U S Slashes Military Manpower Amid Flu Crisis
The Defense Department outlines 100000 manpower cuts across the Air Force Army Navy and Marines to trim 190000 personnel by next July 1 with 1 million fewer forces than the wartime peak. Air Force to drop four wings Army to deactivate one division Navy to mothball ships. Flu vaccines total 6957032 doses released since August 14. University sororities face pledge losses and high schools report absenteeism.
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Health Service
California
Concord
Pittsburgh
Ceres
Woodlake
Carmel
King City
Weed
Richmond
Malcolm Merrill
Woodedlake
University of Colorado
Boulder
Lawrence Holden
Air Force
Marine Corps
Bae
U. S
Teamsters Election Battle and Hoffa Besieged by Court Action
A New York court fight seeks court appointed masters to ensure honest Teamsters election delegates amid Hoffa's presidential bid. The move comes as Hoffa and Beck face AFL CIO pressure, with Beck seeking emeritus status and a Miami Beach convention set under heavy security and entertainment.
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Connecticut
Schmidt
Hoffa
Flint
Pontiac
Mich
AFL CI0
Teamsters Union
Hearts and Flowers
Dave Beck
Miami Beach
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
Beck
Senate
New York
Miami
Teamsters Treasury
Graschords Fine
British doctor urges workers to stay employed past 70
Dr John Fry argues in the British Medical Journal that retirement should be pushed beyond 70. His study of 315 patients aged 70 plus found physical and mental decline manifests later, suggesting policy to encourage work beyond current retirement ages.
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London
John Fry
Fry
University staff treat 400 patients amid flu inquiry in Denver
Dr. Alton Morris from the university medical center in Denver traveled to Boulder to assess whether the illness is Asian flu. No confirmed Asian flu cases have been reported in the state.
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Jak Anyul Vuu
Alton Morris
Denver
Boulder
Muzak Holdings Sold By Benton in Major Commerce Move
Benton announces sale of Muzak Holdings including WBFM New York and 142 franchised operators in US Canada Europe. Proceeds fund Bonds for Israel. Benny to guest violin solo with Toronto Symphony November 12. Pro Ness: Benton plans focus on politics and public service after sale.
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Jack Benny
Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Bonds For Israel
Benny
Mendelssohn
Sarasate
Walter Suskind
Canada
Europe
Federal Communications Commission
WBFM
New York
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Benton
Muzak Corporation
Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc
Encyclopedia Britannica Films, Inc
Hej
Wrather
Dio
KFMB
Kfmb-Tv
San Diego
Kero-Tv
Bakersfield
Disneyland Hotel
Anaheim
Warner Brothers
Rediffusion Ltd
England
Benton and
Truman
Senate
Bowles
Gover
Westport Policeman Meeker Pleads Not Guilty to Bribe Charges
Westport policeman George E. Meeker pleaded not guilty at a Superior Court arraignment to a charge of accepting bribes from contractors in exchange for alleged protection for their truck drivers. He elected trial by jury on Oct. 15, with Bernard B. Peck as his attorney.
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Westport
George
E. Meeker
Superior Court
Meeker
Bernard 8
Peck
Bridgeport
Bridgeport Man Indicted for First Degree Murder in 1957
An 18 member grand jury charged Solomon Banks of Bridgeport with murder in the first degree for the Aug 7 shooting of James Patterson at the Anvil Smoke Shop. Patterson died Aug 9 from wounds. Banks faces a plea on Tuesday and October trial is anticipated. State's Attorney Lorin Willis will prosecute with Raymond Ganim as defense counsel. The indictment followed a secret grand jury session that ended around 2:40 p.m. Banks remained composed as he was remanded to the county jail.
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Superior Court
Raymond J. Devlin
Patterson
Cowles Street
Bridgeport Hospital
Newfield Avenue
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Wethersfield
Lorin W. Willis
Raymond W. Ganim
Banks
Henry P. Lyons
East Eaton Street
County of
Fairfield
Man Found Injured in Burning Auto in Easton
Arthur A. Lawrence, 30, of Bridgeport, was found unconscious in a badly damaged burning car on Stepney road near Monroe town line. He was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with scalp lacerations and possible head injuries in good condition. Easton Fire Department extinguished the blaze. police planned to interview him before reporting.
