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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1962

Page

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Plane crashes near Tweed New Haven Airport injures four

A single engine sightseeing plane with four aboard crashed in a Bark yard south of Tweed New Haven airport after hitting a telephone wire on approach. The aircraft collided with a yard on Handley Street. Police and ambulances responded, and all four occupants were rushed to Grace-New Haven hospital with injuries.

New Haven Tweed iBenfenly, & Aospital Hugh Macs Fayden Handley Street Grace-New Cweed-New Haver

Algiers Suburb Turmoil Fueled by Secret Army Violence

Moslems lynch two Europeans in a Maison Curee suburb as Algerian rebels warn France to end European resistance. Secret army terror raids persist in Algiers and Oran with claims of at least 230 Moslem deaths. Exile government predicts decisive week while calls for calm continue amid fears of civil war and renewed cease fire tensions.

Marehal France Algeria Fom Caile Tunis Sim Maison Curree Alegiera Uedih Algiers Oran Notas Mohammed Be Bella Wek Rebul Algena Evian Inux Patiens Tong

Court Reveals Bizarre Tale of Widow Paying Yale Man

The Tax Court exposed a 70 year old widow who paid Yale student Charles Goddard more than 100000 to marry her in 1909. He, now 74, faced no income tax on the settlement after the court deemed the sum far larger than credulity. The 1909 Hartford Yale doorstep meeting led to a secret marriage with a $200000 settlement, the details unfolding after decades.

Yale Washington Tax Court United States Charles I. Goddard Duteau Intérnal Revenue Goddard Int Worth Kern Geddird Widder Snionry Ranmaell Gniddard Wick Mass Yale University Tawschge Lucinda Ni Hartford Conn Hasiery Lucinda S. Anny

Alaska Seizes Japanese Boats Over Illegal Fishing

Alaska authorities seized a Japanese fishing boat and detained six crew members on illegal fishing charges. The Ohlori Mara, a 50-foot herring catcher, was held on a $25,000 bond as part of a fleet including the mothership Banshu Maru with 123 aboard. Superior Court Judge Edward W. Dans arrived from Anchorage to arraign the men while the Wick was seized and more arrests were anticipated inland.

Superior Court Edward W. Dans Anchorage Davis Alaska Mongo M. Hanasaki

Pike Car Injures Two Boys On Myrtle Avenue Ramp

Pablo Ortiz 14 and Dennis Lipnick 12 were hurt when a bicycle on a ramp of the Connecticut turnpike collided with a car on Myrtle avenue. They suffered compound fractures of the left legs and multiple contusions and were taken to Park City Hospital in fair condition. Patrolman Thomas Cannery said Ortiz rode on the handlebars, cutting in front of two cars, and was struck by a vehicle driven by Murray Gaines 58 of East Orange.

Myrtle Avenue Pablo Ortiz West Avenue Dennis Lipnick Warren Street Hie City Ambilance Park City Hospital Thomas Cannery Seid Tim Ortiz Lipnick Mary Way Murray Gaines East Orange Paliver Tir. Gaines

Page features and sections teased in Telegram daily

The page lists anchors like Editorials Fashions Comics and features such as Jacoby on Bridge Obituaries and Sylvia Porter Theater News. It references TV and Radio Sports and a Women’s column with the heading Burton, Angela Paiweek. The fragment hints at a full daily section lineup without detailing specific items.

Angela Paiweek Burton Renee LE Puszley Jacoby Sylvia Porter Women's

Bus Pact Talks Involve Barnum State Drivers

Bridgeport Auto Transit and Local 1336 of the Amalgamated Association plan talks Tuesday and Wednesday to seal a contract before the April 30 deadline. The union seeks a pension plan and a 50 cent per hour wage boost for 31 drivers earning $2 an hour plus fringe benefits, with negotiations at 41 Sage Street under company president Jacob Sinanlan.

Barnum State Bridgeport Auto Transit Company Association of Street, Plectric, Aubway Wid Moteor Coach Impinges of America Sage Street Bus Company Jacob I. Sinanlan

Late Taxpayers Rush to Meet Midnight Deadline

Taxpayers scramble as April 15 falls on Sunday with Bridgeport office extending hours to assist. Supervisor Stanley J. Keating says forms should be in the hands of district director in Wartford today. Bridgeport office at 205 Middle Street will stay open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. to aid taxpayers facing problems. Lee J. Miller serves as group supervisor of the collection division at Bridgeport.

