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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1958
Page
2
Washington reports that U S farm operators increased total average income by about 6 8 percent last year over 1956 though the gain was offset by higher expenses. The Agriculture Department released figures showing improved earnings across the farming sector, reflecting stronger prices and sales.
Agriculture department figures show total net income for all farm operators averaged 2.49 dollars per dollar of output, down from 2.337 in 1956. Net spending power after costs and changes averaged 2.374, below 2.432 in 1956, with livestock producers faring better than crop operators.
A vintage ad touts Petersen's Ointment as a fast remedy for pile symptoms. It claims soothing action within ten minutes and forty years of relief, urging buy from druggists with standard tube pricing and a money-back ad claim.
A total of 267 landlords filed license applications with the police department under the city rooming house ordinance with no licenses yet issued. The deadline for existing operators to apply was last Saturday and April 1 is the compliance deadline for structural health and safety rules. Fire and health inspectors continue checking properties and alert the police when changes are needed before licensing. Construction of the original White House cost taxpayers $400000.
A Superior court jury hears the contested will of Robert A. Lancaster a 60 year old former stock broker and Harvard athlete from Ridgefield and New York city. He left the bulk of his 150 300 estate to Mrs Mabel Mooney Chisolm a 50 year old New York widow. Opponents claim Lancaster lacked testamentary capacity and signed the will in Mrs Chisolm's apartment April 25 1957 while ill and under her influence. The Bank of New York is executor. testimony notes Lancaster appeared frail but sound in memory.
Mayor Tedesco toured Sikorsky Aircraft plants in Stratford and Bridgeport after his first helicopter ride. He met executives and discussed locating a city heliport in an industrial area to minimize noise, with plans to study suitable sites. He inspected S-58 and S-72 helicopter production areas and spoke with Dan Carboni and other officials.
Stratford Board of Zoning Appeals reserved decision after a public hearing on six petitions. Petitions include Michael J Mucci 780 Stratford avenue for general repair er's license location, John Stolan waiver of lot area and frontage, 376 Clover street. Rayco Auto Cover 1870 Barnum avenue waiver to move advertising sign. Tile Town 1340 Barnum avenue waiver of sign setback. Margaret Gowing converting 45 Sidney street to two family dwelling. Louis DeMovick waiver of two family dwelling setback on 33 Edgewood street.
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