Fairfield ATM Delays Action on Bond Issue
The Fairfield Representative Town Meeting deferred action on a 700000 bond issue for storm water drainage and street paving. Public Works favored reducing paving and argued sewers delay projects, while selectmen urged summer work and warned against eliminating several streets from the plan. The ATM also approved 3300 for a damage claim and 3000 for welfare relief.
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Fairfield Atm
Fairfield
Public Works and Highway Committee
Public Works
Frank E. Daniels
RTM
Robert G. Lee
Finance Committee
Anderson
Lee
Selectman
Kinnie
Mill Plain Road
Post Road
Stillson Road
Barlow Road
Round Hill
Unquowa Road
Transportation Advisory Committee
New Riverfield School
Mill Plain School
New Road
Mill Plain
Barlow Roads
Welfare
George L. Todd
Finance Board
Montgomery warns of unity to resist international communism
British Field Marshal Montgomery told a New York dinner that Russians view Western hesitations as disunity and press Western nations to capitulate. He warned of an economic war against Western civilization and urged restored unity to survive against international communism. The speech noted nationalism and lack of cooperation as key flaws. The article adds a note about Texas offering space for many Rhode Islands.
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New York
Viscount Montgomery
West Coves
Montgomery
NATO
Probate Judges Rally To Oppose System Change
Connecticut probate court judges defended the current system at a public hearing in the State Capitol. Opponents urged the state to assume control and appoint full time lawyer judges, arguing the present setup relies on fees and elected non lawyers. The Judiciary Committee will study the system and prepare recommendations for the 189th Legislature.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Beiler Austen Thas
State Capitol
Judge Defend
Patrick J. Healey
Waterbury
Probate Assembly
Judiciary Committee
Soviets announce troop withdrawal from Romania
The Soviet Union says it will pull its troops out of Romania and proposes a two year non aggression pact to NATO powers. Moscow had earlier urged non aggression treaties, but the United States rejected them citing UN charter bans on aggression.
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Budapest
Soviet Union
Romania
Moscow
United States
Cantrell Arrests on Turnpike Uncovers Fraud Warrant
Westport May 26 Robbert Cantrell 36 of Milford was stopped for speeding but no license. State Policeman Lous Pinto booked him at police HQ where a warrant for fraudulent check issuance was found. Cantrell held on $271 bond awaiting June 16 court.
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Westport
Cantrell
Frankin Road
Milford
Lous Pinto
Austin McAleenan
George Marks
Package Store Outlets Close Friday Under Decoration Day Rule
Connecticut's Liquor Control Commission orders all 4,590 outlets including liquor, drug, and grocery stores to close Friday for Decoration Day. Off premise outlets were restricted by a law effective Oct 1. restaurants hotels clubs and taverns remain open. Includes five holiday closures: New Year’s Day Good Friday Decoration Day Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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Hartford
Connecticut
State Liquor Control Commission
B 52 Crew Impress Newsman On 10 Hour Training Mission
At Loring Air Force Base Maine a B 52 bomber mission simulates long range ops with jamming, air refueling and mock bombing on Richmond St Louis and St Paul. Maj Ralph Evans leads pilots Lt John Marsh and Capt Peter Mauro as the crew completes a dusk to dawn training flight over the northeast.
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Fy Vern Haugland
Frese Aviston
Loring Air Force Base
Maine
Siberia
Atlantic
Richmond
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minn
Strategic Jet Command
SAC
Westover Air Force Base
Mass
Ralph Evans
Petersburg
Ind
America
Evans
John Marsh
Rolla
Teady
Marsh
North
Burlington
Appalachian Mountains
Peter Mauro
New York City
Southern
Pennsylvania
Cumberland
St.Louis
Mauro
Ford
Ford Assembly
Worthington
Joseph Williams Elected President of BMEA for Two Years
The Bridgeport Municipal Employees' Association elected Joseph Williams city supervisor of concessions as president for two years, succeeding Alfred Kearsley. About 100 members attended at Golden Hill Street American Legion hall and several officers were chosen including Robert Scott first vice president and Kathryn Molloy second vice president. The group, with 74 members across 45 departments, discussed a city civil service appeal and proposed uniform grievance and sick leave policies, plus a $5 annual treasurer fee.
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Bridgeport Municipal Employes’ Association
Joseph Williams
Alfred Kearsley
Golden Hill Street
American Legion Hall
Robert Scott
Kathryn Molloy
Patricia McGee
Ruth McHugh
William Giles
Herbert Appleby
John J. McNamara
J. Duffy
City Mechanic
Duffy
Civil Service
John J. Linley
McNamara
Anthony Arno
Tedesco
BMEA
Joseph A. McNamara
Civil Service Commission
Civil Service Office
Commission
Open collars allowed for Bridgeport police in summer
Bridgeport police will be allowed to wear open collars without ties during June July and August. Three board members supported the change after a lengthy discussion while the city council had previously opposed loosening the dress code.
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Bridgeport
Board of Police Commissioners
Frank Delaquila
Donald Brown
Louis I. Biadetaee
William K. Mulvihill
Cope
Orong Counseil
Gia
James Tait
Bethel Vandal Teens Face Court Ordered Penalties
Bethel High School vandalism case ends with three teens Howard Kniffin Henry Giffin and Guy Howard given five day jail terms probation for one year and fines of five dollars each. They must repay damages for clocks equipment extinguishers and lab chemicals damaged or stolen during the break in. Judge Washburn allowed occasional late dating with parental consent and court approval. Prosecutor Raymond J Trimpert outlined the package penalty after consultations with Police Chief Louis Jackman and the parents.
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Bethel
Bethe’ Igh School
Benjamin’ Washburn
Bethel High School
Howard Kniffin
Henry G. Giffin
Guy Howard
Washburn
Raymond J. Trimpert
Louis Jackman
Jackman
Danbury Teens Roam Gang Attack Victims Robbed
Two youths, Harry Hawkes and Malcolm Lyons, were assaulted by a teen gang on South Street near Triangle Street at about 10 tonight. The assailants, who arrived in a car, robbed them of about 44 dollars before the victims received treatment at Danbury Hospital and were released.
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Danbury
Southtreet
Triangle Street
Harry Hawkes
Town Hill Avenue
Malcolm Lyons
Hawkes
Lyons
Danbury Men Sentenced in Lascivious Carriage and Theft
In Danbury City Court Associate Judge Albert H Hoenig imposed concurrent sentences on Peter DeSoto 18 for lascivious carriage three days and theft six months with three months suspended and probation for two years. Samuel J Sahley 39 received a three month suspended jail term and six months probation for receiving stolen goods. Police said the men stole lead and parts from American Radion Co last month.
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Danbury
Albert H. Hoenig
Peter DeSoto
DeSoto
Samuel J. Sahley
Terrace Place
Radion‘ie Co
Hornig
Sakley
Ul Honor Given To Area Builder For Medallion Homes
Norman Wenz of Fairfield and Arthur R. Riccio of Livingston receive Medallion Home awards for high electrical standards in new houses. Ul officials outline a marketing plan backing builders meeting modern living requirements with advertising drives to attract buyers.
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Ing
Arthur
R. Riccio
Riccia Construction
Sever
Livingston
North Haven
Ilaleo
United Illuminating Company
Norman Wenz
Fairfield
Laurence A. Duan
Bridgeport
New Haven
Mill River
Medallion
Country Club
Stratford
Medallion Homes
Kemp B. Batchelor
Theodore E
Wenz
California
Rock Turnpike
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