Hotel maid tied to Hoffa papers burn inquiry
Senate racket investigators say a Teamster union lawyer told them a hotel maid threw documents related to James R. Hoffa’s union presidency into an incinerator. Most papers subpoenaed could be recovered. The maid reportedly died suddenly of a heart attack when asked her name. Hoffa denied the burning tale.
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Washington
Senate
James R. Hoffa
Miami Beach
Fla
Hoffa
New York
Earl B. Schwalst
Bowery Savings Bank
Tions
Associated Press
Eden
Metro- Roe
Janepolitan
Schwalsz
Lockhart
Teamsters
Roc
Hoffa Appears on Washington Ballot for Local Post
James R. Hoffa, newly reelected president of the Teamsters, appears on a Washington ballot as an agent of the town deposit fund. A voter wrote Hoffa on the ballot, but he could not win since he is not a resident.
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Washington
Oct. T
James R. Hoffa
Teamsters Union
Town Deposit Fund
Hoffa
Planner Sees Westport Mess In Growth Strain
Westport Connecticut faces growth pressure with 5 000 vacant lots and tax hikes. Civic group led by Guy F Robbins pushes professional planning and citizen involvement to keep the town rural in character while guiding transit, housing, and school needs.
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Tme
Long Island
New Jersey
Fairfield County
Conn
New York
Westchester
Putnam
Dutchess
Orange
Rockland
Schwalst
Westport
Guy F. Robbins
The
Citizens Association
Robbins
Citizens’ Group
Brookfield Voters OK Budget and High School Bond
Brookfield voters approved a 366813 dollar fiscal year 1957 to 1958 budget at a meeting in the Brookfield consolidated school. They also authorized the Selectmen to borrow up to 50000 dollars for financing the proposed Brookfield high school and gave power to borrow for town operations if needed.
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Brookfield
Board of Finance
Brookfield Consolidated School
Selectmen
Board of Selectmen
Ashford Vote Narrowly Elects First Selectman
Democrat Charles Woytik won the post of first selectman with 228 votes, defeating Republican George H. Lyne who had 217. Democrats also captured all other town offices in Ashford on Oct 7.
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Ashford
Charles Woytik
George H. Lyne
First Selectman
Close Victory in East Haddam First Selectman Race
Samuel Pear, a Democrat, narrowly defeated incumbent William E. Nichols, a Republican, for first selectman. The tally stood 718 to 705, in East Haddam on October 7.
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East Haddam
Samuel Pear
William E. Nichols
First Selectman
Dems Elect New London Mayor John P. Janovic
The Democratic city council chose John P. Janovic an insurance agent as mayor to succeed Moses Savin owner of a bus and trucking firm who served one year The change follows a city election three weeks earlier giving Democrats control of the council
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New London
John P. Janovic
Moses A. Savin
Waiting period for marriage licenses trimmed to four days
The waiting period for marriage license applicants was reduced from five to four days and took effect last week. The change was approved by the Legislature earlier this year and announced by the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the city Health department.
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Bureau of Vital Statistics
City Health Department
Fire destroys barn and silo at Edwin Bill dairy farm
A barn and silo on Edwin Bill dairy farm near the Rhode Island line burned in heavy rain. Six calves and a cow were saved by eight fire companies and about 100 volunteers who also saved a cattle shed and a second silo. Owner valued the loss at $8,000.
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North Stonington
Edwin Bill
Rhode Island
Woodbury Probate Judge Race Prompts Arrest Report
In Woodbury police report Raymondo Figueroa 46 was arrested, held on $500 bond, after an alleged policy gambling case. Election results show Mahlon P. Avery elected first selectman in Somers with 1 550 to 722 votes.
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Woodbury
Carleton K. Mathes
Raymondo Figueroa
East Main Street
Woodbury - Southbury-Bethlehem
Somers
Repub
Syria and Poland Riot Clash at United Nations and Warsaw
United Nations news reports Syria accusing the United States of political and military pressure as the 6th Fleet looms near. In Warsaw, riot police clash with about 1,000 youths outside the Palace of Culture, with 150 detained over the weekend and students resisting removal of a free speech banner.