Stanley J. Keating Adn Bridgepore Wartford Middle Street Lee J. Miller Vie Bridgeport

Talks Due On Electricians Strike Wage Dispute

Contract talks set between Local 488 IBEW and NECA as 200 electricians work under the old contract that expired April 1. NECA says a meeting date is being planned and will likely follow the union’s March meeting. Main issue is wages with journeyman electricians at 4.05 an hour for a 36 hour week. A potential work stoppage clause is noted.

Local 488 Tat Lidnal Brotherhood of Electrical Workers National Electrical Contractors Association Ispokesmen NECA INECA Onion Forright

Anti Religious Reds Campaign Reported In USSR

Reports from Mostow describe a growing anti religious drive in the Soviet Union. The measures include church and seminary closures and seizures on alleged economic and espionage charges linked to Jews. Khrushchev denies anti Semitism while observers cite a nationwide campaign.

K. C. ‘Shaler London Mostow Soviet Union Uwe New Communist Party Russia Nikita Khrushchev Gherman Titov Gott U.s.t Space

Solemn Palm Sunday rites open Holy Week in Vatican City

Palm Sunday observances in Vatican City mark the Holy Week epilogue recalling Christ’s suffering and death. Pope John distributed blessed palms amid about 15,000 attendees, with 19 cardinals present, a rainffected procession, and plans announced for Easter blessings to the world. The story notes a historical incident in St. Peter’s Square involving an obelisk and a sailor’s cry “Water on the ropes.”

Vatican City Jatin Xntie Jerusalem St. Peter's Square Eushing Heliopolis Rome Cali Bula Pane Sixtus VI Benedetto Hresca San Remo Pope Sixas Hint Tle St. Peter's Pope Toho Bresca Camalthalice Pope John Paolo Cardinal Marella

Easter Buying Surges Ahead of 1961 Easter

New York April 13 AP Buyers are shelling out for new clothing home furnishings and appliances as Easter shopping surges. Merchants report higher spending and sales forecasts above last year with Easter three weeks later boosting spring fashions. Weather has little impact. forecasters see a strong season in many regions.

New York Rayier Bridgeport Reteil William J. Hawkins Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Acast Ely Hawking Bridgeport Easher Louis Carroll Rich’s Atlanta South Philadelphia Businness

Cuban Leave From Hospital Brightens Palm Sunday

Sick and wounded Cuban prisoners held for $2.5 million release attended Palm Sunday Mass in Milan Florida. Sixty prisoners arrived yesterday from Kayana and most were freed by Mercy hospital, with two delegation members planning a New York launch for a broader ransom campaign. Fidel Castro seeks $62 million for all 1179 prisoners. Eighteen attended Mass in the hospital chapel, others at Gesu Catholic church.

Milan Fla Ori! 15 Hospital Chapel Gesu Catholic Chin'eh Rey

Burglars Take $55 From Newtown Post Office Safe

Newtown police report burglars pried open a door at the Bots ford Post Office on Route 25 early today, opened a safe, and escaped with an estimated $55 in cash. Building owner Thomas Aragi found the wreck at 3 PM. Resident State Police Sergeant James M. Costello is investigating.

Newtown Botsf Ord Cut & Holt James M. Costello Thomas Aragi

Publicity row over interview with segregationist Gaillot

In New Orleans on April 15 AP reports Archbishop Joseph Rusimel canceled or limited a planned interview with Mrs. Hilda Gaillot, a segregation advocate. The church leader said he reluctantly consented to the interview, but with tight controls and no outsider presence, citing possible excommunication if Gaillot persists in opposing desegregation. The case sparks debate over church authority and public stance on race.

New Orleans Roman Polic Joseph Francis Rusimel Gaillot Mader Sigmnrold Holy Peehites Wells Aaridick

Pilgrims In Jerusalem Mark Holy Week Journey

Crowds of pilgrims bearing palms and olive branches travel a road near Jerusalem as April 15 observations mark a religious procession. Officials note the event draws many visitors to the sacred site amid ongoing rites in the Holy Land.

Holy Land Jerusalem Litach Thapharida Cathahes

Palm Sun City hit by palm Sunday rain and snow forecast

Area churchgoers dressed for Palm Sunday faced a messy day as mixed rain and snow moved through Palm Sun City. Weather officials at Bridgeport airport logged precipitation, bringing the monthly total near average for April. Winds shifted from the east as forecasters warned of possible colder conditions inland later.

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