Baldwin Ford to Supply Police Station Wagons in Stratford
Baldwin-Ford of Bridgeport wins the Stratford five station wagon contract with a low bid of 5528.05 and maintenance at 12 per car per month. Stratford officials note prior cars were unreliable and parts access was better from Bridgeport and New Haven. A special council meeting is set for Monday at 8 p.m. to consider Vermityas budget request.
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Baldwin-Ford Company of
Bridgeport
Harry B. Flood
Mr. Flood
Leter
Hoek
En Sage of Hoyt
Chamber], of Commerce
Baldwin-Ford Company
Hoyt
Stratford
Keating Bros
Stretford
Fiood
New Haven
Vermitya
Rotary Club Will See Polio Film Monday
The Polio foundation film Survival is Not Enough starring Dr Burton Fern will be shown at the Stratford Rotary Club meeting Monday at 12 15 p m in the Raven Restaurant North Main Street Edwin A Cox president announced Polio fund chairman will be the commentator, permits issued by Building Inspector Edward C Goudreau cover alterations at A F DeFerrari Prospect Drive 400 Edith and George Green Vince Street 2800 and repairs at Andrew i a neae Essex Place
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Polio Foundation
Burton Fern
I Stratford Rotary Club
Raven
North Mainstret
Edwin A. Cox
Polio Fund
Edward C. Goudreau
A. F. DeFerrari
Prospect Drive
Edith and
George Green
Vince Street
Andrew i
Neae
Essex Place
Guest Preacher Sunday at First Methodist Church
The Rev. Paul MM. Ewing of Boston University School of Theology, a candidate for the full assistant pastor post, will preach Sunday at First Methodist Church. The sermon topic is He Seeks Us.
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Paul MM. Ewing
Boston School of Theology
First Methodist Church
Melville S. Bulmer
Red Cross Seeks Grey Ladies at West Haven Hospital
West Haven VA hospital seeks Grey Ladies with Red Cross chairman Frank A. Larkin announcing. A Grey Lady course will be offered at the hospital starting in March from 10 38 p m to 2 38 p m with enrollments via the Red Cross chapter house. A town hall square dancing event was listed at Housatonic Grange Odd Fellows hall.
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West Haven Veterans Administration Hospital
Frank A. Larkin
Red Cross
Housatonic Grange
Odd Fellows Hall
Suit Filed for 75000 in Auto Death Case in Bridgeport
A $75,000 damage action based on the death of Edward P. Murphy of Bridgeport was filed in Superior court yesterday by Eilen M. Schaab administratrix for his estate. Murphy died Sept 18 1957 from injuries from a traffic accident at 3:15 pm Sept 4 1957 when struck by a Florida Seaboard Express truck operated by Mr Sharrer on Strat ford avenue near Union avenue.
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Edward P. Murphy
Bridgeport
Eilen M. Schaab
Tampa
Fla
Murphy
Florida Seaboard Express
Sharrer
Stratford Avenue
Union Avenue
Egypt and Syria vote to form United Arab Republic
Cairo and Damascus voters cast ballots on schedule to endorse the United Arab Republic proclaimed February 1. Nasser expected to head the new state with provisional constitution granting him wide powers as border talks with Sudan surface amid UN involvement. Bridgeport made heaters aid Atlanta's gas shortage by quick delivery of space heaters from GE within 14 hours to meet a freezing emergency.
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Cairo
Egypt
Syria
United Arab Republic
Gamal Abdel Nasser
Damascus
Nasser
Sudan
Nile Valley
Khartoum
UN Secretary Council
Bridgeport
Atlanta
General Electric
G. Neill Tobin
D. J. Martin Named to College Who's Who
Dave J. Martin a 20 year old Stratford native and Georgetown University senior in Washington D C has been elected to Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities He has led Georgetown organizations served as treasurer of the Connecticut club and held staff roles at WGTB and the yearbook He is a Scabbard and Blade member and a Fairfield Prep 1954 graduate He lives with his parents at 158 Margarita Lawn Stratford
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Dave J. Martin
Stratford
Georgetown University
Washington, D. C
Georgetown
Organizaiion
Connecticut
WGTB
Dave
Fairfield Prep
Oliver G. Martin
Margharita Lawn
Popping Bottles Fly Keep Family From Home
Seaford New York February 21 AP report details the Herrmann family abandoning their home after 18 days of mysterious incidents. Bottles and a sugar bowl flew, a porcelain figure danced, an ink well spilled ink on wallpaper. Police say no human touch explains events. The family left at dawn to await investigators.
