Vanishing Mystery: Azores Flight Missing After Takeoff
An Eastern Airlines craft vanishes after leaving for the Azores. Navy and coast guard units from New York to Bermuda joined ships and planes from Norfolk, Boston, and Newfoundland in a broad search. Officials said hourly land contact is Navy procedure and that the last routine position report preceded the two hour silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Airlines
Eastern Sea Frontier
New York
Naval Air Base
Boston
Coast Guard
New York City
Ehizabeth
N. J
Bermuda
Norfolk
Newfoundland
Azores
Navy
Iafispori
Workers reject Brass 60 offer in wage talks
Union negotiators led by Mazzabufi plus Robert Barrett Sam Volpe Daniel Han non Reginald Yoomans Salvatore Martire and Edward Lorusso press for 60 raise two extra paid holidays and paid insurance while James Galuillo national rep for the Federal Labor union participates. Company side includes Harold B Dow Joseph McNamara Alex Cashim William Grunow and Everett Japp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazzabufi
Robert Barrett
Sam Volpe
Daniel Hannon
Reginald Yoomans
Salvatore Martire
Edward Lorusso
James Galuillo
Federal
Harold B. Dow
Joseph McNamara
Brass Company
Alex Cashim
William R. Grunow
Everett Japp
Four ships damaged in sea collisions near Norfolk and Newport
The Norris and F T Berry escorted toward Norfolk after colliding with another ship. The English suffered a 31 foot bow bend while the Lind sustained an eight foot bow hole. All four vessels remained out of immediate danger as damage control teams worked. The incidents occurred during Operation Landflex, Atlantic Fleet maneuvers involving over 200 ships, with seas heavy but expected to ease.
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Norris
Norfolk
F. T. Berry
English
Lind
Naval
Berdall
W. A. Grossetta
Tucson
Ariz
R. S. Guy
Newport
R. I
E. J. Fruechtl la Crease
J. W. Hughes
San Jose
Calif
Bergall
New London
Conn
Tringa
Congress Battle Nears Showdown in Election Push
As national campaigns intensify, the 10 by 10 appeal spreads via calls and door-to-door work. GOP leaders mobilize telephone volunteers while Democrats urge a doorbell walkathon to spur turnout. Election events include Eisenhower church services and a bomb scare involving Rep. George Bender's car.
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Illinois Bell
Chicago
Denver
St. Louis
Worcester
Mass
Massachusetts
Mitchell
Eisenhower
St. John's Episcopal Church
Washington
Chagrin
Falls
Ohio
George Bender
Robio
Bender
Grau Pulls Out of Race in Cuba
Batista pledges free elections as Grau withdraws to avoid defeat. Del Castillo acts as president while Grau promises a mandate yet seeks temporary relinquishment of office. Police raids and bomb scares stir Havana as 20,000 security troops guard key sites across Cuba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Andres Domingo Y Morales del Castillo
Husky
Batista
Havana
Grau
Cuba
Sheppard Juror's Unseating Sought Before Trial
Juror Manning has been sworn in. his disqualification could trigger a mistrial motion. The state claims a chance to remove Manning and proceed, while defense attorney Corrigan vows to wait. Manning's wife Ferne speaks to the press about the past conviction and ongoing impact as jurors prepare two alternates ahead of testimony. Dr. Sheppard faces trial for his life in the July 4 murder of Marilyn Sheppard, with both sides jockeying through jury selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manning
Mahon
William J. Corrigan
Ferne
New York Daily News Tonight
Jim
Cleveland Plain Dealer
the Plain Dealer
Sheppard
Marilyn
Lodge Leads GOP Telephone Drive To Enlist Voters
Governor Lodge spearheads a statewide GOP effort including two rallies in Stamford and Norwalk and a 60th anniversary event at Holy Ghost Russian Orthodox church. He touts Connecticut civil defense gains, urged more volunteers, and defended his record ahead of Election Day with wind-up events in Winsted Shelton and Hartford. Ribicoff campaigns for broader sportsman opportunities with a new fishing and hunting program. Televised wind-up debates are planned on WNHC TV with a New London campaign stop for Ribicoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Holy Ghost
New Canaan
Stamford
Norwalk
America
Connecticut
Lodge
Winsted
Shelton
Hartford
Westport
Staples High School
Ribicoff
Wnhc-Tv
New Haven
New London
Congress
Derby
Ansonia
Lodee
Senate
New Airliner Crashes Kills Three Australians
A Trans Australia Vickers Viscount turboprop crashed during a practice takeoff north of Melbourne killing three senior crew members. Eight aboard survived including an 8 year old. The aircraft was brand new, part of six Viscounts ordered, not yet in service. A separate BEA Viscount crash near Rome left all 36 aboard unharmed.
