Plan to Rename South Avenue For Sikorsky Killed in Council
The Common Council rejected a proposal to rename South Avenue for helicopter pioneer Igor Sikorsky, citing hardship to residents and postal workers. The decision followed a highway committee recommendation and may influence a separate Park Avenue name change request.
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Highway Committee
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Union
Sikorsky Aircraft Plant
Albert J. Saffo
Park Avenue
Brotherhood , Bouleva
Alsop says swing vote key for Connecticut GOP win
Avon Republican John Alsop told the Simsbury GOP committee that victory hinges on winning the uncommitted swing vote. He urged clear, decisive action on issues, unity, and an urgent push for growth to fund education highways and jobs, contrasting with Democratic policies.
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May
John Alsop
Avon
GOP
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Alsop
Driver Freed After Friends Bail Him Out Of Jail
Anthony Somma Jr. 27 of 650 Central Avenue avoided ten days in jail after five friends paid a $199 bail, following a guilty finding in traffic court for driving with a suspended license. Judge Zarrilli warned him and noted a long driving record as 75 cases and $700 in fines were handled across two sessions with other defendants and observers present.
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Anthony Somma, Jr
Central Avenue
Kenneth J. Zarrith
Somma
Zarrilli
William Lavery
Zarilli
Louis Stein
Lavery
Daniel J. Cremin
Ralph Lock- Wood
William A. Bader
Thomas I Collins
Selectman Loses in Granby Contest
Granby May 5 AP Democratic Selectman Francis O Donnell defeated by Edwin F Shepard 458 to 425. Republican First Selectman William R Messenger elected to top post for his 20th straight year with 649 votes. Voter turnout 1117. Oscar Wilhelm Republican also to selectmen for 20th year.
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Granby
Francis O’donnell
Edwin F. Shepard
William R. Messenger
Board of Selectmen
Oscar Wilhelm
Arrest in Westport for Driving Under Suspension
Arthur Wren age 61 of Brooklawn Country Club Fairfield arrested in Westport for driving under suspension after police stopped him for allegedly making an improper turn in town. He posted a $100 bond for Town Court appearance on May 12.
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Arthur Wren
Brooklawn Country Club
Fairfield
Howard Burling
Death Reaps 3 Kin Within Ten Hours
In Hoboken on May 5 an elderly childless couple and a bachelor step-brother died within ten hours. Michael King 84 died first in a four room flat. Catherine Reilly 78 dressed his body and then died shortly after. John Reilly 78, bedridden, slipped into a coma and died later at St Marys hospital. Police ruled the deaths natural.
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Michael King
Catherine Reilly
John
St. Mary's Hospital
al Out
Willie J. Wilson
Lake Street
Pardons Board Denies 20 Inmates Mercy Pleas
Hartford May 5 AP The six man Pardons Board rejected mercy pleas of 20 state prison inmates including 10 lifers. It did grant pardons to two out-of-staters Millicent M Hall of Washington DC denied due to wheelchair and William Roger Jr of New Jersey. The board also addressed lifelong inmate Julio Valenti icing a parole question over deportation fears and Italian return.
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Millicent M. Hall
Washington, D. C
Bridgeport
William Roger Jr
New Jersey
Willimantic
Julio Valenti
Winsted
Valenti
Italy
Edward Reynolds
New Haven
Ignazio Sorci
Man Slashed in West End Row Over Woman
Warren Teasley, 51, of Bar num apartments, was slashed in the face and arm with a paring knife by Bernard Burg, 40, of Jefferson Street, during a brawl at Hird Street and Wordin. Teasley is under treatment at St Vincent's Hospital. Burgers is charged with assault and held on $5,000 bail as detectives Willard Stevane and Philip T. Connerly investigate.
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St. Vincent's Hospital
Warren Teasley
Apt
Barnum Apartments
Francis Shanley
Teasley
Bernard Burg
Jers
Jefferson Street
Hird Street
Wordin Avenue
Burgers
Willard Stevane
Philip T. Connerly
Nation State Forecasts Weather Across New England
Connecticut mostly cloudy and cool with rain Tuesday and Tuesday night. New Hampshire and Vermont mostly cloudy with rain and cooler conditions. Massachusetts Rhode Island expect Tuesday rain and cooler with 40s, Tuesday night cloudy with rain ending then clearing Wednesday. Maine cloudier north and rain to south then clearing Wednesday. Eastport to Block Island northeast winds 15 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph central and south. Rain overnight spreading from south to north with variable visibility and small craft advisories likely Tuesday morning.
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Rites Arranged for Drowning Victim William Rogers Jr
William Rogers Jr 23 of the P. T. Barnum apartments is found dead by drowning in Black Rock Harbor. Funeral services are arranged by Willie J. Wilson Funeral Home. Dr. George J. Molnar, medical examiner, rules death self inflicted, body in water about two months. Rogers, ill and despondent, had threatened suicide, last seen March 3 walking on the beach. Survived by wife Erma, three children, and parents William Rogers Sr. and Mrs. Rogers of Bar-num apartments.
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P. T. Barnum
Black Rock Harbor
Willie J. Wilson
Lake Street
George J. Molnar
George Whitaker
Main Street
Seaside Park
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Public Works Department
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He Wais
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William Rogers
Apt
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Six Enter Service From Danbury Area
Six men reported for induction at Selective Service Board 13 this morning in Danbury. After induction they traveled by bus to West Haven for Fort Dix duty. Leaders named Gordon D. Steck, with inductees Ludwig Muller, William W. Morgan, Pompeu Francisco, Theodore R. Carlands, and Richard R. Stadnik listed with Bethel and Danbury addresses.
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Armed Forces
Selective Service Board 13
West Haven
Fort Dix
N. J
Gordon D. Steck
Putnam Park Road
Bethel
Ludwig Muller
Greenwood Avenue
William W. Morgan
Sunset Hill
Pompeu Francisco
Pahquiaque Avenue
Danbury
Theodore R. Carlands
Wooster Street
Richard R. Stadnik
Main Street
Ribicoff Pursues Ad Grants For Connecticut Turnpike
Connecticut Governor Ribicoff seeks federal highway grants for states that funded interstate links like the Connecticut turnpike. He will push a resolution at the National Governors Conference in Miami Beach to form a united front for retroactive grants, potentially funding about 300 million for Connecticut. The turnpike opened in January but awaits full connections at Greenwich. If approved, such grants would reward states that financed major interstate segments and could reduce stall-road operation costs while funding other highways. Ribicoff has testified in Washington and will be eastern regional chairman when the conference starts May 18.
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National Governors’ Conference
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National Meeting of Governors
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Washington
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Five street changes proposed for new overnight parking rules
Five proposed adjustments to the city overnight parking ordinance were submitted by Alderman Donald A. Brown and referred to the ordinance committee for study. The changes involve East Main street, Miles street, Granfield avenue, Cedar street, and Calhoun place, altering side parking rules and potential no overnight parking in certain areas.
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Donald A. Brown
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Berkshire Avenue
Beardsley Park
Miles Street
East Side
Granfield Avenue
Cedar Street
Calhoun Place
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