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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1957

Page

20

Ribicoff Urges Hartford Putnam Rail Service Revival

Governor Ribicoff urged restoration of Hartford to Putnam rail service on the Hartford Willimantic Putnam line to Boston. He spoke during a public hearing before the Public Utilities Commission amid a debate on abandoning the route, noting past flood damage and the area’s anticipated 20 year economic rebirth.

Hartford Ribicoff Connecticut Hartford-Willimantic-Putnam Boston Alde John Dempsey Putnam Washington House of the State Capitol PUC Hartford-Putnam Waterbury Willimantic Norwich Connecticut River

Trial Opens in Montesi Case in Venice

A 12-person indictment goes to trial in Venice as Wilma Montesi death case unfolds. The panel rejects a defense bid to split the principal defendants from nine witnesses and plans to hear evidence over coming weeks. Defendants include Gianpiero Piccioni, Attilio Piccioni's son, Ugo Montagna and Saverio Polito.

Venice Italy San Wilma Montesi Wilma Gianpiero Piccioni Attilio Piccioni United Nations Piccioni Ugo Montagna

Man and St Bernard Rescue Dog From Icy River

Police officer George Swenson crawled onto the icy Cheyenne river to reach a stuck 160 pound St Bernard. He fastened a rope and pulled the large dog to safety, while he remained on the ice. The dog had fallen through the ice during a winter incident in Valley City, North Dakota.

Valley City N. D Cheyenne River George Swenson Swenson

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