Easter Day Parks Attract Crowds As Warmth Surges
Temperatures climbed to a record for April 22 as crowds filled parks on Easter. In Windsor the high reached 80.5 degrees, the year’s top mark, and New York City logged a date high of 86 degrees. Rockefeller Center skating halted as temps prevented artificial ice but resumed once sun faded with mid- to high 70s.
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USS. Weather Bureau
New York City
Mercury
Rockefeller Center
Fifth Avenue
Rescuers Search Lost Trio in Gaye Cave Near Trenton
Civil defense teams from Tennessee and northwest Georgia joined a two mile northeast cave search near Lookout Mountain for three missing youths. A Chattanooga exploration team led by Dave Evans entered at 2 a.m. and stayed underground, reporting the cave well marked yet difficult to navigate in darkness.
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Trenton
Evans
Aerosol Co and UAW Hold Talks on Contract Extension
Aerosol Techniques and United Auto Workers Local 87% continue negotiations as the current contract nears expiration in May. Talks resumed after a one month suspension following a Teamsters petition with the National Labor Relations Board, which was later withdrawn. Aerosol vice president Eric Walsh leads the company’s negotiating team and plans to present proposals at today’s session.
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Aerosol Techniques Company
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National Labor Relations Board
Teamsters
UAW
UAW Fram
Eri} Walsh
Aerosol Techniquas
Detective to Speak on Drugs at Community Session
Detective James V. Fitzpereld of Bridgeport Police will discuss narcotics and user trends at a community services meeting at the Hitching Post Restaurant on Lafayette Street. Health and welfare groups will attend, led by Margaret Kovac with Eugene Michael as chair.
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James V. Fitzpereld
Brugeport Police Special Services Division
Danbury Man Injured In Newtown Route 4 Crash
April 22 Danbury rut listed in satisfactory condition at Danbury Hospital after his car struck a utility pole on Route 4 Newtown. William Gabriel 66 of 12 Fourth Street was northbound at 205 am when the vehicle lost control. He was transported by Newtown ambulance with a possible rib fracture. No charges yet as investigation continues. Accused liquor violator Cicero Davis 40 of 72 Highland Avenue held on liquor counts in bond 500 pending arraignment.
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Newtown
Danbury
Newstown
William Gabriel
Fourth
Iscar
Gabriel
Cicero Davis
Highland Avenue
Meskill to Address Republican Luncheon in Hartford
Mayor Thomas J. Meskill of New Britain will speak at the Republican luncheon in Hartford on April 22 at the Hotel Bonn. He led the party’s sweep in New Britain on April 10 and will discuss the victory of the COP campaign.
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Meskill
Hartford
Thomas J. Meskill
New Britain
Bonn
Tien
Easter Bonnets Shine as Spring Parades Enliven City Streets
Easter bonnets and spring fashions dominated a seaside parade scene with residents seen in bright outfits. In urban news, H. L. Green Pension Holding seeks a zone variance to add to a Wall Street building, with public hearings set for May 7. The board will also review multiple variances for residences, commercial expansion, and a child day center on Couch Street.
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H. L. Green Pension Holding Corporation
Wall Street
McCrory-MicLellan Green
Oaing Board of Appeals
Toni
Robert W. Roberts
Ward S
Thomas W
Carolyn W. Fargan
Juniper Rou
Rowayton
Theodore A
Dorcas
D. Fonts
Burchard
Lane
Liber Grain Company, al
Commerce
Rita G. Boytes
Couch Street
Summit Ave
Anthony Casabols
Connecti
Cut Avenue
Alpine avalanche kills one in Selva Gardena tragedy
Bolzano Italy April 22 AP says an Alpine avalanche on the Centerchephis trail at Selva Gardena trapped five skiers. One Italian died, four others were safe. Three Germans escaped the snow, digging out companions. Rescuers labored for two hours to recover a second body.
