Officials Believe Quiggle Jumped Overboard in a Fit of Low Mood
SAN FRANCISCO July 24 AP Rear Adm Lynne C Quiggle 52 disappeared at sea from the liner President Cleveland and apparently jumped overboard in a fit of mental low mood the liner s master said today From the information I know I can see no other answer to it Commodore H D Ehman told newsmen when the liner docked from Honolulu It seems reasonable that he left us in a fit of mental low mood A Navy Board of Investigation headed by Rear Adm John Q Owsley Medical Corps started a formal inquiry into Quiggle s disappearance from the ship at an early hour yesterday morning about 800 miles off San Francisco Mrs Quiggle reported to Commodore Ehman about 7 15 m Wednesday that her husband was missing She said he left their cabin about 4 a m and she started a search of the ship as soon as she could get dressed The commodore reluctantly confirmed reports from outer sources on the ship that Quiggle had kissed his wife and left the cabin after telling her You ll be better off a widow Appeared Tired Cmdr Daniel J Harkins USNR told newsmen he had observed at frequent shipboard activities continued on page twelve
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BHA Rejects Three Union Pleas At July Meeting
Bridgeport Housing Authority refused changes sought by Local 1522 AFSCME on sick leave, dues deductions, and tardiness policy. Poole informed union president Caffern that no changes will be made to personnel or other policies after study and consideration by BHA members.
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Official Weather Data for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Mostly sunny hot and humid today with scattered thunderstorms in late afternoon or evening. Highs 85 to 90, tonight 65 to 70, Saturday partly cloudy warm with afternoon thundershowers highs in the 80s. Winds southerly 15 to 20 mph.
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Wine destroyed at Wordin dump after liquor warehouse fire
After a July 1 fire at a liquor warehouse, nearly 5,000 bottles of spirits mostly wine were destroyed by local and state health officials at the Wordin avenue dump. Health officials Dr H P Dinan Jr and inspector Kenneth Crane spent over two weeks assessing damage to bottles from L Nier man Lavit Co 849 State street. About 40 dozen bottle cases were deemed unsalvageable and crushed by a bulldozer. A liquor salvage company is expected to buy and relabel salvageable stock.
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Senate Appropriations Boost Defense Funds in 1959 Bill
Senate Appropriations Committee voted to give Eisenhower the full requested defense funds plus 1.2 billion more, with 40.032 billion for the year. Increases mostly fund airpower, including 13 more long range jet bombers and 30 KC-135 tankers. House had approved fewer air assets. Senate adds 69 million for Navy shipbuilding and transfers. Damascus report notes unidentified jets entering Syrian airspace and clashes over Lebanon.
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Jet Downed in Syrian Air Space Clash Say Officials
Damascus official statement reports Syrian anti aircraft batteries shot down an unidentified jet that violated air space over United Nations area. No details on aircraft type or origin were provided.
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Hartford Junkyard Fire Sparks Magnesium Explosion
In Hartford three boys aged 7 9 and 12 admitted starting a wood pile blaze that spread to titanium and magnesium at a scrap yard. The magnesium exploded wrecking a concrete blockhouse and blocking two New Haven Railroad mainline tracks. No injuries reported.
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Shriner Headlines Two Fairfield Events Tonight
Humorist Herb Shriner will entertain Fairfield University members of Bridgeport Boys' clubs this afternoon with harmonica lessons during rehearsal and perform again at 8:30 p m for thousands at the Connecticut Pops concert. He recently sent harmonicas to Boys' club members.
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Ike Pushes Time Rules for Parley and Pentagon Reform
Ike demands set meeting time and ground rules as Congress passes a compromise bill to reorganize the Defense Department. The measure centralizes command, trims service chiefs powers, and creates task forces drawn from multiple services. Eisenhower says the reform will yield a more efficient national defense.
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Pollution and sewer plans loom over Bridgeport harbor
Amid oil slick cleanup in Bridgeport harbor, health officials report beaches safe for swimming. Community groups urge lasting fixes as Pine Creek residents hear of a permanent sewer plan costing about 385000 dollars with a plan for a pumping station at Fairfield Beach road.
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Puzzle Editor Tonic’s Tough Sunday Post Puzzle
The Sunday Post presents Puzzle Editor Tonic's hard puzzle where thousands seek the correct solution by Old Maestro. Puzzle 217 proves the toughest yet with only a few fans scoring near, raising next week's jackpot to 75 dollars as clues 15 across SIN and 13 down IMMEDIATELY discard CALLOW as answer.
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Skate Rips Tender At New London Base
The nuclear submarine Skate bumped the tender Fulton while pulling up alongside it at a pier. One of Skates propellers was damaged and the tender’s hull was cut by a 2 by 12 inch hole causing minor flooding. No injuries were reported and temporary repairs were made. The Skate’s nuclear power plant was undamaged.
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Eisenhower drafts plan for Khrushchev summit rules
President Eisenhower drafts a new letter to Premier Khrushchev pushing for the United Nations Security Council to set time place and ground rules for a summit. Dulles and Hagerty indicate the draft may reach Moscow and be made public, while aiming to constrain Khrushchev to follow council rules.
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