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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1968

Page

6

Paulin Promoted To Continental Baking Executive

Gilbert J. Paulin of 668 South Pine Creek Road Fairfield has been promoted to national accounts manager of Continental Baking Company Rye New York. He previously served as a hotel and restaurant service division specialist covering Boston and New England and joined Continental Baking in 1955 as a salesman.

Gilbert J. Paulin South Pine Creek Road Fairfield Continental Baking Company Rye N. Y Paulin Natick Mass Boston New England Bridgeport Mr. Paulin New York University University of Maryland Air Force Fairfield University Continental Baking Dolorez Staples Mobile Industrial Caterers Association

Sears recalls gas baseboard heater models over CO risk

Hartford AP report states Sears recalls about six models sold nationwide in past six years due to carbon monoxide generation. About 6,000 units recalled. Connecticut sales likely under six. Owners urged to shut off heaters and contact Sears for replacements or refunds. Model numbers include Homart 133.7256, 439.72611, 133.72562, 133.725621, 149.72565, 133.72565, 133.72586, 133.725611.

Hartford Sears, Roebuck & Co Connecticut John £. Brassil Sears West Hartford Brassil Homart

Russian math hampered by politics lecturer says

Dr. Edgar E. Enochs visiting SHU lecturer says Russia’s mathematics suffer from limited contact with non communist mathematicians. He notes Russian students face heavier math curricula and praises SHU curriculum as on par with top U.S. institutions. He speaks at Sacred Heart University about topology and modules and plans to teach in Moscow next year.

SHU William H. Conley Sacred Heart University Raoul A. DeVilliers Edgar E. Enochs University of Kentucky Enochs Russia Lewis United States Sacred Heart University of Moscow

Romney Defends N H Campaign Route and Record

In Manchester and Concord Romney denounces use of tactical nuclear weapons in Vietnam as dangerous. He denies personal accusations, rebuts critics, and defends Michigan record as he campaigns toward the New Hampshire primary.

Manchester N.H George Romney Vietnam Concord Sporting Goods Romney Michigan Parker Peterborough Concord Barry Goldwater GOP Richard M. Nixon New Hampshire Manchester High School

Hilmer Elected Vice President of Bank of New York

William P. Hilmer of 31 Bibpins Road Easton has been elected a vice president of the Bank of New York, announced by Samuel H. Woolley president and CEO. Hilmer joined the bank in 1967 as assistant vice president and is in the corporate agencies division as chief operations officer. He is a Yale graduate and served in the Air Force in Europe Africa and China Burma India theaters. He previously ran his own Fairfield business and worked at Old Colony Trust in Boston. He belongs to the Yale club the Duxbury Yacht club and the St Elmo society.

William P. Hilmer Bibpins Road Easton Bank of New York Samuel H. Woolley Mr. Hilmer Bank Yale University Air Force Fairfield Old Colony Trust Company Boston Yale Club Duxbury Mass St. Elmo Society

New Haven Patrolman Fined for Assault

Curtis Willoughby a suspended New Haven patrolman was fined 100 by Judge Raymond Devlin after a Feb 1 jury conviction for aggravated assault. Nathan C. Qualls was found innocent. The charges stem from an alleged gunpoint incident outside the Cotton Club in Hamden on November 4.

New Haven Curtis Willoughby NewHaven Raymond Devlin Willoughby Nathan C. Qualls Qualls Fred Lester Hamden

Guard Army Ready For Possible Riots

Top Army leaders said regular Army and National Guard forces are prepared for riots or other disorders in the coming summer. Secretary of the Army Stanley R. Resor stated special training and supplies are available for National Guard units to handle civil disturbances.

Washington National Guard Lolkes Stanley R. Resor

Boiler Explosion Blamed for Fire in Willimantic

A boiler explosion in a Willimantic cellar ignited a fire that caused about 500000 dollars in damage to a downtown block. Paint and turpentine stored nearby fed the flames. more than 100 firefighters fought the blaze for 14 hours. Two three story brick buildings on Maine Street were condemned and to be torn down. A resident reported extreme heat in her apartment as the blaze began early Wednesday.

Maine Street Marie Morency Vandas

Choice widens on doctors in welfare cases

Hartford AP reports starting March 1 welfare recipients may choose their own doctors whose usual fees are paid by the state for one year. The plan replaces the old fee schedule and uses Connecticut General Life Insurance Co to monitor and approve bills before payment. The CG firm handles Medicare reviews in the state regime.

Hartford Thetate Bernard Shapiro Welfare’ Department Connecticut General Life Insurance Co Connecticut General General Assembly

State Suspends Welfare Curb in Court Contest

Hartford AP report says a state rule blocking new residents from welfare aid before three months residence was suspended after US District Judge Blumenfeld issued a temporary restraining order. The ruling stops denying aid based on residency while a three judge panel weighs permanency.

Hartford Bernard Shapiro State Welfare Department M. Joseph Blumenfeld Blumenfeld U.S. Supreme Court

Blue Cross Names Information Director in New Haven

Robert A. Watterson was named director of public relations for Connecticut Blue Cross in New Haven. He has worked in advertising and PR since 1949, served in World War II and the Korean conflict, and was on General LeMay's presentation staff. He is married with a son and a daughter.

