BBB plans Bridgeport small claims court legislation
William L. Hawkins of the Bridgeport Chamber says the Better Business Bureau will draft a small claims court bill for the next General Assembly session. He notes judges agreed Bridgeport should have such a court, and hopes the Landlords League and other groups back the measure at a Hartford hearing. He expects little opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Better Business Bureau
General Assembly
William L. Hawkins
Chamber of Commerce
BBB
Chamber
Greater Bridgeport
Kenneth Zarrili
Tedesco
John J. McGuinness
Hawkins
Teague
League
Hartford
Woman Driver Hurt In Rear End Crash Near Fairfield
Patricia Thompson a 25 year old from 16 Waldorf avenue sustained head lacerations when her car rear ended Robert Peterson 46 of 5 Bassick road Trumbull on the Post road near Pease avenue Fairfield She was treated at St Vincent's hospital and released Police say Peterson stopped for a light near the Connecticut turnpike bridge and was then struck from behind Police are investigating the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Thompson
Waldorf Avenue
Robert Peterson
Bassick Road
Trumbull
Post Road
Pease Avenue
Fairfield
Miss Thompson
St. Vincent's Hospital
Edward Chervansky
Peterson
Connecticut Turnpike
Memorial floodlights planned in Kimberly memorial
A South African memorandum outlines a plan for permanent floodlights as a memorial to those who died in the region during past conflicts. The proposal emphasizes honoring victims and enhancing public remembrance through a lasting illumination project in Kimberly.
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Kimberly
Fairfield U. To Award 247 Diplomas Today
Fairfield University will confer 247 degrees including 92 master of arts and 22 sixth year certificates. Fredrick H Boland will deliver the principal address with ceremonies at 10 30 a m on campus, weather permitting. A 11 a m indoor alternative is planned at Klein Memorial auditorium. The Most Rev Lawrence J Shehan will confer diplomas and Rev James E FitzGerald will give the invocation. Saluta torian is Robert J Banyai and valedictorian is Vincent H Morrissette. Two seniors will receive Marine Corps and Naval Reserve commissions. The banquet was held last night in Loyola hall and Senior Week ends with the Senior Ball tomorrow at the Waverly Inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Henry Boland
Ireland
United Nations
Fairfield University
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Bishop
Lawrence J. Shehan
Bridgeport
Laurence
Mullin
S. J
Gerard B. McDonald
Robert F. Pitt
James E. Fitz- Gerald
William J. ‘Healy
S.J
College of Arts and Sciences
Boland
England
PitzGerald
Robert J. Banyai
South Nor
Vincent H. Morrissette
Pembroke Street
Marine Corps
Naval Reserve
John M. Weiss
Los Somerset Avenue
Fairfield
U. S. Naval Reserve
Camdr
William F. Connelly Jr
Richard M. Cooke
USMC
Drew J., Clark
Glenville Road
Glenville
University
Stratford High School
Longbrook Park
Donald W. Fowler
Fowler
Francis Furman
Andrew Terwilleger
Marion Langston
Kathleen Barry
Natalie Glowatsky
Terwilleger
Charles A. Bray
Stratford Baptist Church
Furman
Susan Osman
American Legion Auxiliary
Edwin A. Cox
Alton M. Torgan
Board of Education
Elden Dustin
John A. Hanning
Our Lady of Grace Church
High School Backers Call Meeting Tonight
The High School Action Committee will hold an open meeting at Maplewood School at 8 o'clock. Co chairs Mrs Morris Pozen and Mrs Samuel Spenser say the meeting is open to any resident who supports building a high school in the city’s north end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Action Committee
Oclock
Maplewood School
Morris Pozen
Samuel Spenser
Cochairman
Police Probe Safe Job At Subalping Club
Police continuing the investigation into a safe burglary at the Subalping club 23 Ash Street where $1200 in cash was stolen Monday. Thieves forced open the side door to reach the safe in what is the citys third safe crime in eight days.
