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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1958

Page

2

Aldermen clash over overnight parking ordinance details

At a council session the committee debated an overnight parking ban. Aldermen debated sections needing the rule and alternatives such as hardship permits. Police objections, garage owner concerns, and enforcement issues were aired as a longer process aimed for April debate and vote.

Wangel Feroleth Gladstone Alderman Brown Vangel Ferdesa Albert J. Saffo Parages William M. Bracken Frank Delaquila Joseph J. Gabriel John Donofrio

Officials rally over new Soviet note on summit talks

Officials condemn the Soviet reply seen as a propaganda weapon. The State department delays comment until the embassy text arrives while the Moscow note is broadcast before full receipt. The issue centers on talks time, agenda limits, and whether a summit is being shaped or merely delayed.

State Department Mascas Radio Moscow Frey Muscavy Eisenhower Natinal Securiy White House

Police Division praised for jail escape arrest assistance

Superintendent praised Frederick Cisko and patrolmen for excellent work in apprehending Francis Lajoie, an escapee from Fairfield County jail at Camp Omans. Commissioner notes and sheriffs letter commend department for cooperation and aiding in locating two more escapees. Copies to be posted on precinct bulletin boards.

Sups Lyddy

Trio Sentenced for Bank Raid in Waterbury Case

Three youths Wallace Gale Berardi faced judge as government contends they used social esteem to justify their crime. They admitted robbing Waterbury Colonial Trust Co. branch, netting 20401 dollars, traveled to New York and Miami before arrest. Judge Anderson ordered 916,000 from custody to be returned to officials and sentenced under the Federal Youth Correctional Act to determine placement.

Anderson Gion Wallace Prey Cuit Gale Berardi Im Cohen Atl & Branch Waterfury Collonial Trust Co Wallah Koversiment Altories Meridett New York Newark Miami Fla FBI Waterbury Bank Eisven

U S Marshal Frasier Sworn In At District Court

U S Marshal Donald Fraser was sworn in for a second term today in a U S District Court ceremony. Judge Joseph Smith administered the oath as Fraser, based in Salem, oversees marshal offices in Morford and New Marca.

Town Council Backs Raises for Milford Teachers

Milford officials push a two year pay plan for educators with a projected tax rise of about 1.75 mills. Council members debated Bradman amendments seeking higher minimums and caps, while Foran warned delays hurt staffing as 45 new teachers are needed for 600 additional students.

Mira Fulton Bradman Milford Joseph Foran Board of Education Barger

Aly Khan Hosts UN Republic Day Reception

Prince Aly Khan, Pakistan's top UN delegate, hosted a large diplomatic reception in New York celebrating Pakistan Republic Day. It was his first public event since arriving March 3 to assume duties at the United Nations.

United Nations N. Y Prince Aly Khan Pakistan New York

Parish Fund Drive Reports Mixed Results Across Parishes

Parishes report quotas and pledges with totals including Our Lady of the Assumption at 96 760 and St. Patrick at 14 240, while some gifts are smaller than hoped. Irene Green led tabulation as final report meetings are planned for Stamford Greenwich Danbury Norwalk and Bridgeport next week starting with Memorial Gifts.

St. Emery Holy Family St.Stephen St. Thomas Fairfield Sacred Heart St. George Our Lady of the Assumption St. Patrick St. Raphael St. James of Stratford Holy Name of Stratford Our Lady of Peace Lordship St. Joseph Shelton St. Teresa Trumbull Our Lady of Good Counsel St. Ambrose St. Charles Blessed Sacrament St. John's St. Michael Holy Rosary St. Catherine of Sienna Stamford Greenwich Danbury Norwalk Bridgeport Irene Green

Two Hartford Housewives Hurt in Washday Fall

Hartford March 24 AP two local housewives suffered injuries this morning after falls from first and second story heights while hanging out the wash Mrs Audrey Kidney 42 plunged from a second story to ground when a porch railing gave way Fifteen minutes later Mrs Suzy Gerundo 67 fell from a first floor window when the clothesline collapsed Both were taken to Hartford Hospital with multiple abrasions titled as preliminary diagnosis

Hartford Audrey Kidney

McGuire Named Stratford Zoning Commissioner

James W. McGuire of Stratford was unanimously appointed to the Stratford Planning and Zoning Commission to fill the unexpired term ending January 1962. The appointment followed a district Democrat conference and a meeting with the commission chairman. Town Clerk Wo Howard Wilcoxson will administer the oath before April 2, with McGuire aiming to attend his first meeting April 9.

