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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1958
Page
3
Fragment notes that convex lenses and spectacles were widely used by North American Indians by the mid-14th century, with the peace pipe symbolically linked to the calumet in ceremonial contexts. The excerpt discusses early optical aids and cultural items among indigenous peoples.
In Washington lawmakers spar over the Kohler Company probe. Sen Morse accuses the inquiry of targeting unions, while Sen McNamara calls it a farce. Chair McClellan defends the panel as still useful, with a forthcoming report backing its work. Kohler, a Wisconsin plumbing firm, faced a four year strike by the UAW. Plant manager Biewer described the UAW as violent, noting 1954 strike tensions and security measures. Mazey, UAW official, allegedly boasted of leadership prowess at the picket line.
Thousands of couples feel exhausted due to lacking vitamins and iron. Vim promises quick benefits after one day. Ad pitches a three day introductory size and bigger bottles, claiming increased vigor and vitality with dietary supplements and vitamins.
Chicago based Savings and Loan League estimates home buyers may access longer mortgage terms in 1958 as lenders, previously offering loans up to 20 years, consider extending to 25 years due to easier money conditions.
Russell I. Barrett, 33, of West Hartford, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the Strangulation slaying of Hartford woman Irene Fitzsimmons, 34, who resisted his advances. Barrett pleaded guilty to a second degree charge after being indicted for first degree murder. State's Attorney described him as immature with a mental handicap and intoxicated at the time. He was arrested Jan. 6 after police found him burning women's clothing and later disposed of Fitzsimmons' body in Burlington.
In Toronto a clergyman and a woman customer helped two Canadian Bank of Commerce employees subdue a fleeing bandit after he attempted to use bank manager H F Mason as a shield. Kenneth Leishman, 26, was charged with attempted armed robbery. The incident followed a plane arrival from Winnipeg and a chase by bank staff on a crowded street. Mason described the robbery scene as the bandit produced a pistol from a folder before fleeing. A woman, Christine Yonge, grabbed the bandit while an employee covered Mason’s head and a police officer cuffed him. First harness race was held in Harlem in 1806.
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