24 Apr 1962
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
1
Experts discuss expanding U S nuclear capability with stronger bombs and new weapons systems. Plans call for Minuteman ICBMs and submarines carrying missiles, with tests anticipated in the Pacific over two to three months and additional anti submarine rockets in development.
Four youths including two Trumbull residents and one Bridgeport resident faced charges after a wave of thefts and vandalism. David Steindl and William Lowe, both 17 of Trumbull, Peter Brockiats, 16 of Bridgeport, were released on $1,000 bond each pending May 1 circuit court. A juvenile was placed in Bridgeport Juvenile Detention awaiting action. Police said stolen items included a loaded shotgun and two rifles, a television set sold multiple times, liquor and cigarettes sold to teens, with other property recovered. Patrols investigated alongside Sgt Hoyle and Officer Coughila.
A fragmented plea urges readers to avoid littering and to carry a diner bag in the car as a simple act to keep America clean and beautiful. The text promotes personal responsibility in public spaces and community pride.
Hartford April 23 AP Governor Dempsey urged a statewide effort to curb rising school dropouts noting 2170 of 31,620 students who entered high school in 1957-59 are expected to graduate this fall. He warned a free nation’s future depends on developing youths through education.
Fairfield firefighters were called at 7 14 p m to a third story scaffold blaze at a Fairfield University dorm under construction. An aerial ladder was used to reach the fire. Damage is estimated at about 60 dollars. Cause remains undetermined.
The Zoning Board of Appeals granted approval to John J. Callis for a sign permit at 563 Connecticut Avenue and reserved decisions on five other applications including Richards Overton and Cart J. Nelson for uses and variances. May 3 hearing rescheduled for Richard Weinstein’s matter. Virginia Gierlands withdrew her plan to convert 25 Maple Street to a multiple family dwelling.
In Waterbury on April 23 labor representatives and local officials rallied outside City Hall to protest the city’s failure to recognize police and fire unions. Senator Lupton of Weston spoke in Greenwich urging a “school for legislators” to better educate lawmakers on budgets and state government. The march included about 100 labor figures and Waterbury police and firefighters, with banners calling for union recognition. Mayor Bergin declined comment.
April 23 Newtown firefighters extinguished two grass blazes along the New Haven railroad tracks north of Bridgeport in the Walnut Tree Hill district. Chief Lee Bergin led a coordinated crew with assistance from Bridgeport Police and various fire unions. The alarm was sounded at 2 45 PM and 9 40 PM, with crews including Sandy Hook Fire Company and Danbury firefighters responding to the blazes burning about one half acre.
A 21 year old, Joseph Edward Passaro of 772 Washington Ave, admitted breaking into Professional Pharmacy at 157 Golden Hill Street to obtain drugs. Circuit Court Judge Francis J. O'Brien sentenced him to nine months in jail with a suspended portion after ten months served. Passaro plans to seek admission to a Federal Narcotics Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky after release. Police Capt. Dominic A. Conte said Passaro was arrested Friday following investigative leads.
Three university students were trapped in Case cave Friday night and rescued after an extensive search. Mason Huddleston Bartee and two others were guided by Ed Seagraves Dick Shuptrine and Harry Lang as civil defense teams finally reached them, discovering them on a narrow ridge near a pond after hours inside the cave. The trio reported limited water and no food, surviving by sharing a flashlight and climbing rope zones while awaiting rescue.
The Republican party group will convene at the Strafeld hotel at 7 10 tonight to organize. Town Chairman Edward Sandula and other officers are set for reelection to a two year term, with the slate including several names.
In Norwalk on April 23 a new contract for Fairfield county carpenters ends a three week walkout that began April 1. The pact raises the hourly wage by 30 cents immediately and 19 cents in two later installments, lifting the old rate from 1.90 to 2.20 an hour. About 200 other area trades also walked out. negotiations continue.
The Uniteds Tuminating company reports earnings of 5,689,040 for the year ending March 31 1962, with 5,024,728 for the prior period. Earnings per share were 1.86 and 2.80 for the respective years. Operating revenues reached 46,?. including 3,648,918 from the new Derby Division. Board declares 37% cent dividend payable July 21 to stockholders of record to July 1.
Spacecraft early reached planned speed but two hours later NASA reported a telemetry fault making it impossible to confirm response to ground commands. At a news conference NASA official Pickering warned the craft probably cannot complete most missions and a lunar hit would be a crash landing.
Hartford April 24 AP President Kennedy assured Governor Dempsey the 43rd National Guard division would not be eliminated in Army Reserve reorganization, but realigned along modern wings. Dempsey previously urged the change without dissolving the unit.
State Senator John M. Lupton of Weston won the Westport primary defeating Lodge supporters. Lupton claimed a large advantage and took four state convention delegates from Westport as the party debates unity and strategy for a win.
The M. I. S. Club of Fairfield County schedules its spring meeting for May 1 at the Westport Clam Box. Dr. R Bowling Darnes, president of Barnes Regeneering Co. Stamford, will speak on Infra Reg and Its Applications to Space Problems. Social hour 6 30 dinner at 7 0 reservations via Donald Weter. The club includes present and past State Senate members and officials.
The King Rex figure debuted at New Orleans Mardi Gras in 1872, marking a historic moment in the festival’s pageantry and tradition.
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