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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1957
Page
2
A city bus toppled a street pole on the East Side injuring a woman identified as Mrs. DeMaio. Passersby covered the area with blankets as she was cared for by Gerald Jenkins and later by responders. Her husband Alexander De Maio rushed to the scene as police investigated the incident.
Secretary of State Dulles faces unease at home over arms to Tunisia. Pineau aims to improve relations and limit damage from U S decisions. He stresses strengthening the Atlantic pact and NATO solidarity while seeking consultation before action.
A motorist, John L. Dunn, 24, swerved to avoid a dog on Upper Madison Avenue north of Francis P. Dunigan Elementary, lost control, and overturned. He was removed unconscious to St. Vincent's Hospital with a concussion and held for observation. The car struck a Slow-School stanchion, wedged, rolled, and was demolished.
Police report intruder Richard Fichter entered the CBS program during a live taping seen in about 15 million homes. He read a statement from an isolation booth while host Ralph Story and three contestants waited. Security escorted him out as producers halted the show before finishing.
Most Rev Lawrence J Shehan Bishop of Bridgeport confirms 181 children and adults at St Rose Church Newtown. Assisting clergy include Rt Rev George Curtiss and Rt Rev William F Kearney with Msgr Joseph Cleary and others. CYO choir led by Eleanor Casassa. Recipients had trained with Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur.
Zionist Organization of America in Bridgeport to honor nine past presidents at a testimonial dinner in Shaare Torah synagogue tomorrow at 6 30 p m. Honorees include William Dryer Samuel M Eisenberg Rabbi Meir Felman Dr Isaac Horowitz Leo Niedelman Charles Weingarten David Weingarten Arthur Weiss and the late Aaron Wittstein. Jacques Torzyner will speak on Direction of modern American Zionism. The event marks Zionism's 60th anniversary and Israel's 10th birthday with ceremonies nationwide.
French authorities again sent armed patrols to the U S and British embassies in Paris to deter demonstrators angered by shipments of small arms to Tunisia. About 50 guards were posted yesterday then reduced to two man patrols for Sunday afternoon. by nightfall roughly 20 guards were at each embassy.
Niagara Falls N Y Nov 17 AP state county and city officials pushed a probe that might lead to a grand jury investigation into a three story tenement fire. The latest victim was 16 year old Herbert Reid. Five brothers a baby sister and others perished in the blaze along with the mother of another family and two caretakers. Eight others were injured but not in serious condition.
Royal T Ferry Jr aged 32 remained in fair condition at Middlesex General Hospital New Brunswick New Jersey after a Friday night turnpike crash. He had a compound fracture of the right leg a concussion and multiple cuts and bruises. A second man was killed and a third injured. both were passengers in Ferry's car.
The Rev. Donald M. Borgman was ordained last night at Black Rock Congregational Church. He plans to depart for Brazil as a missionary shortly after the new year. Borgman graduated from Bassick High School in 1949, Moody Bible Institute in 1952, Wheaton College in 1954, and earned a master’s in theology from Wheaton Graduate School this year.
Dr. E S Judd, optometrist of 21 years, retired Friday from offices at 945 Main Street. Prescription records have been transferred to Joseph Boas, an optician located at 69 John Street.
Report notes White House lay behind the NATO dispute while Senator Aiken criticizes the Eisenhower administration for inviting Adlai Stevenson to advise on international affairs. He calls the move absurd for bipartisan cooperation.
President Eisenhower plans a Washington meeting with Adlai Stevenson before the December NATO Council session in Paris. James Hagerty says the aim is to bolster bi partisan unity on foreign policy and gain allied confidence in U S leadership at the Paris conference. Stevenson and Dulles to meet in Washington tomorrow.
Washington reports a one billion dollar drop in personal income in October, the second consecutive monthly decline. Industrial production also dipped to the year's lowest rate, signaling a mild recession earlier than expected despite a 34 percent year over year rise.
Vienna reports the communist government in Hungary decreed the end of the Independent Workers' councils formed by rebels. Stewards' councils will replace them, with leaders arrested earlier and workers intimidated. Installations aim to curb unrest in factories and mines.
Mayor Tedesco will light the city Christmas lights on November 29 at 5 p.m. after a parade led by Harding High School’s 75 piece band. The procession runs Main Street to the YWCA steps where Central High chorus and Bassick High soloists join for a Christmas program. Joseph Spector chairs the arrangements committee for the 11th annual event, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Retail division, with Jack Oinsky as master of ceremonies.
Reporter Pete Mastronardi aided in locating and identifying two men Wilkins and Harley after a grocer was attacked. Police ordered the suspects to raise their arms and detained them near a building wall. Officers found a large knife and lug wrench in the car.
