Laika survival debate as Sputnik II vaults into space
Reports say Laika survived the launch and was fed through a tube while Sputnik II orbited Earth at 17 840 mph. Experts debate whether a safe parachute return is possible, with projections of perigee and apogee around 190 to 1 056 miles and a 103.7 minute orbit. Sputnik 1 also circles Earth as signals fade.
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Outer Space
Sputnik
Prof
Shevnakov
Moscow Planetarium
Earth
Shevliakov
Chita
Siberia
Peiping Radio
Lhasa
Tibet
Capetown
South Africa
North Pole
Moscow
Sputnik H
Gordon Anpilley
Tass
New York
Washington
Congress
I Spunik J
Wilton Youth Hurt as Truck Hits Pole
A 15 year old delivery man Clifford W Cyr of Old Boston Road Wilton was seriously injured when a southbound Route 35 truck veered off the road near Ridgefield center toppled a pole and rolled onto its side. Taken to Norwalk hospital he was in fair condition with possible concussion and fractured leg. He worked for Sanitary Dry Cleaners of South Norwalk and told State Police he blacked out before the crash. State Police are investigating.
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Ridgefield
Ridgefield Center
Norwalk Hospital
Clifford W. Cyr
Old Boston Road
Wilton
Cyr
Sanitary Dry Cleaners Company
South Norwalk
Henry Inkster
Francis Barbarie
Norwalker Charged With 15 Robberies
Arthur Davies, 22, of 79 Magnolia Avenue, arrested at 9 am by the detective bureau on 15 counts of breaking and entering and theft. He confessed to the Sears Roebuck theft of rifles and ammunition and to breaks at VFW headquarters on High Street and West Avenue Motors. Some weapons recovered. held without bond pending further investigation.
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Norwalk
Arthur Davies
Magnolia Avenue
Detective Bureau
Sears, Roebuck
VFW
High Street
West Avenue Motors
Judges Debate Stamford Courthouse Plans and Visits
Ila Norwalk district leader chairs Stamford courthouse panel saying the project is a sham to him. Architect Provoost and Rep Padula echo concerns about incomplete work and space, while judges who visited note plan disputes over clerks offices and furnishings amid ongoing contracts.
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Ila
R-Norwalk
Stamford
William J. Provoost
Padula
Judg' 28
Superior Court
John M. Comley
Rep. Padula
Comtey
Bridgeport
Clerks of Common Pleas
Superior Courts
Judicial Department
Fairfield County
Thomas F. J. Quigley
W E Colby Heads Milford Council Committees
W E Colby was named head of Milford Council. The council organized six committees with chairs listed: Finance Hornish, Planning J Miller, Ordinance Bradman, Public Works Foran, Education Lovett, Public Safety Northrup. A three member rules committee was chosen: Jaser, Miller, Fulton. The council was sorted by Town Clerk Weed and Rabbi Kazan delivered the invocation.
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Mr. Hornish
Jasper Jaser
William R. Hes
George Faser
Fulton
William R. Miller
Jernest C. Ekonomon
Howard i Bullard
Mr. Foran
Hornish
Mrs. Bradman
Patrick J. Lovett
George Jaser
Miller
Mr.Foran
Kenneth R. Hilton
Arthur J. Sable
Bradman
Foran
Lovett
Northrup
George
F. Weed
Stanley Kazan
Solons Press U S to Stay in Space Race Lead
Key senators urge full inquiry into American and Soviet missile progress. Johnson says staff will study rocket programs. panel to push steps to accelerate U S leadership in technology and defense, warning against panic and delays. Symington argues the U S lags two years behind the Soviets in missiles.
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Johnson
Pentagon
Russell
D-Ga
Senate Armed Services Committee
Bridges
Russia
Kefanger
D-Tenn
Congress
U. S
Science
Bennett
Rutah
National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association
McElroy
Donald Quarles
Nathan F. Twining
Joint Chiefs of Staff
United States
Symington
D-Mo
Hannibal
Thief Arrested After Safe Break at Schwartz Co
Patrols nabbed Sharnik after a break at Schwartz Co. on Crescent Avenue. He admitted taking a bag with 107 dollars from an unlocked safe. Belanger and Sgt. Sherwood noted the suspect had once worked for the company. Det. Kennedy cited the method of entry via a rear fire escape. Old Rosebud won the Kentucky Derby in 1914.
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Crescent Avenue
Wesche
Dzurilla
Sharnik
Belanger
Sherwood Said
Richard Kennedy
Sherwood
Thet! Schwartz Company
Traffic Court Recaps 475 Collected in Fines
Judge Kenneth J. Zarrilli and Harold Sobel presided two traffic court sessions collecting 475 in fines and bond forfeitures. Six drivers were convicted of speeding with fines from 12 to 36 and potential suspension of driving rights. Other cases involved passing traffic lights and improper passing with multiple drivers fined from 6 to 55 dollars.
