Unknown American WWII Soldier Vets Pick Hero in Epinal
In Epinal France on May 11, thirteen anonymous comrades in arms prepare for a ceremonial muster to select the unidentified World War II soldier. Gray-haired Maj. Gen. Edward J. O'Neill will lead the last inspection at the military cemetery where 7,000 Americans lie shielding the Vosges region.
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Epinal
France
America
United States
Vasges
U.S
Europe
Edward J. O'Neill
Bridgeport Weather Summary for Today and Outlook
Official weather page for Bridgeport and vicinity reports variable clouds and possible showers today with a high near 70. Clearing and cooler tonight, low about 50. Tuesday outlook mostly fair and cool with variable morning winds turning northwesterly. Yesterday’s high 62, low 50, precipitation trace. barometer 29.90 and humidity 95 percent. Almanac notes: 131st day of year, 53rd day of spring. Sunrise 5:38 a.m. Sunset 3:01 p.m.
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den Thom
U. 3S
Bridgeport
Gunpeta
Bridgeport Mothers Honored Amid Odd Weather Observance
Bridgeport mothers were feted with a citywide Mothers Day program despite inclement weather. A Beardsley Park arte dedication, diverse clergy participation, and a sponsored procession highlighted the day. Churches held meditative services and breakfasts followed Mass, while community groups hosted teas and receptions.
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Bridgeport
Beardsley, Park
Youth Agen Jcies
Charles A. Bray
Calumbian Squires
Park City Circle
St. James Church
Stratford
Mill River
Paul Blacie
Park City
Hillside Home
Martin,Kane
John J. Gerrity
Devon Boys Missing in Long Island Sound Search
Milford May 1 AP three teenage boys disappeared after an outing on Long Island Sound fog shrouded the area Coast Guard and Milford police searched for James Stevens 18 William Dixon 17 and Don Briggs 17 all of Devon who had sailed from Port Jefferson in two small boats with outboard motors. The other five boys reached Milford after motor trouble left the three ahead.
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Milford
Coast Guard
Long Island Sound
James Stevens
Orchard, Street
William Dixon
Daytona Avenue
Don Briggs
Florence Avenue
Devon
iPort Jefferson
Long Island
Port Jefferson
Landlords Eye Redevelopment Plan Near Downtown
Six youths were injured in a Fairfield crash earlier, while three teenagers were hurt when a car hit a pole on Park Avenue near Old Town Road. Police say 17 year old Gay Reichardt lost control after cigarette ashes fell on the seat. Reichardt was charged with violating auto laws and released on a summons. The Greater Bridgeport Landlords Protective League plans to urge city exemption from the new rooming house ordinance for redeveloping areas. The League will meet tonight to discuss redevelopment, relocating families, and advising rooming house operators.
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Park Avenue
Old Town Road
Fairfield
John Leahy
Gay Reichardt
Woodside Avenue
Trumbull
St. Vincent's Hospital
Barbara Fisher
Sherwood Avenue
Mary Waldron
Laurel Avenue
Harry Reichard
Clinton Avenue
Anthony Capasso
Miss Reichardt
Greater Bridgeport
Protective League
Ernest H. Garrick
League
Harry W. Congdon American Legion
Golden Hill Street
Garrick
State Street
Rai ‘Road Avenue
Telegram Everyday Page Highlights and Sections
A contents listing for Telegram Sunday features showing Angelo Patri and Sylvia Porter across sections such as Classified Ads Comics Editorials Fashions Jacoby on Bridge and Obituaries. Other items include Crossword Puzzle Dr Bundesen Theater News and Radio and TV notes.
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Angelo Patri
Constantine Brown
Dr. Bundesen
Jacoby On
Boros Triumphs At Hot Springs In Open Finish
Julius Boros won the Hot Springs Open at Hot Springs Country Club with a final 273. Cary Middlecoff rallied on the back nine but settled for a close second as Bob Rosburg and Don January tied for third. Boros earned 2800 dollars, Middlecoff 1907, with Rosburg and January at 1300 each.
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John R. Starr
Hot Springs
Arth
Julius Boros
Middlecoff
Hollywood
Fla
Boros
Arkansas
Bob Rosburg
Palo Alto
iCalif
Don
Eastland
iTex
Bores
Mid Pines
N. C
Rosburg
January
Parley Opening on M Day Plans
Three hundred reserve officers and area civilians gather in Klein Memorial at 9 a.m. as the National Resources Conference opens for two weeks to plan emergency readiness and civilian military cooperation. Mayor Tedesco leads dignitaries. principal speaker is Charles H. Shutf, deputy assistant secretary of defense.
