Stratford Restaurateurs Protest Inn Proposal
Stratford restaurateurs led by Hugh A. Hoyt oppose a proposed Colonial Inn on South avenue Stratford filed with the Town Planning and Zoning commission asking a zone change from residential to limited business. The group contends the plan constitutes spot zoning in a historic residential area near Shakespeare theater and parking exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh A. Hoyt
Stratford
Stratford Restaurant Owners Association
Colonial Inn
South Avenue
Captain Walk, Inc
Town Planning and Zoning Commission
Captain’s Walk
Richard Slater
Shakespeare Theater
Hoyt
Slater
Harald C. Lovell
Stratford Trust Company
H. C. Lovell Hardware Company
Lea Miller
Inn
Forrest W. Davenport
Shore Road
Carl Caserta
Bestmore Home, Inc
Elm Street
Alfred B. Beach
William Thele
Stratford Avenue
David J. Clark
Planning Commission
Shakes-peare Theater
Rain Breaks Mild Spell Over Bridgeport Area
Unseasonably warm weather in the Bridgeport region is expected to end as a cold front moves in bringing scattered showers today. Forecasts from the Stratford Weather Bureau predict high near 70, then a drop to 55 to 60 by Tuesday with continued showers likely tomorrow. Yesterday’s official high reached 60 at 2 pm, with downtown readings reported in the low seventies. Saturday’s 77-degree peak set a yearly record drawing crowds to parks and beaches for sunning and brief dips in the icy Long Island Sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
U. S. Weather Bureau
Stratford
Hower
Long Island Sound
Firemen to Sing at Benefit Show
Leroy Newton former vocalist with the Johnny Long band now a Bridgeport Fire Department member will sing at the 11th annual Broadway vaudeville show for the Firemen’s Sick Benefit Association next Sunday at Klein Auditorium. Ralph DeNitto president says three performances at 2 pm 5 pm and 8 30 pm with Mr DeNitto giving a welcome address. Proceeds go to the Benefit Association treasury. Senior Central High girls will usher for all shows. Charles Ferrron band provides music. Regular admission tickets may be exchanged for reserved seats at Walgreens booth Thursday through Saturday.
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Leroy Newton
Johnny Long
Bridgeport Fire Department
Firemen's Sick Benefit Association
Klein Auditorium
Ralph DeNitto
DeNitto
Irving Gold
Stein
Michael Ovina
Frank,Sinnott
John Atcherson
Tuwie
Bogey
William Bailey
James Farrell
Charles May
Central
Charles Ferr
Ron Band
DeNillo
Walgreens Department Store
Polish troupe performs here Echoes of Poland at St Michael's
The full cast of Echoes of Poland staged a two part performance before 500 plus attendees at St Michael's auditorium in Bridgeport. Monsignor Arthur A. Rojek led the touring troupe seeking funds for next season. Notable cast included Ziemawit Sarpinski Janina Katelbach Alexander Suchicicki Dora Kalinowna Theodore Bednarski and Dona Radzimirski. The event featured remarks by Rev Hycinth Rosinske and ended with praise from Monsignor Rojek for a wonderful turnout and lasting impact on Bridgeport's Polish community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echoes of
Poland
St. Michael's Auditorium
Arthur A. Rojek
Ed Krolikowski
WNAB
England
Alexander Suchicicki
Legitimate Theater
Neaduaar
Austr ‘Tria
Dora Kalinowna
Warsaw
St. Michael's School
Hycinth Rosinske
OMC
St. Michael’s
Rojek
Navy Jet Crashes Near Crowded Louisville Area
In Louisville on April 2 a Navy TV-2 jet crashed near a dense neighborhood after takeoff from Pensacola. Capt. W. L. Ball, 31, of Columbus, Ohio, bailed out and landed on a rooftop before being hospitalized. Police said the plane exploded in midair but did not hit any buildings. the risk to residents was described as very near.
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Louisville
Jefferson County
W. L. Ball
Columbus
Ohio
Pensacola
Columus
Ball
General Hospital
Library to close 15 minutes early on bus schedule changes
The Burroughs building at 925 Broad Street will close at 9 15 PM weekdays instead of 9 30 PM due to new bus schedules. Librarian Julian A Sohon Sr stated the earlier hour is the only change required by the bus timetables.
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Burroughs
Broad Street
Julian A. Sohon, Sr
IUE Pushes Columbia Records Election Bid
The International Union of Electrical Workers prepares to file for a National Labor Relations Board election to replace the United Electrical Workers Local 237 at Columbia Records. IUE cites wage and benefit gains as key issues while UE negotiates a new contract ahead of June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Union of Electrical Workers
IUE
AFL
CIO
National Labor Relations Board
United Electrical Workers
Columbia Records
Tom D. Williams
NLRB
Williams
Joca
Robert F. Farrell, Jr
Farrell
Monroe Leach
JUE
Mr. Williams
TUE
Bridgeport
Willams
New England
Man Dies On Street Near Main Street
An unidentified man about 70 collapsed and died on the sidewalk in front of 1585 Main Street shortly after 7:30 last night. Dr George Motner said a heart attack likely caused the death. Police took fingerprints and photos to establish identity as they await identification at Sedfrey and Conway Funeral. The well dressed man wore a Mue shirt gray suit brown shoes and a gray hat. He stood five feet eight inches tall weighed around 160 pounds and wore glasses. Police found $16 in his pockets.
