Statue tribute to Marine Corps dedicated at Arlington
Washington Nov 1 A giant 75 foot bronze statue honoring the Marine Corps was dedicated with Vice President Nixon praising it as symbolizing American hopes and dreams. President Eisenhower attended briefly as Con Lemuel Shepherd Jr presented the monument, depicting the Iwo Jima flag raising, created by Felix de Weldon from Joe Rosenthal’s AP photograph. Survivors and families joined about 5000 spectators at Arlington National Cemetery for the ceremony.
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Bridgeport Weather Forecast Today
Official weather bulletin reports Bridgeport and vicinity with sunny cool conditions. Highs in the mid 40s, tonight cold with coastal lows around 30 and interior in the mid 20s. Tomorrow remains fair and cold with highs again in the mid 40s.
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Warrant Charges Ex-Mate With Murder of Woman
In Tehran ex Foreign Minister Hossein Fatemi was executed at Ghasr Barracks after a secret death sentence confirmed by Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. In New Canaan a warrant is issued for Stanley Zdonick in the fatal shooting of his ex wife Margaret Ford George. Police link a missing man to the case and note a .22 revolver purchase the day of the crime. Investigation continues as authorities probe the weapon and possible suicide.
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City to Observe Ist Veterans Day
The first Veterans Day observance in the city will occur with municipal offices and schools closed. Post offices will be holiday with limited carrier service. box holders can fetch mail 7 to 9 a.m. A luncheon at the Hitching Post Inn will honor veterans with Mayor MacLevey, Supt. Lyady, and Fire Chief Jennings among speakers.
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Jewish Tercentenary Event Tonight in Bridgeport
Bridgeport hosts a Jewish tercentenary observance this evening in the Klein auditorium beginning at o o'clock. The program marks a nationwide theme on Man's Opportunities and Responsibilities under Freedom and highlights Jewish involvement in Africa during a 300 year span.
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Key Democrats Hold Dim Hope For Major Taxpayer Relief
Washington November 10 AP Key Democrats who backed a tax cut earlier year show little hope for substantial 1955 relief even with Democrats in control. Budget health may delay large cuts, or allow only smaller ones. Nine of ten Ways and Means holdovers answered. five see no clear path, three declined to forecast, only Dingell praised prospects. Dingell will push a $100 increase in personal exemptions. The earlier proposal would have cut revenue by about 2.3 billion annually and exempt about seven million taxpayers from any federal tax. The plan was defeated in the House and narrowly in the Senate.
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President Eisenhower sees Soviet easing but policy unclear
President Eisenhower said the Soviet attitude in a recent plane incident is somewhat more conciliatory though not clear cut. He reiterated support for the Dixon-Yates electric contract, claimed it would not raise TVA power costs, and discussed bipartisanship and foreign policy with Democratic allies.
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Dr Thomas F Cummings Dies In 75th Year
Dr Thomas F Cummings 74 of 373 Fairview Avenue a dentist who practiced at 1115 Main Street died today at 1 55 a m in St Vincent s hospital where he was admitted Oct 17 for surgical treatment Services will be at 850 am Friday at his home and at 9 o clock in St Patrick s church with a solemn requiem Mass Burial will be in St Michael s Cemetery Born in Torrington he was life member of the Connecticut Dental society a past exalted ruler of Bridgeport Lodge 56 BPOL and a member of the Council of Catholic Men He is survived by three sons Donald F of Stratford Thomas F Jr of Fairfield and Robert J Cummings of Bridgeport a daughter Dorothea Elizabeth Cummings of Bridgeport a brother James Cummings of Bristol four sisters Mrs Elizabeth DeCham p of Hartford Mrs Catherine O Connell of Richmond Va Mrs Marry Conley of Bridgeport and Mrs Grace Burns of Pasadena Calif seven grandchildren and one great grandson
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Cardinal Bruno Dies in Vatican City at 79
Giuseppe Cardinal Bruno, 79, longtime chamberlain of the College of Cardinals, died today after a long illness. His death raises the college vacancies to five and fuels speculation a papal consistory to create new cardinals may be convened.
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Slayings Denial and Peaceful Picketing at Underwood Shops
The Bay Village mayor testified that he urged Dr. Samuel H Sheppard to confess to Marilyn Sheppards murder if he had done it, but Sheppard denied the charge. A mass picket line formed at Underwood Corp plants in Cleveland as a 1600-strong workforce strike continues over an initial contract covering pay, seniority, and benefits.
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Federal worker quits after doing nothing
Franklin New Hampshire November 10 A government employee resigns from a $6000-a-year post saying he was "just sitting around all day and doing nothing." J Leo Bourassa 37, who served 24 hours in 51 days as a Small Business Administration consultant, handed in his resignation November 4 to SBA head Wendell Barnes.
Do your daughters live at home joke turns playful
A short humor item from a crowd page plays on a household question about daughters and marriage. The exchange features a quip about independence and readiness, ending with a light punchline. The piece preserves period voice and concise local flavor.
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Living Scale Here Rated High Food Auto Spending Lead
Bridgeport area residents live above the national average in spending with food and automotive items leading purchases. A national Saiva Management study shows higher earnings and a larger share of income going to luxury goods. Local food expenditures reached 83.05300 per family, with meat, groceries, and baked goods driving notable outlays.
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State Bonus Sought For Korean Veterans
A 1955 CT bill proposes a $300 veterans bonus funded by a $20 million bond issue. Any resident who served in the Korean War would qualify for up to $300 at $10 per month, with the measure filed by Senator John A. Minette in Hartford.
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Navy veteran dies after friendly foot race in Ridgefield
The 38 year old George L Rockwell, former Ridgefield postmaster and Navy veteran, collapsed after a half mile race with Harry Pancotti from Bissell's Drug Store to Elm Inn and back. Dr. Edward Wagner attributed death to coronary disease. Rockwell, a former deputy sheriff and school bus operator, was a first cousin of Mrs. Richard Nixon and a grand nephew of two Connecticut governors.
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Chest Drive To End Victory Dinner Marks Bridgeport Campaign
The 335th annual Red Feather drive of Bridgeport Community Chest and Council concluded at a victory dinner sponsored by D M Read Co at 6 oclock in the Stratfield Hotel. The campaign ending date was extended 12 days after missing its goal.
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Watkins Says Only a Moron Fully Neutral
Senator Watkins called for a completely neutral figure in the McCarthy censure dispute, saying the only way would be “a deaf dumb and blind person and a moron.” The exchange with McCarthy focused on the Elections subcommittee and Watkins urged cooperation to defend the Constitution.
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Death Sentence Faces Roche Killer of Five
John Francis Roche, 27, convicted of rape slavery and murder, faced a mandatory death sentence in Nevada for killing 14 year old Dorothy Westeater. A jury deliberated 80 minutes, not recommending mercy. sentencing set for November 30.
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