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Bridgeport Area
Klein Memorial
National Resources Conference
Tedesco
Charles H. Shutf
Defense
Washington
Shutf
Mansfield D. Sprague
House Armed Services Committee
James F. Fitz
Plummer
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Army
Thomas J. Clark
Stratford
Navy
Icre Jarovich
Eecee Cer
CWO
Philip J. Godeck
USAR
Hartford
Cmadr
Robert A. Car Ridgewood
N.J
Charles C. Lipag
USAFR
Pleesentville
Dulles appeals anew for aid trade programs
Secretary of State Dulles urged swift action on foreign aid and trade programs to counter Soviet offers to developing nations. Speaking at the Minnesota centennial celebration in the university stadium before about 25,000, he warned the United States must prevent becoming encircled by a hostile despotism while stressing the need to support independence and prosperity of other nations.
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Minneapolis
Mayol
Dulles
United States
Soviet Union
Minnesota
Princess Astrid
Norway
Prince Bertil
Sweden
Lauris Norstad
NATO
Norstad
Judy Garland
Walter Abel
Astrid
Prince
Berti
Abel
Miss Garland
Rightists Lead In Greek Voting As Returns Flow In
Greece held parliamentary elections to choose a four year term. The National Radical Union led by ex Premier Constantine Karamanlis posted 459,901 votes with 3 0 percent of 8 828 precincts reporting while the pro Western Liberals followed with 246,416 votes. The EDA communist party showed unexpected strength early, ranking second before settling third as more results came in.
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Athens
Greece
Constantine Karamanlis
EDA
Karamanlis
National Radical Union
Girl 6 Found Fatally Injured In East Haven Woods
A six year old girl Cathy Palumbo was found fatally injured in swampy foggy woods near East Haven home. Coroner Corrigan said she appeared sexually harmed with multiple skull fractures. Police and state troopers searched the area for clues while autopsy was planned for tomorrow.
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East Haven
May N
James J. Corrigan
Cathy Palumbo
Arthur Palumbo
Stevens Street
Long ‘Island Sound
Focal
Corrigan
Tomorro
Nixon jeered during Bogota visit on South American tour
Vice President Richard Nixon faced renewed anti U.S. demonstrations in Bogota Colombia as he neared the end of his South American tour. A separate welcome drew thousands of Colombians to greet him during the stop.
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Bogota
Colombia
Richard Nixon
Khrushchev Says USSR Ready To Negotiate Test Ban Enforcement
Khrushchev told Eisenhower in a radio message that Moscow is ready to discuss ensuring any world agreement on ending nuclear tests is properly enforced. He proposed appointing experts from both sides to study methods for detecting possible violations and urged quick action.
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London
Nikita Khrushchev
Eisenhower
Russia
Radio Moscow
Khrushcchev
Soviet Union
Senators Urge Car Makers to Skip New Models
Two U S senators urged auto manufacturers to continue 1958 models for a year to save costs and push price cuts for buyers. Sen Arthur Watkins and Sen Joseph O Mahoney argued that hangover costs from new models could be redirected to lower prices, with Douglas proposing a tax cut tied to price reductions. Industry spokesmen offered no official comment as mass production shifts toward 1959 and 1960 models.
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Washington
Arthur V. Watkins
Utah
Watkins
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Dwyo
Detroit
Senate House Economic Committee
Paul Douglas
D-Ill
Economic Committee
Douglas
Congress
Estes Kefauver
D-Tenn
Navy Spaceman Finishes 44 Hour Endurance Test
Navy spaceman Lt. Cride Jack Neiman Jr., 34, completed a 44 hour endurance trial in a high altitude chamber in Norfolk. He reported feeling fine and capable of continuing, with medical officer Cmdr. A L Hall noting no adverse physiological changes though final lab tests pending. The team aimed for 48 hours but stopped early due to Neiman’s sleep deprivation.
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Norfolk
Navy
Cride
Jack Neiman Jr
Cmdr
A. L. Hall
Neiman
Hall
Car kills 75 year old woman in Newington
Mrs Elizabeth Adams aged 75 was fatally struck by an automobile as she crossed a street near her home in Newington. Police held driver Edward W Losek 33 of New Britain on a charge of negligent homicide and placed him under $1000 bond.
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Wirenhain
Thomas Neeley
Tulsa
Okla
Helen Giesse
Cleveland
America
Bill
William Bower
Denver
Milo Friedrichs
Newington
Elizabeth Adams
Edward W. Losek
New Britain
Brando Welcomes Son At Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Mrs Marlon Brando gave birth to a 7 pound 16 ounce son tonight at Cedars of Lebanon hospital. The actor husband was reported by AP as Marlon Brando in Hollywood.
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Washington
Bikini Atoll
Pacific
Atomic Energy Commission
Eniwetok Proving Ground
Hollywood
May
Marlon Brando
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
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