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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1958
Page
5
Stratford officials press a deficit dispute with the Board of Education while approving zoning lines on Meadowbrook road Euraka avenue and Drew street. The council authorized studies on sidewalks waivers and wheelchair access and set hearings for volunteer fire company regulations.
The venom of the black widow is about 15 times more toxic than prairie rattlesnake venom, but snakes pose greater danger due to injecting larger amounts.
Dworken receives a Golden Sword of Hope as Cancer unit members pass awards and reports. Clifton Read, VP of public education for the national society, stresses public messaging and early diagnosis while outlining attitudes blocking regular checks. Financials show a 1958 campaign goal of 36700 with 53000 collected. officers and trustees are reelected or newly added.
Hollywood reports Barbara Nichols, a 23 year old blonde, won TV work as Jack Benny's car wash girlfriend after Benny questioned the age fit. She defended her public image by joking about her other dates, and was hired.
The Navy reports cancellations of nine ships from current builds due to high costs. Guided missile upgrades planned for Gates and Fall River face 100 million dollar estimates per conversion. Some hulls already under way, with work shifts expected to preserve yard employment as the new post July program begins.
Week by George C. Matthies of San Francisco claims defendants conspired to evade income taxes and defraud Seymour Manufacturing. Matthies alleges Alcorn collected 80500 for unperformed legal services as Alton Wentworth diverted scrap metal worth hundreds of thousands. Alcorn testified amid frequent objections as the hearing extended with potential trials in New Haven and a June 23 continuation.
Milwaukee right-hander Bob Buhl passed a physical and throwing test and will join the Braves in Chicago for a three game series against the Cubs. Team physician Dr Bruce Brewer said the sore right shoulder has cleared with no soreness in throwing at County Stadium. Model Schools of Dublin lack electric lighting.
Secretary of State Dulles and aides meet with British Prime Minister Macmillan and four assistants to discuss world problems. Atomic energy and intelligence topics surface as officials from both nations confer. Macmillan arrives for an honorary degree at DePauw University. tomorrow they will attend Johns Hopkins commencement in Baltimore.
The Town of Trumbull weighs building its own high school as Bridgeport area enrollments climb. May figures show Bridgeport high schools with 5 111 pupils, elementary total 17 257, overall 22 368, up 538 from last year.
The city board of education approved 15 new teachers recommended by Schools Supt Augusta Mendel, with duties starting Sept 1. Ten will earn a base salary of 3800 while others receive up to 4800. seven resignations and five leaves were also approved. Albert Scully, former Westport official, will teach history at Harding High.
Rep. Douglas lambastes the unemployment council led by Henry Beers as stalemated by labor and industry. A subcommittee of the General Assembly Labor Committee plans four to five informal hearings across Connecticut to gather grass roots views on the unemployment compensation act with Norwich possible for the first session.
Greenwich officials including First Selectman Griffith E. Harris and Town Chairman Walter A. Hayes back Mr Alsop as the New Canaan delegation joins the Greenwich bloc. The Hartford convention opens next Monday with delegates from Fairfield County sizing up endorsements for the gubernatorial race.
Chief Justice Daly says his May 26 remarks were misinterpreted and not directives. He urged handling all cases including motor vehicle violations in open court and rejected out of court fines to clerks, while noting Legislature may alter procedures and extradition questions remain unresolved.
The tenth annual Lind contest narrowed to finalists from sixteen participants at the Stratfield hotel auditions. Judges led by Miss Marjorie Heuschkel, state federation head, praised high talent though few performed operatic pieces. Sponsoring Mitchell Dairy and Barnum Festival figures announced prizes including a Hartt College scholarship and cash awards.
William K. Mulvihill president of the board announced the appointment of five new policemen. Swearing in and badge ceremonies occurred in the City court room with families present. Ex cop Karl Gustafson attended as father witness. Supt. Lyddy urged rookies to uphold law and treat all fairly while Commissioner Brennan spoke on job stability amid unemployment. Sgt John Leahy to attend a 30 day accident prevention program at Northeastern University starting June 22.
A health advice notice promotes a free booklet titled How To Deal With Your Tensions. It urges readers to write Better Mental Health Box 2500 New York NY for guidance and notes the material is published in cooperation with The Advertising Council.
Prosecutor Edward W. McPadden warned that a 36 dollar bond would be forfeited if the defendant failed to appear. Justice Daly directed rearrest and extradition proceedings for out of state drivers who skip court. Fields then agreed to return to Stratford with travel delays, appearing for a brief hearing before Judge Knott.
The Senate committee bill backed by Chairman McClellan follows Eisenhower’s recommendations but is criticized by Mitchell as ineffective. Kennedy and Ives defend the measure as nonpartisan reform to curb union abuses and boost financial reporting while Mitchell warns it weakens protections and limits enforcement powers. Johnson pledges high Senate priority.
Deputy Motor Vehicle Commissioner William Hillard in Hartford said there were no application jams in other parts of the state while Commissioner Tynan warned staff would work overtime if jams occur. He noted a waiver period may aid June born minors but testing standards remain the same. driving courses are offered at Central, Warren Harding, and Bassick high schools with commercial schools in Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford.
A Mexico open-air bus carrying a weekend crowd overturned and burned on a bridge near Mazatlan, killing 17 and injuring about 20. Fifteen died at once, two died later. officials cite bridge edge impact and fuel can ignition as causes.
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