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$20 Billion in New Plants Planned for 1956
McGraw-Hill national survey indicates preliminary 1956 spending on new plants and equipment at about $20.7 billion, roughly five percent below 1954, with capital outlays expected to stay high through 1955 and into 1956. Manufacturers plan $8.6 billion for new factories, and utilities and mining sectors also plan substantial investment as peacetime growth drives construction and job creation.
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McGraw-Hill Publishing Company
Connecticut
Voters weigh election outcomes and future legislation
The piece notes voters largely trusted the results, with many contests decided narrowly and candidates not gaining decisive mandate for either party. It argues Americans will scrutinize upcoming legislative actions, seeking constructive policy from both Republicans and Democrats amid a tense national moment.
How British Traders Operate
The British did not recognize Red China, viewing the reds as a lawful government and the best for China, while aiming to expand trade. A British industrial delegation of thirty three travels to Peiping to press for increased trade with the country.
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Peiping
British Trade Mission May Boost China Deals
A British delegation backed by the Foreign Office and Board of Trade seeks expanded commerce with Red China while adhering to the export ban on strategic goods. The visit, reportedly conceived at Geneva, aims to trade machinery and other goods, raising questions about payment methods and credits for a war-torn, famine-stricken China.
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Russia
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Peiping
Clearing House Idea Aids Fairfield Community Schedules
The Fairfield Board of Trade unveils a clearing house for meeting dates and activities led by Edward M. Brennan. The plan aims to publicize residents meetings the locations and officers and reduce date conflicts and poor attendance through a town wide community calendar.
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Board of Trade
Edward M. Brennan
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Belated Army Action on Peress Case Sparks Debate
The New London Day reports the Boston Herald noting the army has exonerated several officers in the Peress affair while rebuking others not named. It argues McCarthy exploited the case, and that the army’s belated admission of error may have fueled further controversy and public suspicion.
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State to survey air pollution begin in Waterbury
The State Health Department will survey air quality starting in Waterbury, an industrial city, with plans to extend the inquiry statewide. Officials note concern about smoke and atmospheric concentrations affecting health, while insisting there is no acute Connecticut problem.
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State Health Department
Waterbury
Connecticut
Davies Firing Deepens Foreign Service Crisis in U S
Washington November 11 The dismissal of John Paton Davies Jr for alleged diplomatic indiscretions shocks the foreign service and fuels GOP debates on Capitol Hill It charges that Dulles judgment flaws rival Truman Eisenhower era doubts and may chill future reporting by diplomats abroad The piece contrasts Davies case with McCarthyism and warns the action could drive veterans from service and curb candid overseas reporting.
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Diplomacy and the Soviet Stance in East West Relations
The article argues Malenkov hints at revived ambassadorial diplomacy as a courtesy while Moscow presses coexistence and internal focus. It notes Russia uses rhetoric to ease pressure, while the West becomes stronger via the Western European Union. Public forums shape perceptions and parliaments face delayed ratifications.
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Hughes Denies $400 Million Deal Rumor
Hollywood November 11 AP Howard Hughes called a Daily Variety report about selling his enterprises for 400 million dollars totally untrue and unreserved. He said no intention to sell Hughes Tool Company Hughes Aircraft Dallas brewery or allied interests to Zeckendorf Rockefeller Onassis or Wall Street banks and that Spyros Skouras acted as intermediary per the publication.
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Group seeks five seats on Niles firm board
Hartford Nov 11 AP Increases in sales and earnings under current management cited by C W Deeds chairman of the board in reply to Leopold Silberstein who with associates has acquired about 200000 of Niles common stock and seeks five board seats Oscar Chapman former interior secretary and Silberstein named as potential directors the move to be considered at the quarterly meeting Nov 23 Silberstein hopes to avoid a proxy fight and may seek chairmanship if granted. associates have invested about 6 million in Niles stock
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New York
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Niles
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Niles Board
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Bohlen Attends Kremlin Party Amid Plane Attack Furore
Washington notes Bohlen attended the Soviet anniversary celebration after the RB-29 was shot down over Japan. The incident sparks Senate pressure on Dulles and hints at recall for consultations. Berlin’s Conant also attended the Kremlin event amid unreliable East German radio reports.
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Dulles
Moscow
Charles E. Bohlen
Spasso House
Japan
James B. Conant
Conant
State Department
Democrats to Seek Recount in New Jersey Senate Race
In Trenton tonight Democrats announced plans to seek recounts in all 21 New Jersey counties of the close U S Senate race. Clifford P Case holds a 3489 vote edge while Charles R Howell disputes results. Attorneys will file court orders and the party cites errors in county tallies and outdated election machinery.
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Clifford P. Case
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Robert B. Meyner
NBC Offers 1955 Movie Preview Spectacular Format
NBC proposes a 90 minute TV special to showcase 1955 films with clips and star appearances. Movie executives favor funding by the industry, but doubt the January 2 air date allows quality preparation.
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National Broadcasting Company
Fred Wile Jr
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Wile
Gittle
Weather State Forecasts for New England and Marine Winds
Connecticut and Massachusetts see wind and cold with partly cloudy skies and light snow flurries in the Berkshires on Friday. Rhode Island and New Hampshire forecast windy and colder conditions with snow flurries at higher elevations, clearing Friday night and Saturday generally fair and cold. Vermont and marine zones follow with windy, colder, cloudy skies and flurries Friday, clearing for Saturday. Eastport to Block Island shows small craft advisories and gusty northwest winds 23 to 35 MPH with mostly poor visibility but some channels clear.
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