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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1958

Page

5

Goldfine Testimony Ends as Contempt Vote Discussed

Bernard Goldfine finished his testimony before a House subcommittee amid accusations of smear tactics and questions about contempt for refusing to answer nonpertinent queries. The panel weighed citing him while SEC witnesses from Adams era agencies were recalled for testimony, with further calls possible for John Steelman and Boston judge William T. McCarthy in related probes.

Goldfine Robert Lishman Harris Securities and Exchange Commission Adams Washington Bernard’ Goldfine House Boston Oren Harris D-Ark John R. Steelman Steelman Harry S. Truman Sherman Adams Eisenhower National Securities Resources Board Goldline U. S William T. McCarthy Stelman John B. Bennett R Mich McCarthy Bennett SEC Truman Armed Services Committee Raylaine Worsted, Inc Manchester N.H

Thieves Steal $130 From Mrs Varallas Home

Police report a theft at 2132 Fairfield avenue where $130 cash was taken from a kitchen shelf in a second floor apartment. Entry occurred after 7 am via a key to a six family house. Mrs Varalla reported the loss at 5 40 pm yesterday.

Rose Varallas Fairfield Avenue Varallal

Hussein Seeks Unity as Jordan Crisis Deepens

Britain withdraws troops only when Jordan’s independence is secure while the UN faces calls to act against indirect aggression. King Hussein denounces “evil agents” and appeals for Iraqi solidarity to thwart pro-Nasser elements and protect Jordan from internal revolt and foreign meddling.

Jordan Britain Council Indepandenes Lodge United Nations

U S Jets Reach European Theater After Lebanon Landing

A Defense Department spokesman said the Air Force composite strike force has reached its destination in the European area. The force, based in southern Turkey, includes fighter bombers light bombers reconnaissance and tanker planes and typically numbers about 100 aircraft. No base or exact count was disclosed. The spokesman noted few signs of military reaction from Communist or unfriendly nations to the Lebanon landing. He cited Syrian Socialist National party mobilization and canceled leaves, while reporting no unidentified submarines in the Mediterranean by the 6th Fleet.

Air Force Defense Department Turkey Europe Lebanon Trans- Caucasus Moscow U. S Syrian Socialist National Party 6Th Fleet Mediterranean

Publisher's son safe in Baghdad confirms peace of mind

Bristol publisher E Bartlett Barnes Jr. 20, Yale junior next fall, sent a cable from Baghdad via the U S embassy stating all right. Parents E Bartlett Barnes and wife confirmed receipt from the State Department. Barnes has stayed at the U S Embassy since June 14 with Yale classmate John Galiman. Bolivia reports 12 percent rise in living costs in eight months.

Bristol Baghdad E. Bartlett Barnes Jr Yale University United States Love Bart Jr E. Bartlett Barnes U.S. State Department

Carpet Mill Sold by Bigelow-Sanford

Land and buildings of the Bigelow-Sanford Carpet company in Thompsonville were sold for 1 million dollars cash plus a 4 million dollar mortgage. Buyer Marvin Kratter of Riverdale New York will lease the facilities back to Bigelow-Sanford for 160 thousand dollars annually for six years with a four year option for expansion.

Thompsonville Bigelow-Sanford Carpet Company Marvin Kratter Riverdale N.Y Bigelow-Sanford

Cebanese Rebels Seize Two Marines Amid Financial Deals

A chaotic report details a seizure of two Marines by Cebanese rebels amid a web of real estate and corporate transfers. It cites a $4 million mortgage between Kratter and Relax-A Bed, a $1 million deed, and a lease transfer to Franklin National Bank, with Bigelow-Sanford trimming its local workforce from 1,600 to 700 and considering departure.

Aeenangerns Garren Kratter Seth Relax-Abed Corp New York City Kratler Franklin National Bank Bigelow-Sanford South Bigelow- Sanford Hartford Ravon Rocky Hill

Umbrella Accident Leaves 2-Year-Old Critical in Maine

Gusty winds at Pemaquid beach toppled a large umbrella. a rib struck 2-year-old Willard Fisher in the head. He is in critical condition at Miles Memorial Hospital in Damariscotta. The boy, from Suffield Connecticut, vacationed with his parents.

