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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1957

Page

2

Vanguard flop fuels worry ahead of Paris summit

Nixon voiced concern over the Vanguard failure and its impact on NATO talks opening in Paris on December 16. The White House seeks a full report from Eisenhower, with no fixed date for another Jupiter-C satellite attempt while officials note Russia may have had earlier failures.

Nixon White House NATO Paris Eisenhower U.S Gettysburg United States

Military to Step Up Missile Test Firings

CAPE CANAVERAL Fla Dec 8 AP preparations were under way for a busy week of missile test firings at the launch capital near here possibly including Jupiter Atlas and Redstone rockets. Preparations followed last week's Vanguard satellite failure with signals of Thor and Atlas tests later in the week and Army and Air Force launches watched from nearby beaches amid limited Washington information.

Cape Canaveral Fla America Air Force Army Navy Washington Vanguard Thor Pentagon

Convict Admits 49 Girl Slaying Ends 8-Year Manhunt

Sheriff Gorman Collins said an eight year manhunt for the slayer of Muriel Baldridge ended when an inmate at Indiana State Prison confessed. Minor Caldwell Taylor, 35, of Kentucky, claimed the murder and implicated two other men and an unidentified woman. Extradition procedures will begin to charge Taylor in Kentucky.

Prestonberg Gorman Collins Indiana State Caldwell Taylor Muriel Baldridge Taylor Collins Paschal Smith Harlan, Ky Edward Brown Alfred C. Dowd Indiana State Prison Michigan City Kentucky Leek Withon Barmint Avenue Mooney Shepherdville Baldridge Willie Clark Jr West Prestonsburg Roland Burchett Maytown

Three Nabbed After Hold Up in Prestonsburg Case

A decades old mystery unfolds as more than 60 people are arrested or questioned after the body of a 17 year old Prestonsburg high school student is found near her home in June 1949. Two prominent men face charges. one acquitted and the other dropped for lack of evidence while townspeople fund private detectives. Sheriff Collins hints at possible suspect Taylor but offers no details.

Prestonburg Lon Moles E. K. Dotson Moles Prestonsburg Dotson Commonwealth Collins Taylor

Fairfield Drunk Driving Charge and Bond Set

John Scanlon 48 of 35 Eunice Street Fairfield charged with drunken driving after his car hit a pole while turning from Blaine Street into Ruane Street. Arrested by Policeman Michael Farkas, he was released on $560 bond for Town Court arraignment December 23. Historic Thor missile firing praised by General Motors executive Harlow Curtice for its guidance devices.

John Scanlon Eunice Street Fairfield Blaine Street Ruane Street Michael Farkas Harlow Curtice General Motors

Winter Storm Pours Snow Across Central Plains and Midwest

A fast moving winter system pushed snow east from the western Gulf to the central Appalachians, with five inches in South Dakota and up to six inches forecast for Ohio and Indiana. Bitter temperatures crept into the northern Plains while rain and snow lingered in Ohio and New York. Gusty winds spurred a chinook warm spell on eastern Rockies. California faced dry winds elevating fire danger.

Gulf Region Arkansas South Dakota Plains Iowa Missouri Kansas Ilinois Indiana Fayetteville Ark Minois Ohio New York Mississippi Valley New England Mississippi Alabama North Carolina Virginia Rocky Mountains Montana Great Plains Pacific States California

Milford girl in hold up case linked to car theft

Policemen searched a car and found about 26 dollars in bills wrapped in a road map on Everett’s person and several dollars in change on Miss Naum who claimed the money was tips earned as a barmaid. Anbult identified two men in a police lineup and Stratford police said Miss Naum was not in the car during the holdup.

Dunn Everett Miss Naum Stratford Milford Edward Hubbell Anbult Streib’s Station Stratfard

Man's foot burned after alcohol rub incident

Branford December 8 AP Tony Czopkouchee, 6, rubbed alcohol on his aching foot to warm it and held it over an open coal stove. The rubbing alcohol ignited and his right foot was burned seriously. He was admitted to a hospital.

