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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1958

Page

21

Dulles Names Wadsworth as Exstassen Post Ambassador

Former New York legislator and UN Security Council observer Wadsworth, 52, named to ambassadorial post. Yale graduate and Alfred University PhD holder with farming interests near Geneseo, a career in public service, and previous roles including deputy chief of the Federal Civil Defense Administration and Air Transport Association official.

Ambemadera Yale New York Wadsworth Diplomatic Corps Howe Aleigsed’ Oe Deen Federal Civil Defense Administration Truman Security Council U. S London Ambassador Groveland N. Y Alfred Curtiss Wright Corporation Buffalo Public Service War Assets Administration Government Affairs Air Transport Association of Americans I Cooperation Shire Hatty Tilton Wadsworths Manhattan

OUSTED BY GOP EX SHERIFF SAYS OUSTED CONTROVERSY

The report describes tense clashes during the Eisenhower era at Kohler Wisconsin with remarks by an appointee and undersheriff about using force. Mosche parrots governor Kohler to exhaust local resources before state help. A Senate film show reveals mass picketing and violence footage amid a long strike.

Eisenhower Kohler Symington D-Mo Worth Evelyn Lawrence Schmitz Mosche Walter Kohler Wisconsin Herbert V. Kohler Kohler Company Joseph L. Rauh Jr UAW McClellan Lawrence O'Neil O'Neil Senators

Judge Grants Custody To Rita Steeves Of Bridgeport

Judge Herbert S. MacDonald awarded Mrs. Rita L. Steeves custody of her two year old daughter Leica after hearings that began February 28. The father David A. Steeves was not present, and testimony showed no serious conflict regarding Rita’s character.

Herbert S. MacDonald Rita L. Steaves Bridgeport Leica David A. Steeves Leiss Air Force California Steeves Ruth A. Steeves Trumbull MacDonald Harold Steeves Rita Steeves Rita Steves

Job aid boost faces Republican resistance in Connecticut

The Connecticut special session opens with debate over raising compensation and dependency payments. GOP leaders resist blanket hikes while labor voices accuse party leaders of rewriting history amid an unemployment crisis. Officials cite past figures showing extensive benefit exhaustion and propose targeted relief and loans.

2 Chi Connecticut Ribicoff GOP John D. Alsop Avon Elmer A. Mortensen Newington Baldwin House Senate Organized J Labor John J. Dricoll Connecticut State Labor Council Afl-Cio Mr. Driscoll Elmer Watson Wethersfield Fred Pope Jr Fairfield State Labor Department Watson Pope Renato Ricciuti Driscoll Bowles Ricciuti John J. Egan Dris Rep Driscol Egan Seniator

Towns Split Over Boating Registration Law

Town meetings discuss a proposed boat registration law requiring legible numbers and a $1.35 fee to curb dangerous boating. Supporters cite safety and cross-town enforcement. opponents warn of complaints and ambiguous water boundaries. Brookfield narrowly approves, New Fairfield supports, Danbury and New Milford oppose strongly.

Bantam Lake New Fairfield Brookfield New Milford Danbury

Mack Testimony On Influence Claimed In FCC License Case

Revet charged with attempting to sway decisions while Mack testified that no one from National Airlines pushed the Miami license. He noted rival Frank Katzentine had strong backing. Mack said he supported National despite previously backing Katzentine. Rep. Bennett and Rep. Moss urged Mack’s resignation over accepting about 2600 dollars after joining the FCC in 1955.

Revet National Airlines Miami Mack Frank Katzentine National Kallentine Rep Bennett R-Mich Moss D-Calif Whiteside FCC

Flames Devour Elm City Church in Basement Inferno

Smoke poured from the church basement as firefighters using breathing gear entered. Rev Michael Novacki retrieved the Blessed Sacrament while Mayor Richard J Lee and Chief Collins arrived at the scene. Fire damaged stained glass and flooded the basement with six inches of water. statues and saints lay untouched on a table.

Michael Novacki Christ Richard JC. Lee Collins Holy Mother

UB Names Aides For Fund Drive

The article notes UB has raised 250000 in development funds for a new science building on Hazel Street between Park Place and Linden Avenue. Planned 2008 square feet to house chemistry physics and biology with classrooms and an audio visual education department.

Hazel Street Park Place Linden Avenue Meary W. Littlefield James H. Halsey Halsey Time Magazine Littlefield Emnion Eee Maia Steinkraus H. Burling Naramore Herman K. Beach Sargent F. Eaton Sidney Reisman William L

Soviets Conduct Two New A-Testes On Same Day

The United States announced that the Soviet Union conducted two large-yield nuclear explosions today. The AEC said both tests were megaton-range and marked three such tests in five days, as Lewis L. Strauss reported.

Washington United States San Francisco Russia Atomic Energy Commission AEC Lewis L. Strauss U. S. Atomic Energy Commission Soviet Union

Fairfield Beach Jetty Payment Plan Outlined

Mr. Curry outlines sand pumping to create a beach about 100 feet wide at mean high water and 250 feet at mean low water, with two sand grains about 780 to 800 feet apart. Approximately 4,500 tons of stone will be used, and the western end will see faster erosion. The project aims to extend beach front by about 100 feet, with dredging to begin within weeks and testing contracts awarded soon. equipment on site about a month after pumping starts.

Curry Ne Eresien Reef Penfield Reef Jennings Beach

Puzzlers Lose Ten Weeks In Row From Page One

The article recounts a debate over word clues and answer choices with notes on expected letter substitutions and reasoning. It describes a meeting where First Selectman Dimitl Kin nie introduced the commission members and town engineer Frank E. Daniels discusses a project based on Army Engineers corps recommendations from a 1948 survey.

First Selectman Dimitl L. Kin‘nie Mr. Booth Robert G. Lee Val C. Hart William H. Carr Chester Richmond Frank E. Daniels U.S. Army Engineers’ Corps

Redstone Rocket Test Reported in Florida

A Redstone firing described as a routine test in Florida produced a slow traveling thunder-like sound. The launch had no link to any missile or satellite program. The Redstone, made by Chrysler, uses liquid oxygen and alcohol and generates about 75,008 pounds of thrust. The engine weighs under 1,450 pounds and the vehicle stands roughly 60 feet tall and 6 feet in diameter.

Redstone Chrysler Corporation

Ackerman questioned over Air Force funds used for rehab

The Air Force concurred with House funding findings and said Ackerman’s rehabilitation spending was legitimate for its purpose but could be seen as boosting his personal prestige. Ackerman has been ordered to report to Washington by March 5 and will be questioned by Gen. White.

Air Force House Committee Ackerman Thomas D. White Washington Ackerman Wale Air Force Headquarters

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