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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1954

Page

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Sheppard Reveals Other Women Under Sharp Quiz

In a Cleveland courtroom Dr. Samuel Sheppard described three women in his life during his wife Marilyns murder trial. He named Susan Hayes as his serious affair, admitted kissing Julie Lossman and dating Margaret Kaizer while Marilyn faced changes after the birth of their son Chip. He denied plans for divorce and maintained his composure amid cross examination.

CLEVELAND Samuel Sheppard Susan Hayes Marilyn Chip Sheppard Dr. Sheppard John J. Mahon Miss Hayes Mahon California Lake Erie Los Angeles William J. Corrigan Corrigan Margaret Kauzer Ohio

Official Weather Bridgeport and vicinity forecast

Cloudy with occasional rain today ending this evening then slow clearing and colder tonight. High near 40, low around 20s to 30s. Partly cloudy and milder Wednesday. Also notes for New York City with similar conditions. Almanac data and tide times included.

U. S Weather Bureau BRIDGEPORT VICINITY NEW YORK CITY

Fairfield Hearing Debates Flood Dike Plan, Beach Front Protection

Fairfield residents packed Oldfield School for a public hearing on Frank E Daniels plan with the U S Army Engineer Corps proposing gravel dikes that could serve as a Riverside drive to Pine Creek highway. Speakers urged a comprehensive plan to shield inshore and beach front properties, noting beach road parking and riparian rights, with officials planning a follow up to seek funding for more detailed plans.

Fairfield Fairfield Flood Control] committee Oldfield school Frank E. Daniels U. S. Army Engineer Corps Riverside drive Pine Creek Edward J. Holland, Jr Flood Control committee Daniels beach front Fairfield Beach botw Beach Reef Steiber Silas U. S. Army Jennings beach Annie Burr Jennings Burr

Development Plan Urged To Guide County Growth

Henry Pagin of the Regional Plan Association urged Fairfield county to adopt a long-range development plan as growth could rise to about 840,000 by 1975. He warned of congestion and overcrowding and called for balanced zoning, industrial sites, downtown parking and transit alignment, and outlying shopping centers to handle traffic and growth.

Henry Pagin Regional Plan association of New York Fairfield county Chamber of Commerce Stratfield notes Fagin

Bullard Announces Wage Increases for 2800 Employees

The Bullard company said wage increases will be given to about 2,800 employees on January 1, 1955. The pay scale starts with a minimum raise of five cents an hour, applying to both hourly and salaried staff not in salary-exempt groups, alongside a matching rise for salaried workers. The announcement notes accompanying changes to the current cost of living implications.

Bullard company

Drivers Learn Safety From Judge In Traffic Court

Judge D Harold Cotter presided as drivers faced a lecture on safety and courteous driving at a Bridgeport traffic court session. Wednesday was spotlighted as Safe Driving Day with a national campaign to reduce accidents. Prosecutor Martin F McKeon and Judge Meyer Dworkie spoke on safety. Across two sessions, 90 cases were handled, fines and forfeitures totaled 514 dollars. The largest fine was paid by John Esposito of 12 Jackson Avenue Stratford. On prosecutor Capozzi’s recommendation, Esposito was ...

D. Harold Cotter Martin F McKeon Cotter Meyer Dworkie John Esposito Jackson avenue Stratford Ernest Capozzi Esposito

Stratford Plans Liquor Outlet Aid in Thruway Path

Stratford Town Council approved a first reading to amend the zoning ordinance allowing relocation of liquor establishments displaced by the thruway. The Planning Board must hold a public hearing for each relocation, with four affected sites named. The measure follows a Dec 4 referendum and preserves sub section 76. Also updates on school and selectman appointments.

Stratford Planning board First District Joseph McNamara Spada Blue Goose Inn Ferry boulevard council Willow avenue Southard's Main street McNamara

Underwood Talks to Resume Today with Mediation Panel

The State Board of Mediation and Arbitration will meet at 1 pm today in City Hall with representatives of striking Local 267 SUE-CIO and the Underwood corporation. The session, a joint meeting, follows two weeks of dispute and a Friday negotiating session that yielded no progress. About 1,600 hourly and salaried workers at Underwood’s three local plants have been idle since November 5 after breakdowns in talks over the initial contract.

