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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1952
Page
2
At Nutmeg Boys State in Storrs the General Assembly approved a bill to impose a life sentence for a second offense involving drug peddling to teens. Andrew L. Letendre of Hartford sponsored the measure as mock elections and speeches ahead of tomorrow’s governor and state official selections drew attention.
Superintendent Joseph E. Jeffery announced the retirement of 18 Bridgeport public school staff. Senior names include Evelyn K. Rock with 48 years at Lincoln School and Ulrika Benson with 34 years at Bassick High School.
Hollywood. Broderick Crawford clashes over actors’ morals after a star says he won’t raise his boy to be an actor. Crawford, whose son Kim is six, says acting is a worthy trade and recalls his own rise after army service.
Vivien Kellems the Stonington industrialist and Liberty Belle will headline the Eunice Dennie Burr chapter of the DAR Fourth of July exercises at Fairfield Town hall rear terrace. The program runs 10 to 11 am following a 9:30 to 10 am American Legion band concert with Alan Bunce reading the Declaration of Independence.
Training institute programs for playground leaders start today and Monday at the Board of Recreation offices 925 Main Street. The agenda lists sessions on staff introductions, play history, nature activities, school property care, safety, and game leadership led by Recreation Director Robert Schultz and others, with a second day covering first aid, games, publicity, and organizing. Also notes 400,000 applications for 90,000 seats at the Soccer Stadium in Florence for an international match.
Tests by intelligent women compare floor wax products to find the best. Beacon floors shine longer and resist wear, making Beacon the top choice in gleaming floor beauty. The ad claims Beacon performs best in laboratory tests and offers a bargain for long-lasting shine.
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