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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1956

Page

5

Stratford adopts Town Plan of Development and zoning rules

Stratford Planning and Zoning commission adopts the Plan of Development and new zoning regulations effective January 1. The changes remove drug stores from the liquor license exemption and require waivers for package liquor sales from drug stores. Copies will be filed with Town Clerk W. Howard Wilcoxson. no zone changes are made.

Stratford Stratford Planning and Zoning Commission Leslie Oakman Commission Equor W. Howard Wilcoxson Oakman Planning Commission Council

Reward posted in New Britain for murder case

The New Britain Herald announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the murders of Edward J. Karpiewski and Daniel J. Janowski. The total reward now stands at $6,025 with other contributions from city state and a private business. Police continue to work around the clock without a definite clue.

New Britain New

Schools End Year Break Reopens January Second

Parochial and public schools begin the long holiday recess today and will close through the new year, with all campuses set to reopen on January 2.

Honeyspot Playground contract signed for immediate start

Town Manager Harry B Flood announces G L DeFelice of New Haven will begin work Saturday on a new playground north of Konespot school. Land and 76000 dollars for the project come from the State High Treasury department under a town agreement related to Turnpike right of way. Pack Party Cancelled. Cubs gifts distributed by Dens due to measles cases near Eli Whitney school.

Harry B. Flood G. L. DeFelice Company New Haven Konespot School State High Treary Department Eli Whitney

PAL Talent Unit to Present Six Christmas Shows

PAL Talent unit led by president Joseph Carten will perform six Christmas parties over three days. The schedule includes Fairfield Masonic temple tonight at 7, Manning Maxwell Moore Party in Klein Memorial Saturday at 10:30 a.m., Huntington Road Firehouse at 3:30 p.m., Schwan Hall Bridgeport at 7 p.m., American Legion Children's Party Sunday at 2 p.m., and Fire Headquarters at 3:30 p.m.

PAL Joseph Carten American Legion

Townspeople Republicans rally as Christmas nears

Os car Peterson, town chairman, returns from a four day cold hoping to resume duties before Christmas. Town employees donate 50 to the Connecticut Society for Crippled Children. Sterling House Center closes Saturday at 4 30 pm and reopens Jan 2. Florence Abercrombie recuperating from surgery expects home for Christmas. Walter Dowse notes 2900 light bulbs valued at 1500 in Municipal Christmas Display. Rev John J Filip says confession hours Saturday morning. Delaware Valley Joint School project visited in Milford PA cost 800000 housing 54 90 square feet. Building cost 560218 plus 104230 for extra equipment. Exterior walls concrete glass blocks brick. Cafeteria and gym included. William McDonald to mark Dec 26 birthday. Town offices close today at 5 pm reopen Wednesday 830 am. Fiore Perachio wedding anniversary Dec 29. Christmas seal campaign aided by Stratford Visiting Nurse Association. Lions Club turkey shoot thanks note to Sgt Joseph Carten PAL rifle club and police judges. Dave Gorman recalls Belmont Park ride with father Ed in 1945. Dave still rides.

Oscar Peterson Connecticut Society For Crippled Children Sterling House Community Center Mary Hardy Florence Abercrombie St.’ Vincent’s Hospital Walter Dowse John J. Filip Holy Name of Jesus Church Delaware Valley Joint School Milford Alton Torgan Board of Education William McDonald Fiore Perachio Stratford Visiting Nurse Association Robert Hudak James Salter Lions Club Joseph Carten PAL Rifle Club

Protestants Demand Probe Into TV Film Ban

Glenn L. Archer of Protestants and Other Americans United calls for investigations by the House Un American Activities Committee and the FCC into Chicago WGN TV’s ban on the film Martin Luther. He argues the suppression threatens free speech and religious tolerance and criticizes church claims of no direct order.

Washington Chicago Wgn-Tv Martin Luther Glenn L. Archer Fulton Sheen Archer Walter D-Pa House Committee Mser. E. M. Burke Archdiocese of Chicago Legion of Decency

Controversy Over Film Martin Luther Sparks Religious Debate

A fragmentary discussion criticizes a film about Martin Luther as insulting to Catholics and accuses it of religious bias. The debate touches on religious liberty and historical portrayal, with voices from clergy and Protestant observers.

Bank robbery attempt reported in Albuquerque

A young man entered the East Central branch of Albuquerque National Bank and demanded money. Teller Cornelius Arnett, 22, refused to fill the sack after the note threatened his family. The robber fled in a car. Arnett is married with no children.

Albuquerque N.M East Central Albuquerque National Bank Cornelius Arnett

What makes a party click for holiday hosts

January Better Homes and Gardens offers practical do s and don t s for planning a successful party. It outlines guest selection, decor ideas, and activities to ensure guests enjoy themselves at holiday parties.

Homes & Gardens

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