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Bolzano
Italy
Selva Gardena
Two Easter service attendees die at St John’s church
In Louisville on April 71 two St John’s Evangelical church members, retired manufacturer George Frederick Kretschimer aged 73 and Catherine Smith Treitz aged 76, suffered fatal heart attacks during Easter services. Both died en route to hospital after aid was begun.
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Louisville
St. John's Evangelical Church
George Frederick Kretschimer
Catherine Smith Treitz
Park Ave Driver Helo Arrest Charge Shocks Local Scene
Robert J. Northrop, 26, of 126 Park Avenue, was arrested yesterday on charges of resisting arrest and failing to slow for police. He was held on 300 dollars bond awaiting Circuit Court action. Arresting officers were Patrolmen Angelo Florini and John Hellrigel.
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Robert J. Northrop
Park Avenue
Angelo Florini
Jobn Hellrigel
Bus firm mulls drivers pay bid in Bridgeport
Jacob T. Sinanisa, president of Bridgeport Auto Transit, said last night the firm is studying a proposed contract from the union Local 1336 AMEA representing 32 drivers whose contract expires April 30. Another meeting with union reps will be scheduled this week by company offices.
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Bridgeport Auto Teansit Company
Bull
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Offces
Sage Ares
Herman Talmadge seeks a second Senate term
Sen Herman Talmadge of Georgia announced his candidacy for a second six year Senate term. He said he will defend constitutional principles and champion measures to boost welfare for Georgia and the nation. He added his campaign will be his sole political effort. The Georgia Democratic primary is Sept 12.
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Herman
Talmadge
de Ga
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Fonmer
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State of Jocal
Counterfeiting Ring Arrests Net Over $100000 Seized
Five men, including William Earl Baysden of Jacksonville, were arrested in a two state operation targeting a counterfeit money ring. More than $100000 in bogus $20 bills were seized. Baysden previously faced treason charges and his 1988 conviction was reversed on appeal. Others named are Clenole Humphrey Norwood Whaley Edward Sparrow and Edward Thorpe. Bail set at varying amounts.
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N.C
Secret Service
Vernon D. Spicer
Charlotte
William Earl Baysden
Baysden
Spicer
Paysden
4Th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Clenole Humphrey
Norwood Whaley
Sparrow
Kinston
Whaley
Anoney
Raysden
United States
Bayaden
jBpicer
Venezuela quashes small army mutiny at Maturin
In Maturin eastern Venezuela a brief mutiny by a group of soldiers led by a lieutenant was swiftly put down. Residents heard about 30 minutes of shooting as National Guard units moved in from Caripito. The Interior and Defence Ministries said the incident did not target the government and reported no casualties. A separate note says South Korea’s junta approved payments of 399 to 760 dollars for detectors from North Korea.
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Venezuela
Maturin
National Guard
Caripito
Ministries of Interior and Defence
Muutiny
Romilo Betancourt
South Korea
Communist
North Korea
Japan Seamen Strike Paralyzes Ports Across Nation
About 99,000 Japanese sailors walked out crippling 42 ports including Tokyo Yokohama Kobe Osaka Nagoya Moji and Ishamonoseki. The All Japan Seamen's Union demands shorter hours better conditions. The walkout affects 1334 ships totaling over five million tons run by 240 firms. A second walkout is planned May 1 if talks fail.
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Japan
Yokohama
Kobe
Osaka
Nagoy
Moji
Ishimonoseki
All Japan
Son of Jerry Lee Lewis Drowns in Pool in Memphis
MEMPHIS Tenn April 22 AP The young son of rock n roll singer Terry Lee Lewis drowned in a pool at the Lewis home as dusk fell He recently turned three and is identified as Steve Allen Lewis son by his third wife Myra Gail Brown Lewis Details of the drowning were not immediately available It followed a tumultuous marriage of Lewis to Myra Brown which ended an English tour in 1958
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Tenn
Terry Lee Lewis
Steve Allen Lewis
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Sheriff's
Steve
Myra Gail Brown Lewis
Myra
NHS Class of 1942 Plans for Reunion
The Class of 1942 of Norwalk High School will hold its 20th reunion on June 9 at Ue Adam Manor on Connecticut Avenue. A cocktail hour runs 1 to 8 p.m. before dinner and a dance. Organizing the program are Sue Wells Benedict and many classmates including Sylvia Sokolow Boles, William Badge, Theresa Matry Carrano, and others.
