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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1958
Page
8
A promotional notice touts loans for vacations and other good purposes with monthly payments after the trip. It claims interest cancellation when unemployed due to sickness after 14 days and highlights a signature loan option.
Seoul July 15 Comedian Red Skelton interrupted his vacation and arrived in South Korea to entertain American troops at the armistice line. He planned a four day visit to boost the First Cavalry Fourth Missile Seventh Infantry divisions and to appear in Seoul.
Captain George A. Washburn of the Bridgeport Police Department retires effective today after 43 years on the force. He requested retirement May 26 and the Police Commissioners approved with extra paid days off until July 16. He will receive a pension equal to 70 percent of his salary.
Federal Judge J Joseph Smith declined to disqualify himself from Rogers murder appeal proceedings. The motion, argued by New Haven County State's Attorney Abraham Ullman, claimed bias from prior rulings. The judge ruled no personal bias was shown and noted disqualification requires direct bias against a party. The case centers on Harold D Rogers convicted in the 1953 holdup murder of Dorothy Kennedy.
Hartford AP report says Walter Heck was appointed by Governor Ribicoff to the new harbormaster post in East Haven, effective July 21.
James M. Ketcham of Jacob Brothers will preside over the Southern New England chapter annual meeting at Tumblebrook Country Club Bloomfield. Governor Ribicoff will be guest speaker and Judge Abraham S. Borden will serve as toastmaster.
Greist Mfg Co restarts a 40 hour week for its 600 workers effective immediately after reporting adequate incoming business. The company had operated a 32 hour week since April 1 due to recession. President Merritt D. Vanderbilt announced the schedule change in New Haven.
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