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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1958

Page

17

Four Boys Rescued After Storm Sewer Adventure in Cleveland

Four 14 year old boys were swept into a storm sewer by a sudden flood near Forest Hills park. Two rode the torrent for miles before surfacing at manholes. the others escaped with rescue help. Terry McGuire, Thomas Davis, Fred Davis and Kevin McInerney survived the harrowing plunge.

Cleveland Lake Erie Thomas Davis Fred Terry McGuire Kevin McInerney Dugway Brook Forest Hills Park Thomas Forest Hills Terry Fred Davis Kevin Glenview Park

Summer Cage Tilt Won by Hilltoppers

The Hilltoppers beat the Crusaders 60 to 48 in a Board of Recreation Summer Basketball league game at Beechwood Park. Joe Yasinski led with 21 points, Reggie Minton added 15, Henry Tagatac scored 16, and Tom Alagno 10 for the Crusaders. Tonight Hilltoppers meet Vikings. other Beechwood Park games are scheduled through Thursday.

Hilltoppers Crusaders Board of Recreation Beechwood Park Joe Yasinski Reggie Minton Henry Tagatac Tom Alagno Foppers Vikings Lancers Red Men Colonels

Dr Poe-eng Yu dies. noted woman psychiatrist

Dr Poe-eng Yu 59 a senior physician at Connecticut Hospital Middletown died at Massachusetts General Hospital. A World War I Medical Corps major she practiced at the Connecticut hospital 11 years and studied at Michigan California and Johns Hopkins. She leaves brothers Ching sung Yu Frederick Maryland and Shing-lin Yu Penang. Funeral services planned for Wednesday in Cambridge.

Boston Poe-eng Yu Middletown Conn Massachusetts General Hospital Connecticut Hospital U.S. Army’s Medical Corps Amoy China University Shing-lin Yu Penang University of Caliornia Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Cambridge

Railroads report mixed six month earnings across lines

Atchison Topeka Santa Fe posts six months net income of 21.4 million, 75 cents a share, down from 25.5 million, 92 cents. Virginia Railway six months income 5.69 million, 1.53 a share, down from 9.40 million, 2.74. Several lines show gains and losses, including Chicago Milwaukee St Paul loss 1.65 million, quarter declines and varying per share figures.

Atchison, Topeka- Santa Fe Railway System Virginia Railway Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Louisville — Nashville Railroad Northern Pacific Railway Illinois Central Railroad Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad Cincinnati, New Orleans Texas Pacific Railway Chicago & North Western Railway System Texas & Pacific Railway

Farm bill debated as Senate spares no praise

In Washington July 28 AP the Senate spent most of the day debating a farm bill that many supported. It ordered a roll call vote to record every senator. The plan aims to speed up agricultural research and industrial uses of crops, with top officials named for coordination and expansion of programs.

Washington Senate SUIL Danbury Steve Yubhasz Oftate White Street Cedar Crest Sanatorium New Tomlin San Homestead Main Street St. Joseph's St.lment of Agriculture Francis New Milford

Miss Nellie Dance Darien Rites Held At St Luke's

Miss Nellie Dance 82 died Saturday at home 114 Five Mile River Road. Services Tuesday at 2 30 p m at St Luke's Episcopal Church Rev T Chester Baxter officiating. Burial in Spring Grove cemetery. Born Brooklyn N Y she lived here 50 years. Survived by sister Miss Mary Dance of Dallen and several nieces and nephews.

Darien Nellie Dance Five-Mile River Road St. Luke’s Episcopal Church T. Chester Baxter Spring Grove Cemetery Miss Dance Brooklyn N. Y Mary Dance Dallen

Mrs Clarabelle Bassett Rites Set For Tuesday

Mrs Clarabelle Bassett 83 widow of Howard Bassett of Glenroad Sandy Hook died Saturday at a son Harold Bassett home Funeral services scheduled for Tuesday at 11 am at Honan Funeral Home Main Street burial to follow in Berkshire Cemetery

Newtown Clarabelle Bassett Howard Bassett Glenroad Sandy Hook Harold Bassett Honan Main Street Berkshire Cemetery

Health expert backs fishing for trim look with cautions

Chicago reports Dr. Fred V. Hein of the Bureau of Health Education cautions that fishing can help maintain a trim appearance but warns against prolonged soaking in one spot or using a motor for every movement. He emphasizes moderation and proper activity.

Chicago UPI Fred V. Hein Bureau of Health Education

Norfolk Lightning Kills Two Sailors at Oceana Station

Severe weather ripped through Norfolk on July 28 as freak lightning struck a tree sheltering sailors from a torrential downpour at Oceana Naval Air Station. Two sailors died and other damage, including a shattered church steeple and a hospital blackout, occurred citywide. Names of the deceased were not released.

Norfolk Oceana Naval Air Station

Italian Premier Fanfani Arrives for Talks with Eisenhower

Premier Amintore Fanfani of Italy arrives in Washington for talks with President Eisenhower and aides. Greeting by Vice President Nixon at the airport, Fanfani says the discussions will surely strengthen Italian American friendship.

Washington Amintore Fanfani Italy Eisenhower Nixon Fanfani

Polish Prelate Denounces Invasion of Jasna Gora Monastery

Cardinal Stefan Wyszinski condemned a July 21 government raid on the Jasna Gora monastery 160 miles south of Warsaw. Police and agents entered the holy site with guards, arresting a monk and seizing pamphlets amid a clash with church officials. The incident broadened tensions between the communist state and the Roman Catholic Church.

Alside Jasna Gora Poland Warsaw Carey Cro UPI Stefan Cardinal Wyszinski Pol Here Washington Senate Cardinal Wyzinski Catholic Church Mona Wyszinski

Purtell Plan Adds Grace Period to Affected Areas Bill

A proposed amendment by Senator William Purtell would grant two years of grace to communities facing loss of federal funds due to thresholds. The plan preserves 100 percent funding in year one and 50 percent in year two, continuing aid if the area regains proper percent. The measure, amid references to school communities and policing, aims to cushion economic disruption while provinces adjust. The state flower of Utah is mentioned as a contextual aside.

William Purtell R-Conn Cacnen Anne de Quirement West Haven

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