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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1958

Page

25

Belgians approve Eyskens cabinet after crisis

Premier Gaston Eyskens wins Belgian senate approval for his Social Christian cabinet 89 to 83, ending a one month government crisis. The House approved 106 to 104 last week, and coalition talks may seek Liberals or Socialists for a broader government.

Brussels Gaston Eyskens Social Christian Senate Eyskens Rome Amintore Fanfani Italy United States NATO

Woman pilot wins derby fourth time

Frances Bera of Long Beach California won the 12th annual Powder Puff Derby in Charleston South Carolina finishing 177.874 mph on the final race after a 162 mph par speed in a 2,177 mile San Diego to Charleston contest. She earned 800 dollars plus two trophies and prizes.

Charleston S. C UPI Frances Bera Long Beach Calif San Diego Bera Douglas Aircraft Corporation

Alcorn urges immediate Hawaii statehood action

Republican National Chairman Meade Alcorn called on Congress to vote Hawaii statehood now. He argued Hawaii is as qualified as Alaska and that both parties pledged statehood, noting Alaska’s passage strengthens Hawaii's case.

Washington Meade Alcorn Congress Hawaii Alcorn Alaska

Presley May Face Course in Driving

Pvt Elvis Presley settled up with the law after a 76 mph highway violation near Fort Worth. Kenneth Moore of Fort Worth paid Presley 20.60 for the traffic fine, and Presley will attend a driving course at Fort Hood as routine for Army personnel upon notice of a traffic violation.

Fort Worth Tex Elvis Presley Kenneth Moore Presley Fort Hood Army

Police Department reports on June accidents and crimes

The city police analysis shows 69 motor vehicle accidents last month with 14 injuries and 55 property damages. 45 incidents were investigated with 22 arrests. The report lists numerous offenses including burglaries larcenies assaults and traffic violations and notes 847 parkway violations and 82 Youth Bureau cases. A July 15 Friendship association event at Rowayton Crest Road is also announced.

Youth Bureau Department

Mulford Names Nine To Charter Revision Group

Milford July 8 nine persons were named to the Charter Revision committee by the Town Council from 30 nominations recommended by the public relations committee. The committee report was approved 10 to 3. The nine elected include State Representative Herbert Elker Theodore E Hornish former Councilman Peter Schaumann Mrs Phillip Lichr Harold Pickett Dennis Harrigan Patrick Lovett Joseph Shea and William E Colby. Dick Stobbs a Salt Lake City baseball figure hopes to be an actor after his playing days.

L. H. Spear Charles Terrell Paul Kolesnikoff Howard Beardsley Lloyd Fox Walter Lane Joseph Borst G. Carlson Joseph Guskie William Wheeler Hans Kretsch Vincent Carroll John Nelson C. Anderson J. Clay Adams A. ‘Huben Sterns Charles Swanson Thomas Griffith Newtown Sandy Hook Monroe F. Williams Henry B. Judd Taxpayer Newtown Taxpayers Association Charles Morris John Kohler Hans Burkhart William Murphy al Jacobson Arthur Page Walter McCarthy Irving Water- Ed Cullen Roy Byrne Jack Watkins Garrett Becker John Craig John Leighbold Herbert Bristol Milford Charter Iown Council Reublicans Council C Council Herbert Elker Theodore E. Hornish Peter Schaumann Phillip Lichr League of Women Voters Harold Pickett Dennis Harrigan Patrick J. Lovett Joseph Shea William E. Colby Dick Stobbs Salt Lake City

Independents Outnumber Registered Party Voters in Connecticut Election

Hartford report shows Independent voters not affiliated with parties hold swing power in state primaries. Statewide totals indicate Republicans lead in registrations overall, with major cities like Hartford Bridgeport New Haven and Waterbury showing Democratic margins while West Hartford favors Republicans. Independent electors are urged by party leaders to court unregistered voters.

Hartford Els Oe Secretary of State Bridgeport Meriden New Haven New Britain Waterbury West Hartford East Hartford

Redding school painting contract awarded to Bridgeport firm

The Board of Education awarded the painting contract for the Redding school to Park City Painters of Bridgeport, the lowest bid at 12,070 including alterations. The work funds a redecoration project after a previous suspension during the open regional high school construction. The district will continue transportation routes with minor adjustments for the next year and faces anticipated enrollment growth. Lunch prices set at 35 cents for students and 40 cents for staff. Board members present included Prindle, Day ton, Karrell, Paddock, Wilson, Lumley, and Goodfield. A pupil piano recital at Edith Adelie Bennett’s home featured several performers. An old race track timer recorded a time close to one hundredth of a second.

Redding Emr Board of Educatio Redding Childen William E. Prindle, Jr Oscar. Karrell Cheston H. Paddock John W, . Wilson Raymond A. Lumley Alvin .G. Goodfield Edith Adelie Bennett Redding Road Georgetown

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