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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1958
Page
2
Beiruts crisis deepens as the United States embassy allows American staff to send dependents home at government expense. Departure will be voluntary, with 5,000 Americans urged to stay indoors. Rebels fire near the presidential palace in Beirut with one sniper killed, while Tripoli reports heavy shooting.
A landlady and several residents, including Mr and Mrs Henry Oleski and their son Garry, plus a Stamford girl, Joan Sabilio, were stranded after two small runabouts drifted away during a picnic on an island near Milford. Firemen rescued the party as tides rose and injuries were minor.
The GOP convention opens tonight in Bushnell Memorial with delegate contests shaping the governor race. Zeller leads in pledged delegates while Alsop and Bradley vie for backing and a possible state primary looms if no convention endorsement mid August. Bradley vows to fight, while Zeller stands by the convention pick. Chairman Baldwin opposes changing order to favor Sadlak. Purtell likely renominated by acclamation. convention to be televised.
AP reports seventh graders will attend a summer workshop at the University of Connecticut to learn how a jet engine works. The all-week class, attended by over 100 students, aims to help educators coordinate science and social studies teaching. In Columbus, Mont, locals face a misdemeanor for not lifting their hats to the mayor.
Tito accused Khrushchev of hypocrisy while praising U.S. aid to Yugoslavia during a public address. He framed American wheat and other goods as essential to Yugoslavia, noting that Soviet credits were similarly sought, and urged recognizing U.S. aid as beneficial to independence against Stalin.
President Eisenhower's adviser Gabriel Hauge forecast a recession end soon and an autumn upswing driven by private activity. He cited rising industrial output, falling unemployment, higher personal income, and more housing starts as evidence, while noting government efforts to slow the recession are faltering. Tax cut debates linger as Congress weighs extending rates for another year.
Paris June 1 AP reports a train carrying French pilgrims arrived with up to 150 affected by gastric upset. Police had ambulances ready to transport the stricken to Paris hospitals. The pilgrims had visited the shrine of Isoudun in central France and were said to have traveled from Lourdes.
The MEBA negotiations collapsed over four major points including rising pensions from 100 to 250 dollars monthly, expanded paid vacations, substantial wage raises, and a clause tying contract terms to the ship or operator with one year severance pay. MEBA also faces ongoing jurisdictional disputes with NMU.
A single car crash at 6 40 p m near the Pequonnock river bridge east end left the driver Mr Kos thrown to the ground after the vehicle rolled three times end over end and landed upright. Police report he was speeding and will appear in Bridgeport City Court June 30 to answer the charge as traffic was briefly tied up between Pembroke and Ann streets.
Three people were injured in a two car collision at James Street and Linen Avenue about 7:45 last night. Lorenzo Cerino, 13, of 30 Virgil Street Stanford, and his father John Cerino, 55, were treated at St. Vincent's Hospital with possible head and facial injuries. Mrs. Lucy Ricciardi, 30, of 77 Myano Lane Stamford, sought private care for back and head injuries. All were passengers in a car driven by Sulla A. Ricciardi, 31, husband of Mrs. Ricciardi. Patrolman John Sleeper said Ricciardi disregarded a stop sign and was issued a summons for court. The other driver was John V. Finn, 22, of 94 Highland Avenue.
Karen Marie Johnson daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Johnson 46 Clarendon Street received the Rt Rev John H Anderson award for top general average at St James school eighth grade graduation service in St James church Stratford Miss Johnson to enter Notre Dame High School in September Forty graduates received diplomas in the service led by Monsignor Anderson with remarks from Father Hassan The class officers were Robert Fox Kathleen Dunne George Cody and Marianne Cotonnese The graduating list includes Jeremiah Buckley Jonah Cassandro Thomas Carroll George Cody John Coumey Clement Dean Philip DiGennary John Owser Joan Eston Thomas Eden Fox Robert Galemba Charles Griffin Kenneth Hayes Charlie Healy Kerry Kane Frank McGrath Patrick OBrien Thomas Roverge Gerald Smith and others
A State Department report argues the USSR still seeks global domination and can extend bloc aid through credits to more countries. It notes $1.8 billion in 14 nations since 1934, with Soviet credits dominating totals despite setbacks. The study warns of internal strains yet sees limited leakage by long term credit accounting.
Congressman Seeley Brown urged Bridgeport residents to honor the flag and teach patriotism to youth during the Flag Day exercises at the Bridgeport Elks. He praised civic groups for educating love of country and noted recent awakenings about patriotism amid wartime and service concerns. The Fairfield Community Chorus, veterans representatives, and Spanish-American War veteran Joseph Boyne attended, with songs from National Anthem to South Pacific and Song of Norway.
Mrs Adams repudiates criticism of her gifts to the Goldfine and other friends saying the exchanges were friendly and did not affect Adams work as Eisenhower aide. She cited Mr Truman and warned critics will hound him until he leaves. Mollenhoff noted gifts including a $2400 rug and a $700 Vienna coat, but Adams insisted all gifts were personal and not work related.
In Sharon a man named Walters was shot in the back while his wife tried to aid him after a morning attack. Their 13-year-old stepson Edward Stratton and longtime family friend Porter were wounded in a related shooting. Police recovered a shotgun and a .22 rifle, but no charges were filed. Walters, a Bantam factory worker, died at the scene.
A controversial critic charges church leaders with gender bias and urges clerical vows against marriage. The debate centers on female ordination and the church’s stance amid royal ties headed by Queen Elizabeth. Separately, Texas coast evacuation and wind warnings affected Galveston beaches as storms threatened small craft. New York theaters closed on the death of George Washington.
Former Federal Trade Commission chair Howrey denies favoritism amid probe into Wool Products Labeling Act cases involving Goldfine firms. Adams ally predicts ongoing congressional inquiry with revelations designed to pressure investigations. Howrey and aides expected to testify on past actions and routine handling.
Alma weakened after moving ashore in southern Mexico with winds near 50 mph in squalls. Rainfall caused crop threats across the region, with cotton and sorghum harvests just beginning while the Falcon Dam reservoir filled for the first time in 1954.
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