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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1958
Page
5
City redevelopment agency selects Railroad Avenue and State Street areas as blighted sites with 964000 estimated total project cost and 423000 federal share. Survey crews begin May 19 to study structures and relocate families with Bridgeport Housing Authority handling moves.
The agency voted to set the top pay at 1686 dollars with the planning engineer's 7617 dollars for a total of 9303 dollars, equal to the Mayor's salary. Chairman Clilford urged raises when feasible and noted top officials may be underpaid. Dearborn will confer with the Planning Commission and seek written Civil Service permission for the double pay. A workable program on code enforcement and redevelopment is nearing submission. A preliminary 1000 dollar bill for consultants was approved. Attendees included Town Clerk Keller and City Attorney Cirran.
Today is the last day for Bridgeport residents over 15 to get a chest X-ray for 50 cents via the Bridgeport Area Tuberculosis Association. A mobile unit will operate on Wall Street downtown from dawn to 9 p.m., having already X-rayed 750 people in three days. The next survey is planned for October.
Governor Ribicoff told WTIC-TV on a public affairs program that Connecticut will rise to a new plateau of prosperity once the recession is over. He spoke in Hartford on the statewide outlook.
The article explains that although the sun is closest to Earth in winter, solar rays arrive at a slanted angle, spreading heat over a larger area and reducing perceived warmth compared to summer. It notes geometric effects on heating in the northern hemisphere.
Mrs Knutson declined to alter her campaign plan despite questions about her home life. She said she stayed in Fosston last summer but did not visit Washington. She noted reports of nationwide anger but stated she is more determined than ever to run for Congress again, calling the job a calling she loves.
Harry A. Silverstone and Mrs. Anne C. Sandula were re elected to the Republican State Central committee from the 22nd district at a late night district meeting at Mr. Silverstone’s home. Delegates Rose Silver Dowd Campotuccei and Vincent G. Dinan attended. three others are out of the estate later today as statewide elections proceed. A separate contest in Fairfield County awaits in the 25th district for the seat held by Mrs. Helen Mackie with challengers Sarah F. Curtis and Vivian Graves. The meeting for that race is set for 10:30 a.m. at Middlebrook School in Trumbull.
In Newtown on May 9 the Rosary Society of St Rose's plans a meeting at 8 p m in the parish hall. Father Daniel J Foley of St Joseph's Church Danbury will speak and present films from his Lourdes shrine trip. Tickets for the May 18 Communion breakfast are available at the meeting.
Unemployment and insurance trends show mixed movement as the Labor Department reports a weekly decline in unemployment at 3,265,700 with 41 states recording reductions. Senator Douglas urges prompt tax reduction plans while a panel of 33 experts cautions that a broader upturn needs federal stimulus and weighing tax cuts versus spending.
The Newtown school committee set May 17 as the referendum day to decide on a proposed junior high with a gym and auditorium. A bid of 1,167,694 dollars was questioned due to errors and will be rechecked, with potential extra costs for a gym and auditorium raising overall estimates.
More than 60 members of the Fairfield State Hospital volunteer corps gathered at the hospital in Newtown for the semi annual conference. Dr. Jane Oltman welcomed attendees while Mrs. Vesta R. Milnes led the event praising volunteers and noting hours tallies among participants.
The Greater Bridgeport Package Store Association will meet Monday at 9 15 p m in Marchegiana Hall 32 Beers Street. Fred Weinberg reports Delegate Liev Dominick Conte of Bridgeport Police Department will speak.
A full scale portable hospital from the state owned system is staged in the Bullard-Havens Technical school auditorium for public inspection today from 1 to 4 pm. The Civil Defense staff of 200 will demonstrate emergency procedures with volunteers from Boy and Girl Scouts and Civil Air Patrol at nine city pickup points. Doctors and nurses from Lodgeport St Vincent s and Park City hospitals aid in the setup and patient processing.
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