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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1957
Page
7
The inaugural day drew 750000 along the parade route and Capitol steps as Eisenhower and Nixon took oaths. The address urged universal peace, denounced isolation, and affirmed America’s duty to freedom, unity, and justice worldwide.
Police hunt several boys after BB pellets shattered windows on two CB&L buses near Cove and Second avenues. No injuries reported. One bus struck around 7:10 p.m. and the other at 7:11 p.m.
President and Mrs. Nixon rode behind Eisenhower as he led a six mile parade through Washington. Spectators hailed the President’s health while floats from Georgia and Pennsylvania highlighted his Gettysburg farm and Augusta golf playground.
Massachusetts today asked the Department of Public Utilities for a five percent rise in non commuter fares within the state. The Boston & Maine and New Haven railroads filed petitions as a hearing on a Boston & Albany request for a five percent coach and first class increase proceeded. The B&M seeks a twenty cent commuter fare rise and earlier this month all New England lines asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for a five percent interstate fare hike.
Norwalk January 2. Jefferson school will resume tomorrow after early dismissal yesterday at 11 30 a m due to a frozen water pipe making the building unsafe.
President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower attend a grand promenade in the armory with seven minute segment extended to ten. Dignitaries including Vice President Nixon and Leonard Hall mingle as eight orchestras play. New Zealand ship Calm reaches port after grounding incident.
The city buys the Wheeler tract for the civic center with three houses kept in repair. Rental value exceeds $90 monthly per house. Funds from $426,000 short term notes used to acquire land around Congress street Washington avenue Arch street. City pays $5,600 toward $80,000 purchase price. balance due at title transfer. Wheeler estate left to city for educational or park use. City hall hub planned. 1953 legislature authorized $2 million bond, first $1 million issued in October. project now expected to cost over $2 million due to higher construction costs.
Public service appeal urging support for Radio Free Europe to broadcast truth behind the Iron Curtain. Text promotes sending Truth Dollars to Crusade for Freedom via the post office, praising access to news and freedom of expression for 70 million people.
Federal agents and police uncovered a large still hidden in a building after a tip. Two wooden vats, one full of mash, were found with steel copper tubing extending eight feet underground. One suspect, an expert in erection and operation of a still, remains sought. The device is to be dismantled and held as evidence when arraignments occur.
Washington January 22 The Republican National Committee plans to name Meade Alcorn of Connecticut as national chairman after a subcommittee report. President Eisenhower and Leonard W. Hall reportedly favor Alcorn, a National Committee vice chairman, for the post.
Charles Miller 31 of 31 Washington Street suffered spinal injury as his car hit a trailer truck on North Avenue at Knight Street. He was hospitalized in fair condition. His wife Theresa Miller 33 sustained a left side injury and was treated and released. Angela J. Garnes 35 of Beverly Massachusetts, truck driver, faced reckless driving charges and awaits $300 bond. No court date set. First Michigan Upper Peninsula railroad began Marquette Ishpeming service in 1857.
New York report details Allan Adler 20 who stole a DC-3 at Idlewild and crashed on takeoff. A farewell letter described his long desire to fly and a plan to run up and take off, ending with references to a girl named Lynn and a note of finality.
The Boys' Club board elected officers led by F Buron Tomlinson as vice president and noted Mrs. Skane's praise for his club additions at cost. Financial reports showed a deficit of 1334.74 due to rising costs and reduced United Fund support, with legacies totaling 111,903.48 and 111,816.12 from estates. Leaders introduced included Mrs. Shane, Tom Woods, Robert Noonan, and Bill McBride, while directors and incorporators were reelected. A program of dance, baton twirling, and glee club closed the session.
Brookfield January 21 Louis Tinto 37 of Brookfield centers suffered possible rib fractures and internal injuries after his car left Route 25 and struck a barn. He was taken by Brookfield ambulance to Danbury hospital and was reported in good condition late tonight. State Policeman Samuel Wilson investigates the accident noting the car veered 25 feet off the east side of the road. the car was a total loss though barn damage was negligible.
Robert K Joyce 40 of Squantz Pond district New Fairfield veteran of World War II died Sunday in Danbury hospital after a long illness. Services Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Tomlinson Homestead Danbury with Rev Alan B Hutchinson officiating. Burial in Mountain View cemetery. Survived by wife Louise Pearl two sons Robert K Joyce Jr and Sherman J Joyce two sisters Mrs Theodore Porwitski and Miss Mary J Joyce all of New Fairfield.
Basil Jarvis, the veteran Thoroughbred trainer who brought Papyrus to the United States in 1923 for a match race with Zev, died at his Newmarket home at age 70. His storied career included horses that raced globally and influenced mid 20th century racing.
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