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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1962
Page
2
A letter from Feldman to governors argues the railroad would not operate today without federal help and urges states and localities to cooperate. He notes the need for interim aid while long term solutions are sought and seeks evidence of state involvement to justify further assistance.
Gov John Notte of Rhode Island calls for a federal state authority to aid the New Haven railroad amid Kennedy administration moves seeking proposals. He says federal participation is needed for administrative and financial support to assure continued operation amid regional security and defense needs. Other New England governors back the idea and note federal absence at recent talks.
A Christian stance on civil defense argues for community shelters funded by government to protect all, while prioritizing faith, optimism, and biblical prophecy. The writer rejects fear driven by nukes, cites Daniel and Revelation, and urges patriotism and preparedness without panic.
Palm Beach Florida January 28 AP text of a missive by Myer Feldman deputy special counsel to President Kennedy to New York Connecticut Massachusetts and Rhode Island governors regarding the New Haven railroad. It details federal guarantees totaling 34 159 400 in loans and warns cash may run out by June or July unless a long term plan and state local cooperation are secured. The letter discusses DoJ and ICC cautions and urges continued federal involvement and possible repeal of the federal transportation tax. It notes calls for meetings with the Interstate Commerce Commission staff and stresses the railroad as a vital transportation artery for the nation.
Iran's Premier Amini blasted Soviet involvement in Tehran riots and announced land reform in Merachen near the Soviet border within a month turning 300 villages to peasants. He accused Bakhtiar of planning to overthrow the government and said he may recall him for trial. University leadership to be shaken after riot investigation. Some unrest linked to elections delay. Twins occur about once in 10,000 births in thoroughbred horse breeding.
Prime Minister Bandaranaike died in 1959 and his wife led the government from 1960 amid dock and bank strikes. A state of emergency has been in place since 1960 to curb a Tamil separatist campaign. The communique lists police and military officials arrested in connection with the crackdown.
Five people perder loss in Buckland Massachusetts when a fire swept a residence near the post office and library. Neighbors report a furnace explosion may have sparked the blaze. A 14 year old witnessed flames from 1000 yards away and tried to rescue the trapped family. Hydrants failed and nearby fire crews relied on water from a brook to fight the rapid fire.
The budget avoids a general tax increase, detailing allocations for police welfare hospitals health sanitation and public works. The 40.8 mill rate remains unchanged for 1961-62 amid a revised grand list expected to total about 497.3 million with a projected rise of 8.4 million and a final list to be set after tax review appeals.
A fire at Ralph Sorge's residence at 1903 Burr Street Fairfield caused minor damage to the living room yesterday at 5 31 p m. Firefighters suspect a short circuit in wiring as the possible cause.
Albany reports Newburgh, center of a national welfare dispute, appears to have denied aid to those in need. A State Welfare spokesman said a review of recent denials will begin around February 5, including a 100 percent audit of January cases. Newburgh had pushed a 13 point plan to cut relief costs, limiting payments and barring aid to unwed mothers with additional children.
The Associated Press reports seven children died in two separate fires. In Brushton, New York, Lloyd Jack Jr 5. Larry 3. Candy 2. their mother Phyllis 23 and stepfather Nelson Merrick 50 were injured. Francis White slept through the blaze. In Clifton Virginia four Jackson Verdella children ages 10 7 7 and 6 perished. their older sister Lousenda 11 survived after escaping from an upstairs window.
Two boys were found dead in a mine near the boys' makeshift clubhouse two weeks after their disappearance. Over 100 volunteers helped in the rescue, with clothing fragments found earlier. After the recovery, blasting continued to close the excavations.
President Kennedy endorses an urban affairs department and Negro cabinet pick Robert C Weaver to lead it, signaling a broader push for federal aid to education and housing. The plan faces House and Senate scrutiny with potential votes that could shape early farm and tax policy battles this summer.
The traveling circus unveils a streamlined format abandoning tents and much of its infrastructure. 18,000 acres of gear are downsized into a mobile enterprise with elephants, tigers, trained dogs, and a relocated schedule moving to Jacksonville, Montgomery, Nashville, and New York for seven weeks starting in March.
A large Route 6A restaurant near the Woodbury Southbury line burned to the ground in the early hours, leaving two chimneys standing. Firemen found the building a mass of flames with undetermined origin. the structure had been recently renovated.
A draft OAS plan aims to isolate Cuba under a consultative defense body while keeping a political monitor. Nations split between hard line and soft blocs, with 12 backing stronger anti Castro steps and a 150 million population soft bloc seeking coexistence.
The Bridgeport YMCA will host an industrial exhibit titled The Story of Productivity with showings at 2:30 and 8:10 p.m. on Tuesday. C G Schelly of DeAll Company will present the program aimed at high school students in industrial arts and technical courses. Co-sponsored by the Bridgeport Supervisors Forum and Bridgeport Young Men's Industrial Forum. Admission is free by ticket from the YMCA Program office.
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