Pemaquid Point Maine Willard Fisher George Fisher Suffield, Conn Miles Memorial Hospital Damariscotta Pemaquid Beach

Russians Demonstrate Outside U S Embassy In Beirut

About 100 Soviet militiamen kept the crowd back as banners urged freedom for Lebanon and Iraq. U S Ambassador Llewellyn Thompson refused to meet petitioners under duress. Police reinforcement arrived after the protests began but did not disperse the crowd for hours.

Thompson Richard H. Davis

Hearing Continued On Water Company Rate Request

The State Public Utilities Commission continued the Hartford hearing on Connecticut Water Company rate increase until 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at the state office building.

Hartford The State Public Utilities Commission Connecticut Water Company State Office

Puzzle critique reveals wordplay and clue logic details

Readers follow a reader’s puzzle breakdown noting choices like MAKE over BAKE and LITTER over LETTER. The piece explains why several word clues favor certain answers and discusses implications for terms such as GENTRY SENTRY and PRIG versus PRIM.

Senator Mansfield Calls Bern a Natural Spy Center

Sen Mike Mansfield described Bern Switzerland as a natural haven for intelligence agents in commentary on a dispatch about the Iraqi revolt. He cited the country’s neutral status and wide contacts radiating from Bern as key reasons for its spy center reputation.

Washington UPI Mike Mansfield D-Mont Bern Switzerland Mansfield U.S Frank M. Barthalomew United Press International

Mediators Seek Agreement On New Contract In New London

Federal and state mediators meet with officials of the New London Metal Trades council and Electric Boat division of General Dynamics to reach a new work contract. Mediation continues with sessions planned for tomorrow. neither side commented on today’s talks.

New London New London Metal Trades Council Electric Boat General Dynamics Corporation

Notre Dame outing at Fairfield County Club set for Aug 3

The Fairfield County Club of the University of Notre Dame will hold its annual family outing on August 3 at Dr. Vincent A. Gorman’s home at 5490 Main Street, Trumbull. Outing committee members include Francis Rooney, Nicholas Lanese, Richard Scanlon and Emil Ladyk o. Reservations are to be made with Mr Rooney.

Fairfield County Club University of Notre Dame Vincent A. Gorman Main Istreet Trumbull Francis Rooney Nicholas Lanese Richard Scanlon Emil Ladyko Rooney

GOP Nominee Chosen for Middletown Mayor Race

Joseph Babor, a retired chemistry professor at City College of New York, was chosen by Republicans in Middletown to run for mayor in October. Democrats have not yet selected their candidate.

Middletown Republicans Tonight Joseph’ Babor Babor City College of New York

Hensel Enters Congress Race Amid Socialist Push

Socialist party supporters push for petitioned state offices with 11 337 signatures for senator 2843 for congressman 9367 for state ticket. Hensel returns to Socialists seeking petitions in Monroe Danbury Newtown Shelton unions label issue debated with labor leaders. McLevy criticizes law as undemocratic noting Lincoln’s 1860 Republican victory. Snow named treasurer Shenton chairs meeting endorsements include Martino Bar­ringer Miller Secor for state posts.

Overnor Board of Education Ou Ial Miller Miller Hensel Alreddy Monroe Danbury Newtown Shelton Labor Movement Socialist Party Labor Hense Socialist Movement McLevy Progressive Party Lincoln U. S Snow U.S Connecticut Louis Snow John Shenton Anthony Martino Waterbury Franklin Barringer Israel Miller New Haven Dorothy Secor Bridgeport

Hartford Tops State Grand List And Tax Rates

Hartford has the highest 1958 grand list at 504 million and the top tax rate of 42.75 mills in the state. Pomfret leads towns with 70 mills while Roxbury is lowest at 15 mills. The data notes assessment percentages were not included and suburbs show rising rates amid slow industrial growth.

Hartford State Pomfret Roxbury

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