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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1957

Page

8

Subway strike rages as MBA seeks amnesty and bargaining

Frank Zelano leads MBA push for amnesty while Transit Authority to avoid mass firings if workers return promptly. Four leaders jailed for contempt, including Theodore Loos, as union seeks broader settlement and a TA election to set bargaining power with the TWU. Subways partially back to service with 3400 striking workers and 60 more trains in motion.

Frank Zelano MBA Wagner Zelano Theodore Loos Supreme Court Henry Clay Greenberg Supreme Court Room Transit Authority New York Anyoe Wagner Wagner Mec Joseph Carin AFL Cio Transport Workers Union Transit TWU O'Grady

Sukarno 10 Quit Indonesia Soon Rumors

Indonesian leader Sukarno reportedly invited to recuperate abroad with possible move to India or Egypt. Dutch rumors claimed arrest or ouster. Singapore and The Hague sources found unlikely. UN and New York police reported threats to Indonesian delegation, including word of possible bombing if measures against the Dutch continued.

Sukarno India Egypt Jakarta Sukarnio Hatta Singapore Hauge Indonesia United Nations N. Y New York

US Information Service Library Bombed and Destroyed in Athens

A time bomb exploded in the USIA library on Stadium Street in Athens injuring no one and destroying the building in a fire. Police offered no statement, but some sources blamed communists. Frank L. Dennis said no official reports or comments had been received from USIA or the State Department.

Athens U.S. Information Service Stadium Street Washington Frank L. Dennis USIA State Department

Storm battering T Navy ships heads to Lisbon

A storm battered destroyers of Destroyer Division 41 en route to the Mediterranean to join the Sixth Fleet. The tanker Manley sustains extensive damage to its superstructure and one crewman is killed with three in critical condition. Three other fuel-depleted destroyers nearby may be towed by the tanker, carrier and transport. Salamonie rescued a man swept overboard from Gearing. The Hodges and carrier Tripoli proceed to scene.

Lisbon U.S. Naval London Navy Destroyer Division 41 Mediterranean Sixth Fleet Hodges Tripoli Atlantic Azores Gearing Tsailor Thomas R. Mann Lves Norfolk Harold H. Larsen E. A. Lane McCard J. R. Ducat Leo Mulcahy W. J . Ropers Manley By Cmdr. W H. Bowen Salamonte Capt E. L. Beach Steel Center Port Kembla Ducan S. Baker New South Wales Australia Captain Beach Eisen Hower

Florida Arctic freeze snarls citrus Belt in near record cold

The Florida frost battered citrus and beans with Broward county losses estimated at two million dollars. Crestview registered 18 degrees while Miami fell to 35, and similar record lows spread from Baltimore to Shreveport as parts of the nation endured widespread winter severity.

Florida Crestview Citrus Belt Florida Citrus Commission Broward County Miami Rio Grande Valley Baltimore Washington, D. C Shreveport Weather Bureau California

Slippery Clues and Wordplay Analysis Summary

A dense excerpt discusses puzzle clue reasoning, contrasting similar words and letter plays. It examines terms like DACE DALE OGLE OGRE and NOTIONS NATIONS, explains why certain words fit clues better, and notes how context and everyday usage affect interpretations in a puzzle setting.

Merely Two Business Journeys Not Meant as Amusing

The note contrasts two business journeys and rejects humor. It corrects spelling errors seen in the garden reference, noting the distinction between a well and a well shaft hidden underground. The emphasis is on precise wording and placement of terms within a metaphorical garden scheme.

Dale

Prison Escape Sentenced After Guilty Verdict

A prisoner identified as Gordon, who had spent time in prison, was sentenced to four to five years after an attempted escape from his cell. The escape involved using a wire and a metal log, and he sought outside help to obtain release. Judge Elmer W. Ryan imposed the sentence minutes after the jury returned its guilty verdict.

Gordon Elmer W. Ryan

Bassige Local 229 elects leaders in union vote

Union secretary Delbert Garey defeats Michael Tortora 362 to 298 to lead the Bassige unit. Jean Cruddas wins financial secretary 335 to 318 over Louis Thibodeau. George Smith beats Sam Sorenson 335 to 316 for sergeant. Harold is unopposed for trust. Executive board includes Stanley Rutkowski, Carmen Longo, Albert Cutrell, Joseph Odice, Marion Marko, and Joseph Haines. About 750 of 800 Bassick plant workers are Local 229 members.

Delbert Garey Michael Tortora Jean Cruddas Louis Thibodeau George Smith Sam Sorenson Harold As Stanley Rutkowski Carmen i Longo Albert Cuthréll Joseph Odice Marion Marko Joseph Hai

Delightful Three Cheese Spread for Porcupine Bread

Delightful cheese spread recipe by Gaynor Maddox. Mix butter cream cheese cheddar and blue cheese with onion mustard Worcestershire and Tabasco, fold in beer to smooth mix. Chill, then shape on bread to form a porcupine head with pretzel “quills” and waxed paper crust. Serve with bread slices.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Food and Markets Mallon Coeery Barnes

Five-under-par round tops field of 257 in LA golf event

Tommy Jacobs Montebello Don White and Bud Bradley USC star among leaders with five-under-par 67s. Lee Cartnal and others from Los Angeles also matched 67 as first round split due to large field. Bradley led with eagle on eight, six birdies and three bogeys as field to be cut to 64 for second round on Saturday.