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Subalping Club
Ash Street
Diocese of
Bridgeport
Washington Avenue
Charles Winter
Main Street
Union to vote on pact proposal in New Haven area
Mediators proposed a two year contract for United Illuminating Co. workers with a 7 to 15 cent first year raise and a 5 to 14 cent second year hike plus fringe benefits. The Independent Federation of Utility Employees notes workers at Ness Haven and Bridgeport plants will vote Thursday in a referendum held at both plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
SAP
United Illuminating Co
Independent Federation of Utility Employes
Ness Haven
Bridgeport
Moss Skenck
Fairfield Arrest for Indecent Exposure of Local Man
John O'Brien aged 29 of 99 Bassick Avenue was arrested at home by Fairfield Detective Philip Fracassini for indecent exposure. He posted a $500 bond and is due in town court Monday after a complaint tied to an incident at Southport beach last Saturday.
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John O'Brien
Bassick Avenue
Fairfield
Philip Fracassini
Southport Beach
Staked Plains name origin in eastern New Mexico
The Llano Estacado or Staked Plains earned its name from pioneer days when covered wagons traversing the flat region required stakes to mark the trail. France Sudan has granted 138 permits to drive stakes into the ground for bauxite exploration.
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Llana Estacado
New Mexico
Sudan
Hearings Set Tonight On New Street Lines
Planning and Zoning board holds two public hearings on Woodmont road and High street line maps tonight at 7:30 in the town courthouse. Final approval sought for a 35 lot Naugatuck avenue subdivision and a town sign regulation amendment. Correspondence from Bernblum Clarke on Suland Manor and Beard Sand and Gravel for Caswell street bond release.
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Woodmont Road
High Street
Post Road
Oronoque Road
Naugatuck Avenue
Linwood Street
Bernblum and Clarke
Suland Manor
Beard Sand and Gravel Company
Caswell Street
Town Planning and Zoning Board
Board of Fire Commissioners
Fort Trumbull Fire Company
Charles Street
Lions Club
Howard Johnson
Red Cross Board of Directors
WSCS
Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist Church
Mrs Ford Heads Church Society
Mrs Ford named leader of the Mary Taylor Memorial Methodist church society with officers including Mrs Edward Hayward co leader Mrs Joseph Franklin secretary Mrs Clifford Gordon treasurer Miss Edith Gunn sunshine and Mrs Clifford Rowley publicity. The group plans a June meeting at Mrs Hayward’s home to prepare Red Cross dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Ford
FFF Society
Mary Taylor
Methodist Church
Edward Hayward
Coleader
Joseph Franklin
Clifford Gordon
Edith_ Gunn
Sunshine
Clifford Rowley
Hayward
Red Cross
Airliner Dives to Avoid Collision Overhead
American Airlines DC-7 with 53 aboard dived to avoid a presumed collision with a military plane about 450 miles northeast of St Louis. Four passengers and two flight attendants taken to a doctor after landing at Municipal Airport. none seriously injured. Captain Don Regan of Chicago said the C-47 trainer approached from the left, and the line of collision forced the descent.
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ST. Louis
American Airlines
Municipal
Don Regan
Chicago
Staunton
Regan
Cop Hurt Chasing Boys At West Rock
A New Haven patrolman, Donald E. Melvin, was injured chasing two unidentified boys who tried to climb West Rock. He bruised his shoulder and neck after running into a wire across a bridle path in fading light. The incident occurred near Bridgeport Avenue as officers prepare for patrols. Father Murphy, assistant pastor of St. Gabriel's church, is noted for the death of Leo Arsenault on June 1.
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New Haven
West Rock
Donald E. Melvin
Columbian Squires
Our
Melvin
Pn- Lady
Rock
Knights of Columbus
Hall
Bridgeport Avenue
Father Murphy
Leo Arsenault
St. Gabriel's Church
Rocket Expert Davis Quits Criticizes Senior Scientists
Col. Williams Davis a top Air Force rocket and space weapons expert resigns his commission and attacks senior scientists whose advice shapes space programs. He blames conservatism in leading scientists for U S space research lag behind the Soviet Union after their satellite and moon achievements.
