Eisenhower Stevenson campaign bids set to boost turnout
Nov 1 report from Washington says control of Congress is uncertain as Eisenhower and Stevenson prepare last minute appeals. Republicans fight to retain a slender Senate and House edge, Democrats claim potential sweeps. Weather expected cold and sunny with flurries. Campaigns rely on walkings and phone banks. effectiveness unclear as voters near election day.
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Bridgeport and Vicinity Weather Summary
Bridgeport and area expect mostly sunny today with a high in the 80s. Tonight cloudy with a low around 38. Tomorrow increasing clouds with scattered showers, windy and cooler in the afternoon, high in the 50s. Winds southwest to northwest, visibility improving, sea moderate. Precipitation today 0.09 inches in 12 hours. month total 6.5 inches. year to date 27.58 inches. Barometer 30.16 inches, humidity 52 percent.
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TIDE Almanac Notes On Sky Bodies And Times
The entry lists celestial events and positions for Monday including Mars near the southwest at moonset, Fomalhaut south, Aldebaran east, Capella northeast, Vega northwest, with Dened overhead. It notes sun rise and set times, moonrise and moonset, and references the First Quarter on Wednesday.
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Elections at a glance for Washington November elections
state and national contests outlined for Senate and House control. Senate currently 49 Republicans 4 Democrats and one independent. Republicans must win 14 more seats to retain control, Democrats need 20 of 31 tested races. House requires 218 seats to govern. many incumbents unopposed or with token opposition. Governor slate lists 28 Republicans and 36 Democrats. Muskie noted as Maine governor-elect.
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Civil Air Patrol fliers crash while hunting missing plane
Milford witnesses report two Bridgeport CAP members on a statewide search for a missing New York to Windsor Locks airplane. The CAP aircraft overturned during a pasture landing near a dairy farm after departing Bridgeport Municipal Airport at 7 40 am. Pilot identified as Mr Kekacs. Both men sustained leg and ankle fractures. Major John Montgomery directed the hunt and noted ongoing investigation.
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Navy Seeks Survivors in Constellation Plane Loss
The Navy launched a widespread sea and air search for a four engine Lockheed Constellation missing since Saturday night with 45 aboard as it neared the Azores. The crew included two officers wives and five children. The plane had fuel through 10 am EST yesterday and life rafts for 20 men each were aboard along with numerous life preservers. A flare seen last night raised false hopes during the tense operation.
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Missing teen Robert Werner sought in three-state search
DANBURY Nov 1 State police reported 16 year old Robert Werner disappeared from his Ridgefield home after 6 48 pm yesterday and was found under a living room divan later. Neighbors helped patrol wooded areas as authorities extended the statewide alarm to cover three states. Werner, son of Homman Fuel manager, had reportedly missed a Worcester Day School weekend class after a call from a teacher. Robert is grandson of Michael Hoffman, president of the Hoffman Fuel Co. in Bridgeport.
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Angies Offer New Approach to Profie Tryouts
A fragmented clip from General Features Corp hints at a lighthearted quiz or humorous test titled Today's Chuckle. It mentions an approach to "any profiem" and to "try angie," suggesting a satirical or playful feature without clear context or full details.
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Pontiff Proclaims Virgin Queen In Marian Year Rite
Pope Pius XII crowned an image of the Virgin Mary and proclaimed her Queen of Heaven and Earth during the Marian Year ceremony at St Peter's Basilica. He urged reliance on her grace to overcome despondency and indolence and warned of threats to freedom and truth. Thousands attended as the pontiff returned from Castel Gandolfo for the rite.
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Air Armada Bombs Tachen Island in First Communist Air Attack
Taipei Formosa Nev. reports Chinese Communist planes bombed Tachen island, held by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, for the first air strike. The Nationalist defense ministry said more than 40 bombs fell and one Red plane was shot down as the garrison, 300 miles north of Quemoy, was alerted for a possible invasion.
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Man Loses Foot In Parkway Crash Westport Fairfield County
Bridgeport man and a Westport resident were injured when a car struck them on the Merritt Parkway in Westport. The foot of a man was severed. the female passenger suffered arm and leg abrasions. The driver, Micauel Koutrakos, 23, Stratford, and another driver were charged with driving under the influence. A USAF crew from Hickam and Westover bases were in the other vehicle. The Koutrakos car ran out of gas and stopped in the parkway. the man and woman stood beside the door when struck. Page Fourteen.
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Joseph E. Pugh
Nominees to End Drive in Telecasts Tonight
State mediation may enter stalled talks between Bridgeport Brass and Local 24.411 as union members, about 1,000 strong, reject the last offer and authorize action to back demands for higher wages and added benefits. Union president Mazzabufi says a walkout could be called. mediation official Koons awaits Hartford notice to intervene. The union represents 3,400 workers. talks have run since September under reopening clauses.
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Red China Population Claim Raises Questions
A garbled excerpt discusses a population figure for Red China, noting it as a communist estimate. The readable parts imply a claimed total of 601,930,000 with uncertainty about accuracy and sourcing within the era’s context.
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Retired VNA Director Miss Ak erfelt dies at Fairfield home
Mes Selma Irfelt of 8 Philemon street Fairfield dies at home. She retired as director of the Fair Old Visiting Nurses Association after 32 years on Sept 28. The board praised her contributions and warmth in all Swan relationships and plans her funeral at George P. Porter & Son’s.
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Bridgeport to Vote Tomorrow at 22 Polling Places
Bridgeport will vote in 22 polling places across 16 districts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with 76 voting machines ready. Public schools close as many buildings serve as polling sites and liquor sales are banned under state statute. watchmen guard machines from yesterday evening until early morning supervision. police details are assigned to polling places.
Nominee Resigns from Stratford Board of Selectmen
Mrs Sonia Thorell a Democratic member of Stratford Board of Selectmen announced her resignation effective at noon submitting to the town council at its Nov 8 meeting The move aligns with state law banning a Selectman from holding Registrar of Voters while Thorell seeks that post Endorsed by the Democratic town committee for Registrar in September.
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Stratford Board of Selectmen
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Board of Selectmen
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Democratic Town Committee
Vote to Cast in 22 Precincts With 6am 7pm Polls
Bridgeport voters will cast their ballots in 22 precincts tomorrow with polls open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. In six districts voting occurs in two precincts at listed polling places including Jefferson School Whittier School Elias Howes and Bryant Elementary among others.
Closing pleas end state election drive in CT
Final campaign push by Governor Lodge and top Republican nominees and Abe Ribicoff and running mates aired on WNHC TV. Democrats and Republicans urged voters amid doorbell and telephone efforts across the state, with telephones and the Southern New England Telephone at the center of the final push. Ribicoff thanked CT voters for their decency and courtesy as the campaign closed.
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Plainville
May E. Curtin
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Kensington
Davis A. Cooper
West Hartford
Joseph J. Niemacsyk
Bridgeport
Cool winds forecast for Election Day in Bridgeport
The Bridgeport weatherman warns of a cold air mass from Canada bringing low 50s to upper 40s temperatures and chilly northwest winds with scattered showers on Election Day. Voters are urged to wear overcoats as conditions turn brisk.
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