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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1958

Page

4

Strong protests over incident with envoy and nine Americans

Press officer Lincoln White says the United States views the East German detentions as inhumane and a threat to Soviet American relations. Menshikov acknowledges Soviet fighters forced the unarmed U.S. plane to land in Soviet Armenia but insists Moscow will not intervene to free the nine Americans.

Germany Lincoln White Murphy Menshikov U.S Soviet Armenia Department Moscow Russia East Germany Ussr German Democratic Peoples Republic United States German Democratic Republic George Kozmin Chicago Kozmins Andrei Gromyka U. S

France Honors Salan for Algeria Revolt Role

France awarded Gen Raoul Salan the Military Medal at a full dress cabinet session in the Elysee Palace attended by President Rene Coty and Premier De Gaulle. Brig Gen Jacques Massu, who led an insurrection after the May revolt, was promoted to major general as De Gaulle retained Algeria ministry and Salan led the Algerian administration.

Paris France Raoul Salan Algiers Jacques Massu Elysee Palace Rene Coty de Gaulle Salan Algeria

IMEMBERS Clash at BHA Hearing Sparks Debate

The IMEMBERS clashed over public relations and cooperation with social service groups at a BHA hearing. Isaac urged stronger community council participation and a subcommittee with Welfare Department reps, while Poole defended current cooperation and noted progress on elderly housing. Union leaders Caflero and Crockrey sought sick leave gains and dues deductions, plus reduced lateness penalties.

Bers South End Athletic Club Father Zibell Isaac Comstock Poole BHA Common Council Mr. Isaac City and State Welfare Department Ralph Caflero William Crockrey American Federation of State

Grandmother Favors Riding Motorcycles at 70

A 70 year old Sag inaw Michigan grandmother Mrs James Goulding said riding motorcycles is safer than rocking chairs after decades of travel on two wheels without an accident Her daughter Dorothy Tobinson of Detroit joined her at the 48th annual convention of the motor aids of America the women s auxiliary of the American Motorcycle Association about 100 delegates attended the three day event led by president Robbinson.

Eans UPI James Goulding Saginaw Mich Goulding Dorothy Tobinson Detroit Motor‘aids of America American Motorcycle Association Robbinson Motor Maid United States

Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention Parade Plans For 4000 Hartford

Delegates to the 38th Connecticut VFW state convention in Hartford plan a busy day with a 1 30 p.m. parade starting at Lafayette Circle and proceeding along Capitol Avenue Main Street and High Street. About 4000 marchers are expected. A national VFW award for community service by Connecticut units will be presented at the Statler Hilton. Dignitaries include Gov Ribicoff U S Sen Purtell and Rep May Sadlak Seeley Brown. Memorial service was held at the hotel.

Hartford Veterans of Foreign Wars Lafayette Circle Capitol Avenue Main Street High Street VFW Award At the Hotel Statler-Hilton Connecticut Omar B. Ketchum VFW Washington, D. C John W. Mahan Jr Leonard T. Goode Rocky Hill Waldo J. Nichols Danielson Allethor Guard Henry T. Pinchera 43Rd National Guard Robert Watton Enfield Mander Joseph Cermak Middletown Edward Zamm Norwalk James Lusby Putnam

Tennessee Judge Schoolfield Impeached on Three Charges

A Tennessee judge, Schoolfield, faces impeachment after a four month probe. Convictions cover accepting a new car from known criminals and lawyers, using vulgar language in public and official actions, and involvement in others political campaigns. He received unanimous acquittal on testifying before the McClellan committee. Trial duration five weeks marks the first impeachment trial in Tennessee since 1916.

J State Senate Chattanooga Schoolfield McClellan Washington Senate Tennessee Memphis Mth

Thieves Strip Farm Near Pensacola of Movables

John Jacobs, 75, one legged, recovering at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, reports losses from his 3000 acre Escambia County farm. Over eight months more than $6000 worth of furniture, doors, windows, electrical fixtures, gates, tractor, truck, lumber, tin roofing, concrete blocks, barbed wire, and two horses were stolen or removed while he was away for treatment.

John Jacobs Rochester Minn Escambia County J. D. Williams Jacobs Williams

Sixty-Nine Lieutenants Named By City Board

A city board named a large list of lieutenants with addresses and ordinal positions from eighth to nineteenth. Seven of twenty-seven firemen failed the written exam, and one who passed the written test was disqualified after resigning. The new lieutenants begin at $5,044 annual pay, with a maximum of $5,564.

