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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1958

Page

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Algerian rebels strike near borders as de Gaulle urges reconciliation

Algerian Moslem rebels attacked French forces in a 48 hour flareup near Moroccan and Tunisian borders. More than a ton of supplies including 54 rifles seized. 93 insurgents killed and 34 captured in the Constantine area. Rebel violence also hit towns like Sidi Ben Abbes and Tiaret as de Gaulle urged loyalty and a settlement with rebels.

Algiers UPI Sobt Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Algeria Ahmed Berkane Sidi Ben Abbes Oran Tiaret Constantine Tunisia Ndromah Kingdom of Morocco Mediterranean Paris Bane Cairo Algerian Liberation Movement FLN Ali Nemour

Violence Flares Anew On Cyprus In Larnaca Clashes

Two Greek Cypriots are killed and several wounded in renewed fighting in Larnaca as Turkish Cypriots enter the square where Greek residents gathered. A separate riot injures Turkish Cypriot prison guards in Nicosia. The flare up follows earlier violence after a bomb targeted a Turkish consulate office. State officials say the clashes are linked to the wider Greek Turkish fighting ongoing on the island.

Nicosia Cyprus Larnaca Mediterranean Eoka Cyprus Radio

Fire damages plant as Stratford blaze costs $2000

A fire in a wire enameling oven at Asco Wire and Cable, 1180 Stratford Road, Stratford, caused $2,000 damage and confined to the oven. Separately in London actor Robert Donat, star of Goodbye Mr Chips, died at 53 after years of ill health, collapsing last month and dying in a London hospital. Donat won the 1939 best actor Oscar for Chips. He was born March 18, 1905 in Withington, Manchester.

Stratford Robert Donat MR. Chips’ Star Asco Wire and Cable Company Stratford Road Theodore 5 Lockwood London Chips Donat Hollywood Mr. Chips Withington Manchester England

Bridgeport Area Weather Forecast and Almanac Notes

The Bridgeport area forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with little temperature change today tonight and tomorrow. Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms persist into Tuesday with highs near 65 to 70 and lows from 55 to 66. Winds shift to northerly. almanac notes include sun rise 5 20 a m and sunset 8 24 p m with tide times today and tomorrow.

Merlin Kerrage Bridgeport

Democrats Rate Fall Issues Alcorn Attacks Their Chists

Democrats in Congress rate the GOP leadership as the top issue in the November fight for control. A special Democratic survey of House and Senate members found Eisenhower leadership, anti-recession programs, and unemployment among the leading topics. The memo notes 56 percent acknowledged concerns raised by constituents during Easter recess.

Alcorn Washington UPI Congress Democratic National Committee House Senate National Eisenhower

Oyster planting to start in area near Bridgeport

Dr. Victor Loosanoff announces a long range program to restore oyster beds in the Bridgeport area. The plan begins this week with planting in rivers and ponds and includes spawning oysters to seed Long Island Sound. Areas like the Housatonic and Saugatuck rivers and nearby ponds may be used, but specifics are withheld as the season unfolds.

Bridgeport Victor Loosanoff Marine Biological Labor Milford Long Island Sound Loosanoff New Haven Shellfish Commission Housatonic Saugatuck Campo Mill Pond Indian River New Haven

Landlords Blast Go Begging Charge In Bridgeport Clash

The Greater Bridgeport Landlords League set to meet at Congdon Legion on Golden Hill Street to protest a report accusing Puerto Rican families of rent gouging. The study for the Inter-Group Council included two nurses, a police lieutenant, a sociologist, and Frank Corbett. Ernest H. Garrick, president of the landlords, called the report unjust and incomplete, saying landlords are lucky to break even on operating costs. The meeting was scheduled for tonight.

Greater Bridgeport Schedul

Industry Cuts Signal Deeper 1958 Expansion Slowdown

Washington reports industry plans to spend 30.71 billion on new plants machinery and equipment this year, 17 percent below 1957 and 4 percent below prior estimates. The SEC and Commerce Department warn the pace of capital outlays will stay weak, delaying jobs growth as construction of plants declines.

Washington Securities and Exchanges Commission SEC Commerce Department May Sec-Commerce

Mail Delivers Faster Under New Plan in Four Counties

The Post Office announced a routing revision speeding mail within Westchester and Dutchess counties in New York and Fairfield county in Connecticut. Letters mailed before 5 p.m. to addresses in these areas would reach the first mail the next day. A Herald Tribune reporter tested the timings from White Plains at 4 05 p.m. Wednesday.

