Ground broken for Fairfield U gymnasium expansion
Ground breaking ceremony marks the start of Fairfield University’s $1,000,000 gymnasium, a major phase in the expansion program. The 2,000 seat basketball venue will accommodate 3,000 for other events and is due for completion in December with attendees including university officials and Fairfield Prep leaders.
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Fairfield U
James E. Fitz- Gerald
S.J
J. Gerald Phelan
Fletcher-Thompson Engineering
Philip Epifano
Philip Epifano, Jr
Fred Frassinelli, Jr
E and F Construction Company
Fairfield First Selectman
Dimitl L. Kinnie
Kinnie
Fairfield
George V. McCabe
Frederick J. Owens
Harry Tuss
William J. Healy
College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas F. Lyons
S.C
Fairfield Prep
Francis X. Carty
Edward J. Fayne
Raymond F. Quinn
FitzGerald
Canisius
Gonzaga
Fairfield University
Cape Canaveral
Fla
May
Fairfield U Becall
Atlantic
Air Force Missile Test Center
Atlantic Test
Cross of Lorraine Ascendant in France Across History
The Cross of Lorraine rises again in France symbolizing liberation and power, used by Joan of Arc, Charles de Gaulle, and Free French forces. The emblem appears in flora, flags, and military patches from Lorraine to Africa, reflecting its historic associations with resilience and national identity. It has carried names such as Cross of the Patriarch Crusaders Jerusalem Angou and linked to figures like Rene I Duke of Lorraine.
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Associated Press
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Joan of Arc
Charles de Gaulle
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Joan
Africa
General de Gaulle
Hitler
Jerusalem
Anjou
Rene I
Charles the Bold
Burgundy
Nancy
Charles
Alcorn Says Connecticut GOP Faces Upturn in Candidates
Republican National Chairman Meade Alcorn told Hartford County Republicans at Manchester Country Club that Connecticut Republicans are fortunate in their candidate slate for state office this year. About 150 officials attended the dinner as he urged unity before the June 17 nominating convention and warned against intra party warfare while noting an improved climate nationally. U S Representative Edwin May Jr also spoke during the event.
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Manchester
Conn
Meade Alcorn
Suffield
Connecticut
Hartford County Republican Associates
Manchester Country Club
Alcorn
Republican Party
U. S
Edwin H. May, Jr
Wethersfield
John M. Hurley
Rocky Hill
Ernest C Wilcox Dies Founder of Connecticut Telephone Firm
Meriden May 28 AP Ernest C Wilcox 77 founder and former president of the Connecticut Telephone and Electric company died tonight after a long illness He started as a manufacturer at 21 selling four handmade telephones to the Meriden brewery for 100 He retired in 1929 Funeral services will be Friday Burial in Wilcox Cemetery Westfield
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Meriden
Ernest C. Wilcox
Connecticut Telephone and Electric Company
Wilcox
Telephone and Electric Company
Westfield
Jury Deliberates in Stamford Police Break-In Case
After 45 minutes of deliberation Judge Howard W. Alcorn sent the jury home at 4 p.m. and ordered them to reconvene at 10 a.m. to continue weighing the fate of Stamford policeman James F. Cullinan charged with breaking and entering Kitty Kelly Shoe Store on Atlantic Street. Cullinan, married with a four month old son, claims he took items to calm an apparently berserk older man and that other police witnesses connected to the case corroborate tense events including a meeting at McKeithen’s home hours later. Three other Stamford officers remain suspended as proceedings continue.
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Howard W. Alcorn
Stamford
James F.cullinan
Keitty Kelly
Atlantic Street
Knan
Lorin W. Willis
Condito
Cullinan
McKeithen
Kitty Kelly
Eli Pia
Albert J. Condito
Robert J. Kenealey
David L. McKeithen
Cal
Wingsaway Breaks 30-Race Losing Streak At Roosevelt
Westbury New York Dick Wilcox 29-year-old Ohio driver celebrated a win with Wingsaway after a 30 race drought at Roosevelt Raceway Wingsaway is a bay trotter owned by Wilcox's father Divight.
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Westbury
N.Y
Dick Wilcox
Ohio
Roosevelt Raceway
Wilcox
Divight
Hartford Proposes Stronger School Guidance Programs
Hartford debate on accelerating high school progress and college pathways. Education Commissioner Sanders backs voluntary town guidance services with possible state aid. committee to draft recommendations for next year. Local officials urge targeted grants, matching funds, and tests to place faster students.
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Hartford
William J. Sanders
Sanders
Laurance G., Paquin
Glastonbury
Thieves Cut Loose Three Boats on Housatonic River
AP reports three boats moored near the Housatonic river had their outboard motors stolen, valued at 1500 dollars. The thieves also cut the boats loose but they were recovered near the Housatonic inn.
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Peirce
Housatonic River
Housatonic Inn
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