Silence sparks worldwide speculation on Sputnik
Reports from Cambridge and Ravensburg describe scientists debating whether the Soviet satellite Sputnik is losing altitude and burning up as U S tracking efforts continue. Officials in Ottawa and London report unclear beeps while U S President Eisenhower and lawmakers consider steps to accelerate national satellite plans.
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Stirl
Sputnik
Hans Karl Paetzold
Max Planck Scientific Institute
Ravensburg
Germany
Paetzold
U. S
Harvard
Mass
Naval Research Laboratory
Navy
Ottawa
Eisenhower
James C. Hagerty
White House
Mansfield
D-Mont
Russia
Ervin
D-N.c
Senate Armed Services Committee
Moon returns toward Earth as Soviet satellite shows descent
British observers report the Soviet satellite moonlet looping closer to Earth. Cavendish Observatory technicians say it may be returning rapidly, with post midnight readings placing altitudes between 400 and 200 miles and estimates around 160 miles at one check. Authorities caution on timing.
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Lundun
Cavendish Radio Observatory
Cambridge
New England Credit Bureau elects officers in Portland
The New England Credit Bureau association concluded a two day meeting in Portland with the election of officers and a vote to create a collection service division. William J. Foley of Portland was chosen president. Walter H. Kerr of Bridgeport Connecticut became vice president. George B. Allan of Springfield Massachusetts and Charles H. Farrell of New Haven Connecticut were named secretaries.
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Portland
Maine
New England Credit Bureau Association
William J. Foley
Lowh
Democrats Ride in Monroe Town Hall Victory
The Monroe biennial election produced a sweeping Democratic win with Mr. Michel 35 named first selectman marking the party’s first such hold in 40 years. New officials sworn in except for the town clerk. appointments will be discussed at the next Board of Selectmen meeting.
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Raymond G. Michel
Monroe
First Selectman
Eugene A. Blake
Blake
Michel
Board of Selectmen
Pleasant Surpris
Acid Death Probe in New York Man Identified as Communist Organizer
Boris Richard Daniman also known as Max Young died after reportedly swallowing a large amount of acid. Bronx medical examiner officials dispute the accidental finding and say the acid ingestion caused the damage. Police had said he swallowed contents of an apple cider bottle at a summer home near Lake Oscawana.
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New York
Boris Richard Daniman
Bronx
Daniman
Max Young
Edward Santora
Lake Oscawana
Peekskill
Meeting Postponed by Civil Service Merit Board
The Civil Service commission meeting scheduled for last night was postponed and may be held October 16 at 5 p.m. Two of five members would be absent as Charles F. Bahner is ill and George Syme is out of town. John J. Linley said private firm bids for a job classification study will be opened then.
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Civil Service Commission
Commission
Charles F. Bahner
George Syme
John J. Linley
State Raises Care Payments For Private Convalescent Hospitals
The Legislature approved an annual review and July 1 payment hike raising the state convalescent care rate above $5 a day. Gov Ribicoff warned the $5 million extra cost over two years will strain the budget, urging funding to cover the expense.
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State Commissioners of Health, Mental Health, Welfare and Finance
Conkling
Ribicoff
Rape killer hunted after 5 year old girl found slain
Police hunted Joe Franco 24 for raping and killing Sandra Joe Lucero, 5, as investigators said autopsy showed sexual assault and stabbing. Her body was found among three on Oasis ranch near Rosewell, New Mexico, while authorities planned murder charges and extended searches into the El Paso area and Mexico.
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N.M
New Mexico
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Sandra Joe Lucero
Oasis Ranch
J.C. Jones
Tommy Thompson
Joe Franco
Franco
Sandra Jo
James Monroe
U. S. Capitol
Absenteeism Edges Up in Local Schools
Absentee rates rose to 12 percent in three Bridgeport high schools and 13 percent citywide including elementary schools. Dr. Jeffrey noted most teachers were present with only 24 of 900 absent. health officials reported no need to close schools and hospitals adopted precautionary isolation for flu like illnesses. Stratford schools showed modest increases with eight percent at Stratford High and six to seven percent in junior high and elementary levels.
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Jeffrey
Jeffery
Richard O’b. Shea
Bridgeport
Connecticut
New York City
University of Bridgeport
James H. Halsey
St. Vincent's
Shea
Stratford
J. Oliver Carson
Stratford High School
Carson
Festival Leaders Praise Bridgeport Event Legacy
Arthur Neil and Art McNeil lead Bridgeport Festival celebrations. Maloney applauds the 1949 founding festival and 1957 success while community groups donate funds and support. Political candidates attend the GOP club meeting as plans for future events unfold.
Flu Outbreak Spreads Through Connecticut Schools
Hundreds of Connecticut schoolchildren stayed home as Asian flu outbreaks hit Ansonia Bridgeport New Haven Naugatuck and Stamford. State Health Department moves to streamline reporting while Education Commissioner urges schools to stay open during serious outbreaks. Naugatuck reports epidemic with nearly 2000 cases and 600 students.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Ansonia
Bridgeport
New Haven
Naugatuck
Stamford
State Health Department
Branford
William J. Sanders
Raymond E. Pinkham
Edwin R. Curran
Mila Rindge
State sells 10.7 million in short term notes for turnpike
Connecticut reports sale of 10.7 million in temporary notes to three banks, boosting total borrowing for the 129 mile turnpike project to 232.5 million. Officials expect 464 million in bonds, with repayment costs over 800 million over 40 years.
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Oct
Connecticut
John Ottaviano
Bankers Trust Company of New York
Guaranty Trust Company of
New York
Hartfort National Bank and Trust Company
Ottaviano
UF WILL REPORT ON GIFTS TODAY
A Raybestos spokesman said additional pledges from the company are expected and will be announced later in the campaign. The $24,500 total yesterday represents a per capita pledge of about $20 for the firm's 1,240 employees, with $10,000 from the employees' Community Service fund, $22,500 from the company and $2,000 from executives.
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Raybestos
Bus Drivers Strike Backed by Yearly Contracts
The union backs a three one year contract frame claiming each year wipes out pay gains tied to the cost of living. Kelly says the union will arbitrate for final decision, while the company refuses and offers court adjudication, which the union also rejects.
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Kelly
Dulles Indicates Modifying Missile Talks May Begin
The Western proposal for studying missile options could be started without awaiting conclusion of other disarmament features, Dulles said. The statement noted the study might be altered to fit a broader disarmament package.
Milford Keeps Shop Area Plan in Town Development
The Planning and Zoning board narrowly rejects deleting the New Haven avenue Merwin avenue central business area from the Town Plan of Development. Four favored deletion, five opposed. debates focus on traffic, future needs, and impact on Cherry Street shoppers.
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Milford
New Haven Avenue
Merwin Avenue
John Healy
Alan Walker
James White
Sidney Bradman
William Fiore
Joseph Raslavsky
Warren Field
Stanley Kamykowski
John Donegan
Field
Cherry Streets
George Lay
Bradman
Devel
Cherry Street
Fiore
White
Quirk's Pond
Spy Case Sables Admit Conspiracy to Aid Russia
The Sables pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obtain information vital to U S defense for transfer to Russia. They faced possible death penalties under the original indictment, a backdrop to espionage cases since the Rosenbergs. One defendant appealed for mercy, citing remorse and gratitude for refuge in this country.
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Nables
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Russia
Sables
United States
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