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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1958

Page

2

Frondizi Victory Backed by Peronists Amidvote Count

Frondizi wins support from Peronists as street demonstrations flare while tallying continues. Interior ministry shows Frondizi leading nationwide, with Balbin’s Radical faction trailing in many provinces. Provisional President Aramburu hails orderly vote and vows democracy. Soldiers guard polls. some areas report rain and flooded roads with helicopters ferrying voters.

Balbin Blanco Party Tucuman Frondizi Liberal Party Corrientes Babhia Radical Party Frondizz Peron Dominican Republic Interior Ministry Santiago de Estero Pedro Aramburu

Guatemalan Leader Arrives for Visit to Washington

President elect Miguel Ydignras Fuentes arrives in Washington aboard a U S military aircraft for talks with President Eisenhower. Secretary of State Dulles welcomes the Guatemalan leader praising Guatemala’s anti communist stance and noting its ouster of a pro communist regime. Fuentes plans to assume the presidency on March 2 and reaffirm cooperation with the United States in regional security.

Washington Feh. 1 Miguel Ydignras Fuentes Guatemala Ejisenhower Dulles United States Dulles Seid Adigaras Pim

Murphy and Macmillan Discuss Tunis Crisis

Special envoy Robert Murphy met Prime Minister Macmillan at dinner in London to coordinate U.S. and British moves toward a one-office plan to defuse the French Tunisian feud. He will fly to Paris then Tunis to press for a resolution after French bombing of a Tunisian border village.

London Robert Murphy Macmillan France Tunisia U.S Paris Tunis No. 10 Downing Street Murphy Britain One Harold Beeley Sertchiry Foreign Tee Taieh Slim Riendy

YMCA Dance Club Meets Star Steppers

The YMCA ballroom dance club Star Steppers will meet tonight at o o clock. Hush Cavitello, president, will be in charge of the program.

YMCA The Star Steppers Hush Cavitello

Sailor Dad Held in Baby Death Case

A sailor, employed as a waitress, returned home and found his infant daughter lifeless this morning. Hospital staff notified police as the baby died soon after arrival. Medical Examiner E L Douglas cited extensive marks on the body. Bowen, Omaha native, faces bonds of 20000 on a charge of injury or risk to a minor and is set for preliminary arraignment in City Court tomorrow.

E. L. Douglas Bowen Omaha Neb

Knowland Hints He Will Back Nixon In California Contest

Governor Knight will seek renomination for California governor while Knowland contemplates the 1960 race. Nixon announced he would support Knowland in a fight between the two, denying any deal with Knight or a presidential bid. Knowland said he will not enter the 1960 primary if elected governor, clearing Nixon from a strong California challenge.

California Goodwin J. Knight Knight Knowland Nixon Mators

Boy 17 Found Dead With Bag Over Head

Richard J. Belongia of West De Pere Wisconsin was found on the kitchen floor with a plastic bag over his head. Authorities ruled out foul play and ordered an autopsy while listing the cause of death as unknown pending results, noting the teen was known for physics experiments and may have been attempting a self-devised science experiment.

West DE Pere Wis Seb Richard J. Belongia Robert Weinritz Outapamie County Bernard Kemps Heinritz Richard

Mild Weather Forecast Keeps Bridgeport Lightly Warm

A Stratford forecaster from the U S Weather Bureau says Bridgeport should remain mild through tomorrow with overnight lows near 25 to 30 degrees and daytime highs in the 40s. Expect partly cloudy skies today and mild conditions tomorrow with scattered showers and highs again in the upper 40s. Yesterday was largely cloudy with temperatures fluctuating from near or below freezing to the low 30s.

Bridgeport U.S. Weather Bureau Stratford

Mitchell Links Tax Cut To 108 Level Of March

Senator Knowland and Senator Ives spoke on radio about a potential tax cut to revive the national economy. Treasury Secretary Anderson said tax cuts require prudence but did not rule them out, while official optimism focuses on short term factors. Knowland cited discount-rate cuts boosting housing as a sign of possible quick stimulus, with defense contracts and public works under consideration if conditions worsen. Eisenhower’s postoffice modernization plan was noted but Democrats doubt early unemployment relief.

