Underwood Strike Closes Major Plant Amid Picketing
Mass picketing blocked entry to Underwood’s Broad and Allen streets plant as officials shut heat water and sprinkler systems over a dispute on maintenance access. Union leaders accuse the firm of provoking a shutdown while the company cites unreasonable demands. A peaceful picket continued at the three-area plants with a pending NLRB unit election and unemployment claims rising for some supervisory workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Underwood corporation
Broad and
Alten streets
Charles R. Weidman
Tom D. Williams
Weidman
Underwood
Allen streets
National Labor Relations board
IUE-CIO
Williams
NLRB
Bridgeport Hydraulic company
Broad and Allen Streets
Official Weather Bridgeport and vicinity forecast
Bridgeport and vicinity expect fair milder conditions today with a high in the mid 50s and tonight partly cloudy and not as cold with lows in the 40s. Friday looks partly cloudy and warm with similar temperatures. Also notes New York City forecasts mirror Bridgeport.
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U. B Weather Bureau
BRIDGEPORT
NEW YORK CITY
New York Officials Crack Down On Ticket Fix Racket
Authorities cracked down on a traffic ticket fix racket with at least 100 officers involved. A key witness held nearly $100,000 in assets. The scheme used fake police cards to process “magic” approvals, letting offenders evade fines with payments split among officers. The ring stretched from New York City to Westchester Nassau and Suffolk counties.
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N. Y
NEW YORK
New
Assistart
Julius Helfand
New York city
Westchester
Nassau
Suffolk counties
Silver
City Honors Vets Quiet Salute in Bridgeport
Bridgeport marks its first Veterans Day without a formal ceremony as offices banks and schools close for the holiday. The observance expands Armistice Day to salute all American military conflicts. Postmaster Russell F Neary says no carrier service but post office lobbies will remain open.
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Bridgeport
America
Russell F. Neary
Stratford Group Approves New Teacher Pay Schedule
The Stratford Citizens Salary Schedule Study committee unanimously approved a revised teacher pay plan estimated at 225000 to 235000 depending on immediate or phased implementation. It increases minicam and mazinem salaries, shortens time to maximum, and introduces new experience and degree categories for staff. The proposal, announced by Superintendent Edwin A. Cox and committee chair Robert E. Trevethan, awaits Board of Education action and inclusion in next year’s budget.
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Stratford Citizens
Board of Education
Stratford School
Edwin A. Cox
Robert E. Trevethan
Citizens committees
Citizens committee
Air Force grounds all F-100 jets after crashes
The Air Force grounded all F-100 supersonic fighters as a precaution after three crashes. Royal Air Force Air Commodore Geoffrey D. Xeperson was killed at Eglin Air Force Base in a spiral crash. Maj. Frank N. Emory survived Edwards AFB gunnery crash with minor injuries. The first crash involved George Welch of North American Aviation near Lancaster on Oct. 12.
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WASHINGTON
Air Force
Geoffrey D. Xephenson
central fighter establishment
Royal Air Force
Queen Elizabeth
Eglin Air Force Base
Florida
Edwards Air Force Base
Calif
Frank N. Emory
Mount Vernon
Wash
Emory
Edwards base
George Air Force Base
Victorville
George Welch
North American Aviation company
Lancaster
Pact Extended at Casco Plant
Representatives from Casco Products Corporation and Local 287 IUE-CIO extended a one-year labor contract by mutual agreement for one week after a negotiating session at the Hotel Barhum. Union spokesman Tom D. Williams IVUE CIO said another session was planned, as talks to secure wage increases a union shop improved vacation incentive and automatic progression plans continued. About 1,100 production and maintenance workers are in the bargaining unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casco Products corporation
IUE-CIO
Barhum
Tom D. Williams
IVUE CIO
Williams
Chest Drive Ends 16 Oct. Short of Goal
The 1955 Community Chest finished last night at 771 615 dollars, 145 329 short of the 916 944 goal, with a 12 day extension producing 87 865 in additional gifts. Abbott blamed labor unrest and tighter economy for the shortfall while praising volunteers for their efforts and noting future budget adjustments to protect core services.