Branford Tony Czopkouchee Czopkouchee

Mrs Florence Kennedy Dies In Astoria After Long Bridgeport Ties

Mrs Florence Dunn Kennedy wife of John Kennedy of 2839 AGth Street Astoria N Y and formerly of Bridgeport died Saturday in Astoria Hospital Services set for Wednesday at 8 am in Frank T Rohm funeral home 434 Stratford Avenue and at 9 am in Blessed Sacrament Church with a solemn requiem Mass Burial will be in St Michael's Cemetery Born in Bridgeport she was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Sidwell Dunn and lived in Astoria since 1926 Survived by husband two sons Sgt Raymond W Kennedy at Fort Benning Ga and John E Kennedy Jr of Astoria two daughters Mrs Albert Casey of Chicopee Falls Mass and Mrs Donald Mullin of Leavittown N Y two brothers Frank and Arthur Dunn two sisters Mrs Elizabeth Deegan and Mrs Julia Miller seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews A note adds that about one tenth of the U S lumber supply comes from the national forests.

Florence Dunn Kennedy John Kennedy Agth Street Astoria N. Y Bridgeport Frank T. Rohm Stratford ‘Avenue Bles St. Michael's Cemetery Elizabeth Sid‘well Dunn Jas Raymond W. Kennedy Fort Benning John E. Kennedy, Jr Albert Casey Chicopee Falls Mass Donald Mullin Leavy Ittown Frank Arthur Dunn Elizabeth Deegan Julia Miller Devon

Burglaries Reported Roaring Weekend Theft Spike

Burglars looted boats and shops late Saturday night with cash and merchandise stolen from White Way Market 965 State Street Grand Garage Lincoln and Madison avenues and St Stephen s School Bird Street Police report two bedroom raids total cash 1030 and 675 taken from homes plus 300 and a diamond ring from Jerry Bocchino 296 Jackson Avenue Grace Marie s Beauty Shop 1843 East Main Street and Ed win Mass and Son Contractors 555 Grant Street more breaks under investigation and six prior incidents noted last Wednesday

Morris Shapiro White Way State Street Robert Dunigan Vincent Cavalieri Lincoln Madison Avenues St. Stephen’s Bird Street Francis Glancy Rose Rosenfeld Lincoln Avenue John Petitte Grand Street Jerry Bocchino Jackson Avenue Grace Marie Main Street Edwin Mass and Son Contractors, Inc Grant Street

Six Students Trapped After Dow Cave Rockslide

A rockslide near the Dow Cave entrance blocked passages in the British countryside. Eight volunteers entered the cave to search for six trapped students as rescuers warned of multiple blocks and rising flood waters complicating the effort.

Dow Cave Dowber Ghyll

Parley Opening On Road Safety In San Francisco

Governor Ribicoff headlines the national traffic safety conference opening in San Francisco. Justice Clark will oversee a workshop on enforcement and courts while sessions cover education engineering laws and ordinances motor vehicle administration and accident analysis. Ribicoff will keynote the opening and close the conference, later visiting the Italian embassy for a reception and Florentine Symphony performance.

San Francisco American Municipal Association Justice Clark Ribicoff Bradley Field Connecticut Air National Guard George R. Stanley Constitution Hall Brosio Hartford

New Sputnik Age Firm Hires 20 in Danbury Expansion

Data-Central Systems, Inc. opens Oct 1 in Danbury at 39 Rose Street with 20 hires and plans to reach 100 within a year. The firm will develop and manufacture advanced radio telemetry equipment for air craft and missiles, sub contracting components and testing in Danbury. President Dr. Robert J. Jeffries notes national need for space and missile tech and outlines staff roles.

Sputnik Age Danbury Fairfield County Data-Central Systems, Inc Businness Robert J. Jeffries Brookfield Jeffries Rose Street Weems E. Estelle Redding Gunther J. Martin Ridgefield Raymond A. Runyan The Instrument Society of America Daystrom, Inc Armed Forces National Bureau of Standards University of Connecticut Johns Hopkins University Connecticut

British actor Reginald Sheffield dies at 56

Palisades California reports the death of Reginald Sheffield at age 56. A veteran actor who began in 1913 and appeared in Peter Pan and Cecil B. DeMille's The Buccaneer, he also noted in recent years the use of telemetry in aircraft testing and film production.