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Melbourne
Australia
Trans-Australia Airlines
Here
Mangalore
British European Airways
Rome
CWV Post 1278 Installs New Officers in Bridgeport
Fred Janes state commander of the Catholic War Veterans presided at the installation of Bridgeport CWV Post 1278 officers in Sts Cyril and Methodius Church School Hall. Assisting was Miss Wilma Maaek CWV State Auxiliary president. Installed were Frank Pivarnik commander Mrs Mary Ondek auxiliary president and Rev John Murke chaplain. Only half the population of India survives to the age of 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Janes
Catholic War Veterans
Bridgeport
CWV
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church
Wilma Maaek
St. John’s
Frank Pivarnik
Mary Ondek
John Murcke
Plane crash wounds two CAP flyers near Bridgeport
A Bridgeport CAP squadron pursuit of a missing New York plane led to a crash along Mt Higby in Middletown. Pilot Donald Goodridge and passengers William Campbell and his wife died. CAP members Dixon Kekacs and others were injured as they searched and as the twin engine craft fell short of a safe pasture landing. Major John Montgomery led the pursuit and later visited injured at the hospital.
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Bridgeport
Bridgeport Municipal
New York
Middletown
John Montgomery
Wilton
Donald Goodridge
Hamburg
N.Y
William Campbell
Lockport
N. Y
H.C. Bates, Jr
Cheater
Montgomery
Lockport Felt Company
Newfane
Campbell
Mt. Higby
Mr. Bates
Campbells
Bradley Field
CAP
Capt
Dixon
Wo Kekacs
United Engineers Construction Company
Connecticut Light and Power Company
Milford
Capt. Dixon
United Engineers Company
Hilda
Seabees
Kekacs
Coun
Couple Killed in Plane Crash Summered in Madison
MADISON Oct. 31 AP The Lockport New York couple William W Campbell Jr and Roberta Ray Chace died in a Middletown plane crash near Madison They were long time summer residents of Madison active in the social life of the summer colony Golfers and swimmers they belonged to the Madison Beach Club and Madison Country Club They planned to spend the weekend with Mr and Mrs Hamilton C Bates Jr of Chester The Campbells had a 10 day business trip through the South and Southwest for Lockport Felt Co where Campbell was vice president and sales manager The Beechcraft plane belonged to the company and was used by executives for business The Campbells were connected to CT relatives and had married in 1948 They had two adopted children Sandra and Frederick
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Campbells
Madison Beach Club
Madison Country Club
Hamilton C. Bates, Jr
Chester
Bates
New Haven
Madison
Connecticut
Campbell
Lockport Felt Co
Newfane
N.Y
William 8. Hull
Anna Hull
Robert S. Littell
Roy J. Warren
Meriden
Choate School
Hobart College
South Pacific
Lockport
Roberta Ray Chace
New York City
Mystic
Brantwood Hall
Bronxville
N. Y
Connecticut College For Women
Radcliffe College
New York
Sandra
Frederick
Albanese Couple Welcome Son in Milford Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Albanese of 45 Cedar Street Milford announce the birth of their first child a son born Saturday in Milford hospital. Mrs. Albanese is the former Barbara Knoth. Maternal grandparent is Mrs. George Knoth and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gabriel Albanese.
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Milford
Paul Albanese
Cedar Street
Milford Hospital
Albanese
Barbara Knoth
George Knoth
Gabriel Albanese
Mrs Meoline Brunelle 51 dies in Bridgeport
Mrs Meoline Brunelle widow of Edward Brunelle and longtime Bruner Ritter inspector dies after hospital stay in Bridgeport. Service held Friday at St Francis de Sales Waterville Maine with burial in St Francis cemetery. She is survived by son Ronald Brunelle of Milford.