Treasury Anderson New York State Knowland Senate Federal Reserve System Federal Reserve Banks Knowlard GOP Gon‘press Eisenhower

Britain frightened by U S recession and trade limits

London reports Britain fears the U S recession will hurt its economy and urges Washington to ease trade curbs with the communist bloc. Prime Minister Macmillan sends three aides to obtain a first hand briefing. UK exports fell 15.5 percent in January with Canada hardest hit and U S sales down six percent.

London Britain U.S Washington Macmillan Washigton Paul Gore-Booth Foreign Office Leslie Rowan Robert Hall The Treasury U.S. State Department United Kingdom Canada United States

Youth Electrocuted by Record Player in Bath

Rex Jones, 17, a Huntington high school junior, was found dead in his bathroom believed electrocuted by a short circuit in a record player. Police say parents found him with the device in his arms, the record labeled Train to Nowhere.

Huntington W. Va Rex Jones Jones Avel Bryant

YMCA Real Estate Class Highlights Industrial and Commercial Topic

John G Jackie vice president of Jackie and Richardson Inc will address the YMCA real estate class tonight at 8 o clock. The topic is Industrial and Commercial Real Estate.

John G. Jackie Jackie and Richardson, Inc YMCA

Republicans Hit Truman Speech Prompting Campaign Firestorm

GOP leaders blast Harry Truman over a speech accusing the Eisenhower era of a Republican recession and a crisis abroad. Meade Alcorn and senators cast the address as pessimistic, while others defend defense policy and unemployment claims, framing it as a Democratic campaign opening.

Eisenhower GOP Meade Alcorn Truman Harry Truman Alcorn Bridges Senate Republican Policy Committee New Deal Rep Richard Simpson House Westland Wash Curtis George Washington Knowland California

Truman Family Heads to New York for Visit

Former President Harry S Truman drove from Washington to New York with Mrs Truman daughter Margaret and her husband Clifton Daniels. He offered no political remarks during the trip and planned to return to Washington Tuesday for another speech. Douglas Fairbanks Jr. met them at the hotel and warmly greeted the Trumans and Daniels.

New York Harry S. Truman Washington Capitol Truman Margaret Clifton I Daniel Trumans Douglas Fairbanks Jr Juice Trumans Daniels

Driver Dozes, Car Hits Fence on Pike

John A. Hajus, 20, of 161 High Park Avenue Stratford was arrested on a reckless driving charge after his car struck a fence on the Connecticut Turnpike near Honeyspot Road Stratford at 1 a.m. He reportedly fell asleep at the wheel and escaped injury. He was summoned to Stratford town court March 10.

John A. Hajus High Park Avenue Stratford Honeyispot Road Robert Sauffie Hajus East l Stratford Town Icourt

Blood Bank Today at St Michael Church Hall

The Connecticut Regional blood Mobile is at St Michael's church school hall Pulaski street today 1 to 7 30 p m open to the public. The combined church societies including the women's guild and Holy Name society are aiding donor recruitment. Neighboring churches St John the Baptist St Cyril and Methodius and St Mary's were contacted for support. Pulpits of supporting churches urged donations yesterday with expected joiners from Mother Cabrini council and Park City council Knights of Columbus.

Connecticut St. Michael's Church School Hall Pulaski Street Women’s Guid Holy Name Society J St. John the Baptist St. Cyril and Methodius St. Mary's

Ference in Sixth Marine Regiment at Camp LeJeune

PFC Frances F. Ference son of Mr and Mrs George Ference of 30 Hading Street serves with the Sixth Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, at Camp LeJeune North Carolina.

Eisenhower and Mamie Visit Phoenix in Sunny Arizona

First Lady Mamie Eisenhower travels by private auto with two companions to Phoenix from Georgia. President Eisenhower praises the warm mid seventies weather as crowds greet the couple at the airport. The party plans a stay at Maine Chance resort for women and includes civic and business leaders in attendance.

