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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1952

Page

5

Legends Describe Unicorn Mythic Form Across Tales

Legends describe the unicorn with a horse body, antelope hind legs, and a lion tail, appearing in varied cultural narratives and artistic depictions. The composite creature blends equine grace with felid and antelope features in many traditions.

Gray Line bus bid sparks fight over Fairfield contract

Fairfield Board of Education prepares to award the full school bus contract for the new year to Gray Line Bus Company amid opposition from five existing operators who hired counsel to challenge the award. Hoyt says Gray Line submitted the lowest overall tender and would post a performance bond with 10 buses of 54 seats and four with 48 seats.

Gray Line Bus Company Fairfield Fairfield Board of Education Gray Line Carlyle G. Hoyt Jerry DeNomme Lawrence Halas Walter Jennings Everson Jennings David Goldstein Hoyt Lawrence Hajas Board of Education Trumbull Coach Lines

Western Union Office Picketed by Local 146 Members

Thirty five members of Local 146, Commercial Telegraphers union AFL, picketed the Western Union office at 87 Fairfield Avenue yesterday after several employees returned to work. Union steward Mary Schneider said picketing had not occurred before due to no reopening attempt following the national strike that began April 3. Office superintendent Raymond J. Delaney confirmed some employees returned and that formal reopening was hoped for in a few days.

Commercial Telegraphers Union AFL Western Union Fairfield Avenue Mary Schneider Raymond J. Delaney

Testimony Begins in Gas Pipeline Case in Newtown

Judge John H. King opened hearings on Algonquin Gas Transmission’s bid for immediate possession of a natural gas pipeline easement across two Newtown tracts in the Sandy Hook area. Owners named include Florence A. Becker Helen Shelton Wendell Bieser Alvina Dennett William Anthes and Albert Kopp. The hearing resumes today with 18 additional condemnation actions slated for Tuesday across Danbury Brookfield Bethel and Newtown properties.

John H. King Superior Court Algonquin Gas Transmission Company Sandy Hook Newtown Florence A. Becker Helen A. Shelton Wendell Bieser Stonington Alvina A. Dennett Paterson N. J William A. Anthes Manhasset N. Y Albert Kopp Hawthorne Algonquin Danbury Brookfield Bethel

Housing Authority to Start 114 New Duplex Units Monday

Danbury officials announced the construction of 114 duplex units at Fairfield Ridge and Mill Ridge will begin Monday. The $1.397 million contract with Frouge Construction of Bridgeport covers four to five room homes, to be completed in 300 days, funded by bonds under a state guarantee.

Cava Danbury Insurance Agents Association Hardware Dealers Mutual David Baker State Housing Division State Public Works Department

Angel statue proposal rejected by Sudbury hospital plan

In Sudbury England the town council rejected a suggestion to place a stone angel statue over the hospital entrance saying it might depress incoming patients.

Bury ST. Edmunds Eng INS Sudbury

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