David Copper Jeffries Field Wickens Hollywood Cecil’ B. DeMille

Victory toast signals new era for Bridgeport Democrats

The Bridgeport Democratic win is celebrated with Mayor Tedesco praising a smooth, cooperative city government. Town Chairman Mulvihill and State Chairman Bailey tout responsibility and a comeback for the party while pledging service to the people and a strong statewide ticket in 1958. A campaign photo album is presented, and a Barbershop Quartet entertains guests.

Mulvihill Bailey Tedesco Mulviktitl United Democratic Party Bridgeport McLevy Ribicoff Barbershop Quartet Society The Soundsmen Cavaliers

Local carrier prize winners honored at post program

Brian Smith, an eighth grader at Wooster Junior High, led prize recipients with ten carrier boys honored. Eugene Chechoski, Eugene Lattanzi, and George Sabine won wrist watches. others received clock radios and numerous merchandise prizes. Cartoons by Mort Walker and Frank Ridgeway thrilled the crowd, with Mayor Sam Tedesco and Post Publishing executives in attendance.

Brian Smith Claude C. Smith Jr Mount Pleasant Avenue Strathford Brian Wooster Junior High School Eugene Chechoski Success Park Eugene Lattanzi Hastings Street George Sabine Old Point Road Milford John Michaud Stratfield Road Fairfield John Taylor Trumbull Avenue Henry Goldberg Capitol Avenue Ray Clarkson Broad Street Mort Walker Ralston Jones Frank Ridgeway Mr. Walker Ted Otis Miss Lordier Europe Mr. Otis American Shakespeare Theater Company Cagney Widmark Cooper, Lorre Bogart Dolores Ann Duda Gary Kaplan Harold Bishop Sam Tedesco Post Publishing Company Mr. Rosoff Ray Flicker T.A.D. Weaver John E. Pfriem Don Leonard Tom Gould Alfred Carrano Edward Maloney Andrew H. Lyon Carlton D. Briggs Telegram City Leonard E. Gilbert Post City David Knecht White Plains Road Trumbull Tonard Melvin Stratford Avenue Richard Diazza Laurel Street Fairield Russell Pease Louisiana Avenue Francis Poppa Aves Court Robert Marthette Gem Avenue John Lawlor Kevin Road Leonard Veatrice Putting Green Road John Trigubetz Yorman Street Alan Smarter Phillips Street Stratford William Zegarski High Ridge Drive Richard Carrance Bayberry Road Robert Jenco Ranch Drive Robert Kosma Dill Road Anthony, Loschiave Benham Avenue Allan Platt Thompson Street David Williams Creeland Avenue Victor Vishinsky West Avenue Ronald Barrett Birdseye

Rabies Vaccine Push Urges Pet Vaccination In Fairfield Area

Dr Krushak and Dr George Pickett urge PET vaccination as rabies risk rises in Stratford Greenwich and nearby areas. The report notes vaccine availability rounds up stray animal control and tests on a fox captured in Stratford with local wardens and health officials warning owners to vaccinate all dogs and cats especially outdoor pets.

Krushak George G. Pickett Stratford Greenwich State Fish and Game Department State Health Department Fairfield County

Milford man Stephen Figlar 81 dies. funeral plans set

Stephen Figlar 81 of 193 Fig Reisling Milford dies yesterday at St Vincent's Hospital. Vincent Lesko 23 Staples Day Noon arranged. Carol Reiling 37 Bilyard Street Devon James Walsh 9 Grant Street Milford also noted. Ray Ever Beaconview Drive Fairfield listed for funeral arrangements.

