London Act seals West Germany’s NATO entry
European leaders press toward unity as Paris set for Oct 26 talks to formalize West Germany as the 15th NATO member. The London Act outlines a united front with the United States Britain and France pledging quick occupation end, a strengthened Brussels pact, and a robust German force under Gruenther command while Adenauer agrees to ban A B C weapons and long range missiles.
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Mendes France calls assembly session over London Germany accord
Premier Pierre Mendes France shockingly set a surprise National Assembly session for Thursday to review the London decisions to free and rearm West Germany. He planned to test the political climate and may push for ratification, risking his government if the accord fails.
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Oil on Myrtle Beach shores alarms West Haven officials
Residents fear ongoing oil slicks will damage erosion control grasses and reduce revenue for shorefront owners and businesses through next summer. Officials blame the Hees company of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and call for immediate cleanup crews to remove oil from beaches.
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Hees Company
Perth Amboy
N. J
Old Python Pete Returns To Fort Worth Home
Pete the 18 foot reticulated python, missing since Sept. 18, is found near Fort Worth. Jackson, a Fort Worth newspaperman, helps recover him after five bites on the thumb. Pete eats a chicken breakfast and possibly dined on a wild animal during his freedom. Crowds gather as Pete is returned to his cage near Forest Park Zoo, near Texas Christian University.
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Jackson
Neal Baird
Fort Worth
Texas Christian University
Louisiana
Nurse 70 slain on subway train in brutal attack
A 70 year old nurse was killed on a subway car as a large man attacked a woman with a knife. Passengers recall a frantic scene as a man pursued the suspect up stairs shouting police. The nurse had planned to retire after 25 years and was found with a letter from Mamie Eisenhower.
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President Street
Mamie Eisenhower
Miss Williams
Norwalk Man Charged With DUI After Early Morning Arrest
Richard D. Masterson, 21, of 80 Westport Avenue, arrested at 4:15 am for driving under the influence of alcohol. Defective equipment charge filed. Released on a $1,100 real estate bond for arraignment Friday.
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Norwalk
Richard D. Masterson
Westport Avenue
Parish honors Father Charles at jubilee Mass
The parish celebrated Father Charles’s 40th year as a priest with a grand procession, white attire, and a Pontifical Mass led by Bishop Shehan. A jubilee banquet followed where Father Charles received a framed scroll praising the bishop and a Papal cable of congratulations. Several Franciscan officials and clergy attended, noting his Rome trip and audiences with Pope Pius XII.
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Bisho Mehan
St. Michaels
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Victor Constantini
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Pius XII
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St. Michael's Church
Clement Kacprzynski
Trenton
N. J
Anaclete Kaczmarék
St. Anthony’s
Eustace Bartosiewicz
Bonaventure
Holland Ramparts Stand Against Sea Dunes as Dikes and Reserves
Holland guards a 200 mile system of vast dunes acting as ramparts that resist the sea. The dunes serve dual roles as dikes and rainwater reservoirs, shaping coastal defense and water catchment.
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McCarthy weighs censure impact as Ike factor sways votes
Senator McCarthy weighed how President Eisenhower might affect a pending Senate censure vote after a committee recommended censure. He said the outcome hinges on whether senators judge the facts or politics, and vowed to keep fighting communism within the GOP. He defended his finances and said an IRS review shows no public accounting of contributors is required.
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MOTHER KILLS MATE AND TWO SONS THEN DIES
In Oakland a mother Mrs Losser, a Horace Mann teacher, killed her husband and two sons before dying soon after at a hospital. Neighbors described the family as happy though the coroner said the two boys died earlier in the day. Don Losser attended UC Berkeley and Dick Fremont High School.
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Do It Yourself Craze Tied to More Home Accidents
Minneapolis October 3 The North Central Optometric Congress reports a surge in injuries from DIY projects due to poor depth perception. Dr A M Skeffington of Pacific University notes vision adequate for reading may fail for hand eye tasks and cites a 50 percent rise in self injuries among home tinkerers.
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North Central Optometric Congress
A. M. Skeffington
Pacific University
Palo Alto
Calif
Skeffington
Voters in 29 Connecticut towns cast ballots today
Local elections unfold in 29 towns including Middletown and New Milford where Brownson W. Smith seeks reelection on the Republican ticket against George R. Sullivan. In Middletown Lester M. Gowin faces Harry T. Clew for mayor as Stephen K. Bailey resigns to join Princeton faculty. About 75,000 of Connecticut’s 1,000,000 voters are in Republican areas. six towns are Democratic controlled.