A Barnum Festival Sponsor Council will be named with co chairmen Kenneth Maloney and Raymond Colonari. The council plans sponsor seating areas sponsor buttons and a prominent display of contributors to broaden sponsor participation. George Braverman leads local publicity and promotion for 1958 while Jack Butler handles regional and national PR for the festival.
Sixty delegates from the Diocese of Bridgeport will depart Friday in a special railroad car for the national CYO convention in Philadelphia. The three day gathering ends next Sunday.
Kingston police and church members debated a bazaar stunt where the Vicar dressed as a woman. Lady Margaret’s unveiling drew mixed reactions from parishioners and clergy, while Canon Orr and Bishop Gilpin commented on the incident.
Tornadoes killed several in Mississippi the Jasper and Macon regions as families including Mr and Mrs Wilford E Bradford and 14 year old Billy Lou perished. Structures including three homes three barns and a store were destroyed as storms moved from the southwest. Authorities dispatched patrols and ambulances while Aberdeen area river levels rose bringing widespread flood concerns.
A Morgue of tragedy unfolds as Vincent Madanza 54 of Bridgeport dies after a trailer truck crush on the Washington bridge over the Housatonic. Doctors deem death possibly by own action and investigators cite a rosary and notes found on him. Funeral plans set in New Haven with a solemn Mass of requiem and burial at St. Lawrence Cemetery.
Fire shots at the Barnum arcade area triggered water use to douse flares in a hotel dining room. No smoke reached upper floors and guests were not evacuated. Jonas Meyer, night clerk, said a hotel switchboard failed, but guests were awakened by a hand crank phone. Neil Tobin attended a Barnum Festival dinner and dance on the hotel’s second floor as events concluded. St Charles church members had hosted a dinner in the main room and a testimonial for Edward McLaughlin ended in another ballroom.
Firemen battled a roof fall on a back section sending one firefighter about 30 feet to the pavement. Petrucelli was overcome by smoke and taken to hospital then released an hour later. Two others treated for minor inhalation. Assistant Chiefs Barrett and Schwartz led responders. Alderman Brown praised the crew. Traffic rerouted on Fairfield avenue by Capt. Carroll.
Bridgeport Hospital ends weekend visitor limits as flu like illnesses ease. St Vincent's still restricts to one visitor per patient and care for maternity cases. Park City and Hillside Home report normal visiting rules after light restrictions earlier.
James M. Sweeny of Friendly Finance was elected first vice president of the Connecticut Consumer Finance association in Hartford. Alexander M. Murchie, head of the 1 Loan System in Bridgeport, was re elected treasurer. Both men reside in Fairfield.
The Star Steppers, YMCA Ballroom dance club, will meet at 8 oclock in the Y. President Frank Cummiskey says the program includes an instructional period and a special hour.
A mimeographed note distributed after Saturday noon meal warns prisoners no group demands will be listened to and all will be held to account. It states prisoners are in prison and subject to discipline.
Raymond D. Smith, 54, of 106 Englewood avenue, used a .22 rifle to shoot himself about 11 a.m. He died after being taken to St. Vincent's hospital. Neighbor Edward McDonnell found him despondent. services set for Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Robert Henr Ressy funeral home in Williamstown with burial in South Lawn Cemetery. Smith, born in Williamstown, had lived in Bridgeport 12 years. survived by wife Theresa Schick Smith and son Robert S. Smith, plus three sisters and several nieces and nephews.
William B. Lucas, 38, of 328 Pine Street, arrested last night for breach of the peace after allegedly striking a fellow patron at a State Street extension restaurant in Fairfield. Officer Nicholas Stasella took him into custody on a complaint by Joseph Scsav anyiczki, 40, of 825 Kings Highway, and he is held under $25 bond for Town Court appearance this morning.
The 76-year-old Roy Hatch guides his trotting horse to victory as crowds in a 2000 population town celebrate the finish across a ribbon. Hatch and 18-year-old co rider Ray Hall Roosevelt share the moment before seeking beds. Albert Ray of St. Albans, New York, arrived by auto after 50 miles of pavement tolls. Sponsor Lynn Whitlock confirms plans for a 1958 event as Ray vows return. The race began Friday in Salt Lake City.
Six jet powered KC135 tankers joined a KC97 pair for a 10 600 mile hop with a B52 partner. Gen Curtis LeMay led a record breaking Westover Mass to Buenos Aires flight of 6350 miles with no refueling, then returned to Washington in 11 hours 5 minutes. The mission marked the first time a so called cell of planes completed such a trip, under Strategic Air Command.
Superior court Judge Samuel Melhitt and William J. Shea will meet with about 25 lawyers at 10 am today in the University club to discuss a two week series of pre-trial hearings next month. The plan aims to ease congestion in the civil jury side with about 1,000 cases scheduled and reduce the time from filing to trial.
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