New York Connecticut U.S Westchester Puisman Dutchess Fairfield County Conn New York Herald Tribune White Plains N. Y

Features for Everybody In Telegram Every Day Page

Telegram daily issue highlights features across sections including Classified Ads Comics Editorials and sports. Notable items mention Jacoby on Bridge Obituaries and Theater News with brief notes on radio and TV and Women’s News.

Angelo Patri Constantine Brown Dr. Bundesen BN Pats & Fashions Jacoby On Bridge Sylvia Porter Theater News Women's News

Bush Urges Good Citizenship at Fairfield Commencement

Senator Prescott Bush told 460 graduates of the University of Bridgeport that educated men and women owe a duty to practice good citizenship and support honest government. Monsignor John Byrnes of St. Thomas Seminary warned against secular drift and urged education to teach virtue and how to be a real man. Commencement was held at 10:30 a.m. on campus with over 2,500 attending.

Victor Munir Agnes L. Mason Oak Ridge Park Westport Prescott Bush University of Bridgeport College of Education James David Vivian Franklin Janet John Byrnes St. Thomas Seminary Bloomfield Fairfield University St. Augustine's Cathedral Monsignor Byrnes U.S University Waldemere Hazel Street Bush Federal

First Hungarian United Church dedicates new cornerstone

At Clinton and Maplewood avenues the First Hungarian United Church of Christ on Pine Street held its cornerstone laying and dedication ceremony attended by about 700 people. Rev. Emil Nagy Jr. delivered A Living Stone focusing on Christ as cornerstone. Special guests included Mayor Samuel Tedesco and pastors How ard Orr and Arpad Beretz.

First Hungarian United Church of Christ Pine Street Clinton Maplewood Avenues Emil Nagy Jr Samuel Tedesco Howard Orr Olivet Congregational Church Arpad Beretz Run

Macmillan Sees Prosperity Tied to Global Trade

British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan spoke to 6,200 at DePauw University and residents in Greencastle Indiana, urging the free world to abandon parochial views. He said prosperity is indivisible and policies must keep pace with scientific and technological advances.

Greencastle Ind Harold Macmillan Indiana Sun DePauw University Midwest Great Britain United States Free World Macmillan

Bear invades Naples then shot after chase rampage

A 200 pound bear dashed through Naples pursued by dogs police and volunteer hunters. It was treed and shot on the north side after injuring three dogs. The bear first appeared south of Naples and fled through backyards before crashing through apartment glass and leaping out a window.

Naples Fla

Disabled Father of the Year Refused to Accept Despair

Lancaster Pennsylvania June AP Jack Cooke, a 25 year old Navy veteran and college student, faced multiple sclerosis after a 1952 diagnosis. He confronted fear, learned there was no cure, and chose to fight the disease with hopeful resolve rather than surrender to despair. He balanced family business, marriage, and a determined outlook.

Lancaster Jack Cooke Jack

U S demands return of craft after East German seizure

In Berlin a U S helicopter with eight officers and a sergeant aboard strayed into East Germany and landed in Communist hands. The United States demanded the craft and personnel be returned promptly, with Maj Robert Lamberton presenting the note to Soviet delegates. All nine were reported safe by Soviet headquarters, while U S Army withheld identities pending family notification. The helicopter, from the 3rd Armored Division, landed near Zwickau after an apparent navigational error in a storm. East German agency ADN said the craft was forced to land in Karl-Marx-Stadt district and seized.

Berlin U. S East Germany United States Robert Lamberton Air Safety Control Center James Zeller U.S. 1d Armored Division Frankfurt U. S. Army ADN Maj Zeller 3Rd Armored Division West Germany Zwickau U. 5 Karlmarxstadt Karlmarnstadt Chemnitz East

Hartford Boy Killed in Curve After Car Misses Pole

Richard B. Bulkeley II, a West Hartford youth and son of an Aetna Life executive, was killed early today when his car struck a highway pole after missing a curve. The 16 or 17 year old had just graduated from Kingswood Prep and attended a dance and party the night before. He was wearing a safety belt.

Simsbury Hartford Richard B. Bulkeley II West Hartford Owen L. Murphy Richard B. Bulkeley Aetna Life Insurance Company Bulkeley Kingswood Preparatory School Young Bulkeley

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