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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1958

Page

20

Peak Conquered by U S Climbers on Gasherbrum I

US climbers Richard Irvin Andrew Kauffmann Schoening led an eight man team to the 26470 foot Gasherbrum I peak in Pakistan on July 4. They ascended through four days of monsoon danger and cold with oxygen support for a 15 hour round trip. Team members included Nicholas Clinch Thomas McGormack Robert Swift Gilbert Roberts Thomas Nevison and others.

Karachi Pakistan UPI Stars and Stripes Mt. Gasherbrum 1 U. S Richard K. Irvin Orosi Calif Andrew J. Kauffmann Hi U. S. Foreign Service Paris Kauffmann Peter XK Schoening Seattle Gasherbrum Karakorum Range Fritz Moravec Gasherbrum I Nicholas B. Clinch Air Force Dallas Tex

Congress Briefs: Lawmakers Clash Over Free Travel and Navy Aid

A series of AP dispatches from Washington report Sen John J Williams proposing a bill to bar free or reduced steamship rates for members of Congress and officials, drawing strong pushback from Sen Magnuson and Sen Butler who question past practices. The Senate Armed Forces Services committee advances a $1.64 billion military construction bill with missile base funding and housing units, while Eisenhower signs a refugee naturalization act for Hungarian evacuees and the House approves extra fringe benefits for senators. Additional actions include tax relief for entertainment tickets and a Ghana prime minister briefs House members, with a Ways and Means panel proposing over $280 million more for social security and welfare programs.

Washington John J. Williams R-Del Congress Williams Coats Warren G. Magnuson D-Wash Senate Commerce Committee John M. Butler R-Md Butler Senate Armed Forces Services Committee House John Steinls D-Miss Stennis Defense Department Senate Senate Finance Committee Ways and Means

Winners Listed in Color Contest at Loew's Poli Theater

Susan Galico, 13, of 2869 Old Town Road, won first prize in the color contest for the Sierra Barros mural and $5 theater ticket book. Ten other winners received guest tickets to the film, including Gregory Lentz and Gloria D Troia among twelve names listed with addresses in Trumbull, Stratford, and Fairfield.

Susan Galico Old Town Road Sierra Barror Loew's Poli Theater Grégory Lentz Gaylord Road Trumbull Gloria Dtroia Woodmont Avenue John Marvin Dover Street Mary Desrosiers Union Avenue Joan Lucas Sixth Street Kyle Ann Sherwood Woodridge Avenue Fairfield Gus Viastairs East Main Street Marjorie Smith Plymouth Street Stratford Albert Havorak Hancock Avenue Betty Ann Varholak North Bishop Avenue

Films at Local Theaters Continue Amid Star-Studded Lineup

The Majestic features Diamond Safari with Kevin McCarthy while Beverly and Hi Way show The Bridge on the River Kwai, a CineScope Technicolor drama set in Ceylon. Cast includes Sessue Hayakawa, James Donald, Ann Sears, Geoffrey Horne. directed by David Lean from Pierre Boulle’s novel. Seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, were accorded the film.

William’ Holden Alec Guinness Jack Hawkins

Mahwah to dedicate new police pistol range tomorrow

Mahwah New Jersey on July 25 with mayor Maurice Ruddick set to cut the ribbon at a ceremony for the new police pistol range. The mayor joked about his aim amid rumors he could not hit a broad side of a barn, saying if the bullet misses he will carry a butcher knife in his felt band.

Mahwah N.J Maurice Ruddick Ruddick

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