged four suspicious sonar contacts near Rio de Janeiro but found no submarine. Earlier, Argentina claimed a submarine attack off its southern coast with an oil slick and periscope sighting, while the US Britain and the Soviet Union denied any submarines in the area.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeio
Navy Ministry
Argentina
United States
Britain
Soviet Union
Weather Outlook for New England and Atlantic Coast
Cloudy with light rain or drizzle in coastal areas this morning slowly clearing to partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Temperatures mostly steady with little change tonight. Thursday looks fair and cool with fading winds and improving visibility. Winds shift from northeast to easterly along the coast. rough seas offshore and scattered showers possible in parts of New England.
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Connecticut
Island
Portsmouth
Eastport
New England
Massachusetts
Albany
Boston
Buffalo
Burlington
Rhode Island
Charleston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Concord
Denver
Duluth
Bartford
Vermont
Hatteras
Jacksonville
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Miami
Minneapolis
New Hampshire
Maine
Acer
New Orleans
Old Town
Portland
Ore
Providence
Block Island
St. Louis
San Antonio
N. H
Washington
Worcester
Slump Poses Real Challenge In Placing Handicapped in Jobs
Hartford May 27 AP top official of the President's committee on Employment of the Physically Handicapped urged New England employers not to discriminate during the recession. Earl Bunting said job placements for the handicapped fell about 25 percent in early 1958. Fafnir Bearing Co. of New Britain received the national industrial award of the Blinded Veterans Association for employing blind workers alongside sighted staff. Governor Ribicoff welcomed attendees, noting Connecticut's early local committees. Awards recognized dedication of John Connors Hartford and other leaders including Edward N. Allen Cyrus Flanders John W. Macy Jr. and Edward F. Medley. Mrs J Dean Spencer received a posthumous award for her late husband.
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Hartford
New England
Earl Bunting
Bunting
Fafnir Bearing Company
New Britain
Connecticut
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Navy
Secon
Hes
U. S
Northern Plains
Mississippi Valley
Eastern Lakes Area
Ohio Valley
People’s
Bridgeport
North and Park Branch
North End Branch
Fairfield
Southport
Stratford
Westport Branch
Corner North and
Park Avenues
Brookside Shopping Center
Fairfield Shopping Center
Main Street
Compe Shopping
Ribbell
FREE
Sean Coveps
LABOR
Rayco
All America
Muffiers
Conn
Barnum Avenue
Franklin School
Edison
Drexel
Saturday Evening Post
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