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Washington
Air Force Today
Col
Williams
Davis
Air Force Space
Pentagon J
U.S
Soviet Russia
Reds
Five highway bids exceed three million dollars total
Hartford state highway bids open on five projects with top bids surpassing 3 million dollars. Asrute Bros. Inc. of New Britain bids 2 761 145 for Hartford Springfield expressway paving and bridges in East Windsor and Enfield. Oneglia and Gervasini Inc. of Torrington bid 1 007 244 for a Naugatuck river bridge on Route 69. E B McGurk Inc. of Hartford bid 92 926 for paving in East Windsor. MacDonald Construction Co. of Newington bid 168 581 for relocated Route 20 paving and drainage work in Manchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
State Highway Department
Asrute Bros. Inc
New Britain
Hartford-Springfield
East Windsor
Ensheld
Oneglia and Gervasini Inc
Torrington
Naugatuck
E. B. McGurk,Inc
MacDonald Construction Co., Inc
Newington
MacDonald
Manchester
Bomarc Missile Trial Flies From Cape Canaveral
A Bomarc ground to air interceptor rocket was launched from Cape Canaveral as part of a test series. The test aims to ready the Boeing designed missile for Strategic Air Command service soon. The missile seeks targets up to 300 miles away and typically homes on a drone without contact during tests. Air Force units train with the weapon at the test center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Canaveral
Boeing
Strategic Air Command
Atlantic
Air Force
Democrats Told MNO Delegates Remain Uncommitted
Bridgeport's 37 Democratic State convention delegates are uncommitted in the three cornered U.S. Senate race. Local leaders will not act without consulting them, said Town Chairman Cornelius F. Mulvihill at a Three Door restaurant dinner. The scene remains fluid as Dodd Bowles and Benton compete, with State Chairman Bailey seeking a winning ticket and avoiding a statewide primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
U.S. Senate
Cornelius F. Mulvihill
Myrtle Avenue
Chester Bowles
Essex
William Benton
Southport
Mulvihill
John M. Bailey
Bailey
Senate
Albert L. Coles
Secepelion
Mr. Mulvihill
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Jerry Boin
Ey E. Kurtz & Sons Cora CC
Wirephata
George Dougherty
London
Ont
Dougherty
Fairfield U
Middlebrook School
A.T.M
Ehrsam-Davis
State Board OF Education
State Public Utilities Commission
Technical Planning Associates
Trumbull Board OF Education
Trumbull Finance Board
Trumbull Planning & Zoning Commission
Trumbull High School
B.T.M
First Selectman
R.T.M
Ul Union
Stratford High
By E. Simms Campbell
Milford
George Welrd
Edgar G
Rosemary Way
Raymond J
Joan C. Doherty
Meadowside Road
Edward L. Nurse
Joseph M
Blanche L. Kish
Jameson Street
Carl T. Viola
Walter Rhodes
East Rutland Road
H. F. Zwiebel
Knoll Avenue
Boest
Pirates
Bill Patry
Giants
Cubs
Cardinals
John Barney
Braves
Bob Runk
Warren Azano
Dodgers
Ed Dehm
Ken Sullivan
Dan Walker
Red Sox
Senators
Tigers
Seveen
White Sox
Indians
Bob Estock
Bill Gamwell
Yankees
Mrs. Ford
MNO
Praises Bailey
Samuel J. Tedesco
State Central Committee
Coles
Francis V. McGrath
Frank S. McGee
Angelina Pritula
Nellie Scinto
Julia Reinhard
Margaret Weiss
John J. MecGuinness, Jr
Hugh C. Curran
Frank Scinto
George E. Koehm, Jr
Lea J. Dunn
Ry Ty
Dormer
Stamford
NEW Haven University
Hartford Jackson
Home Improvements Inc
Prospect Avenue
State Street
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