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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1957
Page
15
Scientists study fatally injuring shock and how rats became resistant to injury through conditioning or daily small shocks. The work explores sympathetic nervous system changes and adrenalin release, with human trials not yet begun, while noting potential for future therapy.
The engagement of Miss Susan Gage to Brian McHugh was announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Edward H Gage of New Town Avenue Norwalk. McHugh son of Mr and Mrs Michael McHugh of 9 Newtown Terrace Norwalk attended Fairfield Prep and served three years in the Marine Corps. Gage is a Norwalk High School graduate, a junior at Norwalk Hospital School of Nursing and a singer.
An expert states that tuneful whistling is a fading art following a research project in Britain. The study highlights cultural shifts and mentions traditional whistling styles, audiences, and potential revival avenues.
First Selectman Dimitl L. Kinnie will propose installation of street lights under all Connecticut turnpike underpasses to improve safety for pedestrians. He notes bridges are wide and illumination is essential, aiming for consideration by the State Highway Department.
Harold A. Swaffield chairs Lions Club membership drive this month as Visiting Nurse Association wraps its Christmas seal sale. Missing grey and white kitten now named by Susan Archambault appears after escaping from a car near Wakeman Memorial Boys Club. Finance board plans January 8 meeting. Father Coleman Council Knights of Columbus to use Unquowa road quarters loaned to Grey Missionaries. Children Programs Inc plans Crooked Pine Ranch mystery at Roger Ludlowe School January 27. Sasco Boy Scout district meeting set Thursday 8 a.m. at McKinley School with Den mothers and scout leaders invited.
Three people were arrested for driving under the influence after three separate accidents in Milford. A 16 year old William Schulz Jr. was injured but released after contusions. he and James M. Maher faced DUI charges. Fred F. Prince was also charged after a collision on New Haven Avenue. no injuries reported. Police are probing another crash at 12 Bridgeport Avenue Devon where a vehicle went over a wall and bank, two men and two women fled.
In Milwaukee, Earl F. Gilbergen, 64, died of a heart attack 30 minutes before a pedestrian fatality after his car struck Frank Streich, 76, as he crossed at night. Gilbergen collapsed while talking to police and died at 2:20 a.m., Streich died at 2:33 a.m. at the hospital.
An article argues parents should guide children in chores to build responsibility. It uses blocks and dishes to show how help teaches neatness, care, and respect for belongings, shaping habits through adolescence and daily routines. A final note mentions a free distribution plan announced in Dacca, East Pakistan.
Deborah Ghiselin engaged to marry Harold R. Somerset. Dr and Mrs Alexander D D Ghiselin Jr of Southbury announce the engagement. Miss Ghiselin is a senior at Cornwall university and Somerset expects to graduate from the U S Naval Academy in Annapolis Md in June.
Roberts Hull, 24, of Clinton Avenue, was arrested in Westport at 2 18 PM by Patrolman Thomas Lynch for discharging a shotgun to shoot ducks near the JOE Mill Beach area. Hull was summoned to Town Court on January 7.
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