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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1958

Page

23

Stratford Officials Accuse Budget Juggling To Cover Deficit

Stratford School officials accuse Alton M. Torgan of juggling funds in a deficit filled budget. Finance Director Vermilya denies unauthorized transfers and says he paid bills in order, prioritizing teachers’ salaries while maintaining funds in approved accounts.

Alton M. Torgan Stratford Board Teachers of Education Alen B. Vermilya Vega Vermilya Torgan Board of Education ErNae Uday

GOP Ruling Clarifies Westbrook Town Chair Row

Hartford May 13 AP A GOP subcommittee ruled James J Eastland is Westbrook town committee chairman after a dispute where Eastland and State Rep Benjamin M Schlossbach each claimed the post since March 28 when two town meetings elected differing leaders. Clarence F Baldwin said the panel examined the dispute thoroughly.

Hartford Republican State Central Committee James J. Eastland GOP Westbrook Clarence F. Baldwin Eastland Benjamin M. Schlossbach

Hearing on college aid and scholarships scheduled

The Legislature's Education committee will discuss proposals to sponsor community colleges and expand scholarship programs to help students access higher education. The hearing is tomorrow at 10 a.m. in Room 409 at the Capitol.

Hartford Capitol

Peace Walks Planned By Nuclear Test Protesters

A protest group ends a week long vigil at the Atomic Energy Commission in Washington with plans for two peace walks. Spokesman David Dellinger says walkers will start May 23 from Wilmington and May 26 from Winchester to converge in Washington May 30 for a final march to the White House. The group seeks abolition of nuclear testing production and stockpiling by all nations.

Washington The Atomic Energy Commission Germantown AEC Lewis L. Strauss David Dellinger Glenn Gardner N.J Strauss Dellinger Fasters White House Wilmington Del Winchester Washra Ernest Bromley Cincinnati Ohio New Haven Conn Land Philadelphia United

Shelton Clerk Harry Kelly Surrendered on Embezzlement and Sodomy Charges

Former Shelton City Clerk Harry Kelly, missing since April 12, surrendered at the Bridgeport office of Fairfield County's prosecutor. He is charged with embezzlement by a public officer and sodomy, held on 3060 bond, case continued to May 21. A 17-year-old Shelton youth, Donald Taylor, who had also been missing, accompanied Kelly. An audit showed about 2000 dollars short in Kelly's accounts as police note he admitted responsibility.

Shelton Harry Kelly Charles J. Frager Kelly Bridgeport State Lorin W. Willis Bart Flaherty Fairfield County Donald Taylor Flaherty California New City Franklyn H. Carrington Seymour West Coast Taylor John T. Hanusovsky Dl A

UN Secretary Dag Hammarskjold Reopens East West Disarmament Talks

Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold conferred with U S and Soviet representatives in hopes of quickly advancing safeguards for a proposed nuclear test ban. The talks aim to bridge gaps and push disarmament discussions forward amid Russia’s apparent willingness to engage.

United Nations Dag Kammarskjold United States Soviet Union Hammarskjold

Three youths held after Route 7 break-ins in New Milford

Three youths aged 15 to 18 were held on $500 bonds after allegedly breaking into the Park Battery garage and the Curb Package store on Route 7 in New Milford. Police chased one youth who fled, then arrested the others at their homes. authorities question them about additional Litchfield county incidents.

New Milford Litchfield Andrew Nearing Park Battery Alford

Imperial Dam joins rivers at Arizona California edge

A brief note describes Imperial Dam spanning the Colorado River between Arizona and California. It mentions the Central American quetzal as a national bird reference amid the fragmentary text.

Imperial Colorado River Arizona California

Milford Plans Tightens Subdivision Rules and Fees

The Planning and Zoning board voted to tighten control over developers by amending subdivision regulations and storm drain specifications, boosting enforcement powers and enabling immediate action against violators. It approved a temporary permit for D J Carton on Naugatuck Avenue to create space for a marina on the Housatonic after work is completed, with gravel pit use projected at five to ten years. The board also considered rezoning land from Industry to bearing business along the Housatonic, with hearings set May 27 for a day nursery permit on Meadowside Road and June 10 for new street lines on Woodmont and High streets. Browning’s mother noted as daughter of a German shipowner.

Milford Planning and Zoning Board Engineering Department D. J. Carton Company Naugatuck Avenue Housatonic River Housatonic Carten Stanley Kamykowski Joan and Mary Ghent Meadowside Road Woodmont Road High Street

Admiral Returns From Three-Week North Atlantic Tour

Rear Admiral Frederick B. Warder, commander of Atlantic Fleet submarine facilities, has returned to Groton after a three-week tour of North Atlantic and European assignments with the NATO forces.

Marine Force Groton North Adm Frederick B. Warder Atlantic Treaty Organization Atlantic Fleet Europe

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