Council Opens Towaway and Parking Law Amendments
The Common Council on first reading debated a towaway amendment allowing police to tow any vehicle parked within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. The plan, reported by the ordinance committee, will face final vote at the July 7 meeting. A proposed 25 foot tow limitation near intersections was rejected to avoid conflicts with existing meter zones. In Danbury, Alfred Brundage was readmitted to hospital after February shooting injuries, as his wife Mary Brundage’s assault-with-intent-to-murder trial is postponed again.
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Common Council
Donald A. Brown
Danbury
Alfred Brundage
Candlewood Shores
New Fairfield
Danbury Hospital
Mary
Bridgeport
Louis George
Charles’r. Covert
Superior Court
Atty
Lorin .W. Willis
Brundages
Supreme Court voids passport denial ruling and street parking changes
The Supreme Court held the State Department cannot deny a passport based on inquiries into an applicant's beliefs. In a separate city note, Maplewood and Howe Street zones saw overnight parking adjustments while Porter Street changes were rejected. The council filed a loading zones ordinance proposal, with enforcement concerns noted by Alderman Brown.
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Sugmuy
Porter Street
Brown
Youth 17 appeals drunkenness conviction in Westport
Jonathan Springer, 17, of Raymond Place, was sentenced to ten days suspended jail and one year probation after found guilty of drunkenness by Judge Harvey L. Koizim in Town Court. An accompanying DUI charge was acquitted. Police flagged a disturbance on Sylvan Road May 10 at 3 am. Springer’s car allegedly crossed a lawn on North Compo Road June 1. Patrolman Homer Mills arrested him, with four beer cans and vodka bottle found in the front seat. Defense counsel George D. Constantinos appealed to the Court of Common Pleas. $50 appeal bond posted by Springer’s father.
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Westport
Jonathan’ Springer
Raymond Place
Harvey L. Kolzlm
Lquor
Springer
Sylvan Road
Koizim
George D. Constantinos
Court of Common Pleas
Homer Mills
North Compo Road
Constantinos
Felica
Court splits 54 on passport affidavits ruling
The Supreme Court division centers on non communist affidavits and eligibility rules for passport applicants. Justice Douglas writes a sweeping majority ruling challenging department policy while Justice Clark dissents noting the secretary of state may deny passports for those going abroad to further communist causes. Kent and Dr Brieh express mixed personal and constitutional concerns amid the case’s broader implications for civil rights.
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Douglas
Department
Clark
Secretary of State
Rockwell
Kent
Walter Brrch
Los Angeles
Congress
America
Supreme Court
Burton
Harlan
Whittaker
Warren
Black
Frankfurter
Brennan
Ausable Forks
N. Y
Summit summit talks flare as Khrushchev letter shocks West
In Moscow and Washington a flood of charges and counter charges raged over an early summit. Khrushchev challenged the West to prove real intent while Gromyko accused distorted reporting. The State department released three Western documents from late May outlining proposed summit topics and prep plans.
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Washington
Moscow
Russia
Andrei Gromyko
U. S
Llewellyn Thompson
Thompson
Khrushchev
Eisenhower
United States
Britain
France
State Department
Gromyko
Soviet Union
Beirut Struggles as Civil War Fears Rise
Beirut remains tense as sporadic gunfire and explosions occur after days of fighting. Rebels consider forming their own government but offer no plan, while fears of a Christian Muslim civil war grow. Moslem bands hold one sector, Christians the other, with security forces patrolling. Rebel leader Sadi Salem warns of civil war if President Camille Chamoun resigns. Residents stay indoors, shops closed, many relocate to mountain villages seeking safety.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Sadi Salem
Camille Chamoun
Bambi Linn Pays Fine In Westport
Actress Bambi Linn, 32, home in New York and Westport, was fined 10 dollars by Town Court Judge Harvey J. Koizim for running a red light on Satagatuck Avenue near the Connecticut Turnpike. She was acquitted on a second charge of operating an unregistered motor vehicle, with her registration noted as Newport. Detective Patrolman Winfield Allen arrested her on June 2. In private life she is Mrs Rod Alexander Burke.
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Westport
Bambi Linn
Satgatuck Avenue
Connecticut Turnpike
Miss Linn
Rod Alexander Burke
Burglars Active in Westport Stores
Westport, June 16 burglars entered three stores in the Westfair Shopping Center on Post Road Greens Farms Sunday night and stole a small amount of cash from Westfair Pharmacy. Breaks were found at 2 a.m. by a patrolman. Police say only the drugstore reported cash missing. other stores were undamaged. A detective bureau is investigating.
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Westport
Westfair
Post’ Road
Greens Farms
James E. Driscoll
Westfair Shoe Repair
Westfair Cleaners
Paul, Zadoff
Thomas Abell
Therine of Aragon
Americans Advised Not to Visit Lebanon
The State department urged Americans to avoid Lebanon unless essential. The notice stressed travel ban was not in effect, but emphasized risk and cautions for those who must travel.
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iNot
Lebanon
Washington
State Department
Aerse
Johnny Boyd Injured in Racing Accident at Langhorne
Johnny Boyd, 31, of Fresno Calif, is reported seriously ill at Lower Bucks County Hospital after his Magnesium Offenhauser caught fire in the 100 mile U S Auto Club National championship at Langhorne Speedway. He escaped the blaze but suffered second degree leg burns. Eddie Sachs won the race. Tomny Thompson escaped injury when his car flipped after a tire blowout.
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Langhorne
UPI
Johnny Boyd
Fresno
Calif
Lower Bucks County
Langohrne Speedway
Boyd
Eddie Sachs
Center Valley
California
Cotnny Thompson
Council Approves 2 645 Million Bond Issue in Vote
The Common Council unanimously approved a 2 645 million municipal bond issue intended to fund schools incinerators sewers and other projects. The panel also sent sidewalk and curb bills totaling 2 191 to the tax collector and saw a new police sergeant clerk position created for Sgt James E Falvey. A fencing request for Black Rock playground was tabled pending earlier site work.
