New Haven Lawyer Arrested on Embezzlement Counts
Nelson Harris, a New Haven lawyer, was arrested on 57 counts of embezzlement and one count of theft over alleged $79,679 misused from deposits and mortgages tied to housing developments in Ansonia and Cheshire. Dozens of home buyers suffered losses as creditors moved to bankruptcy for four corporations Harris headed.
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Office of State
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Weather report for Bridgeport and vicinity
Cloudy and mild weather with occasional rain tonight and Friday. Highs in the 50s today and near 60 Friday with lows in the 40s. Humidity around 58 percent and a low barometer reading at 8 p.m. The tide schedule lists multiple high and low events for today and tomorrow.
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Vicinity
Dulles Warns on Sacrificing Marginal Freedoms
Secretary of State Dulles said the American people may have to give up some small marginal freedoms to oppose Soviet world pressure. He stressed retaining core freedoms while building an international front and funding the West. He urged greater interdependence among free nations and domestic actions showing freedom is worthwhile. The remarks came at a business group briefing. Weeks added emphasis on fewer subsidies and more defense spending.
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Free World
United States
Maxwell D. Taylor
Devel
Stratford package store hold up foiled by detective
A holdup at the Center Package store at 2377 Main Street Stratford was foiled when Detective Andrew Hovan entered the store and captured Joseph King 39 of Bridgeport. Police say William Cotter 32 of Stratford was detained nearby. both held on 5000 bonds and to be arraigned next Monday. The owner William Parson reported nothing was taken and the clerk was inside during the incident.
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Andrew Hovan
Joseph King
Strand Hotel
Bridgeport
Robert Gerte
William Cotter
Church Street
William L. Parson
Housatonic Avenue
Funeral rites set for Stratford helicopter crash victims
Funeral arrangements are announced for two Stratford civilian test pilots killed Tuesday in a helicopter crash at Patuxent Naval Air Station Maryland. James L. Ferguson 35 of 175 First Avenue Stratford will be laid to rest tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Lordship Community Church with Rev. Robert L. Meyer officiating. Committal and further services will occur later in West Point Nebraska. Dennis and D Arcy Stratford Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Leon W. Pierce, Jr
Overland Drive
Stratford
Dennis
D'Arcy
Main Street
Loyal Y. Graham, II
Christ Episcopal Church
Olwill
Quidnesset Cemetery
Widtord
R. 1
Patuxent
Naval Air Station
James L. Ferguson
First Avenue
Lordship Community Church
Robert L. Meyer
West Point
Neb
Dennis and D’arcy
Rebels Torch Cuban Fields in Wide Crop Strike
Fidel Castro's forces reportedly torch sugar cane and tobacco crops as part of a broader economic offensive against Batista. The fires threaten about 125,000 tons of sugar and hit multiple provinces, with calls for a general revolutionary strike around December 15 and bulletins showing how to make incendiary devices.
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MAFIAS LINKED AT SME QUI TO N.Y. CARTING
Senate investigators heard that Mafia linked groups controlled New York garbage collection and rigged Air Force bids. Angelo Recchia testified fear of being harmed after exposing the scheme as Harvey Strelzin and Anthony Ricci faced questions. The witness described bid manipulation and Rocchi’s alleged role in a racketeering network.
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Angelo Recchia
Trio Cartage Company
New Hyde Park
N.Y
U. S
Senate Labor Rackets Investigating Committee
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Vincent J. Squillante
Amato
Harvey L. Strelzin
New York City
Recchia
Carmen DeCabia
Hicksville
N. Y
DeCabia
Stores open late for Christmas shopping schedule
Christmas shoppers may start early as member stores of the Retail division of the Chamber of Commerce stay open until p.m. to align with the Yule shopping schedule.
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New Projects Urged at Seaside Park Meeting
Mayor Samuel J. Tedesco attending his first Park board meeting as chief executive directed Supt. George A. Mallett to explore building a restaurant and comfort station at the park’s west end. He urged a fresh look despite prior water and sewerage concerns and the board agreed to involve the Recreation department.
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Board of Park Commissioners
Samuel J. Tedesco
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George A. Mallett
Supt.Mallett
Tte Recreation Department
Hops From Buenos Aires to Washington Sets Record Flight
Gen Curtis LeMay led a KC135 tanker crew on a nonstop Buenos Aires to Washington flight of 5204 miles in 11 hours 5 minutes, 0.8 seconds setting a speed record. The mission demonstrated global jet mobility and the KC135 as a potential aerial operations HQ.
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Thomas White
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Curtis LeMay
National Airport
Washington
Buenos Aires
Associated Press
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South America
Tropic Zone
U.S
Latin America
North America
Washington National
Thomas D. White
U. S
Chase Brass to Close Waterbury Plant After 80 Years
The Chase Brass and Copper Co. will close its Waterbury Manufacturing Tool division, affecting over 700 workers. President Glenn P. Bakken cited adverse economic conditions amid ongoing wage talks with the UAW.
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Chase Brass & Copper Company
Waterbury Manufacturing Tool Company
Glenn P. Bakken
Chase
Bakken
Dr James P McManus Dies in Florida
Dr James P McManus formerly of Bridgeport died in Fort Lauderdale Florida He practiced at 4390 East Main Street Bridgeport and moved to Florida in 1943 He was Yale and University of Maryland trained past president of St Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport and the Bridgeport Medical Association He is survived by his wife Marjorie Cody McManus four sons James John Thomas and David and a daughter Mrs Bills Myers all in various locations
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Fla
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Bridgeport
Coan
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East Main Street
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University of Maryland Medical School
St. Vincent's Hospital
Bridgeport Medical Association
Marjorie Cody McManus
Thomas W. McManus
James
John
David
Baltimore
Eisenhower Urges Big Rise in Defense Spending and Science
President Eisenhower told Oklahoma City that defense spending must rise to meet space age threats and that sacrifice to keep a balanced budget is unacceptable. He warned of Soviet missile progress and called for expanded basic research and training of American youth as scientists. The, speech capped Oklahoma’s 50th anniversary celebration with a grand turnout and musical tributes.
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Oklahoma State University
First Christian Church of
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