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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1958

Page

17

Malines Case Ties To Ike Stop Aide Inactions

Notes from a Woodward inquiry reveal aides discussing timing of air line actions and delays in court rulings. Adams pressured chairman to delay a CAB order, yielding several years before a Supreme Court decision. Schwartz confirms agency postponed the order after Adams spoke.

Mpcommites Harris Adams North Am Supreme Court CAB Schwartz North American Murray Chotines Tam

Two More Seized in Smokes Theft Case

Detectives arrest Louis Roci Jr 25 and Manuel Henriques 18 on breaking and entering charges in a large cigarette theft from New England Tobacco and Candy Co at 215 North Avenue. Bonds set at 1000 each. three other suspects freed on Saturday. Estimated stolen value near 10000 dollars.

New England Tobacco and Candy Company Louis Roci, Jr Island Brook Avenue Manuel Henriques William Street Redi Albert Wilcek Albert Meehan Henriques Peeder Richard Kennnedy Stevane John Roci Leonard Riccio Bishop Avenue Henry Riccio Stratford Avenue 215 North Avenue

Fairfield Knights Postpone Meeting in Weather

Fairfield Knights of Columbus council announces postponement of tonight's meeting due to weather conditions. Logan Fisher, grand knight, says the rescheduled gathering will be held on March 4.

Fairfield Knights Father Coleman Coucil Knights of Columbus Fairfield Logan Fisher Grand Inight

Death toll rises as blizzard shuts down state

A severe snowstorm prompted citywide emergency proclamations led by Mayor Richard C. Lee with ten other communities under orders. Schools closed, businesses paused, and snow removal costs ran high. Two shovelers died from heart attacks while clearing streets. Norfolk reported 20 inches with New Haven at 17. most areas saw 10 to 15 inches.

Richard C. Lee Mik Charles Nerkowski Bridgeport John Wagner Lyment River Norfolk New Haven

Fairfield School Break Discovered at Washington School

Fairfield police investigate a break at Washington school on Villa avenue. The principal's office was ransacked but no clear items were reported taken. The Stratfield school PTA meeting slated for tonight has been canceled.

Fairfield Washington School Villa Avenue Stratfield School Pta

Reds Spin 88D Return Flight From Korea Armistice Zone

Report says North Korea rejected a UK demand for recognition while denouncing as improper the matter before the Military Armistice Commission. The article notes the majority of passengers were Korean with two Germans aboard, and places the event near Pyongyang at an air base about 15 miles north of the capital.

Kim Military Armistice Commission Reportantaf Ts Suen Pyongyang

Engineer Hart in Train Crash

Police report details a train crash near New Rochelle and Fort Chester as empty passenger cars collided while being towed and overtook another train. Officials said service to New York City would resume normally and trains were shifted to alternative runs to cope with the incident.

Connecticut New York City John Hartrey Port T New Rochelle Fort Chester New York Sgt Hartrey

Bard Actor Plunges to Death After Weekend Disappearances

Boston dispatch reports actor Charles F. S. Bell aged 41 died after leaping from the Hotel Touraine nine his body landed on a marquee. Bell recently left a Stratford trip and had sought advice from John Houseman amid unspecified troubles with the American Shakespeare Festival cast. He planned to sail to Europe and had appeared on stage with Katherine Hepburn in Washington.

Boston Charles F. S. Bell Bell Touraine Alden Turner American Shakespeare Festival Theater Stratford Uzamer, Bell Globe Theater Sanday Lenox John Houseman Houseman Housemas Europe Boston Common Katherine Hepburn Washington Elhis Rabb Don Pedro New York City Houresent

Oscar nominees named amid international film talent

A report notes March 14 as the application deadline for a position and highlights top film nominees. Elizabeth Taylor, Lana Turner, and Ninety others compete across categories including best actor, actress, supporting roles, directing, and song, with cross‑border recognition underscored.

Elizabeth Taylor Raintree County Lana Turner Peyton Place Anna Moguani i Toe Neneee Youara Witness Red ‘Buttons Sayouara Vittorio de Sica Sessue Hayakawa River Kwai Arthur Kennedy Russ Tamblyn Caroyn Jones Elsa Lanchester Hope Lange April Love Academy

State births fall in 1957 tied to low marriage rate

Connecticut reports 1957 births total 18 121 couples tying the knot, marking the lowest marriage rate since 1938 and a birth surge amid low mortality. Infant deaths stood at 227.1 per 1000 live births, while the effective birth rate reached 23.1 per 1000 population. Natural increase was 23 400 persons, with a mid year population of 2 362 000.

Jsm Robert Keehn It's Bureau of Vital Statistics Connecticut

City considers tow away law to enforce no parking rules

Aldermen push an all day no parking and rush hour ban reform to curb blocking traffic. The ordinance would allow towing of violators with penalties reaching up to five dollars plus storage and garage fees, and permit bond hearings in city court. It requires insured garages and would authorize towing for driveways and unposted signs.

Gladstone Tedeyeo Sarefeo Sgro Frank V. Feroteto Jr Thomas E. O'Brien

Stamford Police Evacuate 50 Residents Amid Housing Crisis

Police move 50 tenants from aging Stamford buildings amid danger of fire after tenants lighted fires in buckets and bathtubs. Lawyer Julius Kuriansky, for owner Morris Rettner of New Rochelle, N.Y., urged the city to assume tenant housing as condemnation judgment looms midweek.

Julius Kuriansky Morris Rettner New Rochelle N. Y

Pay Hike Delay Sparks City Employee Debate

BMEA and DUFFY rally for immediate pay raises while criticizing the Civil Service commission. The BMEA legislative chairman Joseph A. McNamara calls the Griffenhagen report favorable in principle but defers salary action as devious and unfair. He argues city employees deserve a raise this year and condemns external pressure on the commission’s fairness.

BMEA Joseph A. McNamara Civil Service Commission Griffenhagen Mayer

Atlanta Fire Claims Eleven Children and Woman

A blaze ripped through a Bridgeport duplex in Atlanta killing eleven children and one woman. Police said victims were recovered from the smoking structure as firefighters battled the blaze late tonight. Authorities and city officials await a Civil Service report on pay raises tied to April 1958 implementation.

McNamara Atlanta Bridgeport Board of Aldermen Civil Service

Bold Thief Steals Office Typewriter In Broad Daylight

A bold thief seized a 256 dollar typewriter from a second floor Warner building office at 87 Fernfield Avenue around 2:30 p m yesterday. The Western Union Telegraph Company property belonged to Bridgeport superintendent Elmer L Haines and was taken from the reception area while his secretary was briefly away.

Warner Fernfield Avenue Western Union Telegraph Company Bridgeport Elmer L. Haines

Arcaro to ride Bold Ruler in Widener at Hialeah

American jockey Eddie Arcaro will fly from California to ride Wheatley Stable's Bold Ruler in the Widener Stakes worth over 100000 dollars on February 22 at Miami. His rival Bad Hartack will ride Calumat's Iron Siege as Bold Ruler's top threat.

Miami Eddie Arcaro California Wheatley Stable Bold Ruler Widener Arcaro Bad Hartack Calumat

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