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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1958

Page

7

Freed After 9 Years, Balogh Freed Again After One Week

Kalman Balogh, 43, of 40 State Street, released from Wethersfield April 16 after a nine year burglary sentence, was found guilty the next week by an all-woman Superior Court jury of breaking into two State Street businesses. He pleaded guilty to habitual offender charges, with sentencing set for June 3. He claimed intoxication, saying he could not recall the events. Balogh had previously served seven years of a prior sentence.

Kalman Balogh State Street Wethersfield Superior Court Balogh Howard W. Alcorn Lorin W. Willis Kahanee Printing Company Henry Koos Willard Stevane Andrew Leahy John F. James Bridgeport Willis

Catholic Home for the Aged Fund Tops 4.7 Million

The Norwalk and Westport area contribution of 45 901 pushes the second week total to 1 798 007 pledged or donated for the Catholic home for the aged. A final report is due next week as the drive aims for 2 000 000 to fund a debt free St Josephs Manor in Trumbull.

Norwalk Westport Bridgeport Notre Dame High School Shehan Council of Catholic Women St. Joseph’s Manor Trumbull

Atlas engines roar at Cape Canaveral test site

The Air Force Atlas intercontinental ballistic missile engines roared in place during a captive static test at the missile test center. The procedure, conducted with the rocket bolted to the pad, signals a possible launch soon.

Cape Canaveral Fla Air Force Missile Test Center

Fire at Panamarioters plant leaves many dead and injured

Fire at the Panamarioters refinery triggered blasts in a tar tank. Ninety-plus people die or are missing while sixty-seven are injured. Evacuations evacuated 219 of 401 patients from nearby Long Beach General. Traffic jams delay ambulances as refugees recount knocked down homes and cars.

Long Beach General Hospital Hancock Jack Stubbs

Three Cars Involved In Connecticut Turnpike Crash

Three cars were involved in a rear end collision on the east bound exit ramp of the Connecticut turnpike at Worden avenue. The crash occurred last night at 7 pm. Luther M. Gordon 35 of Middles brook Farm road Wilton hit the rear of a car halted at a traffic light causing the second car driven by Ann K. Bishop 28 of 647 Bronson road Southport to be struck. Albert Lepper 46 of West Fair drive Westport was the lead vehicle. No injuries and minor damages were reported. Gordon was arrested for following too closely and summoned to City court June 16.

Wordin Avenue Westport Luther M. Gordon Middlesbrook Farm Road Wilton Albert Lepper West Fair Drive

Kishi Party Wins Tokyo Victory in Japan Election

Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi’s Liberal Democratic Party wins Japan's parliamentary election as ballots continue counting after Thursday voting. The result signals a strong showing for the LDP in Tokyo and nationwide.

KISHI Tokyo Nobusuke Liberal-Democratic Party Japan

Sikorsky 5-62 demo moves toward wider use

The 5-62 amphibious helicopter, first of its kind with a flying boat hull, was publicly demonstrated on the Housatonic river near the Stratford plant before over 200 military, United Aircraft officials and reporters. Sikorsky officials praised its stability low noise and vibration free handling and noted the turbine engine gives it strong future potential.

Mathewson Pew Housatonic River Sikorsky Aircraft Ith United Aircraft Housatonic Stratford Sikorsky Lee S. Johnson Sikorsky

Westport Crash Injures 2 Men

Two men were injured when a car spun off the Post road and struck a United Carpet Stores station wagon in front of Elwood's diner. Edward Smith, 27, Bridgeport, and William Hassett, 43, Nichols, were taken to Norwalk hospital in fair condition with knee and head injuries and arm injuries respectively. Police said the wreck involved two station wagons and a pickup, and the vehicle was a total wreck. No arrests were made pending investigation.

Westport United Carpet Elwood’s Norwalk Hospital Edward Smith Highland Avenue Bridgeport William Hassett Nichols Avenue Nichols Post Road United Carpet Stores New Haven Etna Anna van Steinburgh Westfa Drive Thomas Lynch Howard Burling

Trujillo Jr Skips News Conference After Bed Rest

Rafael Trujillo Jr remained in bed in Kansas City after an aide said he did not talk to reporters. He arrived earlier by private railcar from Los Angeles where he had spent two months escorting actress Kim Novak to night spots.

