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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1958
Page
8
Republicans debate a temporary sales tax increase to 3 1/2 percent to fund extended unemployment benefits and job programs. House and Senate consider bills to exempt machinery purchases from sales tax and to boost unemployment compensation, with hearings set for Tuesday.
Hartford March 5 AP Connecticut Petroleum Carriers Association seeks permission from the State Public Utilities Commission to add toll charges to freight on petroleum transport. Lead spokesman Cummings of Rockville estimates annual tolls could total $1,135 under a 30 cent per trip rate using a book of 20 commuter tickets for 60 days. The association, representing 15 carriers, moves fuel products from gasoline to heavy oil within Connecticut. The hearing drew no opposition and the PUC reserved decision pending further study.
Dress industry pickets line multiple Bridgeport plants as 65,000 garment workers rally in New York. Officials expect an industry wide settlement with deadlines looming for department stores to stock new styles. Local unions and shop managers monitor lines from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm during the strike.
Robert Burns of WA Sultan street Malford died yesterday in Marine Hospital Staten Island NY. Services set for Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at Cyn F Mullins Funeral Home 28 Barnum Avenue with burial in Lakeview Cemetery. Survived by wife Irene Stetfes Burns and daughter Esther Lockwood of Stratford. Also listed is an additional unclear name. Water poured on the large area appears in the text as a nonspecific detail.
The Jupiter C rocket lifted from Cape Canaveral, with Explorer II aboard, as officials reported the satellite may not be in orbit. Radio signals from Explorer I and II were monitored while confusion over possible radio failure or orbital mishaps persisted.
Governor Faubus announced he will seek a third term amid months of speculation stating he can be elected and wants to serve. His only reported opponent is Chris Finkbeiner, a Little Rock speaking company executive.
The group debated the police recommended limits on overnight parking for commercial vehicles. Alderman Albert J. Saffo urged protecting truck loading and brief stops while resisting a full ban, warning it may hurt small business owners who drive light trucks at night. Questions arose about removing or adding streets to the list, with Mayor to decide in emergencies. Additional attendees were Aldermen Thomas L. O'Brien and George J. Cipu.
Flood control advocate B. Flood urged the Army to expand dredging on the river to include side channels and small boat basins to support defense plant sites at Sikorsky Manning Maxwell Moore Lycoming and related facilities. Stratford officials stressed loss of anchorage depth since 1938 and asked for reconnection of navigable moorings. Community groups urged a break through to allow safe entry for small boats, while the Industrial Association leaders pressed for dredging to boost water transport for valley plants.
Westport March 5 Theodore Driscoll aged 19 from Tanglewood Lane had car trouble on the turnpike near Compo Road Overpass. He walked to fetch a mechanic and returned to find his car side swiped and the culprit gone. State police are investigating the hit and run incident.
Norwalker, March 5. Grier Young, 27, of 5 Burbank street, was arrested after two women identified him in a lineup as the man who attempted to rob them in the Norwalk hospital parking lot early this morning. He is held on $5,000 bond and due for arraignment Friday. Police note both victims described the same man and similar threats. Separately, Hartford reports a bill to restore Westport Democrats’ registrar of voters, defeated last November, by allowing the prior registrar to serve for the party until the next regular town election. The proposal would create three registrars for two years, with a $1,200 pay, mirroring a Bridgeport precedent.
William B Walsh of 7 Trojar Drive formerly ran Walsh's Package Store in Woodmont. He died at Bridgeport Hospital after being admitted March 3. Requiem Mass at St Charles Church followed by burial at St Michael's Cemetery. Survived by wife Lucy Barta Walsh, a Hall School teacher, two sisters in Nova Scotia, and a cousin, Rev Thartor Walsh. He had previously taught C R and L lines and belonged to the Council of Catholic Men and Holy Name Society.
C Moss serves as chairman Production Mr Bhen chairs Public Relations and Mr Dow leads Public Relations. founders include Lewis A Shea Willard H Sahieff Chester R Berck Elliott C Logan Kurt E Volk Richard L Revenaugh George N Serre William Carlson J Kenneth Bradley and Fred KohlEnberg. Kiernan notes additional founders and charter members are under admission.
A space heater overflow caused a flash fire at 641 Harral Avenue, damaging the kitchen and pantry of a first floor apartment yesterday after 12:30 PM. Firefighters under Assistant Chief John P. May confined the blaze to the kitchen and pantry. other rooms suffered scorching and water damage. Recall ordered at 12:57. Owner listed as Pasquale P. Casillo.
The House approved a resolution congratulating State Rep. Webster Givens on his election as Stamford mayor last November. Rep. Hilda S. Clarke noted Mayor Givens is too busy with city affairs to attend the special Session.
The UN command accepted a deal to return twenty six kidnapped passengers and crew aboard an airliner with their personal belongings to representatives of the American embassy German legation and the South Korean Red Cross. South Korea refuses to recognize the North regime and rejected negotiations. The UN command allowed the transfer despite communist demands for talks with South Korea and Western diplomats.
Sage and Snapper hovered over the ship then landed. Captain Chalvien consulted the Newark Pigeon Club and the plan was to entic e Snapper onto the ship manifest and keep him aboard until the vessel returns to New York. Surko, 36, keeps about 50 pigeons as a hobby and notes such homing birds normally return home within 600 miles.
The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute urged Congress to impose import quotas higher tariffs and cut the sale of military weapons to the public. Industry executive Griffing warned of 25 percent employment decline and multi million dollar losses as American surplus Springfield and Enfield rifles flood the U S market at low prices harming domestic makers.
Glastonbury reports a family milestone as the Baldwins welcome Tyler Jr in Staten Island. In Hartford the special session considered 108 bills on unemployment relief and housing. Proposals include 200 million for emergency moderate cost housing, 40 million for housing under 13.00 maximum, and 10 million for elderly housing, plus 750 thousand for drought loan substitutions. Additional measures seek a railroad study panel, municipal public works expansion, and funding for Hamden sewer, a Norwalk Stamford airport, and Groton electric expansion.
City officials and school leaders meet to discuss a fourth high school as enrollment climbs to 5,516 by 1963, with redevelopment plans likely shifting pupil flows from Central. Officials stress exact enrollment figures, site availability, and coordination between the committee and the school board on planning and construction.
State Rep. Richard W. Sheehan said he will push a bill to strengthen Connecticut’s fight to know law. The measure would require public votes to close meetings and disclose the results, prohibiting boards from executive sessions unless a public vote allows it.
The committee debated a plan to freeze farm price supports at last year’s level, with $410 million available for gifts of surpluses overseas. Chairman Elfender (D LA) predicted approval could come tomorrow, but a presidential veto seemed likely if Congress passes. Elfender noted Benson seeks to be a czar.
Cincinnati police chief Stanley R. Schratel received a parking ticket for parking in a fire department space at city hall. He paid the $3 fine. Patrolman Wilbur Klos terminated the ticket after identifying the chief’s car, saying he followed orders from the chief.
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