Park Board Revises Seaside Fee Plans
The Bridgeport Park Board and Mayor Tedescu approve a revised Seaside traffic plan with a single checkpoint near the bathhouse. Free access to the eastern park is maintained. cars west of the bathhouse pay a 50 cent daily sticker fee, with $1 for out of state and $5 for an annual rate. Enforcement starts Memorial Day with proceeds aiding the beach project.
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Oran Rightist Mob Seizes Offices and Kidnaps Governor
A 40 000 strong mob with support from French army rightists seized government offices in Oran and abducted Provincial Governor Pierre Lambert. The demonstrators aligned with Gen Jacques Massu who led the Algiers takeover yesterday. Massu urged military action to quell the nationalist rebellion amid wider Algeria unrest.
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McLevy Reelected Socialist Leader Attacks Bridgeport Redevelopment
Jasper McLevy was re elected to a two year term as chairman of Bridgeport’s Socialist town committee. He criticized the Democratic administration for inconsistent rooming house licensing changes tied to redevelopment, arguing displaced residents will struggle without better housing options. He accused reformers of weakening protections and said the city risks losing its reputation.
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Bridgeport Weather Forecast and Almanac Note
Bridgeport and vicinity expect considerable cloudiness with scattered showers today and tonight. High near 70, low around 40. Friday mostly fair with little temperature change and westerly winds 10 to 15 mph. Almanac notes mark May 1 as the 135th day of the year and 56th of spring.
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Fire disrupts synagogue rites at United Orthodox
A short circuit in wiring near a Star of David ignited the roof of the United Orthodox Synagogue at 320 Madison Ave shortly after 9 30 last night. Firefighters confined the blaze, causing minor roofing damage. services of about 150 persons were halted then resumed after electricians isolated the damaged circuit.
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House Passes Foreign Aid Bill Amid Tight Debate
The House approved 3.603 billion dollars in foreign aid for the next fiscal year, with a 259 to 1 vote. The measure sets spending ceilings and includes military and economic aid provisions, while noting it remains below Eisenhower's minimum needs.
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Milford Sets Agg Mill Tax for 1958 59 Budget
Milford May 14 The town council set a 46 mill tax rate for the 1958 59 fiscal year after a public hearing. The rate, 2.5 mills above the prior, assumes 98 percent collections on a $115 684 909 grand list. The 1958 59 budget totals 6 937 723 with 5 215 045 from property taxes. Taxes due may be paid in two installments Aug 1 and Jan 1 1959 for those owing more than 20.
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Stratford Bars Truck Traffic to Curb Toll Evasion
Stratford imposes midnight to 1am curfew on thru trucks in eastern residential areas to block toll-evading routes. Chief Flagan orders patrols and signs. deliveries exempt. State highways will be required routes, with plans to ban thru trucks on town roads entirely. Town Manager Flood cites years of resident complaints and seeks state cooperation.
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Two brothers confess to killing New Jersey patrolman
Passaic New Jersey May 14 AP Patrolman Robert Strone was killed after two Clifton residents Paul Fitzsimmons 42 and Eugene Fitzsimmons 37 confessed to the fatal shooting Deputy Atty Gen John Theves said tonight The brothers were identified as residents of 12 Lincoln Place Clifton.
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Union Ends G E Strike Ends After Three Weeks
Union members of Local 203 International Union of Electrical Workers voted to return to work at General Electric after a three week strike over jurisdictional and unfair labor practice claims. The settlement came as GE sought a federal injunction in New Haven and a hearing proceeded without a date.
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Stratford Council Urged to Reject April Referendum
Federal Reserve data show April industrial production fell for the eighth straight month. The index slid to 136 percent of the 1947 49 average, down from 138, with durable goods and minerals dropping while non durable goods held March levels. Auto production especially fell. The Stratford charter revision committee recommended a 42 hour work week and urged the council to reject the report noting it could open Pandora's box.
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Zsa Zsa Gabor, Dominican Aid Stir In House Debate
In a House foreign aid debate Rep. Wayne Hays derided Dominican Gen Rafael Trujillo Jr citing his gifts to Zsa Zsa Gabor and Kim Novak. Gabor threatened legal action. Hays mocked Trujillo amid a 50 000 monthly allowance claim. Page twenty three continued.
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Eisenhower to greet Nixon and wife on return home
President Eisenhower plans a personal welcome for Vice President Nixon and his wife at the airport tomorrow, amid calls for a united homecoming after Nixon and Mrs Nixon faced hostile crowds in Venezuela and Peru. The White House announced federal workers may join the welcome, and the president signaled a possible gesture of unity. The administration also approved funds to buy three Boeing 707 high speed transports for future use, with delivery promised by 1959.
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Trout Hatchery Tragedy After Prank Kills 15000
Hartford May 4 AP State fish and game workers cleaned Windsor Locks State Fish Hatchery after 15000 trout died Monday night in what officials term a prank. Director Lyle Thorpe said a water gate was opened, lowering pool levels and drowning about 3000 two year old brown trout and 10000 yearling rainbow trout, with losses estimated near 3000 dollars.
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Vice President Nixon visits Puerto Rico en route home
Vice President Nixon arrives in San Juan for dinner with Gov. Luis Munoz Marin after a Venezuela visit and announces a noon Washington arrival. He notes Venezuela's progress and cites concerns over wealth distribution and political demonstrations.
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