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Seaford
N. Y
James Herrmann
James Jr
Iile
Lucille
Herrmann
Joseph Tonzi
Nassau Police
Torzi
Herr‘manes
Khrushchev Not Sole Boss in Soviet Leadership Claim
New York Herald Tribune quotes Soviet Ambassador Menshikov saying Khrushchev must consult colleagues and secure consent. Dispatch suggests Khrushchev not absolute ruler. collective leadership prevails. Menshikov discusses turning East West cultural accord into firm agreements and possible panel interviews with US leaders. TU 114 jet to fly Moscow to New York. service planned for fall.
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New York
New York Herald Tribune Today
Mikhail A. Menshikov
Soviet Communist Party
Nikita S. Khrushchev
Washington
Thebassador
Khrushchev
Marguerite Higgins
Tomary
Soviet Union
Eisenhower
Moscow
Truman in a rugged mood to host goat fund raiser
Former President Truman, in a combative mood, plans a fund raising dinner Saturday night after briefings on economic and defense issues today. He told reporters a Democratic victory is in the air and predicted a clean sweep in November elections and the 1960 presidency. He met with the Democratic National Committee and entertained former White House friends at a sentimental luncheon.
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Truman
Washington
Electric Consumers Information Committee
Reserve Officers Association
ROA
National Press Club
Democratic National Committee
United States
White House
UB Now Member of BIE Society
The University of Bridgeport has become a member of the National Association for Business Teacher Education. President James H. Halsey announced the invitation only membership, open to accredited colleges with business teacher education programs. Dr. Charles F. Petitjean joined as an individual member. UB’s College of Business Administration, directed by Dean Eaton W. Read, offers degrees in accounting, business economics, industrial relations, journalism, graphic design, marketing with options, and secretarial studies. About 412 full-time day students are enrolled.
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University of Bridgeport
Eps
National Association For Business Teacher Education
James H. Halsey
Halsey
Charles F. Petitjean
College of Business Administration
Eaton VW. Read
Boy Seeks 50000 For Eye Injury In Norwalk Lawsuit
Gerald A. Tuite, nine, sues Norwalk resident Arthur Caldara for $50,000 claiming a playmate caused a permanent eye injury on February 20, 1957 at 25 Fairview Avenue. The suit, filed through his father John R. Tuite, accuses Arthur Caldara of negligence for failing to supervise his son Bryan Caldara.
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Gerald A. Tuite
Norwalk
Arthur S. Caldara
Bryan Caldara
John R. Tuite
Gerald
Fairview Avenue
Five Girls to Compete Tonight for Miss Bridgeport
Five young women will vie for the Miss Bridgeport title in a city beauty contest held at a Wagon Wheel restaurant venue. The event is paired with a fashion and entertainment show as part of the evening's program with Bob Russell hosting Stand Up and Be Counted as master of ceremonies. Contestants include Anna Grancasi Rosemarie Viamoureux Carel Ritz Dolores?
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Miss
Bridgeport
Aes Wagon Wheel Restaura
Beiigeport
Divorce petitions filed in Superior Court yesterday
Multiple divorce and separate maintenance petitions were filed in the Superior Court yesterday. Names include Gloria May Lofthouse Graybarz and Joseph S. Graybarz of Bridgeport, Evelyn Creagh and William Creagh of Norwalk, Eva Rozell and William Rozell of Norwalk and Far Rockaway, Joseph D. Macioce and Anna Nyszik Macioce of Bridgeport, Francis Nealy and Florence Lopez Neatly of Bridgeport, plus Mary Liver-De Pascale and LaCava related parties.