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United Nations
N. Y
Syria
United States
U.S
Salah Bitar
General Assembly
6Th Fleet
Warsaw
Warsaw Palace of Culture
Poland
Jerozolimska
Marshalkowska
Chuliganski
J Sztandar Mlodych
Trybuna Ludu
Communist Party
Freedom
Leaders View Election Returns From Small Towns
Hartford Oct 7 Republican State Chairman Clarence F Baldwin and Democratic State Chairman John M Bailey saw encouraging signs for their parties in today's small town election returns. Baldwin said returns indicate no statewide voting pattern and that there is much satisfaction for their side.
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Hartford
Clarence F. Baldwin
John M. Bailey
Baldwin
Escaped Prisoner Surrenders Here Amid Town Vote Shifts
A Polish refugee who had escaped police custody surrendered at headquarters after being in Democrat control. Reports note Republican gains in several towns including Torrington East Hartford Bloomfield and Windsor Locks with Democratic wins in Torrington and Bristol reflecting local issue driven results. Beacon Falls tipped Republican by one vote ending Democratic control today.
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Torrington
East Hartford
Bloomfield
Windsor Locks
Bailey
Bristol
Beacon Falls
Woelflein Defeats Smith For Beacon Falls First Selectman
Republican John Woelflein wins Beacon Falls first selectman as Edward J. Smith concedes. Vote tally shows 603 to 1102 with Smith weighing a recount decision.
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John Woelflein
Edward J. Smith
First Selectman
Atees
Man Held on Breach of the Peace Charge After Housing-Project Brawl
Bela Krajker, 24, of 584 Howard Avenue, broke away from Patrolman Leonard Cecco as handcuffs were applied after a brawl with a girl friend at the Charles H. Greene Housing project. He was charged with breach of the peace and held on a $500 bond awaiting City Court hearing.
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Bela Krajker
Howard Avenue
Leonard Cecco
Krajker
Charles H. Greene
Torpey Reelected East Hartford Mayor in Landslide
Democratic Mayor John W. Torpey won a sixth consecutive two year term in East Hartford, defeating Republican Ellwood A. Titcomb. Final count showed 7,638 votes for Torpey and 4,176 for Titcomb.
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East Hartford
John W. Torpey
Ellwood A. Titcomb
Torpey
Titcomb
Torrence Wins Thomaston First Selectman Run
Eugene F. Torrence a Democrat defeats Republican incumbent Charles Eggleston for Thomaston first selectman by 1582 to 172. Eggleston sought a eighth year in office. Torrence is a former first selectman.
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Thomaston
Eugene F. Torrence
Charles Eggleston
First Selectman
Eggleston
Mr. Torrence
Democrat defeats incumbent in Guilford first selectman race
In Guilford on October 7, Charles D. Bender, a Democrat, defeated the Republican incumbent Leslie J. Dudley for first selectman. The vote tally was 1,564 to 11,209 for Bender and Dudley respectively.
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Guilford
Chales D. Bender
Leslie J. Dudley
First Selectman
Pleven Plans Cabinet Formation Amid Political Turmoil
Paris October 7 Ex Premier Rene Pleven vowed to form the next French government if the party leaders allow a year of governance. In the National Assembly debates, deputies predicted Pleven’s effort would fail after many cabinets since World War II have risen and fallen.
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Paris
Rene Pleven
Pari Lties
National Assembly
Pleven
Vernon selects Edgar H Wilson as first selectman
In Vernon on October 7 AP report Democrat Edgar H Wilson narrowly defeated incumbent Republican I Pagani by 26 votes, 1 683 to 1 657, making Wilson the new first selectman after Pagani’s two terms.
Bloomfield Votes Against Liquor Permits Referendum
Bloomfield voters chose to remain dry in a referendum. The tally shows 2,100 against liquor permits, 1,017 for all liquor permits, and 189 for beer permits only. The result preserves the town’s dry status.
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Bloomfield
Traffic Court Nets $723 In Fines And Bond Forfeitures
Traffic court sessions led by Judges Zarrilli and Sobel collected 723 in fines and bond forfeitures. The top fine was 51 for reckless driving by Russell Hupp of 55 Simon Street. Several drivers cited for speeding and red light or stop sign violations received fines ranging from 9 to 24 dollars.
