New England Economy Sees Growth Needs Rise in Factory Jobs
The National Planning Association reports the New England economy is sound but must add 15,000 factory jobs annually to sustain growth. The 738 page study cites shifts to light metals, minerals from Canada, and nuclear power as opportunities, while textile and soft goods decline. It notes electronics and durable goods upgrades raise incomes and create new jobs, urging upgrading current workers to higher paid skills.
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Norwalk Girl Found on Manhattan Street
Beverly Degnan a 14 year old Norwalk foster daughter missing since Thursday was found wandering in Manhattan after arriving with Theresa Genest 14 from Fillow Street. Beverly described losing contact with her friend in a subway and said they separated. she was taken to Bellevue hospital and returned home.
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Official Local Weather Forecast for Bridgeport Area
Fair and cool today through Tuesday with highs 60 to 65. Tonight lows near 45 coastal and city, 30s inland with frost possible. Winds light to moderate NW today, northwesterly tonight, then variable Tuesday becoming southeasterly. New York City similar conditions. Almanac notes October 18 with sunrise 6: 58 a.m. and sunset 5:08 p.m.
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Utah GOP weighs action on hoaxer
Utah Republican leaders meet to decide on the fate of congressman Douglas Stringfellow after he confessed his claimed OSS wartime service was a hoax. Stringfellow admitted a phony hero narrative and tearful否 admission after NBC’s This Is Your Life segment.
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Police Lodger 96 Refuses to Leave in Madison
Madison police report a 96 year old lodger who declined shelter offers and refused to depart from the jail. Identified as John B Miter from Ashland he carried only $1.50 and claimed plans to visit his son in Dubuque. He said travel on Sunday was not possible and will be offered another night's lodging.
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Case Defends Sister Amid Alleged Leftist Ties
New Jersey senator candidate Clifford P. Case defended his sister Adelaide as loyal to America and said reports tying her to communist front groups are mistaken. He acknowledged she spoke of a left-wing study group while treated for a nervous disorder but said he found her tale confusing and did not get FBI help. He called the Newark Star-Ledger piece a vicious smear campaign.
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Reds Tallies Got in Austria Voting
Communist and extreme right wing candidates in four provincial elections faced setbacks in Austria as free ballots contrasted with rigid single-ticket balloting in the Russian zone of East Germany. Voters in Lower Austria and Austrian provinces reflected tensions amid Allied occupation forces.
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Plucky Gal 5 Survives Cold After Wilds Ordeal
Joyce Abel, aged five, wandered from a remote cattle ranch in north central Washington and survived a freezing night. She trudged through trackless plains for about 20 hours before reaching the Wagner ranch yard at 8715 a.m. local time as searchers looked on.
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Churchill Names 7 New Aides In Cabinet Shakeup
Prime Minister Churchill reorganized Britain's Conservative government naming seven new faces to key posts. Harold Macmillan becomes defense minister, replacing Alexander as others step into housing, education, and legal roles. Eden remains foreign secretary as the reshuffle aims to inject youth and ensure continued leadership.
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Sheppard Trial Opens Today in Cleveland
Northern Ohio's top prosecutor will not enter the courtroom but will signal for the state as Dr. Samuel H Sheppard faces trial on murder charges. Cuyahoga County's 74 year old chief, Frank T Cullitan, has led prosecutions since 1932 and will oversee from an office under the courtroom while Assistant Prosecutor John J. Mahon leads the state's case.
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Syndicate Buys Philadelphia A s Ends Mack Family Dynasty
An eight man Philadelphia syndicate gained control of the Philadelphia Athletics ending the Connie Mack era. They saved AL baseball for Philadelphia as Roy Mack negotiated to keep the team in the city. The group bought Connie Mack’s 302 shares for $601,000 and honored Earle Mack with a retiring role.
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Hannon Requests Probe of Reds in Defense Plants
Republican candidate Daniel E. Hannon urged Governor Lodge to order an immediate state agency investigation into communist infiltration in defense plants. Speaking at a Non Partisan Group meeting at 575 Atlantic Street he said to consider a special legislative session if needed.
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St Thomas Parish Wins Go Ahead for New Church Building
The St Thomas parish in Fairfield received approval to start construction of a new colonial style church on the Post Road site to replace the 50 year old structure and seating about 400. Four additional school rooms are planned by next September, with the church torn down after completion and fundraising efforts boosted.
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Lawsuit Looms In Truck Strike
A trucking employers spokesman said a 10 million dollar damage suit and conspiracy charges would be filed tomorrow against sinking AFL teamsters and against truckers who have signed individual contracts with the union. The teamsters walked out at one minute past midnight yesterday over a 25 cent wage welfare package increase. Employers committee stood firm on a 10 cent offer affecting more than 23,000 members of the AFL. Continued on Page Two.
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Traffic jam on area highways during foliage peak
Crisp October weather drew many foliage tourists as state highways were clogged with thousands of autos. The Merritt Parkway saw 53 420 cars with multiple collisions stalling traffic. a five car crash near Route 7 in Norwalk injured seven, three seriously.
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Governor accepts child's bid to party and helps cake cutting
Hartford and on October 17 Governor Lodge joins 12 year old Marguerite-Ann Claffey at a birthday party. He pins a corsage, greets classmates, and the girl writes requesting a visit on her own 12th birthday, noting her Hartford police father will be busy.
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Ohio River Flood Threat Looms Over Marietta Area
Thousands fled as the Ohio River rose from Pittsburgh floods and churned toward Marietta Ohio amid Hazel rain. Officials predicted crest near midnight with 41 feet, while Wheeling and Parkersburg faced rising waters and evacuations. Four deaths occurred in the Pittsburgh area as river levels threatened dozens more families downstream. Local residents recalled past floods and described cautious sentiment as the crest approached.
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