Phoenix Georgia Ike Eisenhower Thomasville Eisenhowser Gordon Moore Washington Ellis D. Slater New York City Franksfort Distileries Maine Chance Elizabeth Arden Arizona Spence Air Base Treasury George M. Humphrey Macards Williams Republican National

Solons Target Mislabeling in Foreign Aid Bill

Lawmakers accuse a defense aid package of mislabeling its purpose as defense rather than economic development. Maj. Gen. August Ki noted the term sugar coating to explain the program to taxpayers. They fault the process as political and unscientific, calling for ceasing pretense of expert level aid and tighter control of funds.

U.S August W. Ki Spain Congress

Rebel kidnap shocks Gran Premio crowd in Havana

The Associated Press reports top auto racer Juan Fangio was kidnapped by Castro rebels in Havana as police launched an intensive manhunt. Fangio had just set the fastest time in practice for Cuba’s Gran Premio, while rebels warned of bombings and strikes amid mounting opposition to Batista’s government.

Associated Press Fangio Cuba Majecan Netlo Ugolini Maderatt Guarino Betochy Guerino Guerini Marcello Gambertone Gambertone National Sports Commission Buenos Aires Vana Fideli Castro Fulgen‘cio Batista le Mont Castro Orient Havana Argentina Europe Maserati

New Bridgeport Vocational Program Proposed at Hillside Site

Dr. Greene outlines a proposed home and vocational training program to be housed in one facility at Hillside, with workshops for machine work and hands on pay, plus conferences with unions and state unemployment staff. The plan aims to fit local jobs and meet federal rehab requirements, inspired by programs in New York hospitals.

Bridgeport Greene Dr. Greene Bond Street George Trent J. Greene Tedesco Dr.Greene

Four Cars Crash on Harbor Bridge in Connecticut

State Police investigated two rear end collisions on the Harbor Bridge of the Connecticut Turnpike near 1100 Saturday night. An eastbound car driven by Lawrence E. McNerney, 34, of Stratford, was struck from behind. he was cited after a later arrest in City Court. Five minutes later Frank J. Gresko, 42, Bridgeport, was rammed from behind by Ebenezer Benton, 65, also of Bridgeport, who was charged with driving too fast for conditions and summoned in City Court.

Bridgeport Harbor Bridge Lawrence E. Mc. ‘Nerney Margherita Lawn Stratford Thomas G. Smith Frank J. Gresko Grant Street Bridgeport Ebenezer Benton Ley Street Donald J. Warner

Shapiro Hearing Remains Possible Amid Court Conflict

The article reports a possible hearing for prosecutor Shapiro despite his resignation, amid a dispute with Judge Evans over conduct, with Chief Justice Wynne stating no basis for Evans to resign. Shapiro’s counsel Koskoff calls the charges against him false, and Wynne notes options of resignation or a hearing. The dispute began January 2 and centers on allegations of improprieties and procedural issues.

Shapiro Ope Evans Kenneth ‘Wynne State Supreme Court Ribicon Trumbull Rix Theodore J. Koskoff Koskoff Wynne Mmy

Police hunt bride case after threatening calls and search

Arzedi, a blouse factory worker, vanished after a reported call from a man who spoke of a voice, with police sending a 10 man emergency squad to search buildings along her route home from the drug store. Nine patrol cars scoured the area as Pinto, a magazine distributor, and Arzedi’s parents Louis and Anna, both distraught, awaited news.

Arzedi Pinto Miss Arzeci Louis Anna

Koreans Reject New Plane Return Demand

Panmunjom report says Korean Reds refused a fresh demand to return a South Korean National Airlines plane that flew into North Korea with 34 people. UN command rejected Red demands to withdraw troops as talks continued at the Military Armistice Commission. The aircraft carried two Americans and two Germans. pilots allegedly forced to fly west.

Panmunjom Korea National Airlines North Korea Military Armistice ‘Commission Tepme Phtot Air Force

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Frondiz Peronists Arturo Sailor Dad Mitchell Links U. S Ymca Real Estate Ark Arkansas Ethyl Hammens Tulot Inreck Senator Mundt R-Sd N.Y Blood Bank Today Lejeune Mamie Solons Harbor Bridge
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