Tommy Jacobs Montebello Don’ White Los Angeles Bud Bradley University of Southern California Lee Cartnal Billy Maxwell Odessa Tex Bill Casper Singing Hills Calif Bud Holscher Apple Valley Bradley

Dulles and NATO talks move toward Paris summit

A European survey notes the president's prestige but urges a firm NATO role as a mutual defense alliance. Democrats press Eisenhower to broaden NATO talks to foreign policy coordination, decision making, and economic programs, plus relief of Middle East tensions. Diplomats gather in Paris for a NATO summit amid France Britain and U S lineup in a potential clash.

United States Russia Kuznetsov Paris NATO Middle East Warsaw Pact U. S Henry Cabot Lodge Europe Mansfield NATQ House Eisenhower Inato France

Four Way Deadlock In Montebello Golf

Montebello Calif December 12 AP four youthful golfers tied for the lead after the first round of a 5000 dollar prize and a 11 242 424 loan and a 9096 64 hole Montebello Open while Boston receives a 1939 urban renewal grant. The project will clear 4811 acres of slums in West End between Massachusetts General Hospital and North Station near the State House. 3671 dwelling units are involved with 2641 families to be relocated to safer housing as the Boston Housing Authority clears and sells land to redevelopers for residential, institutional and commercial use.

Montebello Calif Washington Boston West End Massachusetts General Hospital North Station State House Jaw Boston, Housing Authority

City considers expanding Fire Department staff and senior posts

Detectives push suit allowance continues to furnish turnout clothing to firemen. Civil Service reviews five new classified posts including a draftsman and an assistant maintenance director. Linley reports need for a clerical employee for the Board of Education and a vacancy for an assistant city librarian. Police and fire boards seek examinations for several positions as plans outline a larger staffing to support a two hour work week. Redevelopment plans foresee 2400 housing units and neighborhood commercial space with a net project cost of 13,568,143. Mayor Teixeira attends as federal grant covers most costs.

John J.linley Fire Board Civil Service Board Planning Commission Board of Education Board of Educacation Common Council City- Libarian Linley Kelley Percy M. Searles Police Board Francis C.keogh Keogh Donnelly John A Buiuzea Bridgeport Municipal Employes Association Commisson Griffenhagen Associates Desco Segt Boston

Brodie to Start at Quarterback for 49ers Sunday

San Francisco coach Frankie Albert named rookie John Brodie to start against the Green Bay Packers as the 49ers face a potential cliffhanger. Veteran A. Tittle remains limited by a leg injury and may play if Brodie struggles. Odds makers favored San Francisco by 14 points despite the rookie starter.

San Francisco Frankie Albert John Brodie Green Bay Packers Albert Brodie Tittle

Father and Son Night at St Thomas Parish Hall

The St Thomas Men's League will sponsor a Father and Son Night at the parish hall Monday at 8 p.m. Marty Weiss president. Two films, The Lion Hunt and Hunting in Alaska, will be shown through efforts of Frank Carroll with Remington Arms company courtesy. A special hour will follow the meeting. Program chairman is Andrew Dabgestia assisted by Frank Carroll.

St. Thomas Men's League Marty Weiss Frank Carroll Remington Arms Company Alaska Andrew ‘Dabgestia

Record-setting jet flier breaks speed record in 1953

Drew from Carrellton, Ga., commander of the 481st Fighter-Bomber squadron, Bergstrom AFB, Tex., breaks U S and British speed records at 1650 mph after a December flight. He previously failed to set an official mark due to a camera issue. He receives the Distinguished Flying Cross and will travel to Washington for the Thompson Trophy banquet. He is a 1942 Army Air Corps veteran with 104 missions in Korea and holds multiple decorations. His wife Sarah and daughters Nancy and Bonnie are noted.

Drew Carrellton Bergstrom Afb Tex Chester E. McCarty Tactical Air Command 18Th ‘Air Force L. P. Twiss United States Navy R. W. Windsor Thompson Washington Drewe Army Air Corps Sarah Nancy Bonnie

Churchill views Samaritan slain Schurz Ney Dec 12 AP

Fragmented report notes Sir Winston Churchill’s remarks during a London visit as Vernon Stallard 30 is found slain near 10 Downing Street after stopping to assist a stranded motorist. Prime Minister Macmillan briefed on the incident before a lunch meeting while Fiji’s chief Raluli faces separate accusations in a drunken driving tragedy involving a former beauty queen.

Schurz Ney Aoace Winston -Charcaille Vernon Stal Downing Street Tallard Macmillan Stallard London Jan Ratu Alipate Raluli John Holbrook Hill Brix England Fiji Mary Moody

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