James W. McGuire Allyine Gate Drive Stratford Answ Tal Peer Pom Giure Deterct Wis Acton Wil Vesie Oakman Compassion McGuire Ber Commission Wanda Oakman Seventh District Wo Howard Wilcoxson Sir. McGuie Planning Commission Fle

Bowles names Wynne campaign assistant

Chester Bowles, Democratic Senate hopeful, announced Kenneth Wynne of North Haven as a campaign assistant to work with him in Essex during the nomination bid. Eight member firms in Southern Connecticut Tool and Die Manufacturers Association won National Tool and Die safety plaques at a Stratfield Hotel ceremony with about 50 attending.

Hartford Chester Bowles U.S Kenneth Wynne North Haven Wynne Kenneth Wyone Woodbridge Southern Connecticut Tool and Die Manufacturers Association F. W. Ward Company Bridgeport Connecticut Tool and Engineering Company Fairfield Norwalk Precision Tool Corporation Mulhare and Boie Manufacturing Company Norwalk Philip R. Marsilius Producto Machine Company National Association George E. Frazier G. Earle ‘Frazier Associates Arthur Gleason Aero- Smautical Machinists Company

Unfair Questioning Prompts Heated Kohler Hearings

L Rauh charges bias during U S Senate Commerce hearings on Kohler products amid claims of unfair conduct by three GOP senators. Curtis and McClellan clash as Rauh defends his line of questioning and asserts conscience as judge. Remaining committee members Ives Kennedy and McNamara observe.

Rauh GOP Kohler Ranh McClellan D-Ark Curtis

Civil defense chief reports bugged offices in Cheshire

Cheshire civil defense director Leo Beck alleged a hidden microphone was placed in the civil defense room above Police headquarters to listen to prisoners. Police Sgt Myron Verney said the device aimed to overhear interrogations and police said the wire had been cut. Beck demanded an immediate investigation and questioned Police Chief John McNamara, who was unavailable for comment.

Cheshire Civil Defense Cheshire Civil Defense Leo Beck Beck Myron Verney Verner John G. McNamara Meek Reom Beck McNamara

Churchill Gains After a Setback in France

Sir Winston Churchill, 83, is reported past a setback in recovery from pneumonia in Roquebrune France. Doctors say his condition is improving slowly and his private physician Lord Moran arrived from London for a further check on his treatment and progress.

Roquebrune France Mar Winston Churchill Lord Moran Churchill London

Senate Debates Highway Plan and Billboard Regulation

The Senate opened floor debate on a highway bill to speed road building with a clause offering states a billboard regulation bonus. Opponents call it a bid to surrender sovereignty. supporters say it funds faster interstate construction. The bill would raise federal funds and require states to limit roadside advertising on a 41,000 mile network.

Washington Senate Lyndon B. Johnnson D-Tex Johnson GOP Public Works Committee Neuberger D-Ore

India Plane Missing with 20 Aboard Over Nepal Hills

Katmandu March 24 A P A a twin engine Indian Air Lines plane with 20 persons aboard reported missing within ten minutes of takeoff from Simar Nepal. The craft was en route over forested 8 000 foot Himalayan ranges at the time.

Katmandu Nepal APA Indian Air Lines Simar

Fight promoter Alexander Caroly dies at 74 in Connecticut

Boxing promoter Alexander Daniel Caroly prominent in Connecticut and West Palm Beach died at New Milford hospital after a long illness at age 74. Born in New York City he had lived in New Milford five years. He leaves widow Rose Denis Caroly two daughters Mrs Frank Wargo Waterbury and Mrs Hurston Stages West Palm Beach and a son Albert Houston. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday with burial in New Milford.

New Milford Alexander Daniel Caroly Connecticut West Palm Beach Fla New Milford Hospital New York City Rose Denis Caroly Frank Wargo Waterbury Hurston West Palm Beach

Fairfield Police Captain John J. Neary III In Hospital

Fairfield police captain John J. Neary III of 76 Penfield Road was reported in critical condition at St Vincent’s Hospital. He was admitted Saturday and underwent surgery the following day for another condition.

