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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1962
Page
2
A UN group appeals to Portugal to desist repressive measures against Angola and to release all Angolan political prisoners. It urges immediate reforms and transfer of power to Angolans, asks the subcommittee to continue its inquiry, and requests UN members to deny Portugal support aiding suppression.
Francis C. Cignoli, fiscal officer for Fairfield, fell ill yesterday at 2:45 pm in Town Hall and was taken by police ambulance to St Vincent's Hospital. He remained under observation for a possible heart ailment with attendants reporting a "critical" condition. He collapsed while speaking with Dr Norton Chaucer, Director of Public Health.
The House approved a 1.5 billion federal aid bill for colleges to expand facilities, with a possible 3.4 billion total including other funds. The Flying Wallendas act in Washington ended in tragedy when Miss Schoep fell during a wire pyramid, injuring at least two performers. Witnesses described a midair collapse and a scramble to hold the group together as they toppled. Senate leaders clashed over timing of a confirmation vote for CIA Director John A. McCone, with Mansfield urging speedy decision and opponents blocking delays.
Daniel J. Gallagher controller of Harvey Hubbell Inc will address the Management Development group at the YMCA tonight at 7 He is Villanova graduate with a 1952 BS in economics He has two years with Harvey Hubbell Franklyn Julian of Sikorsky Aircraft leads the training course on supervisory work in industry
The Connecticut flag was raised at Independence Hall as Philadelphia marks the 175th anniversary of the U S Constitution. Each week a state flag is raised in order of ratification, with Massachusetts to present its flag next week, delivered by Brig Gen James M Quinn with a message from Gov John Dempsey.
Louis Rayhall, 24, of Willimantic, died from a crushed skull after a frozen sand block collapsed at the State Highway department sand pit on Route 6. He was buried briefly and recovered by fellow workers. the pit is operated by J.J. Lonergan Inc. under contract with the state.
Floyd J. Blackmon of Fairfield along with two other University of Connecticut seniors was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force Reserve at Storrs. Cadets William H. Warnock of Seymour and eight Army cadets also took oaths, with remarks by Cols. Gerhart and Wise.
In Brooklyn a supermarket holdup ends when two men flee after a gray haired woman defies them. They had taken groceries and paid $10.21 before the store manager and customers were forced to the back of the aisles. The old lady’s scream spooks the robbers and they abandon the loot.
An underground nuclear test was set off today at the Atomic Energy Commission Nevada test site. The commission said it was of low yield, typically meaning under 20 000 tons of TNT.
Sikorsky employees contributed 82222.29 in the 1961 United Fund drive, up 10664.52 from the prior year. Mrs. John J. Rokus led the Stratford unit, Easton and Katherine M. King earned top quotas, and four special awards recognized key roles. The organization added one agency NH Mentally Children, with 240 plaques awarded to high givers across Bridgeport Stratford Trumbull Easton and Monroe.
Newtown GOP endorses Edwin H. May Jr. of Wethersfield for the gubernatorial nomination after evaluating four candidates at a local forum. Other contenders are John Alsop, John M. Lupton, and Newman M. Marsilius. The committee names four delegates to Hartford.
Connecticut package store groups and six of their agents face federal indictments for conspiring since 1950 to coerce manufacturers and wholesalers to lower or fix minimum wholesale and retail prices for alcoholic beverages. The case, filed in New Haven, also seeks civil injunctions to halt the alleged scheme, with penalties ranging up to fines of 50 000 for associations and up to 1 year in prison plus 50 000 for individuals.
Richard L. Read, Middletown road New Fairfield, escaped injury but received a warning from Trooper Lopes after his Hoffman Fuel Co truck overturned on Route 37 A. The 8000 gallon tanker skidded on a curve, knocked down four fenceposts, and came to rest upside down. Read crawled free through the cab window and was unhurt.
A Stamford man, Ernest R. Bertreaux, 47, jailed in lieu of a 550 dollar fine after conviction for operating under suspension and driving while intoxicated. Prosecutor George Ferrie led the case. Other defendants, including William Sleath and Juan Manuel, were fined for offenses such as red light violations and operating without a license. In related actions, Mrs Barbara Ramos and Anthony Gallant were fined 25 dollars each for lascivious carriage. Judge Lester H. Aaronson and Judge John N. Reynolds oversaw the dispositions in the Underwood Building and Police Headquarters.
