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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1958
Page
4
Police and Recreation leaders pledged full cooperation to curb playground trouble. Supt John A. Lyddy said all officers have authority to act, varying by gravity, from dispersing youths to taking them home or reporting to the Youth Bureau.
Two circuits failed at a sub station on East Main Street and Stratford Avenue at 2 p.m. disable ing rides traffic lights and water features for 33 minutes. Pleasure Beach and WICC were affected with service restored by 3 p.m. Affected homes and businesses numbered under 100, with no cause yet determined.
The White House confirmed Sam Goldstein gave a set of golf clubs to Sherman Adams, Eisenhower's chief assistant. Press Secretary James Hagerty said Goldstein resides in New England, has no government ties, and is a longtime personal friend of the Adams family.
Matthew Fontaine Maury nicknamed the Pathfinder of the Seas for his navigation work that formed the basis of pilot charts issued by the U S Hydrographic Office. Poultry exports soar with 50 million pounds shipped abroad, up 68 percent from the prior year.
Officials clarify that regular police may detain youths and maintain records. Supt Lyddy says youth bureau handles investigations while patrols may warn first offenders and detain repeat violators. Recreation Supt Schultz notes play leaders must summon police if necessary to control disruptive groups.
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