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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1958
Page
6
Tension within the CMS society centers on a mediation plan in a CMS battle tied at 5000 dollars with contracts not yet enacted. A power shift followed as new officers opposed to the contract were elected, including current president Dr. Walter I. Russell, a CMS director, who told delegates the dispute affects doctors, the CMS, and the public.
Sterling House Day Camp hosts a Mardi Gras fete in Stratford on Thursday from 1 30 to 3 30 p m. Groups parade floats with a king and queen from each unit while Spirits of Mardi Gras Mike Albren and Renora Tolomeo crown the winners. Judges include Charles Kelman Robert Gann and Carla Cooper.
In New York July 22 AP story describes Firemen choosing King and Queen for a Day Camp parade based on cliffhangers and originality. Firemen fought a stubborn roof fire on a 35 story Hampshire House in a simulated blaze. They used pneumatic drills to access beams under tar paper and copper sheathing.
Albert Bodell, 56, of 589 Colorado Avenue, died last night in St. Vincent's Hospital where he had been a patient since June 12. He is survived by his wife Alice Bodell.
Hartford July 22 AP Republicans hold a 25 011 margin over Democrats in state party registration figures unofficially compiled from Secretary of State records. Republicans 363 258 Democrats 936 247 total voters 1 242 267 in 1956. Unregistered voters total nearly 545 000.
The UN Security Council debated Lebanon and the Middle East as Hammarskjold urged prompt practical steps. Nations considered deploying ground forces while the Soviet draft was rejected 8-1 and the council voted 10-1 for indefinite adjournment.
The Senate approved the trade bill by 12 to 46 after a varied lineup of Republicans and Democrats who previously differed on tariff powers. Senator Kerr led a disrupted effort to strike the Kerr amendment with Byrd’s committee, while Johnson and Senator Knowland co sponsored to defeat that push.
Labor Commissioner Renato Riccitti accepted the Restaur ant Wage board report proposing a one dollar hourly minimum for workers in the industry but said the action does not set the new rate. The board also suggests eliminating laundry expense deductions and raising gratuities from 30 to 35 cents. A public hearing will be scheduled in August before a final decision on issuing a wage order.
The House Appropriations Committee sharply cuts Pentagon construction plans, especially the Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. It targets costs and planning, citing floor to ceiling blackboards and lax procedures. Totals show reductions of hundreds of millions from Army Navy and Air Force requests.
The Military Sea Transportation Service chartered 10 cargo vessels and 15 tankers for potential U.S. force support in the Middle East, with two additional ships made available by Maritime Administration and Walker activated from reserve. Navy sent 6 000 Marines and 282 midshipmen for amphibious exercises between Virginia Capes and Puerto Rico. Demonstrations erupted in Rangoon against Western moves, with damage near the British Embassy. Iran alerted its navy to guard Abadan refinery as security tightens around the facility. Tarawa carrier departed Quonset Point, destination undisclosed. U.S. regrets over Lebanon troop landings and Austrian protests cited. Ethiopia forms National Coffee Board to boost production and quality.
Democrats nominated Mayor Harry T. Clew for a third two year term by acclamation in Middletown. He will be opposed by Joseph Barber a 61 year old retired university chemistry professor who was nominated by Republicans. A GOP splinter group may add opposition as October election approaches. Republican Max Corvo publisher of a local weekly newspaper announced plans to organize a third party.
Beverly Hills July 22 The warring Oscar LeVants reconciled returning to their Beverly Hills home and June Levant dropping her divorce suit. Evelyn Winter 41 of 69 Beach Street was arrested on a charge of obtaining drugs on a prescription by detectives and released on $1000 bond pending court appearance. An unrelated report notes Netherlands Dairy Board citing milk yield up to 8 943 pounds per cow.
Peter Hatjanis reported a five horsepower outboard motor was stolen Monday night from a rowboat moored near his boathouse at the foot of Henry Street. Police estimated the value at $60.
Ten union organizers appeared before Bridge Port Plating at 350 Fifth Street urging employees not to enter. Robert Bonazzo, a partner, said a union letter claims majority support from about 60 workers and calls for contract negotiations within three days. Police kept organizers clear of gates as about half the workforce reported for duty.
Rebels who began a May strike to oust President Chamoun warn that any solution unsatisfactory to them fails. Britain and the US weigh recognizing the Baghdad government while Parliament delays Lebanon's presidential election. The plan to honor Gandhi in New Delhi drew 100 entries for Rajghat memorial plans.
Paris reports France favors another place and time for a UN Security Council summmit style talk. Macmillan and Eisenhower press for a direct face to face with Khrushchev while De Gaulle weighs a possible alternative venue.
The House Labor committee tentatively approved a bill requiring public accounting of labor welfare and pension plan funds. A final vote is set for tomorrow. Rep. Ludwig Teller said the measure blends House proposals with Senate features and strengthens protections for private and public rights.
Senator Richard Russell urged the United States to engage directly with the revolutionists who seized power in Iraq last week to determine their intentions. He said they are not anti west and that dialogue should be pursued if possible. The White House announced Eisenhower will not hold a news conference tomorrow due to the international situation.
The subcommittee chaired by Emanuel Celler reports an omnibus judgeship bill to create roving and district judge posts. Aimed at Alaska and Washington districts, the measure awaits full committee action next week amid Republican criticism of delaying passage before the 1960 elections.
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