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Ue Adam Manor
Connecticut Avenue
Pus Uuanranee
S Ue Wells Benedict
Slyvia Sokolow Boles
William Badge
Theresa Matry Carrano
Loma Henry Church
Dodie Holmgren Courcier
Anna Alviggi DeMartino
Ralph DePanitis
Frank Discata
Jack Kleis
Tane Collings Lahey
Mary Baru
Book Exhibit to Open Al Center Today
The Board of Education invites parents and teachers of Norwalk and surrounding areas to view a library books and instructional materials exhibit opening at 10 a.m. today in the Administration and Service Center, 18 Main Street. Display runs 10 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. on weekdays through May 4. Focus areas include social studies science mathematics physical education and audio-visual. Principals may arrange group faculty visits by calling the center.
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Board of Education
Norwalk
Reas
Teamsters to Open Talks with Sikorsky Today
Negotiations between the Teamsters and Sikorsky management start at 10 a.m. in the Stratford Motor Inn. It is the first bargaining session since the union was certified for about 5,000 employees who were formerly with the United Auto Workers. Spokesmen call the talks exploratory and offered few details on attendance or frequency of future sessions.
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Sikorsky
Stratford Motor Inn
Hefivopler
United Auto Workers Alu
Cops Injured by Bar Brawler in Street Incident
Sgt Hartington said Mr Pappas served the man drinks and he refused to leave. LaPlante resisted arrest and tussled with officers. Sgt Patrick Cart and Patrolman Frank Knapik assisted. Police sought another man involved in the incident.
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LaPlante
Hartington
Patrick Cart
Frank Knapik
Suaiue LaPlante
Ansonia Boys Nabbed In Breaks
Police traced a burglary at an auto firm on 7 Highland Avenue to three Ansonia youths. Two were found on the second floor office with tools. a lookout fled. They admitted involvement in nearly a dozen other breaks and are detained for questioning as officers named include Sgt. Frank J Truhowsky and Detectives Bartimore and Felinski.
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Highland Avene
Frank J.truhowsky
Aml Sve
Truhowsky
ADT Alarm Company
Iin
Haid
Spc
John Felinski
Joseph Bartimore
George Bacon
Gonzalas Zuburopa
David Busse
Mrs Agatha Wilchinsky Dies After Two Year Illness
Mrs Agatha Wilchinsky 68 of 2 Newfield avenue widow of Joseph Wilchinsky died Saturday in Billside hospital after a two year illness. Funeral services Wednesday at 8:15 am at Frank T. Rohm funeral home and 3 pm at St Michael the Archangel Church with Mass of requiem. Burial in St Michael's cemetery. Born in Lithuania she lived in Bridgeport 53 years and worked at Commercial Shirt Co retiring two years ago. Surviving: son John Wilchinsky three daughters Isabelle Crattree Marian Lochansky and Caroline Beltsky seven grandchildren three great grandchildren and a nephew.
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Newfield Avenue
Joseph Wilchinsky
Billside Hospital
Frank T. Rohm
Stratford Avenue
St. Michael the Archangel Church
Buria
St Michael's Cemetery
Lithuania
Wilchinsky
Bridgeport
Ousted segregationist attends Easter Mass without incident
In New Orleans on Easter Sunday April 22 excommunicated segregationist H Perez Sr attended St Joseph Mass with family and watched later on TV. He walked the street without disruption saying his fight against interracial practice and similar issues would continue despite excommunication. Parishioners appeared unaware of his presence.
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Aua
St. Joseph's Rule
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Mississippi River
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