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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1957

Page

17

Testimony Linked to Marie McDonald Kidnap Probe Emerges

Los Angeles police offer the county grand jury three more witnesses in the Marie McDonald kidnapping case as her lawyer prepares to present six others. Among those listed are Danny Thomas and his wife Rosemary, Marie herself, her dentist, and two doctors. Marie testified to the grand jury about the Jan 4 abduction and desert drive while a truck driver found her bruised and hysterical. The inquiry pauses to decide whether to act, with Chief Parker noting three last minute witnesses and the district attorney’s office awaiting further testimony.

Los Angeles County Grand Jury Marie McDonald Danny Thomas Rosemary Marie Miss McDonald John Doe William Parker Lynn Carver Robert Lohrman Allen Amadrill Jerry Giesler Parker Thomases Lewis Shiell Harold Bernstein David Hertz Giesler Chief Parker Miss Carver Lynne Carver

Sore Throat Delays Girl's Heart Surgery

Eight year old Sarita Ann Boswell delayed at Duke hospital as a planned heart operation to close a heart hole and clear a vessel obstruction was postponed due to a sore throat and cold. She will go home to Rocky Mount until she recovers.

Durham N. C Sarita Ann Boswell Duke Hospital Duke Sarita Ann Rocky Mount

Stratford Firemen Seek Removal of Chief Lockwood

Thirty seven Stratford firemen petitioned for a public hearing on Chief Theodore S. Lockwood after alleging intimidation to obtain signatures. Judge Raymond B. Rubens ordered them to refuse police questioning, criticizing Town Manager Harry B. Flood's investigative tactics as improper and urging a full public hearing instead.

Stratford Theodore S. Lockwood Raymond B. Rubens Harry B. Flood Rubens Flood Patrick J. Flanagan Lockwood Chief Lockwood

Largest U. S. Tanker World Beauty Launched at Quincy

The 26,500-ton World Beauty, the largest tanker built in America, was launched at Bethlehem shipyards in Quincy for Stavros Niarchos. A larger 106,500-ton tanker is planned at the same yards, with Niarchos not present for the event.

Quincy Mass America Bethlehem Shipyards Stavros Niarchos Niarchos Goumas Greece Elizabeth United States France Liberte Hollywood Amerlars Ican

Stratford Plans Pool Survey For Community Center

A fund raising group will survey public reaction to a plan for an indoor swimming pool at Sterling Park in Stratford. The proposed six lane pool 36 by 75 feet would cost about 500000 funded by subscriptions and pledges. The pool would serve town recreation, high school and Sterling House activities plus general public use.

Stratford Sterling Park Mary Hardy Sterling House Sterling ‘Park Pool Committee Town J Donald Bundock Sterling House Council Exchange and Lions Clubs Donald W. Fowler High School

Bond Provided For GI Hitchhiker On Parkway

Jan 21 report shows a Navy sailor 18 from New Jersey charged with hitchhiking on the Merritt parkway. Bond posted by J Earl Girard of Long Hill was $10, Red Cross Home Service director Robert Najemy arranged transport and supplies, and notified Quonset Point.

Trumbull Red Cross Merritt Parkway Bridgeport J. Earl Girard Main Street Long Hill Girard Frederick 2. Fritz Hainesburg N. J Robert Najemy Red Cross Home Service Department Quonset Point Rhode Island

Connecticut State Society hosts post inauguration reception

In Washington the Connecticut State Society held a Post inauguration reception at the Hotel Statler for Connecticut residents now in the capital. Guests included Governor Ribicoff and Mrs Ribicoff Ambassador to Spain John Lodge Mrs Clare Boothe Luce Senators Bush and Purtell and other delegation members. Foot Guard officers Capt Louis Hardy and Capt Richard F Frear assisted. Mrs Luce rode in the parade with Senator Margaret Chase Smith and Senator Theodore F Green. Cantury State Teachers College attendees included Janet Newbauer Carol Wilson Eleanor Kennicky Elsie Alberghini Cynthia Block Carol Ford Janet Neuger Joy Bates.

Telegram Washington Washington Connecticut State Society Statler Connecticut Ribicoff Spain John Lodge Clare Boothe Luce Italy Bush Purtell Kongressional Louis Hardy Richard F. Frear Foot Guard Gover “Nor Ribicoff

Miss Greece on diet seeks American suitor

Margarita Galitas, Miss Greece in the Miss Universe contest, says her love of chocolate ice cream and scones could hurt her chances with American men. She began dieting in Detroit after arriving from Athens last summer, weighs 135 pounds at 5 feet 7 inches, and shares playful remarks about American men.

Detroit Greece Margarita Galitmas Athens

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