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Kenneth J. Zarrilli
Harold Sobel
Lawrence Belardinelli
Machalowski
Fairfield
Herbert Brantley
Allen Street
Roque G. Salome
Laurel Avenue
Harvie Jefferson
State Street
John L. Hughes
Washington Parkway
Stratford
Annie P. Cooper
Williston Street
Louis Stein
William Lavery
William Bader
Thomas McManus
Bogus check passer arrested after bank attempt
Leslie Merrill, 21, of 826 Lafayette Street, walked into Mechanics & Farmers Bank at Main and Bank streets to cash a $50 worthless check. A vigilant teller alerted a guard, who notified police. Merrill admitted the check was worthless and is held on a $500 bond for City Court appearance.
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Leslie Merrill
Lafayette Street
Merrill
Mechanics & Farmers Bank
Bank
Merril
Man jailed over 103 ignored tickets in New Jersey
Jack Zimmerman a Paramus New Jersey kitchen gadget salesman faced court for ignoring 103 traffic tickets over three years. Chief Magistrate John Murtagh offered a choice of a 5150 fine or 206 days in jail. Zimmerman 35 chose jail.
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New York
Jack Zimmerman
Paramus
IN. J
John M. Murtagh
Scofflans
Zimmerman
Driving and traffic offenses listed with names and addresses
The record lists individuals and addresses connected to traffic violations including driving with no license faulty equipment passing stop signs pushing stw stgn following too close and penalties ranging from 9 to 97 dollars. Notable names include James L Wheway Meynard Newells Russell Lloyd Michael Feber Epifano Maldonado Antonio Llanos and William Edward among others.
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Stantem
Newfield Avenue
James L. Wheway
Pearl Harbor
Meynard Newells
Logan Street
Russell Lloyd
Allen Street
Michael Feber
Hazel Wood Avenue
James Leonard
McKinsey
Prison escapee surrenders after flight with family
The father of two, aged 6 and 3, surrendered after fleeing with his wife to Des Moines. He said the arrest stemmed from a fight during an argument over dinner and drinks and he was fingerprinted afterward.
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Des Moines
Tailor Shop Fire Suspected Incendiary Start Police Say
A fire gutted Guerrera's Tailor Shop at 580 Arctic Street on Sunday and police say it was started by rope soaked in flammable liquid. Fire Chief Kuznetsov and Police Capt. Washburn call it incendiary origin with multiple start points under a crawl space.
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Guerrera
Arctic Street
George A. Wash
Sylvester J. Kuznetsov
Jennings
Stratford Avenue
Soviet Walkout Breaks Off Disarmament Talks
The Soviet Union declared it will not participate in the UN Disarmament Commission and subcommittee, signaling a breakdown after years of effort. Western powers pursue a 24 nation plan while India seeks a workaround to avoid a total collapse in negotiations. The Cornishman Express appears in a promotional image on Western Railway coaches.
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Ister of State For Foreign Affairs
Kuznetsov
Canada
Wallace Nesbitt
Soviet Union
Disarmament Commission
West
London
United States
Britain
France
Russia
India
Jules Moch
Ln Disarmament
All Great Western Railway
Paddington
England
Penzance
Bridgeport Election Spotlight Amid Socialist Row
Citizens flocked to City Hall for voter enrollment as Bridgeport braces for a city election. Mayor McLevy defends his 24 year administration citing civil service, housing, and planning progress while GOP leaders target Judge Tedesco and push a fresh, energetic ticket led by Cocco.
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John Dobey
City Hall
Ralph J. DeGruttola, Jr
Ogden Street
Bridgeport
Civic Center
Golden Hill Street
Wheeler Homestead
Bullard Company
Cocco
GOP
Sons of Italy
Faetani-for- Cocco Club
Cocca
Tedesco
Sam Tedesco
State Treat
John Ottaviano
McLevy
Theatter
Mayoral Contests Hit Five States and Key Ballots
Five states hold mayoral contests today including New York City where Mayor Robert F. Wagner seeks a second term against Robert K. Christenberry. Other cities in New York, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Connecticut vote on local leadership while statewide questions include bingo legalization and a Korean veterans bonus.
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Robert F. Wagner
New York City
Robert K. Christenberry
New York State Athletic Commission
Christenberry
Eisenhower
Lodds
Wagner
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
New York State
Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
Scranton
City Ballot Lists 83 Candidates for Local Elections
The official ballot lists 33 offices and 83 candidates for mayor selectmen city clerk town clerk registrars of voters treasurer and Board of Education, with 16 aldermen across districts. It includes four charter referendum questions on tax districts work hours for firemen and retirement benefits, plus a 1903 note on World Series attendance.
