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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1958
Page
2
A late launch attempt for Vanguard L failed when the final rocket stage failed to ignite. The satellite disintegrated after fuel burned off, leaving observers noting the beautiful but tense ascent and a white oxygen cloud as the vehicle veered southeast.
The United States and Japan start a nuclear research agreement for peaceful use. The U S will transfer 2 700 kilograms of enriched uranium to Japan over ten years for its atomic power program and a secret memorandum aims to assure no restriction on fissionable materials for Japan’s peaceful development.
The Rev Richard J Grady US ap chaplain at St Vincent s hospital in Grady was operated on yesterday for a gall bladder condition He was reported in good condition last night The report mentions his role and hospital care but details are unclear
At a New York conference the union alleged GE violated the contract by not recalling laid off workers when work existed. They demanded enough maintenance staff to cover skilled remodeling tasks. The meeting was led by Local 203 officials including Jack Rupe and Edward Nardella with Santolanni presenting, joined by GE top officials and Bridgeport plant leaders.
The North End Boys' Club invites applications for a six week summer day camp running July 7 to August 45 with a Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn theme. Activities include hiking crafts fitness swimming field trips music and games.
Officials announce vaccine supply is sufficient for all as the polio season approaches. Communities are urged to start or complete immunizations to prevent paralytic polio this year.
Curtice rejects the UAW plan for a two year agreement while urging prompt talks to avoid delays. He cites current contract terms and wage changes, and warns a longer confrontation would delay production on 1959 cars. Reuther pushes for price cuts and a big inventory clearance to ease auto industry strains.
The town considers a four tenths mill increase to fund school repairs, with a 27.8 mill base tax rate. Ronald J. Henry urged approval to begin work after school closes for summer, while Charles J. McClinch noted the addition delays a new high school by about two years and helps avoid double sessions.
Beardsley Terrace and Pequonnock projects faced eviction risk after income ceilings were lowered post full occupancy. The dispute questions over programming and emergency status, with possible private sale or state fund options discussed amid planned Hartford meeting of Commissioner Murphy, Poole, and BHA board members.
Governor Ribicoff defends a 10 percent cutback and a proposed 345 million highway and public works program aimed at creating jobs and expanding unemployment benefits. He cites past savings from restraint in 1955 57 and argues the current plan offers economy in the best sense despite its rejection by the Legislature.
A New Haven Railroad spokesman said about 400 employees will be laid off on or about May 1 to counter excess expenses over 1 million dollars caused by union cost of living increases. No return date was set.
A. R. Zender is elected president of Bridgeport Brass Company as board members are reelected. He has guided westward expansion and specific plant openings, with a career spanning sales, executive VP roles, and leadership of the Copper and Brass Research Association. Other officers named include Warren Faust and Michael Schwarz. board members listed include Hulbert Aldrich and William Breetz. Zender also serves on multiple industry boards and lives in Milford with Anna Cox.
Brooklyn native and Yale mechanical engineer Mr. Zender notes ongoing cost reduction programs across plants and staff. He cites extended warehouse services, a Shulton Aerosol sale, rising R D activity, defense program orders, and a cautious view that 1958 will improve after a challenging year.
A series of career highlights profiles executives in metallurgy and publishing. Details cover a Plainfield high school teacher who became an aluminum development director and Hunter Douglas VP, a Bridgeport Brass engineer rising to Noranda and executive roles, and Feemister a publisher and advertising leader with multiple honors and board positions.
The senate passed a labor measure barring changes by interest groups with exemptions for firms under 100 employees for two years. A Mundt amendment to bar criminals from welfare pension plans was defeated 60-26. Curtis proposed tightening Taft Hartley loopholes but his 13th amendment failed.
Party leaders revisit the 1950s efforts as F Mulvihill is reelected party chairman. He vows to push for strong Democratic candidates including possible attorney general contender Albert L. Coles and a defeated sheriff candidate Edward A. Platt. Judge Reinhard credits the mayoral slate and town chair for campaign success and predicts May or Telesco will surpass prior results.
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