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Kenneth J. Zarrilli
Harold Sobel
Russell Hupp
Simon Street
Zarrilli
Angel DeFranzo
Trumbull Avenue
Harold Ulisnik
Sport Hill
N. J
Robert Pacquette
Whitney Avenue
Louis Stein
William Lavery
Thomas McManus
Ralph Lockwood
Felows
Traffic violators listed with ages and fines in area notices
A lengthy roster cites numerous individuals by name age street and town facing fines for traffic violations. Fines range from 2 to 123 dollars with offenses including passing on the right faulty equipment failure to grant right of way and misused registration.
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Daniel A. Green
Mules Street
Carmine Colalacombo
Madison Avenue
Joseph A. Owens
Wewiltt ‘Street
Harold Hansen
Newtown
Andrew Campos
Greentown Road
Fairfield
James W. Fisher
Reservoir ‘Avenue
James Schofield
Wilton
Dominic Piccolino
Barnum Avenue
Anthony Rotella
Flax Hill Road
Norwalk
Louis Sinko
Howard Avenue
Ray M. Kwalek
Hurd Avenue
Alfred & Corsino
Cannon Court
Robert Johnson
Stratford Avenue
Water & Part
Norwich
Ralph Lastram
East Washington
Ray Ouellette
State Street
James Bovona
Jeniford Road
Edward Lachambra, Jr
Norwood Terrace
Trumbull
Carol A. Montgomery
Routhfield Road
Robert Steffen
Monroe
Firemen Called to Auto Showrooms in Stratford
Stratford Fire Department responded to Keating Brothers Inc Ford showrooms at 1055 Stratford Avenue at 9 05 p m when a watchman detected smoke odor. Firemen found no fire and main electric switches were disconnected pending electricians check today.
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Stratford
Keating Brothers Inc
Ford
Stratford Avenue
YMCA Drives 313 New Members In Bridgeport Campaign
The Bridgeport YMCA reached 313 new members, surpassing a 300 goal in a campaign led by chair Paul E. Josephson. Notable enrollments included Robert Knodel with 20, Anthony Iannone 11, and several others contributing multiple memberships. praise came for division leaders David Smith Theodore Hamilla Robert Kneidel and Clifford Pearson.
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Bridgeport Ymca
Paul E. Josephson
Drive
YMCA
Robert Knodel
Anthony Iannone
John Aselt
Gene Braccio
John Marr
Eugene O'Neil
Harold Dunn
John Fitzpatrick
Robert Bruno
James
Sibley
George Oddy
Bernard Lassogna
John Aldavin
Alvin
Peck
Edward Ciarleglio
Clifford Pearson
Richard Wright
Wesley Sager
Robert, Hammill
John Sandor
Peach
Josephson
David Smith
Theodore Hamilla
Robert Kneidel
Prisoner Released Arrested To Face Bridgeport Charges
Police arrested Gertrude Miller after numbers slips were found hidden in her bra. Miller, 45, posted 500 bail and awaits arraignment on pol icy numbers bets. She was detained at Pulaski street and Noble avenue and taken to the Detention Home for search.
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Gertrude Miller
Pulaski Street
Francis Shanley
Miss Miller
Noble Avenue
Shanley
Walter Witt
Therme Street
Mary Murphy
Philip Tryon to Talk at Industrial Forum
Police held a warrant at Danbury Federal Correctional Institution to arrest Gomer Ingles 28 of Denver Colorado for a Bridgeport break in and entering case. Ingles, previously jailed for forged checks, was released yesterday and held on 5000 dollars bail awaiting court.
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Federal Correctional Institution
Danbury
Bridgeport
Gomer Grant Ingles
Denver
Colo
Ridgefield Barracks
Ingles
Bridgeports
Joseph A. Walsh
Nice
Walsh
Whalley Motors Company
Fairfield Avenue
New Haven
Hartford
New York City
Young Men's Industrial
Jin Interstate Commerce
Philip T. Tryon
Manning, Maxwell &Leavenworth Penitentiary
Kan- Moore, Inc
Dan- New Frontiers
Bury
Toy satellite launches spark toy space craze
A New York toy maker unveiled a toy satellite with a launcher capable of sending the satellite 75 feet into space. The device is designed to return to earth intact for countless repeat performances, promising ongoing play value.
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New York
Earth
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