Dispute Over Removal of Rock at Madison Elementary
A board meeting overrun with tension as DeFonce Construction claims 12 500 cubic yards of rock removed beyond the contract while Architect Dixon says about 9 500 cubic yards. They were urged to compromise after grading finishes. no action taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Madison Avenue
Thomas J. DeFonce
The
DeFonce Construction Company
Frederick J. Dixon
DeFonce
Dixon
Walter B. Nichols
Mr. DeFonce
Mr. Dixon
DeFence Company
Woodrow Wilson
Nathan Hale
North Central
Bridgeport
McLevy
Trumbull
Reservoir Avenues
Madison
Supt. of Schools
Joseph E. Jeffery
Supt
Jeffery
Weather Outlook for Bridgeport and New York City
Increasing cloudiness with possible scattered showers today and tonight. High near 70. Tomorrow partly cloudy and mild with a chance of light showers. Winds southwesterly today and tonight, deep northwesterly tomorrow. City readings mirror Bridgeport. May 15 almanac notes 136th day, 57th of spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
New York City
Salas Wins Lightweight Title In Thrilling Upset
LA, May 14 AP Slender Lauro Salas the Mexican challenger upset Jimmy Carter to claim the world lightweight crown in 15 rounds at the Olympic auditorium. The judges split with Salas winning 83 12 to 81 12 on one card and 81 12 to 83 12 on another while a third had Carter ahead. Salas becomes the first Mexican to win the undisputed lightweight title. Carter, veteran at 28, suffered a close defeat after defending the crown three times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Myers
Los Angeles
Lauro Salas
Mexico
Jimmy Carter
New York
Olympic Auditorium
Salas
Frankie van
Carter
Mushy Callahan
Joe Stone
Monterrey
Ike Williams
Williams
Ike
California
Juan Zurita
National Boxing Association
Laura
Democrats Cool to Judge's Plea in Norwalk Caucus Case
In Norwalk Superior Court Judge Edward Quinlan reserved decision on intra party fighting between the Norwalk Democratic Town and City Committee and the Independent Democratic Club over caucus locations. The judge noted potential grounds to hear the case but said electors could vent their grievances at the May 19 party vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Taub
Danbury
Norwalk
Quinlan
Wounded GI Recants Hold Up Shot Not Attack
Pvt James Januska 19 of Court M 216 Marina Village admitted to detectives he was shot in the left knee while attempting to discard a gun, not during a hold up. He said the 32 caliber revolver fired as he threw it toward Cedar Creek, the weapon later recovered by police. He is listed in good condition at St Vincent's hospital.
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Camp Sherman
Texas
Railroad
Wordin Avenues
James Januska
Court M
Marina Village
St. Vincent's Hospital
Ing
Januska
Cedar Creek
Smith and Wesson
Andrew Januska
David
Wiretex president Emil Garofalo dies at 53 in Fairfield
Emil R Garofalo 53 president of Wiretex Manufacturing Mason Street Fairfield died at home 124 Lalley Boulevard Fairfield yesterday around 1 pm after a heart attack. Born in Italy December 8 1898 he came to the U S at 15 and founded the firm 21 years ago from his Southport residence. He earlier worked at C Jellitt in Southport and ran a Bridgeport area shop before buying the Mason Street factory. The firm employs about 30 workers.
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Emil R. Garofalo
Wiretex Manufacturing Company
Mason Street
Fairfield
Lalley Boulevard
Garofalo
Italy
Ralph Garofalo
Fairfield Registrar of Voters
Clark says pact between Colson POWs not valid
Gen Mark Clark declared the agreement between Brig. Gen. Charles F. Colson and North Korean POWs on Koje island invalid and said Colson lacked authority to accept the POWs demands. The deal led to Brig. Gen. Francis T. Dodd’s four day release amid duress and propaganda fears. Clark summoned Dodd and Colson for more facts and noted no reprimand was issued.
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Tokyo
Mark Clark
Charles F. Colson
Koje Island
Francis ‘T. Dodd
Colson
Clark
Aled
Dodd
Korea
Fairfield Exceeds Red Cross Campaign Quota
Norwich R. G. Goodspeed announced Fairfield Red Cross raised 42113 dollars beating the goal by over 4000. The special flood relief appeal brought 1429 more. About 8000 contributors and 900 active volunteers aided the drive across all five divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Red Cross
Goodspeed
WSB Sets Pay Boost Limit in Oil Strike At 15 Cents an Hour
CIO steelworkers press new strike threat in Philadelphia endorsing a wage increase while urging action from the Wage Stabilization Board. Vice President Barkley and Labor Secretary Tobin express support, noting prior board recommendations and union stance.
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WSB
Philadelphia
CIO
Truman Administration
Alben Barkey
Maurice Tobin
Philip Murray
Tobin
Thendustry
Russia lifts ban on Allied patrols Berlin to Bonn peace move
Soviet Union ends ban on Allied patrols along the Berlin to West Germany corridor as West Berlin leaders and Secretary of State Acheson pledge Western resolve. In Washington the Senate Armed Services committee defeats a move to cut 400 million dollars from foreign aid, keeping us near six point nine billion for the coming fiscal year. The battle over aid continues as Eisenhower warns against deeper cuts.
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Russia
Berlin
Berlin-Helmstedt Autobahn
West Berlin
Acheson
Washington
United States
Bonn Republic
West Germany
Walther Schreiber
U. S
U.S
Babelsberg. S
Senate Armed Services Committee
Senate
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Dwight D. Eisenhower
North Atlantic Treaty Forces
Sen. Long
D-La
Armed Services Committee
Byrd
D-Va
Sens
Stennis
Dmiss
Bridges
R-Nh
Knowland
R-Calif
Cain
R-Wash
Long
Russell
D-Gs
Saltonstall
R-Mass
Lyndon Johnson
Dcex
Morse
R-Ore
Hunt
D- Wye
Flanders
R-Vt
Ke ‘Auver
D-Tenn
Corps of 50 Key Women Launches Pops Concert Drive
Fifty key women from towns across Fairfield county organized a subscription drive for six concerts starting June 20 at Fairfield University field. At a tea in Westport, they met the Pops Operating committee and planned campaign strategy led by Mrs. Lyman F. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of 50 Key Women
Tere Pascone
Fairfield County
Fairfield University
Herman W. Steinkraus
Compo Road
Westport
The
Pops
Lyman F. Rogers
Trumull
Harold B. Dow
Herman W
Steinkraus
Edward Wallerstein
Sanford W. Smith
Board Action Raises Hopes For End Of Walkout
The Wage Stabilization Board approved a 15 cent maximum hourly increase for about 90,000 striking oil workers. CIO AFL and independent unions urged immediate bargaining with oil companies to reach an early agreement. The move limits raises to 15 cents unless extraordinary cases occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WSB
CIO Oil Workers
AFL
Roger L. Putnam
Economic Stabilization Agency
Putnam
Great Britain
Oscar Chapman
Pan American Airways
New York
Nathan P. Feinsinger
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T. J. DeFonce
Atlantic
North End
Wilson
Hale
the Telegram
Angelo Patri
Constantine Brown
Herman Bundesen
Erich Brandeis
Wiretex Manufacturing Co
Avers
Alfred A. Gagnon
Pawwucket, R
Boston
Gagnon
Providence
Iss
Tate Group
Union
Napor” Etter
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