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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1957
Page
10
Paris reports that Abdelkader Barakrok France's secretary of state for Algeria escaped uninjured when gunmen opened fire on him near his home. The attack happened after a late National Assembly session debating Algeria home rule. assailants fled.
Counsel Edwin L. Weiss urges basing national safety programs on the assumption that the Russians are ahead. The committee accelerates its hearings toward Thanksgiving, calling Quarles as it pushes to complete the first stage before the holiday.
The witness stand opened at 8 pm with Secretary McElroy excused at 6:30 pm for a dinner. Allen Dulles briefed the committee in a closed session on Soviet missile production and other military programs, painting a shocking picture. Thor and Jupiter missiles could be ready for firing from U S bases in Great Britain by end of 1958, prompting reactions from Senators Symington and Bridges. Competition between Thor and Jupiter is blamed for production lag.
Cambridge AP reports the United States may launch a full size Vanguard satellite on December 4 instead of the smaller flying grapefruit design. A scientist tied to the project, who spoke on condition, says officials favor a larger satellite to demonstrate a more notable scientific achievement. The 21 pound 21 inch sphere would launch no earlier than next year if plans hold.
City officials and landlords seek amendments to the rooming house ordinance after a judge led a pre trial conference narrowing disputed points. Mayor Tedesco supports preserving safety while easing heavy remodeling demands and may establish an appeals board to review inspector findings.
Dr Fleming aged 54 a dentist died leaving five daughters Hildegarde Anne Deirdre Mary Elizabeth all of Nichols, Claire E Fleming of Hartford and his father Joh H Fleming of New Haven Services set for Saturday 10 15 a m at Godfrey and Conway funeral home Bridgeport then 1 pm at St Charles Church with requiem Mass Burial at St Michaels Cemetery Stratford
The U.S. Public Health Service reports lower estimated new cases of acute respiratory diseases for the week ended Nov 2 at 7,879,000 down from 11,033,000 the prior week and 11,933,000 on Oct 19, signaling a definite reversal of the peak. The span July to Nov 2 tallies 71,916,000 new upper respiratory cases with 233 million bed days.
Capt. Robert J. Kilpatrick and two pilots completed a West to East jet run, hitting speeds near 1000 mph. They flew 4,890 miles at 35,000 to 49,000 feet, refueled secretly at various points over Albuquerque Oklahoma City St. Louis and Pittsburgh. Kilpatrick landed at McGuire AFB and praised the brief record as partly luck.
Manuela R. Carreon, 46, of Texas City, begins a vow driven walk from Galveston courthouse to San Juan Catholic church after her son Jonson Carreon Jr. is acquitted in the 1956 tavern knifing case. She travels with a rosary, no food or water, hoping to finish in three or four weeks.
A St John company of fers mode 1 airplane propellers made from nylon claiming they are shatterproof reliable with greater thrust and a lifespan over ten times that of conventional propellers.
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