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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1957

Page

9

Fairfield Zoning Board Grants Eight Waivers

The Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals approved eight waivers after a public hearing, with one denial and three deferrals. Denied was Wilma Babineau’s request to subdivide at 6350 Burr Street. Opposing comments came from several residents regarding various proposed remodeling and additions on local properties.

Fairfield Zoning Board of Appeals Wilma Babineau Burr Street Rockland Road Bessie W. Bonney Fairfield Beach Road Campbell-Steffins Elliot Street William B. Kurtz Congress Street Hester Carleton Hayden Hill Road John Kovacs Fis

Turkey given to Eisenhowers for Thanksgiving

A 40 pound white turkey was presented to Mrs. Eisenhower at the White House north portico. The petition sought waivers for side yard constraints and a garage addition related to a Brookdale dwelling and a Salt Lake City board president. Waivers were approved for Poultry and Egg National Board rules.

Washington George Ferrie Eisenhower Ralph Howard Brook Bernard Toth White House Black Rock Salt Lake City Poultry and Egg National Jones John J. O’looney Addition Farm Havana Iil

Queen Elizabeth ends exclusive debutante parties in London

The Queen shifts from private presentations to mass garden parties starting 1959, inviting about 9 000 subjects plus guests, including Americans. Prince Philip supported the move aimed at diluting aristocratic rigidity and the tweedy set critique.

London Elizabeth II Lord Altrincham Prince Philip

British Columbia Pulp and Paper Workers Strike

Six thousand British Columbia pulp and paper workers walked off the job today, shutting down plants that produce 14 percent of Canada's pulp newsprint and paper. No immediate word on how deliveries to U S customers will be affected.

Vancouver B. C British Columbia Canada United States

Mayor orders survey of North End police protection

Mayor Samuel J. Tedesco ordered Supt. John A. Lyddy to assess needs for expanded police protection in the North End and North Bridgeport area. He asked for detailed requirements, noting three radio cars currently cover the north area and no permanent walking beats, as residential and business growth continues. Capt. John Curry presented coverage maps and the mayor directed a formal report on service expansion.

North End Samuel J. Tedesco John A. Lyddy North Bridgeport First Tax District Supt Lyddy North Avenue John Curry

Fire Damages House After Matches Blamed on Boys

Telephone operator Lucille La Combe answered a call about her own house in Waterbury catching fire. Investigators blamed the blaze on boys playing with matches and the fire caused considerable damage before it was controlled.

Waterbury Lucille la Combe

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