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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1958

Page

7

Goldfine Testimony Draws Tax Deduction Questions

Goldfine defended gifts to Gov. Adams and a rug loan to his show room in Washington as business expenses. He refused to finish testimony, promising to return with more answers, while the committee pressed on tax deduction questions and Adams' possible gains.

Adams Goldfine Hagerty Roger Robb Boston Ito Revenue Service Harris House Harris’ Group John E. Moss Calif New Hampshire Eisenhower Internal Revenue Service Robb Goldline Rokh Washington Strathmore Woolen Mills Company Oren Harris D-Ark Moss Republican Committee Charles A. Wolverton N.J United States John Fox Boston Post Fox Subcommittee

Father Carmody Died While Hospitalized in Hartford

Father Carmody of the Diocese of Bridgeport died after illness and hospitalization in Hartford. He had been ill since last fall with treatments at St Vincent's St Francis Massachusetts General and was recovering duties before a retreat at Fairfield University. He leaves his mother Mrs Julia Bagley Carmody a sister Miss Julia Helen Carmody a brother Thomas Joseph Carmody and two nieces of West Hartford. Funeral arrangements were to be announced by the chancellery office.

Father Carmody St.Vincent’s Hospital West Hartford St. Francis Hospital Massachusetts General Hospital St. Francis Fairfield University Diocese of Bridgeport Huntington Julia Bagley Carmody Julia Helen Carmody Thomas Joseph Carmody Chancery Office

Gift of Gab Saved Meriden Sailor

Navy chief Robert J. Sharrow from Meriden recounts a Cuban rebel roadblock near Guantanamo Bay. He and Airman T. R. Mosness and their companions were halted but released after the rebels sought photos and a truck. a Cuban civilian driver and Mrs Mosness were also involved. Sharrow notes his experience recalls his World War II captivity with restraint and humor.

Guantanamo Cuba Gab Fidel Castro Robert J. Sharrow Swain Meriden Conn Machingun Point Guantanamo Naval Base Guantanamo City Navy T. R. Mosness Ames, Towa Gitmo Gitmo City

Rebels Kidnapings Rise as U S Helps Batista Regime

Rebels accuse Guantanamo base of aiding Cuban air attacks while the United States denies use of the base by Cuban planes and says arms shipments to Batista were halted. Kidnappings since Thursday include 10 Americans and two Canadians from Moa, 28 Navy and Marine personnel near the base, plus other American, Canadian, and Mexican workers at mines and plants in the region.

United States Fulgencio Batista Guantanamo Batista Guantanamo -Base Moa Guantanamo Base Ermita U.S Nicaro American Fruit Company Guaro

Garcia Returns to Wide Welcome in Manila Homecoming

President and Mrs. Carlos P. Garcia arrived in Manila from the United States to a warm reception, with about 50 000 people at the airport cheering their return.

Manila UPI Carlos P. Garcia United States

Tower climber does it again at Bridgeport Harbor

A Bridgeport Harbor tower rescue ends with Ford lowered to safety after a 2 hour climb. Police and fire units coordinated the operation as 12,000 residents lost power for 25 minutes while crews diverted current to alternate lines and restored service.

Ford Robert Hannon Francis Shanley Thomas Cafferty Edward F. Bannon John P. May Felix Curci State Street Main Street Westport Connecticut Turnpike Frank J. Petitte John Halpin Lyydy Defence Luckner Cornut United Illuminating Company Bridgeport E. W. Mellquist Lyddy Mr. Luckner Mr. Cornut Cor‘nut Bridgeport Harbor Tower Larry Dunn Steel Point Tower New Haven Tower Connecticut Lights and Power Company Devon

Nine American hostages in East Germany cite captivity

A group of nine U S servicemen held after a downed helicopter in East Germany described themselves as political hostages. They recount being moved between East German, Russian, and Soviet facilities, seeking contact with families and a U S representative while noting Russian involvement.

Kemper East Germany Aslan United States Russia Foreign Ministry Robert P. McQuall U. S Washington McQuall U. S. State Department Alexander Gruettner Gruettner 3Rd Armored Division Frankfurt Grafenwehr West Germany East Germany Frankenberg Karl-Marx-Stadt

Cretella Proposes Independence Day Plan for Soviet-Controlled Nations

Representative Albert W. Cretella calls on the president to declare an American observance of independence days for nations under Soviet domination. The resolution was introduced in Washington.

