Queen Elizabeth Opens U S Visit with Williamsburg Stop
The royal couple and party, including Prince Philip, arrive in Virginia for a 6 day U S tour starting at the College of William and Mary. Crowds greet them as 18 jet bombers fly overhead and dignitaries praise shared ideals of freedom and learning.
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Augusta Mendel New Supt Of Schools Seeks Campaign Pledges
Augusta Mendel, named new superintendent of schools, presented pledges totaling 12 285 dollars toward a 23 345 quota with multiple divisions listed by captain and percent of goals achieved. Banks hosted the meeting with Connecticut National Bank Bridgeport and Bridgeport City Trust Company represented by officers. guests included Visiting Nurse Association and YWCA staff. A local official sang Start Moving during the program as district chairs and co chairs were introduced and prayers offered by church leaders.
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Elizabeth and Philip Visit Jamestown in Royal Welcome
Elizabeth and Philip arrive in a Royal Canadian Air Force transport at Jamestown for a visit highlighted by a public reception and a speech from Governor Stanley. Elizabeth notes Jamestown as the birthplace of Britain's ally the United States and a starting point for overseas settlements.
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Britons Tax Freemasonry After High Court Ruling
In London on October 16 the High Court ruled Freemasonry is not a religious organization and must pay property taxes on about 7,000 temples in Britain. Three judges praised the group’s aims but said they do not qualify as a religion. The Masons sought tax free status by classifying temples as religious institutions. A British TV panel later learned the menu included garden snails sparrow pie and fried dahlia bulbs.
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Indiana and West Virginia Put On NCAA Probation
Indiana and West Virginia received one year probation from the NCAA for recruiting violations. Indiana faced football recruiting issues already addressed by the Big Ten and its administration. West Virginia was cited for basketball recruiting violations involving a player who enrolled elsewhere. John Epps, father of Mrs. Reveca Crosby, died yesterday in Newtown with Willie J. Wilson Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Ankura Named 1095rd Term By City Commission
Mr Jankura announced his 1095th term and expressed happiness that service would continue. He praised fellow commissioners and staff for advancing city employee welfare with wage gains fringe benefits and insurance coverage over the years.
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Iowa Hawkeyes Work Through Long Practice Before Wisconsin Visit
Iowa coached by Forest Evashevski held a lengthy workout in wet conditions focusing on pass defense and offense as they prepare to face Wisconsin. Both teams seek a fourth straight win after three consecutive victories.
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Bridgeport Mayor Warns on Redevelopment Planning
Bridgeport Mayor McLevy urges careful redevelop ment planning that avoids undue financial burden and displacement of business. He cites the 1950 era reforms, Turnpike impacts, and Route 25 surveys as pivotal to balancing downtown preservation with growth.
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Democrats vow to back Dorne in council deadlock
The Democratic chairman said the party will back Dorne and if the stalemate continues at tonight's meeting they will propose a resolution to evenly divide committee appointments and continue without a chairman.
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I'm Indian Brando says wife Kashfi refutes claim
Actress Anna Kashfi says she was born in Calcutta to Indian parents Devi Kashfi and Selma Ghose and lived in India until 17. The statement confirms her birthplace and parentage amid a claim by Cardiff factory worker William Patrick O Callaghan that she is his daughter. Brando and Kashfi wed recently and honeymooned in California.
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Turkey Pressures UN on Imminent Syria Attack
Syria informed UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold that an attack by Turkey was imminent and urged an emergency General Assembly session to form a UN commission. The United States backed the move, saying prompt investigation could ease tensions and identify who threatens peace in the Middle East.
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Syria-Turkey border tensions rise amid regional backing
Damascus and Cairo broadcast warnings accusing Turkey of troop buildup along the Syria border while the Soviet Union pledges to shape opinion against any Turkish move. Egypt reports a Syrian army state of emergency and redeployments as Jordan offers full support to Syria, calling an attack an Arab-wide threat.
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Longevity debate on Sputnik sparks urging continued programs
Smithsonian scientists clash with government views over Sputnik lifespan. Robert Jastrow and Cabell Pearce propose electrical drag and magnetic effects shorten orbit, while Smithsonian experts caution the rocket may stay aloft. They estimate the craft could persist weeks to months, with observers reporting two objects near the moon and varying visibility of the satellite and booster.
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Doris Lynch Named Ski Queen of Y Club
Doris R. Lynch 25, daughter of Clarence Lanch Stratford, was chosen ski queen of the YMCA Ski Club at Park House meeting. She will compete in the Connecticut Ski Council Snow Ball in Hartford on November 9 for the state title.
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MorningTimetable for Sputnik Rocket Timings
The Sputnik rocket is due over the northeastern United States today at 5 35 a m and should be visible as a bright first magnitude star if skies are clear It will move southeastward first seen in the northwest west of and below the North Star A Smithsonian Observatory timetable lists passes for here tomorrow at 5 45 a m and Saturday at 5 36 a m Local moonwatchers reported a four minute dawn display as it orbited rapidly across the dawn sky appearing in the northwest between Cassiopeia and the North Star rising to the zenith then continuing southeastward
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Eisenhower Shifts Aides in Propaganda Posts
President Eisenhower names Arthur Larson to counter Soviet propaganda on satellites and related tech. George V. Allen becomes chief of the US Information Agency. Larson moves to a new role with a recess appointment possible until Congress reconvenes. Hagerty notes the change aims to counter propaganda and that the USIA funding had been cut.
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Ailing 'Witness' Tarinelli Fined and Jailed in Breach Case
J. P. Tarinelli was fined and jailed on breach of the peace and resisting arrest charges with sentences to run concurrently. He received a two year probation, with recommended psychiatric care, after pleading guilty to motor vehicle violations. Arlene McDowell, 22, was fined $50 for racing with Tarinelli on Main Street.
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Archie Moore to Meet Bobby Mitchell in Oct Non Title Bout
Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore has signed to meet Bobby Mitchell of Omaha in a non title fight at Vancouver on October 31, promoter Earle Kalani announced today.
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Macias Begins Training for Nov 6 Bout in Anaheim
Raul Macias, the NBA bantamweight champion, opened training quarters at La Palma park in Anaheim California to prepare for his November 6 clash with France’s Alphonse Halimi. He worked bags calisthenics and shadow boxing in the exhibition tent.
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France's Pinay seeks cabinet as turmoil grips government
France fears rioting as a new government under Pinay plans a cabinet and asks Parliament to approve it Friday. Ex premier Pinay could gain or lose support as Socialists weigh backing Rightist Independent Peasant party nominees. He hopes to appeal to the nation to secure cabinet approval.
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