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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1957
Page
2
Soviet reports say the new satellite is heavier and higher, possibly rocket shaped, with a 1 700 kilometer maximum altitude and a longer life. Tass and Moscow Radio describe it as a communist achievement and note the dog on Sputnik 2 may be ejected later.
The report lists intricate on board equipment including ultra violet and x ray instruments and life support tests in space. Western experts led by Kenneth Gatland react with astonishment, suggesting such feats could presage a manned lunar landing.
The Soviet Union announces a prop-jet airliner named the TULA capable of carrying up to 120 passengers Moscow to New York in 10 to 12 hours, with 220 on short flights and 170 on medium ones, claiming airline costs will rival rail travel. The craft is described as the largest passenger aircraft with four prop-jet engines and a 10 person crew, delivered as a gift for the revolution anniversary.
Police investigate the disappearance of Rena Rogers 41 mother of four. Autopsy ordered at Grace New Haven hospital to determine time and cause of death. Witnesses place her at Roxy's restaurant with a man after leaving home Friday night. Her children are being cared for by neighbors.
The First English Lutheran Church on Laurel Avenue plans a Friday 7 15 p m special meeting in the parish hall to review its past decade and chart a future course. A sector project has been under way since June under Christian Brown with about 300 man hours logged by committees on property worship and staff education and world parish concerns.
Baton Rouge November 3 AP Louisiana lawmakers drafted a plan to shut down public schools that are integrated. The Rainach committee directs staff to draft legislation to automatically close any integrated school and ensure education and protection for students and staff, with a May or special session target.
Henry L. Dillon president of the Beardsley Terrace association said the tenants group endorsed Frank W. Feroleto Democratic candidate for alderman in the Eighth district. The association seeks more police protection street lighting and clarification of rent penalties disbursement by Bridgeport Housing Authority.
Celebration of the Bolshevik revolution’s 40th anniversary sees Moscovites shopping heavily despite egg price rises and pork price reductions. Khrushchev consolidates power while Konev attacks Zhukov and Pravda criticizes his political record, amid Western speculation about foreign policy clashes and Zhukov’s possible removal.
Western Europe absorbed Khrushchev’s public attack on World War II hero Marshal Zhukov, seen as a power play by a dictator seeking the upper hand. Communist voices warned against any rise above the party, while Western editors noted growing concern within Red ranks. In Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot police clashed with Greek Cypriots near Pano Arodhes as about 300 villagers protested a funeral for Eoka rebels, injuring three Greeks and drawing a dispersal order.
Robert Thompson 13 died on the operating table after digging out 12-year-old John Winglass from an earth slide at a Cavalier Coal Co. mine near Gallitzin. Both boys from Coupon Blair County had been picking up coal when the slide trapped Winglass. Thompson freed him and both walked out to summon help before being rushed to Altoona hospital. Winglass is reported in satisfactory condition.
Wilfred W. Boucher aged 32 of 1 Denison Avenue Mystic died when his car skidded on the new viaduct, struck a railing, and plunged 55 feet into the Shetucket River. Police said the accident occurred about 10 95 a m with recovery of the body at 11 45 a m. He worked as an accountant and left a mother two sisters and a brother.
Vatican Radio warns world not be distracted by Sputnik and Soviet shakeups as it urges focus on the threat of communism. It cites Zhukov Molotov Malenkov ousters and scientific progress while stressing dangers of distraction and alleged collaboration with communism.
Fred Kimball a Democratic candidate for first selectman predicts about 7 000 voters turnout and a 300 vote victory with 3 000 for his ticket and 2 700 for the Baldwin Roberts Republicans. He cites dissatisfaction with Republican leadership and criticizes the Taxpayers party over a proposed incinerator cost argument.
Miss Zielinski faced questioning after a single car crash on Boston avenue at 3 30 a m. A patrol car was heavily damaged and towed from Mucci's garage along with Miss Zielinski's vehicle. Police sought to determine where she obtained the intoxicants.
