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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1967

Page

27

Portrait of Judge Tedesco Unveiled at City Hall

A full face oil portrait of former four term mayor and judge Sam Tedesco was unveiled in Bridgeport City Hall main lobby during dedication ceremonies attended by City officials Common Council members and Democratic officials. Judge Tedesco praised the current administration and noted public service links to state government. The unveiling was led by his wife and featured remarks from Mayor Curran and city aldermen.

Telegram Brinsko Samuel J. Tedesco Superior Court Jeff Council John P. Maiocco, Jr Joseph J. Massicotte Tedesco Curran Samuel J.tesco Bridgeport Prumittee Tee Group Yaboo Gss Sam Tedesco Judge Tedesco House Robert J. Testo Louis {. Gladstone Walter D.’ Flanagan Donald A. Brown Thomas E. O'Brien

Beacon Light Mission Reaches Fund Drive Goal Slightly Over

Beacon Light Mission Inc reports a fund-raising total of 4100, $100 above the goal. Funds support the mission building at 1416 Fairfield Avenue and its service programs for the unchurched and needy. The independent organization runs classes for about 75 children and a Mothers club twice monthly.

George D. Harrison Beacon Light Mission, Inc Fairfield

Fire at vacant estate blocks Park Avenue traffic

Traffic tied up for nearly an hour after vandals set fire to a five room vacant house on the estate of the late Superior Court Judge Richard Swain at 3244 Park Avenue. Firefighters battled flames spreading from the kitchen into walls and ceiling from about 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Police rerouted traffic along Park Avenue as vehicles stalled in both directions.

North Park “Avenue Merrith Parkway Superior Court Richard $. Swain Park Avenue John Gleason Gleason Eng

British Troops Fight Day-Long Battle in Aden Streets

British forces clashed with Arab terrorists in Aden’s Crater district Monday in a day-long fight marked by sniping and bomb blasts. Maj. Gen. Willoughby said the situation was under control as two Arabs were killed and ten British troops and ten Arabs were wounded. The violence followed a United Nations mission’s arrival to advise on South Arabia’s federation and independence.

Aden John Willoughby U.N South Arabia Britain Teemjing Crumpts Willoughby Crater's Market Square Athe U.N Manidel Perez Guerrero Venezuela Abdusattar Shalizi Afghanistan Moussa Leo Kei la Mali Yemen National Liberation Front Front For the Liberation South Yemen

Fire Co 9 Disbanding Tomorrow

Engine Company No 9 at the upper Madison Avenue station will be eliminated as of Wednesday morning. Personnel and apparatus are reassigned to other houses. 20 men moved to various engines and nine rookies to different stations. Some transfers to Company 10 at Putnam Street and a pumper truck moved to Engine House No 7. Fire officials say Company 10 expands to eight men per shift and Squad Truck No 5 gains a fourth firefighter. The move preserves Engine 16 at Madison Avenue and Geduldig Street and aims to reduce overtime and address manpower shortages, per Mayor Hugh C Curran.

Madison Avenue Francis C. Chandler Chandler Middle Street Geduldig Street North End Hugh C. Curran

Bill increases litter penalties in Hartford

The Connecticut House passed a bill boosting the maximum littering penalty to a $200 fine and 30 days in jail, sending it to the governor over objections from Rep. William Mayer who warned it is excessive compared to existing laws. He questioned the bill’s practicality and warned of changes to highway signs statewide.

Hartford House William Mayer East Granby Mayer Cahn Highway Department Robert J. Tes Jto

City Cinema Listings Show Wide Film Schedule

A busy roster of showtimes across numerous theaters in Milford Norwalk and surrounding towns lists films including Blow Up How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying The Raven Premature Burial Pit and Pendulum Birth of a Painting Doctor Zhivago and The 25th Hour. Several drive ins present titles such as The 25th Hour Hotel Paradise and Days of Wine and Roses with matinee and evening slots.

Beverly Capitol Milford Center Drive-In Cinema Theater Psy Forum Beaver Valley County Cinema Fine Arts Westport Merriti Doctor Zhivago Milford Drive-In Norwalk Drive-In Norwalk Palace Acapulco Buddwing Stratford UA Trumbull Wilton Cinema

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