Censure Probers Take Evidence On Three Charges
Senate investigators completed evidence on three of five censure charges against Senator McCarthy as he mostly stayed away from the hearing. Two witnesses were called, and the panel moved to consider the remaining two charges, aiming for a speedy windup.
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Fisherman Kuboyama in deep coma after Bikini ash exposure
Aikichi Kuboyama, radio operator among 23 crewmen aboard the Lucky Dragon, remains in a deep coma from radiation sickness after the Bikini atoll blast. His wife has given up hope as U.S. and Japanese doctors issue grave bulletins. U.S. Ambassador Allison expresses regret and says Kuboyama has sympathy from both nations.
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Bert Acosta Dies Ex Flier at 59 in Denver
Denver AP Bert Acosta 59 veteran flier and race car driver died today at the Jewish Consumptives Relief Society sanatorium after a two year illness. He built a self powered plane in 1910 and set a speed record of 176.9 mph in 1921. He flew with Byrd and Balchen across the Atlantic after Lindbergh's 1927 flight. A test pilot and aviation consultant, he collapsed with tuberculosis in 1952. Cremation ashes to be scattered over the Pacific near Los Angeles by Cmdr. George Neville. Services private. Born San Diego January 1 1895. Father a mining engineer.
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Nixon Warns GOP Must Win Or Be Dead Like Dodo Bird
Vice President Nixon told the Republican National Committee in Cincinnati that the GOP must win this fall or the party will be dead as the dodo. He warned the swing could shift left if Republicans lose and called the race extremely close in both House and Senate. He said defeat is possible but implied a near parity in Congress.
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Britain Pushes Limited Arming of West Germany
London officials report the British cabinet moved to back limited rearmament for West Germany within NATO after France rejected the European Defense Community plan. Bonn seeks independence from the occupying powers as Adenauer’s government pushes military cooperation with other nations. A secret eight power foreign ministers meeting is planned to discuss German rearmament while the U S and Britain prepare to extend civil independence to Bonn, outlining safeguards for NATO unity.
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Official Weather Bridgeport Area Summary
The U S Weather Bureau reports mostly fair conditions with a pleasant temperature in Bridgeport and vicinity. High near 80, low in the 60s, with Friday slightly warmer and some clouds. Yesterday's high 90, low 66, no precipitation for yesterday or this month. Almanac notes: 245th day of year, 73rd of summer, sunrise 6 19, sunset 7 25.
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Yankees Defeat Indians 4 1 as Giants Dodgers Lose
New York Yankees beat Cleveland 4 to 1 to tighten the league lead margin. Eddie Lopat pitched well and Yogi Berra contributed a homer and two singles. Giants fell 9 to 7 to Cincinnati while the Dodgers dropped 9 to 5 to Chicago.
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Stratford Hears Shop Center Plan
Stratford Town Planning and Zoning Board tabled Spinelli petition to change Curtis Place and Frederick Street from residence to business for a shopping center costing 300000 to 400000. A national chain store was rumored to be negotiating for a large unit. Eleven residents opposed, plus a petition filed earlier. Attorney for 18 area property owners urged delay, saying the request fails to meet state zoning standards and should be denied.
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Huge Profits in Housing Deals By Syndicates Based in Probe
Los Angeles area housing schemes tied to railroad magnate Robert R. Young and Texan Clint W. Murchison are exposed in an FHA probe. Billionaire Ben Weingart testified his firms controlled numerous corporations financing and selling land, then building Lakewood Park and Carson Park as major projects. He cited an FHA guaranteed loan of 39.97 million dollars.
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Legion renews battle with AMA over veteran medical care
The American Legion urged expanded government medical care for veterans and opposed AMA positions. At the 36th national convention, policy was set through several resolutions after a long parade, with tomorrow to decide on anti communism efforts. The group kept its own segregation policy intact in its 40 and 8 society, which remains white-memale only.
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Eisenhower signs social security amendments in Rocky Mountain grotto
President Eisenhower signed the 1954 social security amendments while vacationing in Fraser Colorado. The measure extends coverage to about 10 million more Americans and boosts benefits with higher payroll contributions from both employers and workers. He spoke from a rustic pine grove with former President Hoover present, calling the law a cornerstone to build a stronger America.
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Vivien Appears To Lack Petitions For Governor Run
Doubt voiced that Vivien Kellems has secured the 7 788 signatures needed to run as an independent Republican candidate for governor. Petitions bearing 550 names filed with Hartford Town Clerk William A Linnane and about 260 with Mystic’s Louis A Hafele. Hartford total reaches 780 with 1850 disqualified under election laws. No reports from other communities on Kellems petitions. She resides in Mystic and could not be reached for comment.
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390 Holiday Deaths Predicted by Council
CHICAGO September 1 The National Safety Council predicted that 390 people may be killed during the Labor Day holiday weekend. President Ned H Dearborn urged drivers to act with care and courtesy to prevent accidents and make the holiday safer.
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Governor Lodge offers state aid to storm victims
Hartford Sept 1 AP Governor Lodge mobilized all state agencies to aid Connecticut shoreline communities hit by Tuesday’s hurricane. He reported preliminary damage over 1 million dollars to real property from East Haven to the Rhode Island line and ordered protections for water and sewage systems, safety against contaminated goods, anti looting patrols, and use of the State Highway department to clear debris.
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Area progresses in storm cleanup
Area-wide cleanup after Hurricane Carol continues in Bridgeport and surrounding communities. Public works crews cleared sand and debris from shore roads, pumping drained cellars as power and phone service crews restore disrupted lines. Officials estimate Milford losses near 1 million and Westport over 200 thousand, while Fairfield seeks federal flood control surveys. Milford officials huddle as recovery proceeds.
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New Hurricane Dolly Roars Northward Off North Carolina
Miami dispatch reports Hurricane Dolly at 6 p.m. 460 miles east of Wilmington. Moving northeast at 28 mph with 100 to 115 mph winds. outer gales extend 100 to 150 miles. No land threat for 24 hours. shipping urged to use caution. Weather bureau notes intensity steady with broader wind area.
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New England Struggles After Coastal Storm Damage
President Eisenhower orders fast action to aid hurricane victims as New England endures widespread devastation in Massachusetts Rhode Island and surrounding areas. Deaths near 53 with 16 missing and 60 000 evacuated. losses estimated 300 to 500 million dollars as power and food shortages threaten. Dry ice distributed to preserve perishables and 80 000 people idled while restoration continues.
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