Nixon for President Drive Gains Steam Early
Senator Knowland of California considers stepping aside to let Vice President Nixon run while remaining open to a 1960 nomination. Friends say Knowland may pursue the governorship in California next year, potentially smoothing Nixon’s path and avoiding a split Republican field. Knight reportedly plans to seek the Senate seat Knowland will vacate.
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Jack Bell
Washington
Sen
Knowland
R-Calif
Nixée
California
Eisenhower
Nixon
GOP
Goodwin
Knight
Washington butlers face fading role in modern life
A group of Washington private butlers with a visiting British colleague say the profession is vanishing as young men pursue other jobs for better pay and time. Notable figures include Alfred Day, vice president of the Washington Association of Private Butlers, and Adam Strath who serves Gwen Cafritz. James Boyd, butler to the Duke of Bedford, travels for publicity on a film about butlers before returning to service.
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Washington
Alfred’ Day
James Boyd
Duke of Bedford
Lan Robert Russell
Woburn Abbey
London
Boyd
Hollywood
Los Angeles
Around About Bridgeport: A Gardener’s Chrysanthemum Tale
William Lalama portrays Harry O. Cram and Howard E. Whitey in Bridgeport as they tend a 90-variety chrysanthemum garden on 331 Housatonic Avenue. Frost, drought, pests, and a long, hot summer test their dedication and seasonal upkeep.
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Harry O. Cram
Housatonic ‘Avenue
Stratford
Howard E. ‘Whitey
Harry
Howard
Housatonic Avenue
Springfield
Mass
Whitneys
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Brass Company
Seek End to Secrecy on Gifts to Officials
House subcommittee chair Rep. Moss demands Dulles reveal ownership and storage costs of about 6000 gifts given to U S officials by foreign donors. He notes the State Department classifies the warehouse and refuses interviews, accusing officials of hiding potentially embarrassing details.
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Washington
Dulles
United States
Rep
Moss
D-Calif
House
Government Information Subcommittee
State Department
Victoria Among Five States Is Smallest on Australian Mainland
Victoria is identified as the smallest of the five mainland states constituting the Commonwealth of Australia, with the note highlighting its relative size within the federation.
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Victoria
Commonwealth of Australia
Milford delays housing parley over Nike site units
Milford officials postpone a meeting with A C Miller contractors building 16 Nike houses at Eels Hill to study government housing laws. Town attorney Richard H Lynch says Capehart Housing Act allows leasing land for government employees without town permits, while planning board may require subdivision approval. Building continues pending resolution. units occupy substandard lots under town standards. Butter consumption in the British Isles is 45 percent below prewar levels.
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Milford
A. C. Miller Company
Nike
Richard H. Lynch
Army Corps of Engineers
Miller
Eel’s Hill
Planning and Zoning Board
Air Pollution Board hears industry input on proposed rules
About 17 area industry representatives attended a public hearing in common council chambers on the proposed air pollution regulations. The panel asked clarifications on fuel oil numbering and stack details, and urged a time allowance for night burning permits to avoid worker hardship.
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Common Council
Air Pollution Appeal Board
Harmon E. Snake
Manufacturers Association
Association
Arthur Patterson
Alcoa
Frank T. Rohm
Appeal Loard
John Gleason
William G. Christy
Air Pollution Appeals Board
Westinghouse Plans Multimillion Plant in Trafford
Westinghouse Electric Corp announces plans for a multimillion dollar plant at Trafford Pennsylvania to manufacture circuit breakers. The project aims to expand production capacity and create local jobs in the region.
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Westinghouse Electric Corp
Trafford
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The
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William Lamale
British Isles
Air Pollution Board
Henry V. Linderman
Bridgeport Gas Company
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Coats
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Ronday
Zephyr
Zephyr Woolf
Howland
Panty
Howland's Thrift
Rose Hewland's Thrift
Infants
Children's Wear
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Dacron
DuPont
Mowhend
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Orion
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