Frank J. Stopa Linley Drive Carl R. Johns Berwick Avenue John P. Grassi Greenfield Street James Powers

Goldfine Accusations of Preferential Agency Treatment Surface

The hearing cites claims that government agencies favored Goldfine firms, including a consent settlement of 3000 to cover costs, with officials noting obvious preferential treatment. Goldfine disputeshouse connections and recalls gifts, loans, and a 12 million RFC parking garage bid that stalled.

Government Awaits Goldfine Tax Return

The Internal Revenue Service indicated Bernard Goldfine may still file his 1956 income tax return voluntarily. Even if he files, the case may not close, as officials could seek criminal prosecution if tardiness is deemed willful. Boston IRS found Goldfine did not file 1956 personal taxes, noted during a review tied to Adams investigations.

Washington Internal Revenue Service Bernard Goldfine The Revenue Service Justice Department Boston Goldfine Sherman Adams

Wind and Rain Strike Central Massachusetts Area

A wide area endured power outages after high winds and heavy rain. Gusts up to 80 miles per hour lashed Barre and Lancaster causing downed trees and damaged wires. A Lancaster bolt ignited a blaze costing about $20,000. A garage in Millers Falls was blown 100 yards. The First Baptist church in Malden lost part of its steeple while two more Malden buildings were struck by lightning with limited damage.

Barre Lancaster Massachusetts Baes Millers Falls First Baptist Malden

Bridgeport accelerates redevelopment planning with self funded costs

City officials report Bridgeport will fund its own redevelopment planning to accelerate the reuse project. The approach allows 75 percent federal funding instead of 66 percent, making Bridgeport the first in the northeast to use this method. The plan includes Rail road Avenue area reassessment, zoning code revision, and health standard enforcement to ensure high construction standards.

Gargano Bridgeport Oliver Knight Ralph Sprague Harry Koehler Galganov Galgano Railroad Avenue State Street Dearborn Zoning Commission H.P. Dinan, Jr

Lost Colony Echoes North Carolina Mystery Surfaces

A Norse settlement tied to a "List Colony" mystery resurfaces with hints of a colonial age. Ur paysiquisa tory notes a vanished group 50 years after supply ships failed. Recent finds in a Kilrea field, Northern Ireland, yield submachine guns rifles grenades revolvers and ammunition.

North Carolina Greenand Kilrea Northern Ireland

Trumbull fills treasurer post in political shift

In Trumbull a Democrat with a background in tax and commercial law has been named treasurer. The new official, a Central High and University of Pennsylvania graduate, has served on local bodies and earned a 1954 CPA gold medal. He and his wife Miriam Sachs live in Trumbull with their nine-month-old son. Hartford reports quote Carter Witkins warning that tax reform likely won’t take effect in time for the next biennium.

Central High School Schwartz University of Pennsylvania University of Connecticut Law School Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Certified Public Accountants Miriam Sachs New Haven Columbine ‘Drive Trumbull

Albanese Delights Pops Opener With Puccini Sorcery

Mme Albanese charmed a full grass‑backed audience in a flowing white gown with a red panel, delivering Puccini arias from Manon Lescaut La Rondine and Madama Butterfly. She encored with Mimi and My Hero, as Wilfrid Pelletier led the orchestra through Rossini and Ibert pieces in the Symphony’s tenth season opener.

la Boheme Wilfrid Pelletier Ibert Walter Kiernan David Symphony

Avco Union Ends Dispute Amid Talks Between Firms and Union

The dispute between Avco and the United Auto Workers union ended after ordillary action and negotiations led by James Mitchell of Avco, Albert Evans of Lycoming, and John Arnold of Lycoming. The Local 1010 UAW-CIO team was led by Fred East and Mitchell Sviridoff, state AFL-CIO president, in yesterday's discussions.

James Mitchell Avco Corporation Albert Evans Lycoming John Arnold Uaw-Cio Fred East Mitchell Sviridoff Afl-Cio

Police Foil Plan to Kill in New York City

Police traced a threatening letter linked to a Dawson reference through the welfare department, leading to the arrest on charges of sending the letter. Chief James B. Leggett warned a gas explosion risk made the threat serious, while Police Commissioner Kennedy commended The Daily News and agencies involved.

Welfare Department Jin Dawson James B. Leggett Stephen P. Kennedy The Daily News Police

President Eisenhower tours Beaway project in Canada

President Eisenhower, guided by Dulles, toured a construction corridor on the St. Lawrence River island complex. He viewed the long canal rock named for him, eyed the 60,000 kilowatt turbines planned for 92 generators, and discussed Russian generator sizes with Col. William B. Chapin as workmen and cranes operated nearby.

Dulles Dwight DD Eisenhower Panama Canal Coast Guard Maple Wiley- Condero Canal Snell Lock Barnhart Island St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Long Sault Dam Canada Col William 8. Chapin New York State Power Authority Chapin Phil Reed General Electric

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