Grunther says balance of power unchanged despite missile claim
Gen Alfred M Gruenther told the American Legion convention in Atlantic City that NATO remains capable of launching destruction and that a successful Russian ICBM claim would not stop US from acting. He urged revisions to status of forces pacts and warned against fortress America.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Alfred M. Grunther
Gruenther
United States
Soviet Union
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Russia
39Th National Convention
The
American Legion
Fter
Legion
American Red Cross
Louis Johnson
America
Europe
Wasn
Amv
Inter- Daniel
Tito
Neeple
KEARNS DIES BRASS EXECUTIVE LEAVES FAMILY IN FAIRFIELD
In charge of manufacturing in 1955, KEARNS a Brass executive belonged to the Algonquin club and Holy Name society of St. Pius X church Fairfield. He leaves wife Ann Magner Kearns and children James M. Sharon Mary Ann Irene, plus father William J. Kearns Sr. and siblings in Connecticut and Germany. Services Friday at 9:15 am at M J Gannon funeral home and 10 am at Church of the Holy Family with solemn requiem Mass. Burial at St Michael's Cemetery.
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Kearns
Algonquin Club
Holy Name Society
St. Pius X Church
Fairfield
Ann Magner Kearns
James M. Kearns
Sharon
Mary Ann
Irene Kearns
William J. Kearns
Stratford
Bridgeport
Robert G. Hutchison
George E. Nickerson
Milford
Robert A. Tronsides
Germany
M. J. Gannon
Washington Avenue
Church of the Holy Family
St. Michael’s Cemetery
53 Bills Filed as Session Opens in Hartford
Hartford AP report lists 53 measures introduced as the special legislative session begins. GOP leaders adjourn to read bills and decide which may advance, with proposals including tax changes, farm subsidies, housing, weather control, and regional school district provisions.
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Hartford
GOP
House
Senate
Legion Rules Out Beauty Contest
The American Legion meeting in Atlantic City decided that beauty contests are outside its scope, aligning with the convention hall where Miss America was chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N.J
The
American Legion
Connecticut Legislature Passes Broad Public Welfare Bills
The legislature advanced bills on Workmen's Compensation, transferring property to the Greater Hartford Association for Retarded Children, restoring local civil defense emergency provisions, correcting Kasson Grove Property Owners Association, social security referendums for Hartford city employees, and gifts to the Governor's Committee on the Employment of the Handicapped. Additional measures authorize Norwich water sales outside the city, approve 1.5 million dollars to subsidize drought stricken farmers, adjust University of Connecticut expansion funds from a 1957 bond issue, allow Norwich flood redevelopment grants, and implement various technical corrections from the 1957 session.
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Commission On Refugee
State Aeronautics Commission
State Shell Fish Commission
Proocess
Torrington
Litchfield
State Weather Control Board
Workmen's Compensation Act
Connecticut Institution of the. Blind
Greater Hartford Association
Kasson Grove Property Owners Association, Inc
Hartford
Connecticut
Norwich Water Commissioners
University of Connecticut
Norwich
Man Attacked Twice in Washington Park on Danger List
John Souvalis, 41, of 1651 Central Avenue, is hospitalized with a head injury and blood clot after two assaults in Washington Park on Aug. 31 and Sept. 7. Lawrence Shea, 33, alias Walter O’Shea of 29 Park Street, was arrested after admitting the attacks during police questioning.
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Washington Park
Bridgeport
John Souvalis
Central Avenue
Joseph A. Walsh
Lawrence Shea
Walter O'Shea
Park Street
Walsh
Shea
Souvalis
Francis Glancy
Andrew Leahy
Amico Edges Princeton in Atlantic City Sprint
Amico rallied late to win by a nose over favored Princeton in the seven furlong feature for three year olds at Atlantic City. The close photo finish decided the race with Amico narrowly ahead in the stretch.
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Mays Landing
N. J
Amico
Atlantic City
Princeton
Bridgeport proposes new high schools to serve growing north end
Dr. Jeffery outlines a plan to add Harding facilities and build a North End high school near Sindra Park. The program envisions four full time high schools, classroom additions, and modernization to relieve crowding and support all pupils through 1960 and beyond.
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Jeffery
Warren Harding High School
Poe
Harding High
Central
Bassick
Maplewood School
Harding High School
North End
Sindra Park
Harding
Bridgeport
Maplewood
Johnson and Hallen
Johnson School
Madison-Sheridan
Thorne Street
Hollow
Washington, Webster and
Wheeler
Jones Avenue
Prospect
Jefferson
Roosevelt
West End
Boards of Education
Board of Education
Plane Ditches in Gulf of St Lawrence
A U S B47 Stratojet bomber ditched in the Gulf of St Lawrence between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. One crewman was rescued. Canadian and U S ships and planes pursued the others in foul weather. Identified crew: Lt William Stevenson co pilot 32 rescued Capt Ray Cable pilot 36 Capt Paul Pascal navigator bombardier 42. The $2 5 million aircraft was on a routine aerial refueling training mission.
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Halifax
N.S
Gulf of St. Lawrence
Nova Scotia
Newfoundland
U. S
Public Information Office
Plattsburgh
M. Y
Air Force Base
William Stevenson
Ray’ T. Cable
Paul. Pascal
Joe Erskine Retains Welterweight Title In London Bout
Welsh heavyweight Joe Erskine outpointed Henry Cooper in 15 rounds at Harringay Arena to retain his title. The victory kept Erskine as champion, with Cooper as the challenger from Be llingham, England.
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London
Bri
Ash
Joe Erskine
Wales
Harringay Arena
Henry Cooper
Bellingham
Eng
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Kremlin
the Legion
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New York
Robert W. Sarnoff
National Broadcasting Co
Sarnoff
Francis J. Kearns
Nd Kearns
BRASS
Atlantic Avenue
Sesson
Watson's Dept. Store
East Main ST
Bridgeport, Conn
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Balmoral Castle
Scotland
Prince Philip
Anne
Prince Charles
Amico Close
Roma
California
Dave Deroin
Salem
N.H
Pave Deroin
Rockingham Park
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Toute Force
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Babe
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