Kansas City Rafael Trujillo Jr Fernando Sanchez Trujillo Los Angeles Kim Novak

Vague Filing on Illness Advances Sparks Debate

Fragmentary OCR notes discuss a complaint about broad claims in medical advances. Phrases reference ILLNESS, ALL people, protection, and possible misinterpretation of FILE and FIVE as too vague. The text hints at public reaction to medical progress and its perceived reach.

French Algerian demo cheers De Gaulle in Oran

Massive crowd in Oran lauded De Gaulle and called for his return to power as Algerians and French cheers echoed the national anthem. Officials planned similar protests in Constantine with further demonstrations across Algeria to show support for the cause.

Algeria France de Gaule Massu Soustelle Charles de Gaulle I Paris Oran Mostaganem Constantine

Pinay and de Gaulle discuss Algeria crisis in Paris

In Paris on May 22 an Algerian crisis deepened as government efforts to control Algeria faced pressure from rightists. Antoine Pinay met Charles de Gaulle for 105 minutes and praised him as open and affable. Pflimlin’s cabinet proposed constitutional amendments to strengthen the executive.

Paris Tunisia Pierre Pilimlin North Africa Habib Bourguiba Pilimlin Algeria Charles de Gaulle Antoine Pinay de Gaulle France Pinay Pflimlin

IKE ACTS 10 CUT AIR COLLISIONS

White House announced a five point program to reduce midair collisions. It requires jet trainer aircraft on civilian routes to fly IFR, limits military jet trainer cross country on civilian airways, and mandates flight plans and IFR operations. The plan aims for a short range emergency fix with long range safety to follow in about 90 days.

White “House Prince’ H. Preston D-Ga House Preston CAA

Pathologist Named for Connecticut State Hospital

Dr Michael J D Davis is appointed pathologist at Connecticut State hospital to succeed Dr Joseph A Beauchemin who retired weeks ago and joined the University of California faculty.

Middletown Michael JD. Davis Connecticut State Hospital Joseph A. Beauchemin Beauchemin University of California

Dining Rooms and Inns in Connecticut and Nearby Coastline

An ad list describes CHIMNEY CORNER INN Stamford and nearby venues along Merritt Parkway and Westport including the Lone mighty fine eating for sea food and shore dinners at Lyons Pier and Westnor Exurban Room. It notes hours noon to 8:30 or 10 p.m. and mentions a Shanghai Chinese and American menu at West Lake. Additionally a May 22 AP item reports French Admiralty seizure of nine tons of U.S. made military material aboard an Italian ship Mina bound for Tunisian Algerian nationalists, plus French troopships sailing to Algeria and Morocco demanding French troops leave.

Chimney Corner Stamford Davis Merritt Pkwy Kaising Place Westnor Weatport Norwalk Lint Merritt Ue Westnor Algiers Admiralty U. S Yugoslavia Tunisia Philip Peville Algeria Tunisian U.S Lloyd's Registry of Shipping Italy King's Highway Fairfield Rte Pkwy Conn Turnpike Turnpike Inn Black Rock Turnpike Merritt Parkway LA Normandif Westport Post Rd Turkey Hill Ra Fixit

Cafes and eateries listed with varied prices and specials

A garbled compilation of restaurant and club ads across multiple locations including Westport California and Conn Tpk areas. It promotes prime rib dinners from 3.25 to 4.95, seafood and Italian menus, daily hours, cocktails, dancing, air conditioning, and various contact details for establishments such as Cobb’s Mill by the Waterfall and Charles in Norwalk areas.

Cobb's Mill Weston Merritt “Y Charles E. Nori Sangaloek Ave

Dining Guide of Ridgefield and Nearby Towns

A listing of restaurants and inns along the Merritt Parkway corridor including Ridgefield establishments such as Popular Druid Hair Parlour and Colonial Steak House, with notes on hours, menu highlights, prices for luncheons and dinners, and amenities like air conditioning and private dining rooms.

Stonehenge Ridgefield U.S. RL 7 Merritt Pkwy Victor Gilbert Skink Colonial Steak House Mervilh Pkwy

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