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Main Street
George Motner
Sedfrey and Conway
Dinner dance by Hungarian club ends with tragedy in Hartford
More than 200 people attended the sixth annual Cafe Budapest dinner dance by the Pannonia American Hungarian Club in Bridgeport to aid Hungarian Freedom Fighters. In Hartford, police arrested two Wethersfield youths after a wild chase ended with 17-year-old John S. Martyn being shot and killed by Officer Robert W. Donlin. companions Roger Peters and David Griswold face charges as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Schneider
New Britain
Hessler
Johan Szigeti
Sunset Avenue
Fairfield
Paul Arvay
Bridgeport
Michael Katay
Georgina Fodor
New York
Pannonia Club
George Eysrick
Louis Stathmarry
Norwalk
Tinti's
George Koltay
New
Wethersfield Avenue
Peters Haven
Andrew
Eross
Wasiior
Griswold
Samuel Tedesco
Famiae Gonna
Wiartyn
Hartford
Wethersfield
John S. Martyn
South End
Martyn
Roger S. Peters
Dean Street
David R. Griswold
Robert W. Donlin
Milford seeks tax on federal property in Milford
Rep Diane Toulson calls town officials to support legislation allowing taxation of federal property used by private businesses. The legislature shelved a bill, opting for a study, to protect defense contracts during a recession. Milford and other towns push for authority to tax federal property and similar state property used by private firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford
Diane Toulson
Charles I. Lovino
State Tax Study Commission
M. Francis Heberger
Michigan
Wisconsin
Foyine
Toulson
Herbert R. Elker
Brush Fire Reported at Beechwood Park
Firefighters battled a brush fire at Beechwood Park as police pursued a speeding car along Main Street and Madison Avenue around 12:15 am yesterday. Officers followed the convertible, part of a chase that drew a crowd while smoke filled the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vew
Peters
Martyn
Donlin
Beene
Chamber To Meet Mrs Connecticut at Luncheon
Mrs William Bower known as Mrs Connecticut Homemaker will be introduced at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Stratfield hotel today at noon. The event, part of National Secretaries' week, will feature Maxwell Schultz's management consultant as speaker with Newell S Beardon of Bridgeport Gas Company presenting Mrs Bower.
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William Bower
Connecticut
Chamber of Commerce
Stratfield Hotel
Maxwell Schultz
Bower
Newell S. Beardon
Bridgeport Gas Company
Avco Hails 10 Million Order At Stratford Plant Milestone
Avco Lycoming announces a Defense Department contract worth 3 million now, likely rising to 10 million, for the T53 gas turbine engine at Stratford. James R. Kerr calls it a milestone as 1,500 workers may be hired. the engine powers Army Bell HU-1 Iroquois and Air Force H43B crash rescue helicopters and supports several experimental and newer aircraft programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Department
Avco
Lycoming Division
Stratfoger
Joint Air Force Army
James R. Kerr
Lycoming
Stratford
Air Force
Washington
Tte
Army
Vertol
Ryan
Doak
Grumman
Magazine drive called success Bridgeport crackdown on obscene stands
Bridgeport police and city prosecutor led a February push to remove obscene magazines from news stands. Supt. John A. Lyddy reported no complaints since, noting officers act when issues arise. Magazine wholesalers Sal Grosso and Milton Levine pledged cooperation but questioned who defines obscenity, leaving censorship to general statutes amid civic complaints. Dartmouth’s 1958 football captain Al Krutsch, nicknamed Krunch, draws praise for driving power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
John A. Lyddy
Lyddy
Supt
Supt. Lyddy
Thomas McManus
Sal Grosso
Fairfield County News Company, Inc
Milton Levine
Mount Vernon
N. Y
Behuncik to Attend Nationalities Parley in New York
Edward J. Behuncik bridgeport lawyer will attend a one day conference at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City under the Nationalities division of the Democratic National Committee. Speakers include Senator Theodore F. Green Governor Averell Harriman Governor G. Mennen Williams and Congressman Victor L. Anfuso. Former President Harry Truman will speak at the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Behuncik
Bridge‘port
Waldorf, Astoria Hotel
New York City
Nationalities Division
Democratic National Committee
Behuncik
Democratic Nationalities Division
U. S
Theodore F. Green
Rhode Island
Averell Harriman
New York
G. Mennen Williams
Michigan
Victor L. An
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Congregation Agudias Achim
Madison Avenue
Sears Pharmacies
Perry Stratford
Columbia
Union
OF Hungarian Club
Gop
Main and Wyllys Street
Dontin
Marlyn
Hartford Hospital
Tomorow
Milford Plaa
Beechwood Park
Chamber
Dartmouth
al Krutsch
Bobby
J. Behuncik
Southern New
Ngland
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