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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1958
Page
12
Thomas Stokes, longtime Washington columnist and 1938 Pulitzer Prize winner for a series on federal relief fund scandals in Kentucky, died at age 59 after a brain tumor. He passed away May 14 in Washington.
Vice President Nixon and Pat Nixon faced mob action as tear gas cleared crowds on Urdaneta avenue before a motor trip to the seaside airport. Venezuela distributed troops and armored units to provide safe passage, with U.S. airborne and Marine detachments stationed in Puerto Rico and Guantanamo awaiting recall to the United States.
Stratford officials pledge enforcement to cut midnight truck traffic on residential streets near the turnpike. Police chief and town manager back a plan to arrest drivers who refuse to comply, citing patient sleep disruption and safety concerns.
More than 450 members and parents marked the eighth anniversary of the North End Girls' club and the 37th birthday of the national organization. A double cake ceremony, 14 talent acts by the Off-Broadway Workshop, and gifts from local industries filled the evening as National Girls' Club Week continues with events through Sunday. An awards dinner and tomorrow night dance with escorts are planned, honoring volunteer workers and younger attendees alike.
A resolution commends Nixon for courageous conduct during South American incidents. Congress members will travel to the airport to greet Nixon and wife, then ride to the White House in an open car weather permitting. At the White House a lunch will follow for a personal report to Eisenhower. News networks plan live coverage of Nixon’s Washington arrival tomorrow.
The speech criticizes the administration over bond issuance and cites past sewer projects, a harbor cleanup, a parking terminal and incinerators. Officials named to party roles include John Shenton as assistant town chair, George F. Grom as recording secretary, and Louis Snow as treasurer, with two year terms. State nominating petitions and a June convention were discussed.
A five of diamonds card fetched 13 750 at a public sale in 1880. It bore a miniature painting of Hang Holbein by a German artist. The Weimar Constitution later served as the basis for the German republic after World War One.
Friars of San Luis Obispo de Tolosa decide to replace thatched roofs with tiles after three fires and set a new California mission style. San Luis Obispo Mission founded in 1772 and linked to this reconstruction shift.
The House approved the foreign aid program bill and sent it to the Senate. The measure totals about 775 million with technical aid around 1712 million dollars. Connecticut's six Republican members voted with the majority as amendments to the bill, including financial cuts, were largely rejected. May 14 reports AP from Washington.
Dr Joseph G Hennessey of 482 Brewster street was admitted to Bridgeport hospital Monday with pneumonia and reported in fairly good condition last night. Canary breeding noted in the article.
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