Fairfield John J., Neary Penfield Road St. Vincicent’s Hospital Neary

Bronx youths beat teacher with his own baseball bat

Arthur Santos, a 36 year old ministerial student and teacher at a Seventh Day Adventist school in the Bronx, was assaulted by five or six youths during an outdoor class in Crotona Park. They fled with $16 after beating him, taking his wallet and punching him as he tried to intervene. He required stitches and treatment for a scalp wound.

New York Polo Arthur Santos Santos Crotona Park Bronx

Driver Acquitted of Tipsy Charge in Fairfield Court

James Flanagan 20 of 726 South Pine Creek Road Fairfield was found not guilty of driving under the influence by Judge L Koizim in Town Court. Arrested February 4 at 2 a.m. by Patrolman James Verda he was represented by Richard Weinstein. Police show a prior acquittal in Norwalk City Court on May 13 1957.

Westport James Flanagan South Pine Creek Road Fairfield L. Koizim Flanagan James Verda Richard Weinstein Norwalk Flanagen

Gunman robs clerk of cash in Gregory Street store

A masked robber held up a clerk in a Gregory Street store, taking money from a till after grabbing coins and currency. Witnesses described the thief as five four, stocky, wearing a rain hat and light jacket. a sawed off shotgun was suspected. Police, led by Capt. Cafferty, pursued the bandit’s car.

Mr. Chessick Gregory Street John Johnson Edward Lombardi Thomas Cafferty

Traffic court collects 458 dollars in fines

Fines and bond forfeitures totaling 458 dollars were collected in two sessions of Traffic Court led by Judge Kenneth J. Zarrilli and Louis Stein. Defendants included Orlee Gause fined 20 dollars with 100 dollars remitted for driving under suspension and Jusyo Perea Ribot fined 24 dollars with jail warning for driving without a license.

Kenneth J. Zarrilli Louis Stein Orlee Gause Smithistreet Zarrilli Jusyo Perea Ribot Myrtle Avenue Ribot Thomas McManus Motor Vehicle Department McManus William Lavery Ralph Lockwood Salvatore DiPiano William F. Garray Sherman Street Trumbull Benjamin Krayznieski Cleveland Avenue Heinz Langwieder Main Street Nicholas Marra Judson Place Nicolas R. Rosales Union Avenue Benjamin Sinkevich Madison Avenue Rita Heagne Stamford Antoni Weglinski van Rensselaer and Beatrice Walter Fremont Street

Feisal Given Broad Powers Over Saudi Affairs

Cairo reports King Saud has handed Feisal full control of Saudi foreign financial and internal matters. Feisal, long premier and foreign minister, now leads armed forces while Saud remains head of state. The move aims to reconcile with Egypt and may affect oil revenues and ARMCO, shaping Middle East diplomacy and energy policy.

Cairo Saud Feisal United Nations Saudi Arabia Egypt Gamal Abdel Nasser United Arab Republic U.A.R Syria Nasser Middle East Suez Canal Arabian American Oil Company Armaco Broadcasting, Press and Publications Learry

State flier unharmed in second jet crash

First Lt. Bernard Bogosiefski of Del City Oklahoma parachuted from his F 10 jet before it exploded in a field 12 miles north of Hammon Oklahoma as his aircraft crashed during a flight from Tinker Air Force Base The accident follows a February 24 incident when he piloted an F 100 that lost power on takeoff and crashed through a runway barricade but left him uninjured.

Oklahoma City Bernard Bognslofski Tinker Air Force Base del City Granby Conn Hammon Oklahoma Bogosiefski Peower Tinker

Susan Hayward Struck by Measles in Beverly Hills

Actress Susan Hayward contracted measles while in Los Angeles to film a project. She was confined to her hotel as doctors advised rest. Hayward previously traveled from Carrollton, Georgia, where her two children reportedly had not yet been exposed.

Beverly Hills Calif Mer Susan Hayward Miss Hayward Los Angeles Carrollton Georgia

Boy Accidentally Hanged by Rope in Warren Home

Robert R. Bouchard, 14, Warren, died in a cellar incident ruled accidental hanging. Dr Arthur E. O'Dea, medical examiner, said the youth slipped from a pail while playing with rope. rope looped around his neck and body, found by his mother Alma Huffales. He was home sick with a cold and had been out of school.

Warren Robert R. Bouchard Arthur E. O'Dea Medica Sai O'Dea Alma Huffales

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