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Milford
Meoline Brunelle
Carlson Drive
Edward Brunelle
Bruner-Ritter Company
Bridgeport
St. Vincent's Hospital
St. Francis de Salles Church
Waterville
St. Francis’ Cemetery
Frank Polke
Car strike leaves man injured and foot amputated
Mrs Wyskie watched from the doorway as a servicemen's car struck the man and woman near the center esplanade, causing the man's foot amputation. Pack and Koutrakos were booked on drunken driving charges with bonds set at 500 and 650 dollars. They face Town court arraignment on November 22.
Ridgefield Woman Hurt When Auto Hits Tree
Ridgefield, Oct. 31. Mrs Cornelia Wilson, 45, of Ridgefield road, was injured when her car rammed into a tree in a Branenville parking area while crossing toward Route seven. She suffered a left thigh laceration and possible rib fracture and was admitted to Danbury hospital in fair condition. State Police reported no skid marks and could not explain the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgefield
Cornelia Wilson
Ridgefield Road
Branenville
Rider Injured in Merritt Parkway Chain Crash
WESTPORT Oct 31 State police reported a five car crash on the Merritt parkway near the Easton road underpass at 5 45 p m. Injured was Joan Wilgus 24 of East 87th street New York a passenger in one of the cars driven by Severin Langhoff 44 of 200 East 66th street New York She had a fractured left wrist and was taken to Norwalk hospital No other injuries were reported. Langhoff Rader and Smith warned for following too closely. State Policeman John Carlson investigated.
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Westport
Merritt Parkway
Easton Road
Joan Wilgus
East 87Th Street
New York City
Severin Langhoff
East 66Th Street
Norwalk Hospital
William Roger
Burton Street
Waterbury
Andrew Taraian
Wheeler Avenue
Bridgeport
Langhoff
Robert Rader
Narbeth
James H. Smith Jr
Great Neck
N. Y
Rader
Smith
John Carlson
Three Unhurt After Westport Two Car Sideswipe
In Westport on North Main near Daybreak Lane at 21 30 a two car sideswipe left no injuries. Kenneth Fitch 560 Steep Hill Weston faced two road rule charges and a summons for Town Court on Nov 8. John G Kipp Jr 20 of Lyons Plain Weston and Susan Kimball Fairfield were uninjured.
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Westport
North Main Street
Daybreak Lane
Fatrolman
Carmen DeMattio
F. Kenneth Fitch
Steep Hill Road
Weston
Main Street
John G. Kipp, Jr
Lyons Plain Road
Kipp
Susan Kimball
Fairfield
Fitch
Three Women Injured In Danbury Crash
In Danbury on October 31 a car rammed a tree on Division Street after brakes failed. Driver Shirley J. Blanton 27 of Newtown claimed emergency brakes also failed, injuring her, her mother Mrs. George Blanton and Mrs. Florence Honegger 48 of Bethel. All were taken to Danbury Hospital. Blanton reported facial injuries and a head bruise, listed in fair condition.
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Danbury
Devision Street
Shirley J. Blanton
Hattertown Road
Newtown
Blanton
Park Avenue Hill
Division Street
Miss Blanton
George Blanton
Florence Honegeer
Sunset Hill Road
Bethel
Danbury Hospital
Local Crash Leaves Driver With Leg Bruises
Police said the driver received leg bruises, was treated and discharged. The car was damaged extensively in the accident.
Four Teens Escape Injury In Parkay Overturn
NORWALK Oct 31 Four teens escaped injury when the car they rode in overturned on the Merritt Parkway near East Rocks road. Lews A Stone 18 of Greens Farms Westport driver David Potter 19 of Hickory road Westport Peter Pendergast 19 Centerville Mass and David Lee 19 West Hartford were named by State Police. Stone said he attempted to pass another eastbound car forcing a brake slam as the second car moved into the passing lane. No arrests pending. car towed.