Bethel resident 46 year old Mr. Nash dies in a crash. He worked as a body man at Danbury Motors Inc. Survived by wife Margaret Jay Nash and children John J. Nash III Joy Nash and Carole Ann Nash. Funeral arrangements handled by Cornelius Delury Memorial, 111 Main Street, Danbury.
Republican candidates press consolidation of tax districts and charter reforms while urging voter support. Cocco touts 42 hour week for firemen and expanded pensions. he attends Independent Voters of Connecticut reception. Socialists plan two campaign HQs as turnout expected around 50,000 from 74 431 registered in Bridgeport election with top offices at stake.
Candidates for town clerk are Louis E Hafele the incumbent William L Keller and Joseph J Niemczyk Nominees for treasurer are Louis Snow the incumbent Vincent M Simko and John J Hannon The 16 Common Council seats will be decided with Socialist control since 1934 Republicans and Socialists endorsing the same aldermanic candidates in four districts Districts First Second Sixth and Seventh feature cross endorsements in this race English dog names appear on a satellite list for the school board with three seats at stake The Board of Education seats list Francis J King Irving S Bass Mrs Vogel and Frank Mazzabusi plus others The report notes a Paris exhibition of small inventions and a one person tent for changing clothes The piece mentions political cross endorsements and a lunar dog theme in nicknames
Stamford police say 69 year old Mary Samela of 68 Diaz Street was struck by a car and killed while crossing West Main Street near Liberty Street during a heavy rain. The driver, 56 year old Marry Sprigner of 18 Waverly Place, Stamford, said she did not see the pedestrian in time to stop on the wet pavement.
Five board of selectmen members and six city sheriffs noted. Three candidates for registrars Edward R. McPadden Joseph A. Rich and George F. Grom are assured of reelection due to law. A final voter registration session is in City Hall council chambers today 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Only those meeting age or residence qualifications since Oct 12 may be sworn as voters.
More than 144000 has been pledged by members of Black Rock Congregational church to ward the construction of a new church building on Grovers Avenue Ince it was announced yesterday by Ray Whittles chairman of the finance committee. Services in the church auditorium at 161 Ellsworth street were resumed yesterday after completion of repairs of fire damage caused October 12 A new chimney has been installed. Church services had been conducted temporarily in the Sunday school building.
Area observers expect Sbek Sputnik I to appear from the northeast though exact trajectory and direction remain unofficial. The New Haven moonwatch station will be manned this morning to spot the satellite under Dr. Henry Specht's supervision with Professor Brown taking over tonight for another pass.
Cambridge Massachusetts November 3 AP Dr Fred L Whipple director of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory said Sputnik II should be visible soon as an evening object in U S latitudes and may begin morning passes in a few days He estimated its closest approach about 104 miles and noted a more elliptical orbit than Sputnik I He predicted a life of a few weeks to months and called it an improvement over Sputnik I Moscow timetable provided the orbital data also broadcast by Moscow extends to a schedule for Sputnik II with times for Washington Los Angeles Albany and Venemela reports wheat flour supply from mills to meet about one third of demand by year end
Mahonri M MacIntosh Young 80 of Nod Hill road Ridgefield and 24 Gramercy Park New York painter sculptor and Brigham Young kin died Saturday in Norwyl hospital Services will be at 2 p m tomorrow at Stratford funeral home Dennis and DArcy Main street with Rev Francis P Burr officiating Burial will be in Salt Lake City Utah Known for the This Is the Place monument in Salt Lake City and other works including Sea Gull Temple Square Hopi and Apache figures and a Brigham Young statue in marble He studied in Salt Lake City New York Paris and taught drawing in New York He is survived by a daughter Mrs Oliver Ingraham Lay Stratford and a son Mahonri Sharp Young Columbus Ohio with three grandchildren and his widow Dorothy Weir will be buried in Utah
Stratford police reported vandalism at Johnson Junior High School Lordship School and the Stratford Town garage on Patterson Avenue. Several rooms and the Johnson principal office were ransacked and seven trucks at the Town garage had broken windows with entry method still undetermined.
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