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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1962

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Parley Opens Today at Geneva on Arms Curb Proposals

Officials say Western drafts on nuclear test controls reflect the Geneva talks last April and may adapt to new discoveries. President Kennedy signals willingness to pursue realistic agreement and potential action on new anti proliferation steps. Rusk and Gromyko conduct brief talks amid disarmament discussions and Berlin questions. No conclusions yet.

Geneva Soviet Union Kennedy House Congress U. S United States Rusk Gromyko Berlin U.S Washington Ender White House Senate Mike Mansfield Montana Khushchev Andrei Gromyko Moscow West

Columbus and Lincoln Holidays Scrapped as City Schools Open

The Columbus and Lincoln birthdays will no longer be observed as school holidays in Columbus. The Board of Education approved a calendar that adds programs for these days and keeps classes, aiming to shorten potential make-up days after winter storms. The plan sets Sept 5 start, June 21 end, with 183 class days and a possible June 70 makeup day if needed.

Board of Education Lincoln Columbus Joseph B. Porter Porter Selion

Bette Davis Leaves Iguana Play Cast

Bette Davis announced she will quit the Tennessee Williams play The Night of the Iguana and be replaced April 4 by Shelly Winters. Davis, co starring with Margaret Leighton and Alan Webb, said she exercised an option to withdraw after signing a six month contract and plans rest before heading to the West Coast for a June film.

New York Bette Davis Inday Tennessee Williams Shelly Winters Miss Davis Margaret Leighton Alan Webb Jone

Ill I$ Passed On Job Training

The Department of Labor would determine job prospects for a new training program. Priority would go to older workers and the long unemployed at the outset, plus farm families with net income under 1200 dollars. On the job training for employed workers would be funded with five million dollars for a manpower survey and initial training to start in the next fiscal year with one hundred ten million dollars. Funding would rise to sixty five million dollars annually for the next two years with state matching in the final year. The three year program aims to curb a growing workforce and the move toward automation.

Department of Labor

Snowstorm Strands NY Stage Troupe in Minnesota Blizzard

A blizzard hit Minnesota stranding a 28 member New York stage company led by Faye Emerson and Eva Le Gallienne in Mountain Lake. Bus drivers faced impassable highways while snow plows worked. The troupe aimed for Texarkana performances after delays, planning to resume in Lincoln, Nebraska.

N. Y Mountain Lare Mumy Minnesota New York Faye Emerson Eva le Gallienne Fanchln Noh Mary Stuart Elizabeth the Queen South Forbes Frederick Warlock Mountain Lake South Dakota Towa Miss Emerson Emerson Texarkana Ark Eff 10- T Lincnln Ned Vexarkana Rustar Minneapolis Joe

Cubans jailed after bayfront park sitdown in Miami

In Miami, police rounded 152 Cuban protesters after they refused to leave Bayfront Park during a hunger strike supporting stronger measures against Castro. They were charged with obstructing an officer and loitering, later posting $75 fines each and dispersing.

Miami Fla Bayfront Park Apa Jose Marti Havana Osvaldo Soto

Housewife Mystified By Flying Glassware

INDIANAPOLIS Marg 13 AP A Viennese housewife Ree nale Beck endures a baffling string of glassware breaks in her home since Sunday night Police, press and family seek the cause She plans to stay until the mystery is solved as two photographers observe from five rooms away documenting the incidents

Indianapolis Reenale Beck

Milford Mayor Pushes NHRR Inclusion in Rail Merger

Milford mayor Charles R. Tovine urged the Interstate Commerce Commission to study merging the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads with the New Haven lines to create a contiguous service for commuters on the New Haven route. He argued the New Haven backbone supports New England and national economies, and that a merged system could boost efficiency, despite competition among the lines. The plan would affect 20,073 miles of track, assets over 5.3 billion dollars, and about 121,000 employees if approved.

Milford Pennsy Lwania New York Central New Haven Charles R. Tovine Everett Nutchinson Interstate Commerce Commission Tovine Enire Connecticut New England Commonwealth of Massachus Seets Rhode Island State of New York Pennsylvania and New York Centre Pennsylvania New York Mays Loving United States Em’ Aloye New Haven Railroad

Birdie Air Defense System Dedicated at Cromwell Site

Cromwell march 13 AP government officials and military leaders attended the dedication of the Birdie fire control system at Battery D Second Missile Battalion Nike-Hercules site. Lt Gen Wood described Birdie linking NORAD data to firing batteries to boost regional anti bomber defense. officials noted Birdie is compact versus Missile Master and supports Nike-Hercules and Nike Ajax batteries in Hartford Bridgeport defense zone.

Cromwell Army Air Defense Command Robert J. Wood Arancom Geners Stomwell Nike-Hercules Birdie North Atlantic Air Defense System NORAD Wood R. OL. Lansbury Orlando Fla Martin Company Birdle Missile Master Washington New York Boston Govhermay Dempsey Col John Y.K Lanterman Defense Co Lander Hartford-Bridgeport U State Robert Hackett First Region Aradcom John T. Snodgrass Frederick G. Reincke Williamy Y. Frentiel 56Th Artillery Berigade Hartford- Bridgeport Défense Arta

Balloon project success reported by Air Force in Chico

The Air Force announced the high altitude research balloon launched by the Cambridge laboratory from Chico achieved success. The craft ascended to about 80,000 feet with gondola instruments tracking telemetry during the flight conducted Monday.

Chico Calif Air Force Air Forces Cambridge Laboratory

Weather Across New England and Atlantic States Forecasts

Connecticut remains partly cloudy and mild with a mid range high. Tonight and Thursday expect fair, seasonable temperatures with Thursday highs in the 40s and lows around the upper 20s. Winds northeast 10 to 20 knots near Block Island. Skies cloudy with scattered light showers or flurries in some areas and temperatures listed for various cities. The Army provisions and clothing value noted for enlisted personnel conclude the page.

Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Maine New Hampshire Vermont Block Island City Atlanta Atlantic City Bulfalo Chicago Denver Duluth Fort Worth

Infant Death Mystery Plagues Local Hospital

Police and hospital guards were called amid an investigation after a four day old girl died as doctors ruled out poisoning. Mrs. Robert Walker said a nurse quipped mothers today struggle to feed, while she tearfully recalled her own baby had been healthy.

Robert Walker

300 Faces Trial in Gun Slaying

The trial centers on a gun slaying linked to passion after the defendant disarmed Shipley. Prosecutors aim to establish probable cause for manslaughter rather than premeditated murder, while the judge notes an interval between the act and the resulting death may negate unlawful taking.

John William Tierney Jorge Tunick Shipley Wic

Medical self help course rolls out in Connecticut towns

Newington hosts the medical self help training course as part of a statewide nuclear survival effort. The program aims to train at least one family member in medical techniques, from treating radioactive water to childbirth in fallout shelters, with four towns already participating.

Newington Connecticut U.S. Public Health Service Cedarcrest Hospital Federal Civil Defense U.S Nc Health Service State Department of Education Wilh Lerness

Prison Sit-in Spreads to New York State Prisons

Inmates at Sing Sing Ossining Green Haven Auburn Clinton Danemora walk from cells in a coordinated protest demanding time off for good behavior. Officials say about 1 200 of 1 770 at Sing Sing and 2 035 at Green Haven, among others, participate, with warden notes on parole bill impact and cell stay.

Ossining New York Allicd State State Correction Department Albany Sing Sing Gteen Haven Stormville Auburn Clinton Dannemora Correction Department Edward M. Fay Green Haven

Margaret Linders to Retire As Roosevelt School Head

Margaret E Linders of OL Hawley avenue will retire as principal of Roosevelt school in June after a year and a half in the post. The board praised her service at a Monday night meeting and said a Civil Service exam will be sought for a successor. Linders has led five city schools since starting as principal in 194. She has held roles with the IntersGroup council Mayor's Commission on Human Rights Adult Education Council and Community Chest among others. She earned degrees from Columbia University New Haven State Teachers College and Larralton Hall and received a life PTA membership in 1955.

Margaret E. Linders OL Hawley Avenue Roosevelt School Lis Civil Service Commission Ramming & Successor Blaples Wheeler Nathan Hale Edison Madison School IntersGroup Council Fat Comenitle Mayor's Commission On Human Rights Adult Educaant Council Carmunity Chest Bridgeport White House Linders New York University Center For Human Relations

Walsh Praised For Book Ban Action At Fairfal County News

Walsh praised for banning a book titled tabscene literature after a conference with Capt. Joan J. Carrell head of Special Services. Salvatore Grosso, GM of Fairfal County News, ordered Warren Street distributors to remove the book from stores in the area.

Tabscene Joan J. Carrell Special Services Salvatore Grosso Fairfal Tounty News Company Warren Street

Town Budget Proposes Pay Hikes and Dump Expansion

The Finance board reviews a 4,200 dollar pay ask for a new Public Works supervisor and notes a 2,340 dollar treatment plant salary. Proposals include 76,085 for plant operation, 20,000 for marshland purchase to expand the town dump, and moves to raise William Leavy to 5,040. Street lighting would rise to 40,226 with 2000 lumen replacements planned annually. Flood control and sewer commissions seek modest increases, with total requests listed at 517,718

Finance Board Public Works Department First Finance Flood and Erosion Control Commission He Sewercom Alsslon

Washington will mark renewal of downtown project

Hartford March 13 Officials from the town of Washington will receive their final state and federal payments Wednesday for the first redevelopment project to be started and completed with state aid. The ceremony at 10 am will honor First Selectman Roderick Wynant and Redevelopment Secretary Henry B. Van Sinder in the office of LeRoy Jones planning for the town's downtown redevelopment begun after the 1955 flood. State aid totaling 88 373 183 has been provided under Nebraska legislation and disaster provisions of the 1949 Housing Act. The project, begun after destruction of the Washington Depot downtown area by the 1955 flood, is the first federally aided disaster project nationwide. Total net project cost was 2000.

Hartford Washington First Selectman Roderick Wynant Secetary Henry B. van Sinder LeRoy Jones State Development Commission Nebr Ares

Eskimos Sign Simms From New Mexico State

Edmonton Eskimos of the Western Football Conference announce the signing of E. A. Simms a six foot two end from New Mexico State College.

Edmonton Asia UPI Edmonton Eskimos Western Football Conference E. A. Simms New Mexico State College

Lupton Pushes Bigger Role for Lieutenant Governor

State Sen. John M. Lupton of Weston urged Connecticut to widen the lieutenant governor’s duties, arguing the office should be the governor’s right hand man and have a substantial role in state administration. He spoke before Vernon Republicans and the town committee, noting the current position is largely unknown to voters. He advocated formal constitutional changes to encroach the duties of the office.

Vernon John MM. Lupton Weston Connecticut Vernon Young Republicans Republican Town Committee Lupton Gay Knot

Kennedy Visits Indian Hospital In New Delhi

Mrs John F Kennedy toured All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi with U S Ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith. She received roses from patients and handed out lollipops to children before listening to officials about aid to the hospital. The visit marked her public appearance on the nine day tour of India.

New Ofalhi India John F. Kennedy Jay All-India Institute of Medical Scimers Alill Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy Benares

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