Firemen from three companies were summoned to the Country club of Fairfield on Sasco Hill road yesterday at 3 39 p m when an alarm was set off accidently. Firemen reported there was no fire. Companies one two and four responded. First agricultural fair in America was held in 1810 at Pitts field Massachusetts.
Seven men including former Minneapolis mayor Marvin L. Kline were indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of defrauding the Sister Elizabeth Kenny foundation and its donors. The 16 month probe allege kickbacks totaling about 360 000 to two Minneapolis men with New Century Corp and related firms handling fund-raising from 1952 to 1960. Arraignment set for February 13 in Minneapolis with potential penalties up to 80 years and 25000 dollars in fines.
One man arrested and another treated for facial cuts after a dispute on Calhoun avenue. Manuel Critinon, 36, of 86 Frank street, held on assault charges with $100 bail as Martin Gill, 40, of 44 Calhoun avenue, received hospital care and was ordered to appear in Circuit Court this morning. Witnesses recalled knives in the quarrel, though none were found by police.
A Common Pleas jury in Stratford refused to award damages to either motorist in a three year old crash. Harry Fahey sued Eleanor Gibbons for 5000 dollars for injuries and Gibbons countered for 1000 dollars for car damage. The jury ruled for Gibbons on the complaint and for Fahey on the counter claim.
D Weahplah Wilson a Liberian staff member at Fairfield University speaks on The Congo Crisis and the UN tonight at 8 in Gonzaga auditorium. The program is free and hosted by the Fairfield U public affairs club with Dr John Norman as moderator. Wilson, a Sinoe County native, studied in Sierra Leone and holds a B S from Marquette and an M A from American University.
Park City Hospital seeks city zoning waivers to add a two story office and a six story surgery oriented addition at 695 Park Avenue between Garden Street and Black Rock Avenue. The ZBA agenda for February 8 includes waivers of height setbacks and yard requirements along with other projects across the city.
Sen. Barry Goldwater urged Congress to scrutinize Kennedy era trade policy amid fears of a tariff-cutting spree. He warned the European common market pressures demand budget balance and wage restraint to avoid global economic trouble, questioning assurances from free trade and government assistance measures. He also noted it is early to discuss the 1964 GOP nomination.
Former President Harry S. Truman attended a Saints and Sinners Club luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria where he was the fall guy in a comedy routine. The event, a fundraiser for the Truman Memorial Library, drew 1,700 businessmen including Clifton Daniel Adlai Stevenson Gov Richard Hughes and Mayor Wagner. Truman joked about giving "hell" and discussed Nixon Rockefeller and Stevenson with reporters and guests.
A B nai B rith vocational clinic for Norwalk students is held this afternoon in the Norwalk high school library. Fairfield University representatives join panelists to discuss careers in the sciences with five scientists on hand.
In Bristol on January 30 the Democratic Town Committee endorsed Abraham A. Ribicoff by unanimous vote for the party’s U S Senate nomination. They also endorsed Frank Kowalski for renominating Congress at large, Emilio Q. Daddario for the First District, and Patrick J. Hogan for Hartford County sheriff. Anthony J. DeLorenzo resigned as town chairman after protests over nominations. no successor was named.
Hartford dispatch reports Rep. Frank Kowalski charging State Democratic Chairman John Bailey with bias over the Senate race. Kowalski says Democrats should decide for themselves, continuing his campaign while Ribicoff hints at a possible draft.
Albert Plocke 27 of Sandy Hook was fined 33 for reckless driving linked to December accident with no injuries. He also faced 75 for evading responsibility. Harold Lathrop 11 of Main Street Culver was fined 102 for driving under the influence. Thomas LaPine 21 of 401 Main Street paid 39 for unsafe lane changing. Horace Puglisi 19 of Stratford paid 12 for passing in a no passing zone. Terence Mc Garry Jr. faced a continued case of negligent homicide after a Ridgefield October crash killed a Ridgefield boy. judge ordered a scene viewing due to conflicting testimony.
The State Committee on Humane Service in Hartford calls for more school social workers to counsel students on proper courses as it reviews reports on rising public school drop outs. The panel plans a series of meetings to develop recommendations for the 1963 Legislature.
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