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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1963
Page
2
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Hartford May 10 AP The Connecticut Army National Guard summer camp schedule begins Saturday with two weeks of active duty at Camp Dempsey Niantic for Headquarters units. The 169th Infantry battalion groups train at Camp Drum New York July 20 with over 3000 personnel. The 189 Military Police Battalion Manchester and selective service sections join later at Camp Dempsey July 27 to Aug 10 along with the Military Academy providing cadet training for about 125 future lieutenants.
A bill to appoint a second assistant state’s attorney for Fairfield County was approved by the Senate yesterday and sent to the House.
Ralph Greene, 52, of 301 Osorne Street, suffered knife wounds to the left shoulder and leg at 2:34 am Thursday during an argument with a woman friend in his home. He was treated at Park City hospital and released. Mrs. Shardenia Evans, 45, of the same address, was charged with aggravated assault and held in lieu of $1,000 bond pending circuit court arraignment.
A boy admitted striking Deborah, a Mill Hill second grader, after an incident in a ravine near his home. Deborah died from injuries. blood was found on the boy's trousers and suspicion centered on him for not reporting the event. Funeral services were held in Fairfield with Oaklawn Cemetery burial planned.
Vatican communiques report the pope improving after internal bleeding tied to a stomach disorder. Doctors pursue transfusions, blood coagulants, and packs while the pontiff, still heavily cared for, thanks supporters and urges unity and prayers for all beneficiaries of care.
President Kennedy era notes Arlington graves and national ceremonies as leaders urge calm in nuclear age. General and Shriver warn Viet Nam costs, while Johnson stresses justice and vigilant civic duty in a troubled era.
Scully Recording Instruments Corp a 44 year old Bridgeport firm offers 240000 in 3 percent subordinated convertible debentures due May 1 1973 through Moran & Co Newark. Debentures payable in blocks of 600 and convertible into common shares at 3 share. Proceeds to fund audio tape reproduce machines and related parts. Company history and key officers listed.
The House approved a bill continuing state jails in Hartford Banbury and Litchfield and Tol land counties yesterday sending it to the Senate Governor Dempsey had proposed closing the three jails as an economy move The measure preserves local jail operations and keeps state facilities in those counties open for now
A 20 000 viewer parade featured a principal speaker citing Gettysburg Address and Memories of Lincoln. A detachment from USS Somersworth joined memorial ceremonies, with the Naval Veterans Port group holding services at Breezy Point for sailors lost at sea. A Bridgeport Flight Service airplane dropped wreaths over Long Island Sound.
At a Boulder Colorado pool dedication honoring astronaut Scott Carpenter, a taunting shout sparked spectators to push him into the water. Three city officials Mayor John Holloway City Manager E Robert Turner and Chamber of Commerce manager Francis Reich were also tossed in during the closing moments. Carpenter is a Boulder native who helped dedicate the park named for him. Police report a liquor store burglary later in the day at 74 Noble Avenue with $30 missing after a Wednesday night skylight entry.
Ten thousand people saluted veterans along Past road and Old Post road as bands led four parade divisions to Town Hall. At green ceremonies Rev Bernard Scully urged American ideals and memory of the fallen. Roy Moore Jr presided. wreath, taps, and volley marked the observance. Andrew Warde High School band participated.
Denver May 3 AP District Judge Robert P Fullerton received a juror note asking to consult about rights. Juror Joseph Dewey admitted habit of having a highball before dinner, requesting permission to continue during jury service. The judge ruled abstention from pre dinner highballs until trial ends.
Revolutionary War cemetery gains grass mowing and half of grave stones reset as part of a $4000 city maintenance plan. Parks director says gravestones will be completed. a new sign for the Briarwood entrance is being installed. Veterans groups placed flags as Memorial Day nears. no ceremony planned yet.
The Most Rev Walter W Curtis Bishop of Bridgeport addressed a Lions Club luncheon about Pope John XXIII ecumenical council as a turning point for world peace and Christian unity. He urged mutual understanding among Catholics and Protestants and noted early church support from Bridgeport and Stamford councils.
The Board of Recreation discussed supervisory regulations and scheduling changes at city athletic fields. Incidents at Pleasure Beach led to calls for clearer authority, with police patrolling the parks and youth bureau investigation ongoing.
A suspect arrested on narcotics charges in 1960 and 1962 has a criminal record including larceny and morals offenses. In the Telegraph Office holdup, Mahoney said the bandit entered near 9:50 am, pointed a revolver, demanded money, grabbed cash, then fled and tried to hail a cab which driver did not stop.
Scouts of Sachem district in Connecticut held a three day Camporee at Putnam State Park in Redding May 24 25 26. About 480 Scouts and leaders from 20 troops and 9 Explorer posts attended from Bridgeport area. Awards honored top units in camping know how and leadership with Troop 82 winning first place under acting Scoutmaster Frank Kapostas.
Hartford May 20 The Senate approved a bill to appropriate 250000 for a new bridge over the Noroton River between Stamford and Darien at Glenbrook and Middle 86x Toads The measure also calls for deepening the channel for 1900 feet north of the bridge. Explorer Post 22 sponsored by A starch producing plant was BPOE 36 in charge of slated for Pakistan.
The Board of Public Purchases awarded multiple contracts for painting eight public schools this summer. David H. MacKenzie Inc. won printing orders for five schools at $14,226. Robert M. Malm Company secured three schools for $5. Connecticut Blackboard Company of New Haven received a $21,700 contract for refinishing desks.
Four youths were taken into custody after an assault on Special Policeman Michael Anzellotti near Coote’s restaurant on University Avenue Wat Broad Street. Frank Piccolo, 19, charged with assault and resisting arrest, released on 200 bond. Stephen Plezko, 20. Frank Bucci, 20. Lawrence Verived, 18, charged with breach of the peace and released on bond.
Fairfield police report two incidents of broken windows at liquor stores Yesterday morning at Laurel Liquor 752 Brook lawn avenue and Shareland Liquor 56 Post road. Thieves stole liquor including scotch and rye. 24 bottles reported missing. alarm activated at 4 33 am.
A leading psychiatrist who is father of three explains why children rebel and how well meaning fathers often fail to check aggressive drives. He outlines five underpinnings of childish rebellion and offers four specific parental suggestions to apply now.
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