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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1958
Page
34
Princess Soraya of Iran arrives aboard the Inner Constitution in New York as a refugee from love. She says she wishes to live in the United States and Bermuda and explains her divorce from Mohammad Reza Pahlavi due to the lack of an heir.
Aura Wheeler markets floral motif transfers for home crafts. The notice invites readers to mail 35 cents per pattern plus 5 cents for each additional pattern to Bridgeport Telegram Needlecraft Dept New York for patterns 661 and 3 by 6 inches. A Laura Wheeler Needlecraft Book offers two bonus patterns and many designs.
The article notes that most felt hats use rabbit fur while the finest hats come from beaver fur and other furs such as hare nutria and muskrat for various hat types.
Norwich April 22 AP A 51 year old New London woman Mrs Josephine R Stewart pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her common law husband John J Sawicki 56 of the same address. Sawicki bled to death after she struck him with a clock and then left the apartment despite his wounds. State's Attorney Allyn L Brown Jr. stated in Superior Court.
Judge Charles S. House cited both in a case as apparently drunk. He noted Mrs. Stewart’s 40th arrest and said she desperately needed guidance and supervision.
John Murphy appeared in City court on drunkenness charges. He quipped that this was his 500th appearance for drunkenness as Judge Toscano suspended sentence, noting he could still stand.
A group of housewives ended a 15 day meat boycott in Los Angeles and switched to research to compare prices. Stores reportedly reduced some cuts by up to 12 cents per pound during the campaign. Senator Kuchel asked participants including Mrs Barbara Crill of Glendora to survey price changes year over year.
Lorikeets differ from other parrots by feeding on nectar rather than seeds. These colorful birds forage through eucalyptus forests in eastern Australia.
Ellen Saltonstall consumer service director at the Pan American Coffee Bureau urges a 40 cups per pound ratio for better coffee. She notes many American homes use too little coffee and offers a method from the Coffee Brewing Institute detailing measurements water temp and brewing volume.
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