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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1958
Page
3
A fiscal year report shows relief cases rising from 138 to 307 by March 3 with 538 new cases accepted, 1,340 old cases reopened, and 1,709 discontinued. Hospital admissions reached 624 with 34 more to Englewood, clinic visits 7,252, and Hillside census rising from 360 to 382.
May 22 reports a two day solicitation to support the Easton park pool. Stephen W. Burges named general chairman. pool expansion adds 3000 square feet and warms water by removing shrubs. Over 400 children expected to enroll this season for taught and lifesaving programs. Red Cross supplies one instructor. no town funds used.
Explosions at a Nike Ajax missile base near Raritan Bay injure three others and terrify shoppers and residents. Army inspectors investigate while five civilians worked on a modification and a warhead is found intact at Belford. Public concern grows as authorities say such accidents are unlikely and emphasize safety measures.
The phrase L JONKET is identified as the registered trademark of Chr. Hanven's Law, Inc. indicating brand protection for its food products.
The National Trust reports three bids received to demolish the mansion. Mayor Tedesco vows to pursue salvage of important features with input from Mr Howland and seeks outside funding for preservation, noting furnishings already moved to storage.
The jury in a murder case is locked up after testimony on an insanity defense. County Attorney Elmer Scheele urged the death penalty as the trial neared its end, while remarks questioned the youth accused of 11 slayings.
Francis Muska, 36, of Brookline, fell from the wing of an Air Force C 124 Globemaster at Bradley Field while painting. He broke an ankle and was taken to Hartford hospital in good condition. Flight Enterprises conducts repair and maintenance of transport aircraft.
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