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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1958

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Budget deficit near 3 billion as receipts lag

Preliminary reports show the national budget ended the year June 30 in the red by about 2.82 billion dollars, far above Eisenhower’s January forecast. Receipts totaled 60.08 billion, while spending rose to 71.9 billion, with defense and anti recession programs driving outlays. Officials caution figures are subject to revision as the new fiscal year begins.

Washington Eisenhower Secretary of the Treasury Anderson Maurice 11. Stans Stans

Police capture escapees from Fairfield State Hospital

Three inmates from Fairfield State hospital Newtown were recaptured by Stratford Police within 24 hours after their escape from the third floor of the administration building. John Miranda 34 of Westfield New Jersey along with Lester Feathers 36 Stratford and Mack Hope 23 Stratford were found after a cross-town pursuit. They reported wandering after leaving the hospital Sunday evening and described rides to Monroe Ox Hill and Bridgeport before bedding down near Johnson's Creek. They were returned to the hospital after questioning.

Fairfield State Hospital Newtown Stratford John Miranda Westfield N. J Rnch Hollister Avenue Bridgeport Peter Longo Joseph Keenan Albert Evanko Clyde Haggerty Donald Brown Lester Feathers Columbus Avenue Mack Hope Bertrose Avenue Milford Johnson's Creek Hollister ‘Avenue Bridgeport-Stratford Town Line State Hospital Monroe Ox Hill Stratford Avenue Miranda New Jersey Weeks David Roberts Hnenital

Adams Rapped And Defended Washington

Sherman Adams faced criticism for intervening in a government contract dispute last year and was defended by Secretary Weeks as a man of integrity. Weeks said Adams acknowledged an error in judgment in his relations with Bernard Goldfine, the Boston textile magnate, amid the Golfine probe coverage.

Washington Sherman Adams Eisenhower Commerce Weeks Weeks Adams Adams Weeks Bernard Goldfine Boston

Bethel 10 Vote On School Plan

Bethel residents will vote July 29 on an $882,000 Bethel High School addition. A July 21 town meeting with 40 attendees set polling hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. No action was taken on a postponement request from Planning Zoning Commission temporary chairman Richard Whitellsey pending the commission’s three high school plans.

Bethel Bethel High School Richard Whitellsey Planning Zoning Commission

Americans Evacuated From Baghdad Arrive in Rome

A chartered airliner brought 91 American refugees including 37 women and 53 children to Ciampino airport Rome from Baghdad. U.S. officials said more evacuations would follow as arrangements are completed.

U.S. Air Force Robert Kilby Hamden Conn Kilby State Department Iraq U.S Rome New York D. Miller Baghdad

Marines Join Lebanese Units in Sniper War

Beirut July 21 AP Marines joined Lebanese army anti sniper patrols to curb rebel fire on Marine guards and planes and to take over guard duty at the British embassy. US diplomatic push for compromise to end civil war alongside reports of atomic capability in mid east forces. Soviet hints Moscow may send troops to Syria if summit fails to settle the region.

Beirut U. S America Lebanon United States S. Navy Mid-east Defense Department Washington Leathernecks Navy West Germany Moscow Paris Syria Iraq United Arab Republic Nasser

Hypnosis Lifts Grandma From Elevator Phobia

Detroit July 21 AP Mrs Helen J Stedman a 48 year old court clerk in a city county building rode an elevator up and down several times and said she is cured of a longtime phobia after a brief hypnosis trance. She normally climbs 286 stairs daily to reach her office on the 11th floor and fainted on elevators before. Her first trip up she cried saying she could not believe it. She reported feeling shaky and tired yet thrilled and said she is all right now.

Detroit Helen J. Stedman Stedman Mrs. Stedman

Allies draft note to Khrushchev on UN action in Middle East

Western Allies prepared a note to Soviet Premier Khrushchev inviting him to complain to the United Nations Security Council if Anglo American military actions threaten peace. The move followed Khrushchev's call for an immediate Big Five summit. President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles discussed the response for 56 minutes.

Washington Khrushchev United Nations Security Council Middle East Eisenhower State Dulles

Blood donors urged for Bridgeport emergency drive

An urgent blood drive operates today from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Nurses' auditorium at St Vincent's Hospital Bridgeport. Cameron MacKenzie urged individuals and groups to volunteer as supplies have fallen short though staff and Magnus Wahlstrom company volunteers pledged support. Doctor Victor Wallace notes regional blood supply is down seasonally while hospital demand remains high.

St. Vincent’s Hospital Bridgenort Cameron MacKenzie Bridgeport Red Cross St. Vincent's Magnus Wahlstrom Bridgeport Machine Company Bowever Mackenzie Victor G. H. Wallace Connecticut

Court Upholds Zoning Change For Trumbull Shopping Center

The State Supreme Court, in a four to one decision, upheld a zoning change allowing a $6 million Trumbull shopping center south of the Merritt Parkway between Main Street and Madison Avenue. The project, by Frouge Construction on a 60 acre tract, includes a supervised play area and 2,000 parking spaces. Work could begin within 90 days. the five-building complex will take 18 months to two years to complete.

State Supreme Court Trumbull Merritt Parkway Main Street Madison Avenue Frouge Construction Frederick F. Ehream

Two Young Men Injured in Grand Street Crash

A motorcycle collision at Grand Street and North Washington Avenue left Donald Sabo 22 and Kenneth Kramer 16 with multiple injuries. Sabo suffered two fractured legs and other wounds while Kramer sustained a fractured left leg and contusions. They were treated at St. Vincent's hospital and listed in good condition. George E. Kochiss 39 faced a driving violation charge.

Grand Street North Washington Avenue Donald Stephen Sabo Brewster Street Kenneth Kramer Box 59 Downs Road Stevenson St. Vincent's Hospital George E. Kochiss Taft Street Stratford

Iraq diplomat Abdul Abbas receives police guard in New York

Abdul Majid Abbas, United Nations delegate of Iraq's toppled government, reported a life threat from an Iraqi army officer. Police placed round the clock guard outside his hotel suite as UN Security Council met amid expected demonstrations. Abbas missed today's session. UN officials cited illness.

New York Abdul Majid Abbas United Natons Iraq Abbas Security Council Abbass I-nation Council Hashim Jawad

Train Halts To Spare Dog On New Haven Tracks

A New Haven passenger train stopped near Noble avenue and Pulaski street to avoid hitting a dog described as a young police dog. Firemen brought the animal down from the elevated roadbed and the dog wandered off down Noble avenue. The train was seven minutes late arriving at the New York bound local station.

New Haven Noble Avenue Pulaski Street Fire Department William Egan Egan

Soviets oppose Japanese plan to ease Lebanon crisis

The Soviet delegate warned he would veto the Japan backed UN plan to strengthen observers in Lebanon, risking a General Assembly session if the Security Council cannot act. Britain and the United States backed the measure as a minimal step toward possible U.S. withdrawal from Lebanon and stability in the Middle East.

State United Nations Dag Hammarskjold Security Council Lebanon Japan Koto Matsudaira Middle East Alfonso Arujo United Nations N. Y Soviet Union U. S Arkady A. Sobolev Council United States Britain General Assembly Beirut UU. S Henry Cabot Lodge Pierson Dixon Hammarskjold Sobolev

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