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Middletown
New Milford
Brownson W. Smith
First Selectman
George R. Sullivan
Board of Selectmen
Clement H. Noble
Gerald C. Northrop
Ashford
Barkhamsted
Bridgewater
Columbia
Eastford
East Granby
Franklin
Hampton
Hartland
Kent
Lebanon
Manchester
Middlebury
Mid-Stonington
Plainville
Portland
Preston
Sharon
Southbury
Southington
Union
Washington
Windham
Woodbury
Lester M. Gowin
Harry T. Clew
Stephen K. Bailey
Princeton University
Man Who Sued Tobacco Firm Dies of Cancer
Ira C. Lowe, 39, of St. Louis, who filed a $500,000 circuit court suit alleging smoking caused his lung cancer, died yesterday. He had named R J Reynolds Tobacco Co and Shop Ezy Market as defendants and previously pursued similar federal actions. Survived by his widow and one daughter.
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Ira C. Lowe
Lowe
Festus
R. J. Reyolds Tobacco Co
Ezy
Amarket Chain
Reynolds Firm
Dinner Rally Launches Hannon Campaign Tonight
A kickoff dinner for Daniel E. Hannon Republican candidate for state senator in the 21st district is set for tonight at the Subalpine club. Sponsored by Republicans in the Fifth B district, the event is directed by district chairman Dr. Michael V. Sciortino. Campaign manager James Lesko arranged the program with Edward A. Platt.
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Teh
Subalpine Club
Fifth B
Michael V. Sciortino
James Lesko
Mr. Hannon
Hee
Edward A. Platt
Alaska Rocks From Major Quake Across Wide Area
A powerful Alaska earthquake disrupted Seward Valdez and Anchorage with up to three minutes of shaking and aftershocks. Seismologist Frank Neumann rated it magnitude 8, centered near the Alaska trench off the Alaska peninsula and felt over 500 miles across to interior regions and along the gulf and peninsula.
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Sitka Observatory
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Kenai Peninsula
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Alaska Trench
Taipeh Jolted By Earthquake No. 3 Hit Formosa Capital
An AP report from Taipeh Formosa notes a none to minor earthquake of intensity three on a six point scale lasting about ten minutes starting 10 33 am local time (9 33 pm Sunday EST). No damage reported immediately.
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Formosa
Garvin retires as state insurance aide in Hartford
Edward T. Garvin, deputy state insurance commissioner, retires at 72 after 22 years in the department. He previously served as investment supervisor and liquidating agent and handled investment work alongside deputy duties. Former president of Riverside Trust Company and secretary of Silex Company, he leaves a long public service record.
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Hartford
Edward T. Garvin
George Goodwin
East Hartford
Gavin
Insurance Department
Riverside Trust Company
State
Garwin
Silex Company
North End Columbus Group plans communion breakfast
The fourth annual communion breakfast of the North End Columbus association will be held Sunday at the Hotel Stratfield after Mass at St. Raphael's at 8 AM. Speakers include Congressman Albert P. Morano and Miss Mary Colonese, Columbus School principal. Toastmaster Ernest Capozzi. Breakfast chair Nicholas Lanese, assisted by James Roberta, Leonard Buono and Jerry Campolacci.
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North End Columbus Association
Hotel Stratfield
St. Raphael's Church
Albert P. Morano
Mary Colonese
Columbus School
Ernest Capozzi
Nicholas Lanese
James Roberta
Leonard Buono
Jerry Campolucci
Accused Exposer Held on Morals Charge
John Aselt Jr 35 of 651 State Street was held at the police headquarters yesterday in default of an $800 bond pending a City court hearing on an indecent exposure charge.
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John Aselt, Jr
State Street
Hallege Favors More Fighting Speeches by Ike
Hallege backs more fighting speeches by Ike in the new 84th Congress and predicts tough races ahead. He declined to forecast margins or endorse Hall’s seat gains, saying the President’s voice inspires confidence and the GOP program must be clearly communicated. Eisenhower and Nixon plan a large nationwide address from Denver Auditorium with TV and radio coverage across CBS NBC and Mutual networks. The White House will discuss defense alliance plans with Secretary Wilson, while aides travel to Washington for tomorrow’s talks.
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Nixon
Denver
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Murray Snyder
Taf
NBC
Mutual
Washington
Republican National Committee
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London
Europe
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White House
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Morano Praises GOP on Bills Curbing Reds
Congressman Albert P. Morano praised Republican led Congress saying ample laws protect internal security. He spoke at a Trojanowski for Senator rally in Polish Falcon hall supporting Antoni Trojanowski for state senator in the 34th district. He cited reforms against communist influence and strengthened penalties for crime while urging loyalty to the Constitution. Henry Wilemski presided at the rally.
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Congress
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Trojanowski
Polish Falcon Hall
Antoni Trojanowski
GOP
Morano
Henry Wilemski
Burglar Alarm Scares Mathews Co Thieves
A burglar alarm frightened away thieves who attempted to enter the J. S. Mathews company store at 8 Elm Street, stationers and office suppliers, last night at 10. Police said intruders smashed a rear window, setting off the alarm. Patrolmen Joseph Daurilla and Andrew Leahy rushed to the scene along Main Street but found no one after an intensive search.
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Elm Street
Joseph Daurilla
Andrew Leahy
Main Street
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