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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
12
A terse note mentions distillation from Gordon's dry gin with Linden and HJ initials. The fragment suggests a switch or measure change within a liquor production context, referencing proof levels and distillation details.
Van Cliburn, greeted by a packed Royal Albert Hall, received a standing ovation after performing Tchaikovsky No.1 in B flat minor and Rachmaninoff No.3 in D minor with the London Philharmonic. Kondrashin, granted leave from Moscow, conducted as Khrushchev and ambassadors watched. The crowd, in hot April-like mood, cheered the American pianist amid a historic cross‑cultural moment.
A new healing substance Bio-Dyne is claimed to shrink hemorrhoids relieve pain and itching without surgery. Doctors observed striking improvements over months across many cases including long standing piles. Offered as Preparation H ointment or suppositories with applicator, guaranteed satisfaction or money back.
The Connecticut VFW rated the state's two VA hospitals at West Haven and Newington satisfactory today. The survey urged improvements at Newington costing about 500000, including a 300000 three story service building to replace Quonset huts, plus 200000 for maintenance and repairs. West Haven required no major improvements, while both facilities operate below full capacity due to limited funds. Congress provided funds for full bed capacity but the Federal Budget Bureau has withholding.
The Bridgeport Port Jefferson ferry schedules change Friday and run until Sept 2 with daily departures from Bridgeport at 9 30 a m 3 p m and 7 30 p m and from Port Jefferson at 7 a m 12 30 p m and 5 30 p m Extra Sunday trips depart Port Jefferson at 9 45 p m and Bridgeport at 11 45 p m The Friday special leaves Port Jefferson at 6 00 a m 10 15 a m 3 00 p m and 7 45 p m with Bridgeport departures at 8 00 a m 12 45 p m 5 30 p m and 10 00 p m Rates list one way 1 50 round trip same days only 2 00 good any time 2 60 children 2 11 half fare Autos trucks rates based on weight and a new faster vessel is planned for spring 1958 with larger capacity.
President Eisenhower returned to the White House from Gettysburg Pennsylvania where he spent Father's Day weekend with his family. He drove two hours in chilly weather and played a round of golf despite interruptions from nearby horse show loudspeakers. His wife accompanied him and he was joined by his son and two old friends after attending church services.
Loew's Poli shows Girls on the Loose and Live Fast Die Young with Mara Corday Joyce Barker among cast, including car chases and a climactic fight. Majestic screens From Hell to Texas starring Don Murray and Diane Varsi, a tense manhunt tale based on a Charles O Locke novel.
Neighbors see the home and gifts but miss the unseen trust of life coverage. A man who carries adequate life insurance tests his responsibility to dependents, strengthening the marital bond known to the couple. Institute of Life Insurance at 488 Madison Avenue promotes life insurance as reliability.
The schedule lists LOEW'S POLI with Girls on the Loose at 1 00, 3 50, 6 40, 9 30 and Live Fast Die Young at 2 25, 5 13, 8 10. MAJESTIC From Hell to Texas at 2 35, 5 55, 9 15. Count Five and Die at 1 00, 4 20, 7 40. WARNER Vertigo at 2 12, 5 39, 9 06. Man From Gods Country at 1 00, 4 22, 7 50. MERRITT Vertigo at 6 15, 9 30. Man From Gods Country at 8 15. BEVERLY Machine Gun Kelly at 4 30, 9 30. H WAY Machine Gun Kelly at 6 30, 9 30. Bonnie Parker Story at 8 05.
The State Highway department will surface 30AD roadways this week including 2.1 miles of Route 113 in Stratford from U S 1 A to Second Hill Lane 1.2 miles of Route 127 in Trumbull from the Merritt Parkway northerly 3.4 miles of Route 108 in Shelton from White Street to Huntington Center and 18 miles of roads at Indian Well Park Oiling also covers 4.5 miles of Route 37 and 1.3 miles of Route 39 in Sherman 6 of Route 167 in Bridgewater 25 miles in Redding including 2 5 miles of Route 107 8 of a mile of Chestnut Hill Road 2.7 miles of Route 53 .5 mile of Wilton Redding Road .4 mile of Redding Road and 2.2 miles of Route 57
Gaetano Presutto of Stratford and Edward E. Olson of Fairfield graduated Saturday from Wentworth Institute in Boston. Presutto earned a certificate of graduation with high scholastic attainment in building construction. Olson received an associate in engineering degree in architectural construction.
Mrs Florence Sobolewski of 14 Elliott Circle Trumbull has been announced as the winner of a Hotpoint twelve cubic foot refrigerator in Heinzs national ketchup contest worth $100000. The prize will be delivered by a local Hotpoint distributor.
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