Cretella Washington Albert W. Cretella R-Conn

Hewitt Named For Senate Race In Fairfield District

Former candidates Mrs Perri and Mrs Peterson supported Hewitt who pledged a fighting campaign to unseat Senator Marsilius. State Central Committeeman Nicholas J Phelan presided. Stratford leaders said George Wright withdrew to seek state representative nomination. District covers Fairfield Westport Weston Monroe Easton Stratford Shelton Trumbull Newtown. Hewitt, CUNY and Harvard Law graduate, served as a counter intelligence agent in Germany and after war joined the FCC staff. He has practiced law since 1956 and chairs Congregation Rodeph Sholom’s Senior Guild.

Weston Perri Peterson Hewitt Marsilius State Central Nicholas J. Phelan Fairfield George Wright Stratford Westport Monroe Easton Shelton Trumbull Newtown City College of New York Warvard Law School Germany Federal Communications Commission Connecticut New York Congregation Rodeph Sholom

Buzaid Nominated By Democratic Party for State Senate

Norman A. Buzaid of 14 Delay Street was unanimously nominated as the Democratic candidate for state senator from the 24th district at a Hotel Green convention. He faces Republican Howard A. Hueston of Sherman. the district includes Danbury Bethel Redding Ridgefield Brookfield New Fairfield and Sherman. Buzaid is a Fordham graduate and WWII Air Transport Command veteran now serving a third term on Danbury's Common Council.

Buzaid Danbury Norman A. Buzaid Delay Street Albert H. Hornig Hotel Green Joseph Michaels Redding Howard A Amerigo Vespucci Lodge Monse Lodge The Catholic War Veterans, Veterans of Foreign

Nominees Endorsed In Democratic State District Contests

In various districts endorsements were announced for Democratic senatorial conventions. Notable selections include Gloria Schaffer in the 14th district Milford, James McCarthy in the 17th Derby Ansonia, John Reardon in the 32nd New Milford Watertown, with other candidates named across the 34th 31st 5th 4th 7th 35th 33rd 30th 12th and 18th districts. A primary loomed in the 29th after Joseph Coutu Sr lost to William Sonner 20-6, Sonner vowing to wage a primary if supporters do not advise otherwise.

Milford Gloria Schaffer Woodbridge Ansonia James McCarthy Derby New Milford John Reardon Watertown Walter R. Budney Essex Helen Foster Cornwall Joseph A. Coutu, Sr Willimantic William A. Sonner Sterling

Crowley Trial Opens in Tokyo With Bail Status

Crowley pleads innocence as his Tokyo trial begins. He mourns his brother in law and wears a gray suit. Defense includes Arthur K. Mori Akira Senoh. U.S. observer George H Hazelton attends for the American embassy. Prosecution by Kenjiro Furukawa and Minoru Uchida. Potential sentence two to 15 years. bail set at 300000 yen.

Crowley Arthur K. Mori Akira Senoh U.S Kenjiro Furukawa Minoru Uchida

Seaside concert draws 8000 crowd to seaside display

The concert directed by Col. George S. Howard drew about 8,000 attendees. Performances included Wagner Rienzi overture, Lehar Gold and Silver Waltz, Greenwood The Circus, Semper Fidelis, and patriotic salutes. Soloists T/Sgt. Robert D. Kerns and Soprani highlighted accordion and vocal numbers. The Singing Sergeants joined with a polka medley before fireworks over the Sound.

Col George S. Howard Wagner Lehar Greenwood Circus Barnum and Bailey Armed Services Robert D. Kerns Joseph Soprani Air Force Granada

Frank Thomas Named N L Star of Month

Pittsburgh third baseman Frank Thomas was named the National League Player of the Month for June. He led a hot batting period and received 15 of 40 votes from NL writers and broadcasters. Second place went to Dick Farrell with 10.5 votes, with Alvin Dark and Duke Snider following.

Cincinnati Frank Thomas Pittsburgh Pirates Thomas Dick Farrell Philadelphia Phils Alvin Dark Chicago Cubs Duke Snider Los Angeles Dodgers Dark Snider Elroy Face Pirates Brooks Lawrence Redler Hurier Willie Mays San Francisco Giants Stan Musial St. Louis Cardinals

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