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Board of Selectmen
Registrars of Voters
Board of Education
Samuel J. Tedesco
Domenick Cocco
Jasper McLevy
Christine V. Fagan
Eleanora N. Fiorello
Leo Lacond
Charles P. Casino
Salvatore B. Curiale
Peter J. Sassogna, Jr
Stella Barker
Frances A. Oa
Meyer Zucker
John M. Branneily
John Dobey
John Shenton
William L. Keller
Joseph J. Niemczyk
Louis E. Hafele
Edward R. McPadden
Josen A. Rich
George F .Grom
Denes
George L. Cipu
Maurice O. Dery
Arthur R. Gillespie
Timothy J. Fitegerald
Joseph F. Long, Jr
Charles P. Wangel
George Koenig
James E. Lesko
Constantine G. Demas
Laurence J. Poppa
Francis K. Serbent
William M. Bracken
Thomas J. Bepko
John J. Schiller
Albert J. Saffo
John P. Hyizdo
William H. Taft
John Donofrio
Joseph F., Colucci
Steve E. Ondov, Jr
Sarefino Sgro
John F. Gatatie
Michael DeCerbo
Edward J. Petrovick
George J. Borodack
Joseph Gabriel
BeeJohn J. Luckart
Nelson Price
Charles Mottram
Police and Fire
Frederick J Ager 80 Found Dead In Bridgeport Home
Frederick J. Ager 80 of 460 John Street, a retired milk delivery man, was found dead in his Bridgeport home yesterday. Dr. George J. Molnar, medical examiner, notified. Funeral services at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Frank Police and Son Funeral Home with Rev. William W. Francis officiating. Burial in Park Cemetery. A lifelong Bridgeport resident, he worked for Beechmont Dairy before retiring in 1949 and belonged to Local 145 Teamsters Union. He is survived by a niece, a nephew, three grandchildren and seven great nephews.
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Frederick J. Ager
John Street
George J. Molnar
Frank Police and Son Funeral
Fairfield Avenue
William W. Francis
Stratfield Baptist Church
Park Cemetery
Lfe
Bridgeport
Ager
Beechmont Dairy
Teamster's Union
Radar cases postponed as court seeks device experts
Traffic court delayed 20 radar arrests to a later date while Judge Kenneth J. Zarrilli and Prosecutor Louis Stein seek expert testimony on radar operation from the device maker before deciding penalties. Police plan broader radar checks as licensing penalties loom for the arrested drivers. The machines are from Eastern Industries Inc. of Norwalk. The next session may bring the 20 defendants to the November 18 traffic court.
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Kenneth J. Zarrilli
Louis Stein
Zarrili
John A. Lyddy
Automatic Signal Division
Eastern Industries, Inc
Norwalk
Zarrilli
Cops Seek Man in Death Probe
Police pursue a man as death probe widens after a woman was found dragged in a wooded area opposite Dayton Street. One shoe was located 12 feet away. a coat covered the body. Capt. Charles S. Polizzi r and Det. Sgt. Alfred Moffett lead the inquiry with County Detective John Holtz. Private funeral services have been set for Mrs. Rogers. She leaves a husband and two sons Leroy Jr and John, two daughters Doreen and Cheryl, sisters Mrs. John Frederickson and Mrs. Yale Bishop, a brother Kenneth Allderige, and her father Clifford Allderige.
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Dayton Street
Charles S. Polizzi R
Alfred Moffett
John Holtz
Rogers
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W.E. Colby
Milford Council
U.S
Schwartz CO
Old Rosebud
Little Curly
AB Witrephow
Rebel
Moonwatch
Knoxville
Tenn
Curly
Passinl
Crattic
Gertrude Anderson
Stermey
Rank J. Sezina
Shellane Road
Theodore Wornach
Main Street
James Bramel
Albion Street
Charles Schmidt
Champion Stotare
Elvain A. Perez
Sidney Glick
New Haven
Edward J. White
Connecticut Avenue
Arnold Wile
Forest Avenue
Wiliam Brozdowski
Moritz Place
Rene Grisler
Stepney
Jaime G. Mas
OM Zour
Monroe
Jonas
Roy
Mitchel Road
Pau
Tailor Shop
Raps
Michael V. Sciortino
Mr. Cocco
A. Edward Sandula
Seph J. Niemczyk
Stown
Anita S. Vogel
John A. Lafore Jr
Haverford
Glenn W. Preston
Oreland
Kentucky
Louisville
Waterbury
Conn
Vincent M. Simko
John J. Hannon
Louis Snow
Irving S. Bass
Francis J. King
Frank Mazzabusi
Edward C. Hawley
Gustav G. Samuelson
Domenic Cretella
Martin Fischer
Joseph M. Salomon
Anthony C. Capasso
Gennaro R. DelGais
Raymond A. Zaleski
Isadore Kravetz
Harry L. Miller
William A. R. Voight
Aldermanic State
Donald A. Brown
Arthur B. Mainwaring
Thomas E. O'Bcieney
George A. Riley
Charles W. Mizak
James R. Brown
Paul Po Ponten
Frederick Agar
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