Round Trip to the Moon Debate Sharpens Space Race
Soviet papers hail a space milestone as proof of communist superiority prompting calls in Congress for a full investigation. Critics blame U S spending and urge greater science funding to retain leadership while noting limited details about the first satellite.
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Bridgeport Telegram
Edison
Post Publishing Company
Bridgeport Post
Morning
Bridgeport
Sunday Post
Audit Bureau of
State St. Bridgeport
Conan
Associated Press
Focal
AP News
Conn
U. S. Pat
Moscow
Communist Party
United States
U.S
Congress
Russia
Styles Bridges
New Hampshire
Free World
Nautilus Proves Deadly in NATO Maneuvers Despite Age Claims
Commander William R. Anderson praised the Nautilus after arrival at Portland England from Atlantic NATO exercises. The atom powered submarine logged 14 days 3.5 hours underwater the longest dive by a non snorkel craft and conducted simulated attacks at close range. He warned the submarine's potential to deter war while noting its high cost. A closing joke about aging and breakfast milk appears in the remarks.
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William R. Anderson
U. S
Portland
England
Atlantic
Anderson
Puzzle on Prices Baffles Housewives and Experts
The article notes rising living costs despite falling wholesale prices and previews the Kefauver antitrust hearings on administered prices starting October 21. It discusses August wholesale index trends, consumer price highs, and bipartisan blame between labor and management, urging a path to lower prices.
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Senate Anti-trust
Estes Kefauver
Bureau of Labor Statistics
National Association of Manufacturers
Kefauver
Dogs Stop Vandals in Great Neck Schools
A school system in Great Neck L I purchases a guard dog trained at Canine College in Redding to deter vandalism. Officials report the first dog bought a year and a half ago has earned their confidence as vandalism losses threaten taxpayers.
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Great Neck
L. 1
Canine College
Redding
John Behan
Canine “College
New Dollar Bill Introduced With Dry Printing Method
The Hartford Courant reports the new U.S. dollar to be printed dry rather than wet and the first model change since 1935. It carries Robert B. Anderson’s signature, with a $1.6 billion Bureau of Engraving investment and $40 million already printed, promising swift production and ongoing scrutiny from critics and humorists.
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Hartford Courant
Washington
Corporate wives and hypocrisy in business culture
A critique of the corporate wife concept argues wives should resist conformity but remain discreet. The piece recounts a executive wife’s quotes on time demands, then corporate pushback from public relations, illustrating hypocrisy in management's stance. It notes past surveys showing wives resisting the corporate wife idea, warning women to balance candor with prudence.
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America
Chicago
John A. Patton
Patton
Gestapo
Washington, D. C
O. K
Heppenstall Group to Hear W A Honack
William A Honack of Waterman Pen Co will discuss Humorous Side of Labor Relations at Heppenstall National Management Association meeting today at 5 30 p m in Fairfield Inn. Heppenstall 34th annual meeting set for Oct 25 26 at Penn Sheraton Pittsburgh with Robert Spellman Clem Prushinski and Axel Bergman attending
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Waterman Pen Company
Heppenstall National Management Association
Fairfield Inn
Rats
Penn Sheraton Hotel
Pittsburgh
Heppentall
Robert Spellman
Clem Prushinski
Axel Bergman
National politics swirl around Warren ruling and Teamsters
The article argues Chief Justice Earl Warren’s rejection to delay Teamsters elections and his stance on labor issues may reshape 1960 political alignments. It notes McClellan’s claim of illegal delegate selection, Hoffa forces’ gains, and looming court tests on right to work. It ponders Knowland Knight Nixon clashes and Republican divisions ahead of 1960.
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Earl Warren
Teamsters’ Union
Hoffa-Beck
Warren
McClellan
High Tribunal
William F. Knowland
California
Goodwin J. Knight
Knowland
Knight
Supreme Court
Nixon
Analysts ponder the satellite era and global implications
AP Analysts' Views by J M Roberts discusses the advent of a man made satellite and its wide ranging effects on disarmament politics and world power. The piece weighs Russia's capabilities, alliance dynamics, and potential shifts in strategic thinking as the new technology challenges existing norms.
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Russia
Atomic age fallout and Cold War threats loom in remarks
A stream of quoted statements cites Russia, China, and the United States on disarmament, new weapons, and strategic power. Leaders including Casey, Strauss, and Chou En-lai weigh motives and costs as nations prepare for potential conflict and technology advances.
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United Nations
Russia
United States
America
China
Talks and standoff define U S Soviet cold war outlook
In a wide overview, the piece argues a genuine breakthrough with the Soviet Union is unlikely. It notes Washington doubts any arms deal while Moscow stalls on disarmament and fixes on the Middle East, predicting only continued talks without substantive concessions.
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Gromyko
John Foster Dulles
Washington
Dulles
Vyacheslav Molotov
Kremlin
Dmitri Shepilov
Middle East
United States
Mr. Dulles
Eisenhower
Soviet Union
Britain
France
State Department
Moscow
AEC
Strauss
Radford
Bluestocking Origins and Misapplied Labels
The term Bluestocking emerged as a polite insult for women of literary interest. The name was given to the 18th century bohemian group hosted by Mrs. Elizabeth Montagu in London around 1750. Admiral Bosca wen reportedly derided a learned divine Sillingfleet for wearing blue worsted stockings with knee breeches.
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Elizabeth Montagu
London
Admiral Boscawen
Sillingfleet
Montville Water Plant Drive in Troubled Connecticut Session
The Connecticut General Assembly special session wrapped after a contentious debate over a Montville water project. The bill allowed Norwich to sell water to support a neighboring industry, clashing with the Home Rule act and a 1957 rule preventing action without proper petitions. Rep Padula led opposition, then the Utilities committee bent rules for a last minute passage, with House leadership pressing ahead over objections.
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General Assembly
Connecticut
Windham County Court House
Windham County
Norwich
Montville
Norwich Common Council
Cities and Boroughs Committee
Norwalk
Louis Padula
House
Padula
Chuck Jewett
Public Utilities Committee
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Pope
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