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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1958

Page

2

United States Defers Summit In Mideast Crisis

After a White House session, officials pledged a calm and constructive U N response to Khrushchev amid Lebanon and Jordan tensions. Dulles and Lloyd outlined a cooperative approach while keeping UN Security Council efforts active in seeking Mideast stability and avoiding a five power summit by Tuesday.

White House United Nations Security Council Mideast UN Security Council United Nations Khrushchev Geneva James Hagerty Dulles George Allen Eisenhower Hagerty Constructive Selwyn Lloyd Lloyd London Christian Herter State Department U.S Duiles Mac l New York Dag Hammarskjold Lebanon Hammarskjold U.N. Security Council Jordan Ask

Burglar Steals From Sleeping Man in Early Morning Break-In

An intruder entered through an open window at 5:45 a.m. and stole $3 from a wallet in the bedroom of Albert Walpuff 471 Stratford Avenue. Walpuff woke briefly and saw a short stocky man escaping through the rear window. The wallet was left on the dresser.

Albert Walpuff Stratford Avenue

Remington Arms Guard Found Dead in Plant Garage

Raymond E. Greenwood, 48, of Milford, a guard at the Remington Arms plant, was found dead in a parked car inside a closed garage at the plant. Police opened an investigation into the death.

Suard Rem-Arms Raymond E. Greenwood Milford Remington Arms Plant Uadardats

Backing Sought for Shore Study in Oyster Area

A Connecticut study to assess oyster beds and shoreline ecology garners support from state and university researchers. James Galligan of Hartford leads fisheries oversight while Yale geologist Dr John Sanders proposes a $200000, ten year plan. Multiple funding possibilities include state sponsorship, national foundations, or Naval Research Office involvement.

James P. Galligan Hartford State Board and Fish and Game Department Atlantic States Marine Fisheries New York City Barske John Sanders Yale University Department of Geology State Geological and Natural History Survey Commission Bargke Office of Naval Research Connecticut Mr. Barske Fairfield U University of Bridgeport Fairfield University Galligan Charles W. Ellis, Jr Clapboard Hill Road Greens Farms Fairfield Ellis Norwich River Burial Hill Beach Westport Norwalk Islands Mr. Ellis Yale University of Texas

United States and Britain Seek UN Backing for Forces in Jordan and Lebanon

The plan aims to protect small states from direct or indirect aggression by bolstering American British troops in Jordan and Lebanon through military diplomatic and economic moves. Dulles believes a UN backed force replacing American troops can be approved with a two thirds majority. the State Department confirms a 12.5 million dollar Jordan aid package and 5 million for gasoline and urgent needs flown to Amman.

United Nations U. S Lebanon Jordan Turkey Iraq Baghdad Dulles State Department United States King Bugsein Amman

Police testimony ties Crowley to Jones case at Imperial Hotel

Testimony in the Jones case asserts Crowley’s guilt citing other evidence. No outside entry was found on the morning Jones died in the Imperial hotel suite he shared with Crowley and Frederick Kis singer. Jones did not leave the suite that morning and injuries likely occurred inside. Crowley left the hotel that morning and was contacted at a Turkish bath the same evening but did not return for some time. Police noted the lamp stand had been moved and the room cleaned before their arrival.

Jones Sted Crowley Imperial Hotel Maryland Frederick Kissinger

Airlifted troops intensify Middle East crisis tally

News report describes 400 more airlifted to Beirut and Cyprus security clampdown as British, American, and Jordanian forces boost presence in the region. Paratroops land in Jordan. U S Sixth Fleet ships pull back yet remain nearby. Israeli cabinet meets as Jordan severs ties with Syria’s UAR. United States provides 12.5 million dollar aid.

Middle East Bahrain Persian Gulf Kuwait Cyprus Mediterranean East Affica Aden Arabian Peninsula Kingdom of Jordan Jordan U. S Beirut Charles R. Brown George W.anderson Sixth Fleet A. N. C. Bingley Saratoga Army Adana Israel Jerusalem Hussein United Arab Republic UAR Iraq Baghdad United States Nasser Little Kingdom

Balloon test sets new height record near 130000 feet

A 294 by 216 foot poly balloon launched from Minneapolis by the Office of Naval Research and University of Chicago aims to film cosmic ray activity at extreme altitude. A load release near the eastern Montana North Dakota South Dakota border is planned, with General Mills noting the fragile film package and heavier flights attempted before.

Schein Minneapolis Office of Naval Research University of Chicago Montana North Dakota South Dakota General Mills, Inc Sioux Falls 8.D

Mushroom poisoning victim goes home after hospital stay

Pasquale Mellilo, 63, of 50 Worth Street, admitted to St Vincent's Saturday for mushroom poisoning, went home yesterday. Two friends who fell ill after dining with him, Rocco Vitello, 74, of 114 Division Street, and Jerry Compolucci, 39, of 319 Hartal Avenue, were treated and released.

Pasquale Mellilo Worth Street St. Vincent’s Hospital Rocco Vitello Division Street Jerry Compolucci Har- Tal Avenue

Church fund huddle set for Greek Orthodox parish

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox church building fund committee meets Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church hall to review progress in the 600000 campaign for a larger church. Co chairmen Leo Kiamos and Louis Carawlins will report pledges to date, with an initial goal of 250000 and the rest to be covered by donations and activities.