Frank Gibiser Lovers’ Lane Monroe William Shaw Hanover Street Michael Sorgin Capitol Avenue Frank Durand Strawberry Hill Norwalk Bert Nast Stratfield Road Fairfield Gary Sagen Bullard Court Stratford John English Ford Street Milford Denton Gower Old Town Road Newtown Donald Gibiser B. J. Anderson Hillside Acres Stepney Ronald Ruben Huntington Turnpike Nichols Anthony Caccolti Trumbull Avenue Morton Litchman Dennis Miller Maple Street Huntington Gary Fontaine Ronald Spaner Breyer Lane B.L. Zandy Forest Meadows James Cullinan Hazelwood Avenue Robert Glinsky Main Street Rodney Twyne Larkincourt John Crosby Moffett Street Robert Fesko Alboin Street Scout Ray Jordan James Pezzullo Huntington Road Eric Tomass Dexter Road Westport John Mercier Otter Trail Don Salzarro McLaughlin Road Derby Walter Day Hill Street Shelton James Jarosinsky Weber Street Bayberry Lane Fowler Bart Road Robert Horwath Maltby Street Thomas Kennelly Elm Street John Lula State Street Peter Skirkanich Canaan Road John , Williams Madison Avenue Richard Tremalio Stratford Avenue Victor Rebmann Nichols Avenue John Vanosy Shelton Court Robert Lynch New Milford Tech Russ Pizzillo Central Avenue Helene Stephen Figlar Fig- Reisling Bilyard Street Dellar Avenue

ABE J. SCHWARZ DIES AT 64, LAWYER REMEMBERED

The obituary notes attorney Abe J. Schwarz age 64 who died. He supported the American Legion Bridgeport Bar Association and the Algonquin club. Survived by brothers Meyer and Herman Schwarz of Fairfield and Joseph Schwarz in Danbury, plus two nieces and a nephew. Services arranged by A L Green Funeral Home at 927 Grand Street with time to be announced.

American Legion Bridgeport Bar Association Algonquin Club Meyer Herman Schwarz Fairfield Joseph Schwarz Danbury A. L.green Funeral Home Grand Street

Many Hold Down Two or More Jobs Across Sectors

The Census Bureau notes groups such as postal workers and public administration staff plus entertainment and recreation workers hold multiple jobs. Secondary work concentrates in trade and service sectors with evening and weekend hours. Most dual workers hold two distinct occupations, and only about one million of 3.12 million do two jobs in the same major occupation group.

Census Bureau

Ike to Undergo Medical Check

President Eisenhower remains confined to his 500 acre estate due to rain and illness. He paints reads and handles White House work while doctors prepare for a possible Paris trip decision. A forthcoming checkup at the White House is likely, with no fixed date yet.

Howard M. Snyder George E. Allen Washington Eisenhowers White House Hagerty Paris Walter Read Army Hospital

Grandmother Injured in Purse Snatchers Chase

In Perth Amboy New Jersey a grandmother was dragged 20 feet when a purse snatched by two youths in a stolen car. An off duty railroad officer pursued, forced the car to a curb, and held the pair at gunpoint until police arrived. Victim Julia Thomas 59 suffered leg and hip injuries and the purse with $108 Christmas gifts was recovered. The youths, from a car stolen in New Haven, were turned over to juvenile authorities.

Perth Amboy WN. J Julia Thomas Grovest Air Force Thomas

Mrs Alma Almgren Dies. Rites Set In Bridgeport

Mrs Alma Swanson Almgren of 1088 Fairfield avenue died yesterday at Bridgeport hospital after a short illness. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 pm at Larson funeral home conducted by Rev Frank A. Anderson of St Mark's Lutheran. Cremation at Mountain Grove crematory. Born in Sweden, she lived in Bridgeport over 50 years and was a member of Blenda Star Lodge No 7 VV O A and Enighet Lodge No 16. Survived by son Robert Almgren of Bridgeport, brother Emil Swanson of St Peters burg Florida, two sisters in Sweden and Denmark, and three grandchildren.

Alma Swanson Almgren Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport Larson Wood Avenue Frank A. Anderson St. Mark’s Lutheran Mountain Grove Almgren Sweden Blenda Stare Enighet Lodge Robert Almgren Emil Swanson St. Petersburg Fla Denmark

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Hree Curtice NLE AP. Witephata Santa Claus Bert Reinke Jeff Pacific Palisades, Calif Der Reginald Sheffield Fun Abe J. Schwarz Ike Grandma Alma Almgren Jack Broughton
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