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Red Feather welfare
cest
Charles H. Abbott
Grive
Bridgeport
Chest
D. M. Read
Stratfield hotel
McLevy
Abbbott
Mr. Abbott
H. Burling Naramore
Community Chest and Council
Abbott
Community Chest
Coster Mansion Sold by Widow to Convalescent Hospital Owner
The former Costa mansion on Mill Plain Road in Fairfield was sold by widow Mrs. Carol Carver to Derman A. Tortora, president of the Warren Institute, for about 65000. Tortora plans a forty bed convalescent hospital within sixty days with extensive redecorations and landscaping. The 12 room mansion and four supervised areas will be brightened, and all furnishings are included in the sale.
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Donald Coaster
Mill Plain road
Fairfield
Carol Carver
derman A. Tortora
Warren Institute
Warren Technical school
St. Mary's Convalescent hospital
Trumbull
Costa
Sturges park
Thruway
Sheppard Alibi Under Fire At Trial In Cleveland
Cleveland AP Nov 10 The state pressing to negate Dr Samuel Sheppards alibi in his wifes slaying drew a witness who said he knew a head injury was hardest to evaluate The doctor is on trial for the July 4 death of Marilyn Sheppard 21 He contends a stranger killed him a head injury and neck injury were minor The witness Esther Houk testified about a sisters accident and insurance coverage and discussed with Sheppard how to pretend a head injury The defense objected and the testimony continued
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CLEVELAND
Samuel Sheppard
Marilyn
Sheppard
Esther Houk
Saul Danaceau
Oath of Citizenship Administered to 575 Tonight
The largest naturalization class since World War I will take the oath of U S citizenship at 7 pm in the Klein Memorial Auditorium. Superior Court Judge Abraham Bordon will preside and Mrs Mary Berger will administer the oath. U S Senator Prescott Bush will address the new citizens, with the program sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution.
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U. S
Klein Memorial auditorium
Superior Court
Abraham 8. Bordon
West Haven
Mary Berger
Prescott Bush
Greenwich
Daughters of the American Revolution
Eisenhower Opens Museum in Hometown for Veterans Day
President Eisenhower returns to his Kansas roots as Abilene hosts a warm welcome and dedicates a $325,000 Eisenhower Memorial near his boyhood home. He travels from Washington with Mrs. Eisenhower and Milton Eisenhower to Salina and then Abilene, greeted by brass band and townspeople. The delegation includes grandchildren David Barbara Anne and their parents, Maj. John Eisenhower, stationed at Fort Leavenworth.
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Jena
Meme teus
Washington
Salina
Kan
Abilene
Eisenhower
Milton E. Eisenhower
Pennsylvania State university
Columbine
Kansan City
David
Barbara Anne
Susan
John Eisenhower
Fort Leavenworth
Third street
Sunflower hotel
Roy Eisenhower
Junction City
Tribute to Pioneers Hails Role of Jewry in U S
Bridgeport marks American Jewish Tercentenary with 800 attendees at Klein Memorial auditorium. The program began the nationwide observance, running from September to May 1966, under the theme Man's Opportunities and Responsibilities. Bernard H. Trager gave the keynote, Mayor McLevy spoke, and music by Pearl Bernard and Loretta Drenoff accompanied memorial prayers.
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Bridgeport
Bernard H. Trager
National Community Relations Advisory Council
Mayor McLevy
George Laden
Governor Lodge
Albert L. Martin
Congregation
B'nai Israel
Peal Bernard
Connecticut Pops
Loretta Drenoff
McLevy
Watkins Case Sparks Senate Debate on Censure Action
Senator Case and Senator Watkins clashed as the Watkins committee pursued McCarthy’s censure. McCarthy accused Watkins of twisting facts while Watkins charged McCarthy with violating his oath. Butler urged restraint to avoid unduly hampering future senators amid abuse during subversion probes.
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WASHINGTON
Watkins committee
McCarthy
Case
R-SD
Senate
Watkins
Utah
Watkins wesving
Ralph W. Zwicker
Butler
Prez
John Marshall Butler
R-Md
communist party
Wisconsin
Broad Geal
Cast
Senate of
United States
Senate Paritan centaron
Charles Watkins
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Constantine Brown
Dr. Bundesen
Erich Brandeis
Jacoby
Bridge
Sylvia Porter
Peene aliarenanT
Stratford Group
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COSTER
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