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Norwalk
Merritt Parkway
East Rocks Road
Lews A. Stone
Greens Farms Road
Westport
David Potter
Hickory Road
Peter Pendergast
Centerville
Mass
David Lee
West Hartford
William Quaintance
Stone
Parkway
Car Crashes as Driver Reaches for Cigarette
James A. Miller of Norwalk, 48, escaped injury when his eastbound car left the Merritt Parkway near Taconic Road at 6 15 a m. He reached for a cigarette, lost control, and slammed through the fence then rolled down an embankment. Two tow trucks pulled the car back to the highway. Miller received a speeding warning.
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Greenwich
James A. Miller
Leonard Street
Norwalk
Merritt Parkway
Taconic Road
3 Car Parkway Crash Injures Stamford Driver
WESTPORT October 31 a Stamford woman sustained minor injuries in a three car Merritt Parkway crash east of Route 123 in Norwalk at 12 40 AM. Mary F Warner 28 of Stamford drove into the rear of John T Bill 51 of Philadelphia who had run out of gas and was pulled partly off the road. Bill’s car left wheels on the highway and right wheels on the grass with no lights. Warner’s car then sideswiped a westbound car driven by Charles C Smith 46 of Norwalk. Warner received contusions and abrasions to the right wrist and arm and was treated and released from Norwalk Hospital. Bill and Smith were not reported injured. Bill was arrested for parking without lights and posted 100 bond pending Norwalk City Court appearance November 15.
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Westport
Stamford
Merritt Parkway
Norwalk
Mary F Warner
John T. Bill
Philadelphia
David Smith
Bill
Warner
Charles C. Smith
Linden Street
Bishop Shehan Blesses St Francis Statue in Fairfield
The Most Rev. Lawrence J. Shehan bishop of Bridgeport blessed a bronze life size statue of St Francis of Assisi and the wolf of Gubbio in front of St Emery’s Church Fairfield memory of the late Very Rev Benedict Biro OFM former pastor and founder. The dedication followed the confirmation of 90 children by the bishop, with funds raised by the Hungarian Catholic Sunday, the weekly Hungarian Catholic newspaper once edited by Father Biro.
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Lawrence J. Shehan
Bridgeport
St. Francis of Assisi
America
Father Biro
Union official lauds Morano on WICC broadcast
Stanley P. Smith Local 203 recording secretary hosted a praise for Congressman Albert P. Morano Republican candidate in the Fourth District on WICC. Smith highlighted Morano's inflation fight earning AFL commendation and noted Morano’s liberal voting record on social security and plans to lower the eligibility age from 65 to 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley P. Smith
Sue-Cio
Albert P. Morano
WICC
Voting list dispute at Newtown town meeting
At a meeting Newtown voters argued to keep 136 names on the voting list. Supporters included Dickinson, Selectman Amare, Town Clerk Briscoe, and Registrars Carmody Ketty, who said those listed were qualified and faithful. Vollmers cited counsel that the Oct 16 meeting was illegal, leading to removal of names. a special session Monday at Town Hall will qualify eligible voters since Oct 9.
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Mr. Dickson
Anthony Amare
Eleanor
Briscoear
Fred J. Carmody
Jonah R Ketty
M Dickinson
Dickinso
Goc
Meetin
Vollmers
Connecticut
New Yor
Charles B. Keats
Dickinson
Eair
Town Hall
Nixon Food Poisoning Call Crank Said By Aides
Secret Service reviewed a telephone warning during Richard Nixon’s Seattle visit as a suspect food delivery to his hotel room was said to be poisoned. The message, received at 7 22 pm Pacific, led to a laboratory analysis of the meal but authorities found no immediate evidence of tampering.
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Telvision
Seattle
Audienc
Secret Service
Nixon
William A. Kloepfer, Jr
Cam Kloepfer
Vice Presiden
Nion
Palomar
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CWV Post
India
APW Leprote
Middlefield
E. M. Walker
Connecticut Department of Aeronautics
Harry Taylor
Horace B. Wetherell
CDA
Hilary Klimoski
Stratford
Bullard Company
John
Pamela
Raymond
William W. Campbell Jr
Pack
Koutrakos
Ford
Walter Abel
Roy Cariberg
Miller
Shehan
ST. Francis
Dro
New
Childre
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