Inmates Protest Medical Service At Institution
The report recounts inmate protests over prison medical care and outlines proposed reforms. Senator Sandula pledges support for renominating Republican lawmakers in 1958 and hints at a new campaign bid. The piece notes the prison medical staff and discusses costs for a physician and nurses amid ongoing jail conditions.
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Sandula
John
Plantain Wines
H. Shannon
Richmond
de Gobbo
Herbert J. Bundock
Ernest M. Arnold
Joseph W. .D'Amicol
del Gob Jare
del Gabbo
St. Francis
Artogether
Hartford County Superior Court
Mayor Candidates Call for Party Leadership Overhaul
After the election, Robert G. Bruno longtime Republican mayoralty candidate in 1951 and 1953 urged a complete reorganization of the current party leadership.
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Robert G. Bruno
January Army draft call shapes up to refill ranks
The January draft call adds to a total of 2 270,430 drafted or earmarked since September 1950. Army strength today is about one million, with a projected drop to 900,000 by June 30. Secretary McElroy said there is little likelihood of near term manpower increases.
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Milton
Neil McElroy
New England IUE Discusses Widespread Layoffs
IUE leaders say about 68 000 workers in New England are represented. They estimate many thousands in 1953 54 layoffs at General Electric plants in Lynn Holyoke and Burlington. They urge GE to redirect work to affected areas and note skilled workers seek jobs elsewhere as Sputnik missile programs rise. Meetings at Stratfield overlook a district convention session.
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New England
Riley
Bridgeport
IUE
General Electric Company
General Electric
Lynn
Holyoke
Mass
Burlington
U. S
Counttry
Stratfield
New York Fan Sues Over Racetrack Ban
A New York race fan sues to overturn a ban from all tracks claiming deep heartache and mental distress. He argues his life has shifted toward racing, citing thousands of cancelled checks and hours studying racing data, and seeks readmission to all New York tracks.
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New York
Seattle Chuck-Hole Threat Looms Over Homes
Seattle's giant chuck-hole in a north end boulevard remains ominously quiet as city engineer warns any tremor could cave more and endanger two or three houses. Crews over 100 workers race to complete a bypass sewer line to divert sewage and save evacuated homes before rain worsens the cave-in.
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Seattle
Roy W. Morse
Mayor names committee for Bridgeport redevelopment plan
The mayor outlines a committee and a tour of redevelopment sites with New Haven officials led by Mayor Lee and Edward Logue. He cites starting from scratch, planning, federal funds, land acquisition, demolition, and private construction as parallels to New Haven’s Oak Street renewal.
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New Haven
Lee
Edward Logue
Citizens’ Committee
Bridgeport
Oak Street
Bullarezzo Wins Caliente Feature at Six Furlongs
Bullarezzo, a speedy three year old filly, took the Caliente race course featured jewel purse by three lengths. Jockey James Crenswell guided her as Court Slipper led briefly before Bullarezzo surged clear. Court Slipper finished second and Scurry Flurry was third with a $3.60 payoff. Time for six furlongs was 1:11 flat.
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Mex
Bullarezzo
Calisente
James Crdswell
Court Slipper
Qroving
Turnning
New U S Plan Aims to Centralize Missile and Space Efforts
The Defense Department moves to appoint a single upstream manager for anti missile, missiles, and space vehicle development to cut inter service rivalry and speed progress toward missiles and satellites. MIT president James Killian becomes Eisenhower science and technology adviser while William Holaday takes over as director of guided missiles. Killian signals limited initial authority as he joins the Pentagon team.
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James R., Killian Jr
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Eisenhower
McElroy
Pentagon
Defense Department
Defense
William M. Holaday
Holaday
Dr. Killian
MIT
Killian
Elri
Dr. Kilian
Ac Killian
Garcia Expected to Seek U.S. Funds for Philippines
Manila reports indicate President-elect Carlos P. Garcia will push for a new U.S. loan to shore up Philippine dollar reserves, with estimates falling from 233 million to about 163 million this month. He may also urge austerity and tighter import controls after his January term begins. Queen Mother Elizabeth opened Lloyds of London’s new building in London.
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Manila
U. S
Philippines
Carlos P. Garcia
Garcia
Nacionalista
Washington
London
Mother Elizabeth
Lloyds of London
Financial District
Waner Recovering as Space Venture Delays Continue
Sarasota report says Paul Waner the former major league baseball star is recovering while Vanguard's program to place a fully equipped satellite in orbit runs behind schedule. A spokesman says no decision on his return date has been made and tests remain negative.
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Lee Antes Ter
Sarasota
Fla
U. S
Paul Waner
Awife
Waner
Vanguard
Navy
Rangers Call Up Keller for Sunday Montreal Game
The New York Rangers announced the recall of 21 year old defenseman Ralph Keller from the Saskatoon Regals of the Western Hockey League. Keller will report for the Sunday night game at Madison Square Garden against the Montreal Canadiens.
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New York Rangers
Ralph Keller
Saskewan St. Paul Regals
Western Hockey League
Keller
Rangers
Montreal Canadiens
Madiet ‘Ton Square Garden
Fatal crash of flying boat leaves forty three dead
In cloudy conditions a flying boat on its normal route crashed, killing 43 people. A spokesman said the captain reported engine trouble and radioed Southampton that he was turning back, with no further communications received.
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Sydney
Southampton Waters
Sid
Typhoon Lola Pummels Guam Driving Reach 210 MPH Winds
Reports say Lola battered Guam with sustained winds up to 210 mph and gusts reaching 57 mph? extended 150 miles. Air Force and RCA lost contact with Guam as sheltering for women and children occurred at Andersen base and MobilE teams await to reestablish lines.
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Guam
Lola
Honolulu
Air Force
RCA
Andersen Air Force Base
Manila
Okinawa
Sales tax yield keeps rising in Connecticut
Hartford AP report notes the 3 percent sales tax set a new quarterly peak of 17.9 million for July–September, up 2.5 percent from a year earlier. State Tax Commissioner John L. Sullivan cautions of leveling gains and expects October–December to top the period, but urges realism about budget funding and spending. The tax remains a key economic barometer since 1950.
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Hartford
John L. Sullivan
Sullivan
Connecticut
Speedy Pick Wins Roosevelt Raceway Handicap Pace
Speedy Pick a four year old pacing gelding won the United Cerebral Palsy handicap pace at Roosevelt Raceway by a half length over Ezra Deen. Owned by Blue Hen Stables and trained by Charles Fitzpatrick Jr. Speedy Pick finished the mile and a quarter in 2:35 3-5, marking his second straight Roosevelt win and his 10th victory of the season, earning $34,182 and paying $4.40 as the favorite. Santa Chief finished third.
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Westbury
N. Y
Speedy Rick
Roosevelt Raceway
Ezra Deen
Blue Hen Stables
Dagsboro
Dela
Charles Fitzpatrick Jr
Roosevelt
Speedy Pick
Santa Chief
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