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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1957

Page

4

Repairs Ordered on Bay Street to Eliminate Hazards

Mayor Tedesco instructed Public Works Director Richard Shannon to begin immediate repairs to Bay street shoulders in the East End after nearly 50 complaints. The gravel surface laid last fall lacks shoulders, causing a two to three foot drop and frequent vehicle rollovers. work proceeds using material from a Jewett street project and will extend as permits allow.

Tedesco Richard Shannon Bay Street Public Works Jewett’ Street Englewood Hospital Jewett Street Shannoss Julian Construction Company East End

Squirrels and Jim Baker Predict Winter's Heavy Snow

Squirrels grow thicker coats and a woolly bear caterpillar widens its black band as residents anticipate a harsh season. Jim Baker of Stratford runs a large snow removal operation with four seven foot blade Jeeps, serving supermarkets, hospitals, and local residences since 1947.

Attier Settee Jim Baker Box 202 Huntington Road Stratford Jim New Jersey

Bank Robbery in Montreal Nets $15000, Two Flee

Two armed robbers staged a fighting holdup at a Montreal Canadian Bank of Commerce branch and escaped with about $15000 after knocking down the bank manager and ordering staff and customers to the floor. Police described the heist as a bold daytime robbery. Australia issued a stamp honoring the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Montreal Canadian Bank of Commerce Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service

City tour by Mayor Tedesco guides redevelopment insights

Mayor Tedesco toured municipally owned buildings with City Planning Engineer Joseph Dearborn and Housing Authority head Harold Poole to assess property conditions and inform future policy. He said the visit aimed to gather information, not to signal redevelopment plans, during his second week in office.

Ted]esco Joseph Dearborn Bridgeport Housing Authority Harold ‘Poole

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