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church Leo Kiamos Louis Carawlins

Adams quiz opens today as inquiry shifts focus

A House investigation into Adams evolves as a new quiz opens on Adams and potential influence. The case features the 1953 refund ruling for Raylaine Worsteds Inc for Army cloth delays, with Goldfine not involved. The Armed Services panel continues closed hearings to decide if Adams used White House influence for friends, aiming for public testimony.

Dute Adams Hebert House Bernard Goldfine Raylaine Worsteds, Inc Manchester N.H Goldfine Army Comptroller Raglaine Armed Forces Board of Contract Appeals Roswell M. Austin Austin Armed Services Subcommittee White House

Keating denounces Harris unit tactics in Adams probe

Rep Kenneth B Keating condemned the House Legislative Oversight sub committee for blunders and public smearing in its inquiry into Sherman Adams and Bernard Goldfine. He cited staff insubordination and eavesdropping as undermining rights, calling the affair a farce marked by leaks and innuendo.

Washington Kenneth B. Keating Sherman Adams Bernard Goldfine Keating House New York State Adams Boston Goldfine John Fox

West to Support Japanese Plan in UN Hearings

In ongoing UN deliberations Western powers back a Japanese draft urging the Security Council to craft new measures to safeguard Lebanon’s independence and enable the withdrawal of U.S. Marines. The United States and allies weigh how to proceed as Khrushchev calls for a Geneva summit involving Eisenhower and others.

WEST United States Britain France Middle East Nikita Khrushchev U.S Khrushchev Geneva Eisenhower Macmillan Qe Gaulle India Neh- Tu Hammarskjold Lloyd U.N. Security Council Japan Lébanon Koto Matsudaira Council General Assembly U.N Lebanon

National Strike Threatens GE Union Support Vote

A union resolution calls for a September 8 vote on backing its demand for GE job security amid layoffs and protests. It criticizes General Electric for denying problems, rejecting stabilizing proposals, and allegedly abusing the union while warning negotiations will be difficult.

General: Electric General Electric

Burglary Probed in Monroe Store

Police investigate a Monroe burglary at Mary's Variety on Route 11 after a wooden rear door was breached between 9 p.m. Saturday and 6 a.m. today. Thieves stole five large TM model boat kits and five cartons of Camel cigarettes. Owner Mrs Mary Rinaldis of Bridgeport reports the burglars ate ice cream during the break-in.

Monroe Mary's Route 11 J.J. Tufano Mary Rinaldis Fern Street Bridgeport

USSR Proposes Europe Wide Trade and Peace Pact

The Soviet note calls for a formal non aggression treaty between the Western bloc and Warsaw Pact nations, a denuclearized zone in central Europe, and reduced forces in East and West Germany. It seeks increased trade and scientific exchange, aerial surveys for defense, and cultural contacts to end the Cold War tensions. Observers see it as a second diplomatic move following a Middle East summit push.

Europe Western Europe U. S East West Germany NATO Soviet Union United States Warsaw Pact Central

Warner Corset Box wins house organ of the month

The publication at Warner Brothers titled Corset Box is honored as house organ of the month in the July issue of the Connecticut Regional Blood Program publication Pulse. Editor Dorothy S Langevin helped boost worker cooperation with local blood banks per Pulse.

Warner Warner Brothers Company Connecticut Pulse Dorothy S. Langevin

Silope Tragedy and Rescue Tales From a Cold Vessel

Donald Williams and another teen describe a 14 foot Snipe sailing in rough water near Long Island. The boat capsized trapping Karcher who died after failing to reach help. Olson and Williams drifted, signaling help with a sail canva. A cabin cruiser rescued them. authorities notified as they recovered no body of Karcher.

Donald Williams Ansoniz Karcher Williams Karche Europe Olson Long Island Charles Thayer Westbury N.Y Canva Thayer Archer Milford Yacht Club

Inmates Escape From State Hospital Under Investigation

Authorities report two inmates fled the state hospital. One man known as Mirand is about 5'10" and 180 pounds, while Feather is about 150 pounds with wrist scars from a recent suicide attempt. Police at Ridgefield barracks disclosed the disappearance but provided few details on how the escape occurred.

Mirand Feather Withen Ridgefiel Barracks

Stratford presents The Winter Tale at Shakespeare Festival

Stratford July 20 AP The American Shakespeare Festival Theater and Academy adds The Winter's Tale to its repertory with a strong cast George Balanchine dances and Marc Blitzstein music. John Colicos Nancy Wickwire Richard Waring Will Geer lead a capable company in a production praised for humor, gravity, and understated tragedy amid flexible sets. Switzerland votes on reform of its federal tax system.

Stratford American Shakespeare Festival Theater John Houseman Jack Landau New York Theater Guild New York Broadway Henry Daniels Romine Brent Florence Reed America Shakespeare Festival Leartes Sicilia Almos Hermione Polixenes Bohemia George Balanchine Marc Blitzstein David Hays John Colicos Leonte Nancy Wickwire Hemione Richard Waring Will Geer

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