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Common Council
Council
General Assembly
Public Works Department
Wayne and
Merritt Streels
Golden Rod Avenue
Civil Service Committee
Police Department
Police Board and Civil Service ‘Commission
James E. Falvey
Park Board
Black Rock
Paul G. Belles
Education Department
Civil Service “Commission
Central High School
Tedesco
Bellesl
Al's
South Avenue
Broad Street
Park Avenue
Sking Cole
Samuel Barker
Ferris Street
Belles
George L. Cipu
Library Park
Mountain Grove Street
Michael Ruggiero
Baker Street
Board to Poll Golferson Plan For City Links Reservations
The city's Board of Recreation moved to study or gauge public opinion on reserving tee times at Fairchild Wheeler golf course. Supt. Shultz was authorized to poll golfers on weekend reservations, with three directors noting policy would need future joint votes. The plan, details on phone versus in person reservations and possible fees remain undecided. The board also honored Edward Reilly with a National Recreation Association award, and scheduled a CYO tournament while accepting Marilyn Barretta’s resignation.
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Board of Recreation
Onj
Atiow
Fairchild Wheeler Golf Course
Recreation
Robert M. Shultz
Thomas W. Hudgerford
Edward J. Reilly
Recreation Board
Park Board
Supt. Shultz
Reilly
National Recreation Association
Central High School
Recreation “Board
Tedesco
Joseph X. Weisberger
Marilyn Barretta
Sylvanus D. Locké
Youth floods jail cell and is jailed for 15 days
A 22 year old youth, Richard W. Ashton of 127 Homeacres Avenue, received a 15 day jail term for malicious destruction of public property after flooding the jail basement block by stuffing a blanket and later paper into a cell toilet and lock. He was fined $62 for intoxication and resisting arrest. The incident occurred as police described him as highly profane and uncooperative. he claimed intoxication and lack of knowledge of his actions. Judge Ranald M. Stark denied leniency, noting the offender's plan to attend college next fall and need to work in summer.
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Milford
Town Hall
Ranald M. Stark
Richard W. Ashton
Homeacres Avenue
Ashton
Stark
Malm Reappointed Library Friends Head in Westport
Mrs. Malm was reelect ed to a second term as president of the Friends of the Westport Library at the organization’s annual meeting in the library. Officers for 1958 include Harry Junkin first vice president William D Stonebeck second vice president Mrs Norman Mason recording secretary Miss Virginia P Boyd corresponding secretary and Charles F Spear treasurer Louis Darling and Dr Howard K Ente named at large. Guest speaker was humriotist Max Shulmagol. A marriage license filing appears in Weston Town Clerk records. A film for the Golden Age club shows A Fortune in Two Old Trunks about California fruit growing. A seminar for all town clerks at U Conn Nov 14-15, led by Beldon Schaffer, heads the program.
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Louis Darling
Howard K. Ente
Max Shulmag
Olaver Jane
Boss
R. Clark
Candia
Alice Lawson
Ceder
Hills Road
Weston
Saleggir
David R. Neill
Cobb’s Mill Road
Wilton
California
Santa Clara Valley
YMCA
Willlow
University’ of
Connecticut
Beldon Schaffer
iMasons Plan Attendance at Church Service
Masonic bodies schedule a Sunday church service led by Dr. Clifford W. Mills, obstetric services noted, with Dorit chapter and Kiwanis groups attending. The event includes welcome remarks by Rev. Gibson J. Daniels and a two-day program directed by Town Clerk Lois R. Clark, in Curitiba area near Rio de Janeiro.
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Clinton
Towaly Restaurt Commandery
Knights
Curitiba
Templar
Mestic
Cruze
Gibson J. Daniels
Southern Cross
Saugatuck
Board Of Admissions Of Electors Session In Police Court
The Board of Admissions of Electors for the town, including Selectmen and the Town Clerk, will hold a session in the Police court building tomorrow night from 6 to 9 to examine elector qualifications and admit those found qualified. Naturalized citizens must present a certificate of naturalization under seal, a copy of the certificate, a certificate of citizenship, a passport issued after January 1 1948, or other specified documents.
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Board of Admissions of Electors
Immigration and Naturalization Service
U. S. State Department
Town poised for start of school exercises tomorrow
The town announces commencement exercises for sixt pupils tomorrow at Greens Farms and nearby schools. The event follows a busy week with new traffic controls installed on Post road at Hillpoint road. Local officials in Branford and Norwalk coordinate with Merritt Parkway leaders on road safety and uniform fines.
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Ener Collegéy
Marilova
Edenfiel Pradute
Staples High
Universit Tangoga
Chattanog
Y Field
Arrow Head Roa
Pranteitean Club
Hillsburg
Nashville
Tennes
AeVenin
al O'Colck
Schol
Branford
Herbert .E. Baldwin
Westport
Jack Rogers
Little” League
Willins
Willins Thelr New Offies Tonight At’ the
Charles F
Spear
Harvey. L. Kolm
Dorlon's
Norwalk
Merritt Parkway Commission
Theodore Watson
Parkway
Dingle Shore Chevy Show NBC TV Sunday
NBC TV brings the Dingle Shore Chevy Show to Boone Chevy Showroom with Waskly hosting as part of a Sunday television lineup.
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Dingle Shore
Nbc-Tv
Boone
Chevy Showroom
Waskly
Abc-Tv
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Bel Air
Fisher
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Henderson Chevrolet Co
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Stratford
Russell Chevrolet Co
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