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Gloria May Lofthouse Graybarz
Devon
Joseph S. Graybarz
Bridgeport
Evelyn Mel Alee Creagh
William Creagh
Norwalk
William R. Rozell
Eva Rozell
Far Rockaway
N.Y
Anna Nyszik Macioce
Joseph D. Macioce
Florence Lopez Neatly
Francis Nealy
Mary Liver- de Pascale
Pascale
Mar- LaCava
Mickey Mikloss
Ginny
Long Beach
Caliimn
California
Red Cross Drive Planned by Retail and Professional Units
Retail stores and professional offices will kick off the Red Cross chapter annual fund drive on March 1 under Robert G. Lee as chairman and Malcolm G. Wilber as vice-chairman. A special squad will visit businesses, starting at 9 a.m., with letters sent to merchants and professionals requesting ready donations. Volunteers come from town service groups.
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Red Cross Chapter
Robert G. Lee
Malcolm G. Wilber
Lee
Residents Urged To Shovel Sidewalks
Stephen E. Butzko, highway superintendent, yesterday urged property owners to clear snow from sidewalks. He noted many sidewalks remain unshoveled since last Sunday's snowstorm, creating hazards as pedestrians are forced to walk in the road.
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Stephen E. Butzko
1 000 Raised to Aid Southport Families
More than 31 000 was raised in a benefit dance for families of Southport residents John Chucka and Fred Zdanowicz who died of cancer. The event was organized by Thom as Pazdan and sponsored by the Southport Fire Department Ukrainian Sick Benefit Society and the Southport Veterans association. Seas Beat Dads A rifle meet in the Army Reserve center was won by the sons over their dads. Coffee and donuts were served to celebrate the victors. Hyman Berson and his Peter Pan store staff on the Post road will be off for Washington's birthday observance.
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Southport
John Chucka
Fred. Zdanowicz
Thomas Pazdan
Pazdan
Southport Fire Department
Army Reserve Center
Hyman Berson
Nis
Peter Pan
Post Road
Washington
Taxmen Subtly Persist As IRS Faces Burdened Payers
Hartford AP report notes the Internal Revenue Service avoids direct criticism while acknowledging taxpayer strain. A Hartford IRS release hints at rising billions in revenue flow, suggesting a cautious approach to public accounting and messaging amid widespread discontent.
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Hartford
Bnt
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
GOP bloc vows fight over Benson policy clash
A group of House Republicans demanded a new farm policy after Secretary Benson rejected changes. They threaten to go to President Eisenhower if Benson resigns or remains in office. Miller and Judd say Benson’s stance could cost 20 to 25 Midwest GOP seats in the next election. Benson defends his program as sound and refuses to yield.
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Washington
House
Benson
Jensen
Iowa
Eisenhower
Rep
Miller
R-Neb
YW Benson
Midwest
Judd R-Minny
Congress
Corn Belt
Rep. O'Kenski
R-Wis
Council to Act on Griffenhagen Proposals Monday
Bridgeport mayor and aldermen set Monday 8 p.m. city hall for a special session to hear Griffenhagen Associates recommendations on job classifications and a policy to empower towing of cars for violations. Public hearings will cover sewer projects on Elmsford Leighton Richfield Wayne Sound View and Old Town roads, with no immediate pay hikes expected for the new fiscal year.
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Council
Griffenhagen
Griffenhagen Associates
Bridgeport Municipal Employes’ Association
Tedesco
Elmsford Road
Leighton Road
Richfield Road
Wayne Street
Golden Rod Avenue
Queen Street
Sound View Avenue
Reservoir Avenue
Ryan Place
Old Town Road
Hunger strike ends in Havana prison protest
A week-long hunger strike at Havana's main prison ended with the release of several prisoners linked to the attempted Batista regime. Authorities freed detainees who had protested political arrests, while other prize-related details were noted in the report.
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Havana
Tisvana
Gencio Batista
Artherides
Dean's List Honors New England College of Pharmacy Student
William J Salvo a Fairfield freshman at the New England College of Pharmacy in Boston has been named to the dean's list for scholastic excellence by Dr LeRoy C Keagle president and dean of the college Salvo is the son of Mr and Mrs Sebastian Salvo of 53 Bungalow Avenue The college notes the recognition reflects high academic achievement.
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William J. Salvo
Fairfield
New England College of Pharmacy
Boston
Sebasian Salvo
Bungalow Avenue
LeRoy C. Keagle
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Sweet Heart Dear
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Oronoque
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