Wilson Denies Slur Amid Political Storm Twist
Secretary Wilson rejects a slur charge and denials of his remarks about dogs as a distortion. He blames Democrats for capitalizing on a misinterpretation while CIO leader Reuther calls for a retort or Wilson’s resignation. Stratton-threatened cancellation of a Chicago GOP dinner adds pressure as Democrats denounce the remarks.
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William W. Downey
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Bridgeport Weather Summary Today and Tonight
Official Weather Data from the U S Weather Bureau reports bridgeport and vicinity partly cloudy and warm with a high near 80 today. Tonight will be partly cloudy and mild with a chance of evening showers and a low near 65. Tomorrow remains partly cloudy with a high near 75.
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New York City
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Quiet Returns To Jail Cells At South Dakota Prison
Inmates at the South Dakota state penitentiary ended a 23 hour riot by 4 PM yesterday and were restored to quiet conditions. Governor Sigurd Anderson and Warden Jameson protected hostages as 200 officers stood outside. Read and Lambertson freed, DeYoung released later as a sign of good faith while prisoners demanded investigations and reforms. Anderson said no concessions were made.
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Sigurd Anderson
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Helicopters Collide Near Tokyo Killing Four Marines
Two Marine Corps helicopters collided during independent training near Tokyo. Four crewmen were killed, two missing, and a seventh hospitalized in Yokosuka. Both aircraft belonged to Marine Air Group 16 based at Ippsome, west of Tokyo. An investigation was ordered.
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Heatwave Continues Across New England With Record Highs
Abnormally high temperatures persist across New England for a fourth day as forecasts predict a cool down tomorrow. Readings reached 81 in the inland town, 88 in Windsor Locks, and 90 in Boston, with New York City also near a Columbus Day record. A cold front from the Northwest is expected to lower temperatures after tomorrow. Snow flurries appeared in the Rockies while warmth persisted elsewhere.
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Wye
Civil Service Orders Study of Unallocated City Jobs
The Civil Service commission ordered a survey of unallocated positions in all municipal departments. John J. Linley was tasked to classify each unallocated job. Thomas C. Dumille was elevated to top of the Hillside Home superintendent list after Roy R. Gregory resigned. Risk was found ineligible due to nonresidence. The survey will not be a broad duties rewrite, only unallocated posts, with progress reports demanded. Certification of Dumitre for Hillside pending survey results.
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John J. Linley
Thomas C. Dumille
Ridge Avenue
Hillside Home
Roy R. Gregory
Jacob L. Tusk
Linley
Risk
Bridgeport
Dumille
Leonard B. Kershner
Dumitre
Hillside
Ike 64 Tomorrow Is As Robust As A Man 20 Years His Junior
President Eisenhower turns 64 tomorrow and remains in excellent health with vigor rivaling men decades younger. Aide notes he shows no sign of slowing, yet retirement and a possible second term remain undecided as he faces continued White House duties amid international crises.
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Gettysburg
Washington
Probers favor CEA regulation of coffee trading
A Senate banking subcommittee urged bringing the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange under the Commodity Exchange Authority in the Agriculture Department. Beall and Payne indicated full committee approval is likely, with legislation expected for January. Exchange officials oppose CEA control, arguing it would be ineffective.
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Maine
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Barnell
Agricul
Thirteen Puerto Ricans convicted of seditious plot
Thirteen Nationalist party members from Puerto Rico were found guilty of seditious conspiracy for their roles in two Washington shootings. Four others had pleaded guilty earlier. Sentencing set for Oct. 26 by Federal Judge Lawrence Walsh. maximum penalties include six years in prison and a $5,900 fine.
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Truman
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Atty
J. Edward Tumbard
Ex con held in Bridgeport cop slashing case
An ex convict Edward James Armstrong and his wife Elizabeth Dunn are held on breach of peace charges after a Barnum Avenue dress shop theft attempt and the slashing of Special Policeman Michael Hornak. Armstrong, with a prior record of armed robbery and narcotics use, allegedly stabbed the officer’s throat with a broken milk bottle, resulting in 35 stitches.
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Libby
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Edward Moran
Andrew Mencel
Elizabeth
Armstrong
Michael Hornak
Edward James Armstrong
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Bridgeport Hospital
Colorado Avenue
Hornak
George A. Washburn
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East Avenue
Willow Street
Mayor Opposes All Night Parking Ban Change
Mayor McLevy opposes repealing or revising the ordinance banning all-night street parking. He warns easing limits would raise crime and fire haz ards and hinder street cleaning and snow removal. City officials and car owners led by Alexander Yanosy discuss possible modification including parking on one side of some streets, while the mayor calls any cluttered streets idea crazy.
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Max Frauwirth
Jacob Burstein
First District
Alexander Yanosy
Pembroke Street
Burstein
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Yanosy
Marlene Dietrich Bets Betty Hutton In Vegas Stage Duel
In Las Vegas on October 13 Marlene Dietrich and Betty Hutton opened hotel casino shows on the Strip. Dietrich wore a white chiffon gown with a wind machine highlighting her figure while Hutton, earning $25,000 weekly, announced plans to marry after retirement in four weeks. Critics called the night one of show business’s great displays of star power.
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Phete
Russian atom bomb planes said to fly faster than sound
Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas said Russia has atom bomb carrying airplanes that fly faster than the speed of sound. He noted this as the first official American attribution of such speed to Russian bombers. The Air Force had described Russian jet bombers as enabling inter continental air warfare with fast planes comparable to the B52. Thomas offered no elaboration in a prepared speech.
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US Attorney Targets Lattimore Judge in Affidavit
U S Attorney Leo A Rover charges Federal Judge Luther W Youngdahl with fixed bias in favor of Far Eastern expert Owen Lattimore. Rover seeks disqualification as to the perjury indictment re indictment of Lattimore and notes past rulings dismissing four of seven counts as vague. Lattimore pleads innocent to the renewed indictment.
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Luther W. Youngdal
Owen Lattimore
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Youngdahl
Lattimore
U. S
Se‘timore
State Department
Minnesota
Truman
Youtngdahl
Simpler Things Draw Many Girls to Men
A light strip explores why many girls are attracted to simple pleasures in life, focusing on male charm and everyday humor. The piece notes charm and ease as appealing traits, reflecting a playful social mood.
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General Features Corp
200 Are Killed by Hurricane in Haiti Town
Haiti dispatch reports 200 dead and 350 injured in Aux Cayes with Jeremie nearly wiped out. Relief hampered by roads and rain as Hazel moves toward Bahamas. center near Great Inagua, winds 80-90 mph, gales 75 miles outward. advisory urges continued precautions along southeast Bahamas and shipping caution.
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Hazel
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Caicos Islands
Alaska vote indicates swing to Democrats
Alaska returns from Tuesday's general election show I L Bartlett retaining his congressional seat with a larger margin than in 1952. Democrats lead in state legislature races in districts that were Republican strongholds two years ago as 45 of 263 precincts report.
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I. L. Bartlett
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Bartlett
Barbara Dimock
Alaska Territory
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