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Easton
Arthur A. Lawrence
Park Avenue
Bridgeport
Stepney Road
Hayes Street
Monroe
St. Vincent's Hospital
Lawrence
Former Bridgeport Alderman Daniel Finnegan Sr Dies
Daniel A Finnegan Sr 63 of 200 Nutmeg Road died at home after a nine month illness. A former Democratic alderman from the Tenth district he belonged to St Charles church Men’s League Council of Catholic Men and the Plumbers Union. He leaves two sons two daughters a sister and a brother. Services Monday with a Mass of requiem at St Charles church and burial at St Michaels Cemetery in Bridgeport
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Nutmeg Road
Bridgeport
FinNegan
Men's League of
St. Charles Church
Council of Catholic Men
Plumbers Uion
Focal 173
Donald J
Mary Anderson
Patricia Finnegan
Helen Finnegan
James J. Finnegan
Los Angeles
Mullins
Redgate
Park Avenue
St. Charles' Church
St. Michael's
Arkansas Governor Faubus Faces Court Fight Over School Desegregation
Arkansas Governor Orval Faubus defies a federal subpoena in a high profile desegregation case as 200 witnesses appear for hearings. The suit, brought by 10 Negro ministers, seeks to overturn segregation laws while Faubus weighs FBI findings and potential shifts of guard duty as Little Rock Central High School prepares to reopen.
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Little Rock
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Supreme Court
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Arkansas
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Ronald N. Davies
Department of Justice
U.S
Orval E. Faubus
Central High School
Woodrow Wilson Mann
Phallanan Masaute
Central High
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FBI
Omorrow
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Terrance Roberts
Thelma Jean Mothershed
Mayor Mann
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Sherman T. Clinger
Arkansas National Guard
Little Rock Central High School
National Guard
Mann
Hays
Brooks Hays
D-Ark
Faulbus
Mobilez Ala
Peeapind Faubus
UN group bars Red China seat in UN puzzle roundup
Readers tackled a crossword with clues about marriage terms and wordplay. The page notes a jackpot win of 925 dollars from a pair of perfect scores and explains several clue corrections involving words like PAUSED, LOVES, POLICE, GLARE, and WELDING.
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China
Roves
Drought Aid Backing Deadlocks Tax Exemption Vote
Lawmakers approve a tax relief and drought aid package after a tight caucus battle. The plan includes property tax abatement for farm inputs and hay subsidies for dairymen, with Governor Ribicoff eyeing vetoes on subsidy parts and a tax study commission gaining approval. Senate leaders remain cautious as talks continue ahead of a likely short session.
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House Republicans
Pope
House
Ribicoff
House Caucus
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Senate
Elmer S. Watson
Rvethersfield
Benjamin L. Barringer
New Milford
Judiciary Committee
Agriculture Committee
Henry J. Dunleavy
R-Thompson
Submerged Sub to Fire Missile Admiral Says
Kansas City September 19 AP Admiral Harry D Felt said Polaris a 1500 mile range ballistic missile will be fired from a submerged submarine The launcher will be out of sight moving and Polaris is a main deterrent to enemy aggression He praised carrier task forces for offensive power and noted Russians rely on land based forces and submarines
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Kansas City
Naval Operations
Harry D. Felt
Navy League
Felt
Northwest Liner Lands After Pilot Dies in Madison
An ill flight captain died mid voyage and the stewardess Jean Stonis announced an emergency landing in Madison. The plane landed safely at Dane County Municipal Airport with Capt. Lohmar dead. a new crew transported passengers to Chicago later.
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Jean Stonis
St. Paul
Madison
Miss Stonis
Municipal
Steadman
Lohmar
Dane County
Michael Malloy
Northwest
Minneapolis
Chicago
Missing Norwalk Girls Located Safe at Home
Two Norwalk High School senior girls, Joan Sperling 18 and Miriam Moore 17, reported missing since Tuesday, were found in the city and returned to their homes. Police said the girls had not left Norwalk and were visiting relatives and friends.
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Norwalk
Joan Sperling
Mia
Harry Sperling
Suncrest Road
Miriam Moore
Walter Moore
Stuart Avenue
Eisenhower Says He Is Deeply Disappointed by Little Rock
President Eisenhower is deeply disappointed there has been no voluntary progress to integrate schools in Little Rock Arkansas this week. White House press secretary Wayne Hawks read the remark after consults with the President following a Newport conference with Governor Faubus.
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Eisenhower
Newport
R. I
Little Rock
Ark
Wayne Hawks
White House
Hawks
Primary law change approved in special session vote
Change to primary contests approved despite low turnout as leaders planned to defer. Less than 40 of 279 House members and under a dozen of 38 senators were present when the action occurred, with no quorum challenges noted. The measure alters how primary selections are conducted for three communities.
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House
Senate
North Korea Picks New Premier In Planned Five Year Shift
Pyongyang broadcast says North Korea will appoint a new premier within five years as part of a broader leadership reshuffle. The report notes an asset reallocation and strategic planning tied to stabilizing the economy amid international tensions.
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Toyko
North Korea
Supreme Ass
Kiming
Havana
Pyong Yang
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