New Haven Robert A. Watterson Connecticut Blue Cross Watterson Omaha Air Force Curtis LeMay

Hussein accuses Israel of starting eight hour battle

King Hussein of Jordan charged Israel with premiditated aggression after an eight hour fight along the Jordan River cease fire line. He said he would prevent guerrillas from striking across the border and vowed to defend Arab rights in Palestine. Jordan reported 16 civilians killed and 58 wounded.

Amman Jordan Hussein Israel Jordan River Dead Sea Sea of Galilee Middle East Haim Bar- Lev West Bank Arab al Fatah Palestine Jerusalem Iisrael

Gran Carnevale Opens With Oriental Band Sunday

The 36 piece Pyramid Temple Oriental band led by Emil Bergen will headline Gran Carnevale at Holy Trinity hall Scofield avenue. Fundraiser for the Itation Community Center new building to run Sunday with a 2 30 p m start for the Junior Masquerade. Ball at 9 p m supervised by Charles Marsillo with Angelo Rubino directing. Miss Gran Carnevale 1968 to be chosen Sunday night. a $1000 savings bond and runner up prizes announced.

Pyramid Temple Oriental Band Emil Bergen Holy Trinity Hall Scofield Avenue Itation Community Center Joseph Monaco Oriental Band Herman Sepall Maschera Charles Marsillo Angelo Rubino Carnevale

15000-Ton Naval Vessel Open to Public Tomorrow

The amphibious war vessel USS Austin LPD 4 will be open for public tours tomorrow during its weekend stay at Cisco Pier Seaview Avenue. Tours run between 1 and 5 pm with a Navy spokesman noting potential pier space conflicts due to a commercial vessel arrival. The Austin, displaced 15,000 tons and 570 feet long, is the largest U.S. naval ship to dock in the city after recent mine detection tests with Sikorsky helicopters.

Austin Cisco Pier Seaview Avenue Navy Bridgeport Long Island Sound City Lumber Company

Kolbe Student William Allaire Finalist in National Merit

William Allaire Jr of 10 Sturtevant Place earned a certificate of merit as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship program. He attends Kolbe High School and is among about 14 finalists. about 2,900 Merit Scholarships will be awarded and notified next month.

William Allaire Jr William Allaire Sr Sturtevant Place Kolbe High School Allaire

Fairfield U Glee Club to Give On Campus Concert

The Fairfield University Glee Club will hold its only on campus concert this season tomorrow at 3 p.m. in Gonzaga Auditorium. Admission is free to the public. The concert features the Our Lady of the Elms College choir from Chicopee Massachusetts and includes spirituals folk music and show tunes with a medley from Show Boat.

Fairfield University Glee Club Carnegie Hall Gonzaga Auditorium Our Lady of the [Elms College Chicopee Mass Fairfiel

I City Man Fined For Removing Monroe Gravel

Sam S Vendetti of 175 Wayne Street was fined 20 dollars after pleading guilty to violating Monroe Planning and Zoning regulations. The case cites an order to stop removing gravel from 1015 Monroe Turnpike and a civil injunction issued in December 1866. Vendetti's attorney, John Bigley of Stratford, said the client is appealing the commission orders in a civil suit.

Sam. S. Vendetti Wayne Street Alvin Rottman Underwood Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission Monroe Vendetti Monroe Turnpike John Bigley Stratford Rottman Commission

UConn Accepts 2 Stratfordites As Honors Scholars

Kathleen Patusky and Fred Andres of Stratford join seven other new Honors Scholars at the University of Connecticut. The group, selected for high past-semester grades, includes Stamford’s Richard Parrish. They meet program requirements and pursue advanced studies in the honors track.

Kathleen Patusky Sherwood Place Fred Andres Lawler Terrace Stratford University of Connecticut Fred Bunnell High School Miss Patusky Stratford High School Richard Parrish Woodbine Road Stamford Uconn

State Man Shot in Gunfight Sentenced to 20 Years

Frederick J. Girouard 24 of Manchester Connecticut pleaded guilty to armed robbery and assaulting FBI agents. He received 15 years for the robbery and 5 years for the assault after a gunfight at South Station and a prior robbery in South Windsor. He was wounded during the South Station clash.

Boston Connecticut South Station U.S. District Court Frederick J. Girouard Manchester FBI Sullivan Plaza South Windsor Bank and Trust Co South Windsor Conn

Session Wednesday to Register Voters

The Board of Selectmen and Town Clerk Frank J Verrilli will hold a session next Wednesday in City Hall to register new voters and approve applications of those sworn in during the past month. Under a new state law sworn voters may take the oath on any business day at town clerk or registrar offices, with later board approval. Since the last session on Jan 17, 37 people were sworn in at the town clerk’s office and 24 at the registrars.

Frank J. Verrilli To & P.m Common Council Board of Selectmen

Three Children Killed in Canada as Mother Questioned

Canadian police found three boys aged 14, 13 and 12 dead from gunshot in a Scarborough bungalow. A sister, 10, was critically injured while their mother was detained for questioning. A daughter collapsed on arrival. neighbors heard screams and gunfire around noon.

Toronto Scarborough David Kidd Douglas Joseph Nancy Scarborough’ General Hospital

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