State Board of Mediation and Arbitration SUE-CIO Underwood corporation Mediation board

School board seeks to keep Congress street site for education

The Board of Education, which returned the former Congress high school site to the City in October, voted last night to pursue continued use for Central high school physical education. Superintendent Jeffery and the Buildings and Grounds committee were empowered to investigate options. Council had accepted the transfer October 18, with Mayor McLevy proposing temporary parking use until a final plan. Principal Garand warned Central’s program would suffer without outdoor facilities as the site serves gym classes, junior varsity practice, and could be used as a summer playground for children.

Board of Education Congress high school Congress street Central high school Joseph E. Jeffery Common Council McLevy George L. Garand Central Garand Bassick and Harding high Anita Vogel

Trumbull OKs Nine New Schools and Town Garage

Trumbull voters at the RTM approved two new elementary schools in Long Hill and Nichols and a town garage. The low bid from Frouge Construction of Bridgeport totals 447000 for two 12 and 16 room schools, with a bond issue to cover 550000. Also approved were funds for a town garage, deep freeze units, road changes, and land conveyance near Middlebrook avenue. about 100 attended, moderator Robert Bilgendorff presiding.

TRUMBULL Long Hill Nichols Middlebrook Frouge Construction company of Bridgeport Park Lane Booth Hill upper Nichols West Mischa road East Lake Bertwood Birchwood roads Sutton Construction company Middlebrook avenue Church Hill road RTM Robert Bilgendorff

Prisoner of war case upholds 10 year sentence

8 Stratford police report armed bandit case. letters praise officers Lisecinsky Troland Chaffee to Town Manager Flood and Chief Flannaga for swift arrest of dangerous criminals. Bridgeport Police noted for past benefits from Stratford actions.

Stephen Lisecinsky William Troland Raymond Chaffee Stratford William B. Flood Patrick J. Flannaga Bridgeport Police department

Ships rush to aid burning tanker Fensal

The Norwegian tanker SS Fensal suffered an engine room explosion with uncontrollable fire about 270 miles northwest of San Juan. Surface craft from San Juan and Coast Guard cutters Sagebrush and Aurora were dispatched to assist, expected to reach the scene by tomorrow afternoon. casualties and destination were not yet known.

MIAMI Fensal San Juan Coast Guard Sagebrush Aurora

Pontiff Prue XII Slightly Weaker Despite Improvement

Vatican reports Pope Prue XII remains grave after a near fatal collapse 12 days ago. He has trouble eating as doctors monitor his condition. Prof Antonio Gasharrini, summoned from Bologna, conducted a checkup and recommended an alkaline stomach wash and a special strength building diet.

VATICAN CITY Prue XII Antonio Gasharrini Bologna Gasharrim

Downtown stores extend shopping hours before Christmas

The Retail Merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce says downtown stores stay open until 9 pm on five additional nights for shoppers. The extended hours cover this Thursday and next Monday through Thursday, with stores closing December 24 at 5 30 pm for the three day holiday weekend.

Retail Merchants division Chamber eof Commerce

Eisenhower sees three billion tax relief postponed

President Eisenhower and Republican leaders outlined a broad anti tax relief plan for 1953 including extending the corporate tax rate and keeping excises on autos and liquor. Meetings at the White House produced a constructive tone as lawmakers weighed postponing tax cuts and advancing a multi year highway program and defense calls.

WASHINGTON Eisenhower Congress GOP White House Knowland

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SHARP eersrees Theodore E. Steiber Fairfield Beach Improvement association W. Eben Burr Harry Siles Idle Hour Homer C. Cudmore RPA BULLARD Telegram Angelo Patri Fes Constantine Brown Dr. Bundesen Jacoby Sylvia Porter William Smyth Republican Town committee Edward J. Medvecky Henry Connors Broadbridge avenue Board of Selectman George F. Wright UNDERWOOD Congress St Ike HAP Merman Wyatt Jo Ann Betty Faye Dyersburg Tenn Wyatt CPL. DICKENSON STRATFORD COPS Army Review Army board of review Cpl Edward S Dickenson Korea Guy Emery Dickenson Emery U. S Court of Military Appeals New Cumberland Pa Board of Police Commissioners John A Lyddy Stratford Police department Seaview avenue PONTIFF oes Len Knowland parts Senate Rep. Martin Massachusetts House Small Business Administration Hawaii federal service postal service Secretary of the Treasury Humphrey Sen Millikin R-Cole Wilkin Wilson District of Columbia legisla Hi Nabor Olin Miller dickens
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