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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1957

Page

7

U S Vows to Block Reds in Middle East

The United States vows firm opposition to Soviet actions in the Middle East following the British French and Israeli invasion of Egypt last year. Press Officer Jameson Parker read the statement to reporters and declined to discuss White House approval or allied input. Eisenhower was understood to have cleared it, with advance notice to some American allies. The State Department said the administration was disturbed by Khrushchev's sharp denouncements of Turkey in a Times interview where he warned Turkey could not last long in a Middle East war.

Egypt Jameson Parker White House Eisenhower State Departments Khrushchev Turkey Times

Syria accuses Turks of border raids and troop buildup

Damascus reports Turkish border patrols raided three Syrian villages in the past week and concentrates troops along the 450 mile border. Parliament members from border towns call for armed volunteer resistance to counter provocations amid claims of U.S. backing for Turkey.

Damascus Syria United States Turkey

U S 10 speeds up missile tests for Jupiter and Thor

The United States plans to accelerate tests of the Jupiter and Thor intermediate range ballistic missiles to build a better technical basis for a possible orbital weapon system program decision. The move likely extends testing for several months and weighs whether to terminate one missile or merge both by year end.

Spoot' Neek and Sputnik Meaning Explained in Russian

The essay explains Sputnik as a Russian term for traveling companion and a satellite in astronomy. It notes the pronunciation spoot’-neek with stress on the first syllable and describes the Soviet use of sputnik for lunar context. It breaks down the word etymology into S a prefix Put a path and Nikwa as a diminutive suffix.

Soviet Union

Danger Seen For Baby Moon In Low Orbit

Vienna Observatory reports the satellite maintains about 18 000 mph speed and may be visible to the naked eye. Fourteen telescopes from Cambridge mass monitor it though fog hampered observations. Naval Research Laboratory and Smithsonian scientists track the object as it nears Maine with a predicted crossing at 6 24 a.m. EST between Augusta and St John traveling northwest to southeast.

Vienna Observatory Austria Cambridge Mass Navel Research Laboratory Washington Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Iits Maine Sputnik Beteen Augusta St. John

Three Cars Damaged In Stratford Crash

A Stratford crash on Barnum Avenue involved Joel R. Baldwin 19 and Joseph Faroni 46. Baldwin's car struck Faroni’s, veered onto the embankment, hit C. Frank Gabriele Jr.’s vehicle, and stopped after 60 feet. No injuries reported. Baldwin charged with reckless driving and failure to yield the right of way. arraignment set for Oct 25.

London Moscow Sputnik Detroit Denver San Antonio Okla Chicago Los Angeles Joel R. Baldwin East Murday Broadway East Main Street Baldwin Joseph Faroni Beers Street C. Frank Gabriele, Jr Louisiana Avenue Charles Karpus Robert Tierney Paul McNamara

Stamford Doctor Absolved By Jury

A Superior court jury in Hartford absolved Stamford physician Dr. Joseph H. Jaffer of negligence after two hours of deliberation. Mrs. Marie Harle of New Britain sued for injuries from a fall at his New York office four years earlier, claiming an ankle sprain and knee injury when her shoe spike wedged in the vestibule mat. The defense argued the suit arose from insurance concerns and disputed the fall details.

Hartford Stamford New York Marie Harle New Britain Joseph H. Jaffer Munford

Hoffa election scandal seen by McClellan

McClellan charges an anti union plot to destroy organized labor and warns of the toughest labor laws. Hoffa disputes the claim that the union constitution was violated, noting Beck and the executive board interpreted it and that the full convention approved that interpretation.

McLellan Hoffa McClellan Beck Union Executive Board Executive Board

Five union officials fail to appear before Senate labor panel

Washington Oct. 10 AP Five Amalgamated Meat Cutters union officials did not show up when summoned by the Senate labor rackets investigating committee. Chairman McClellan said they were ordered to provide financial records and warned they could face contempt if they do not appear Monday with the requested documents. The witnesses named included Max Block Louis Block Harold Lippel William Casale and Max Singer. The records sought included Stanwich Crest Realty and Deercrest Country Club in Stamford Connecticut where the Blacks have major interests.

Washington Amalgamated Meat Cutters Union Senate Labor Rackets McClellan D-Ark Robert F. Kennedy Max Block Meat Cutters International Union New York City Louis Block Labor Health Institute of the Meat Cutters Harold Lippel William Casale Max Singer Kennedy Stanwich Crest Realty Corporation Deercrest Country Club Stamford Conn

Farmers Attack Benson as Egg Toss Sparks Unrest

An estimated seven thousand people heckled Secretary Benson at a corn-picking event while he defended price supports and warned against corn acreage limits. Local farmers and residents criticized his policies, calling the incident un-American and praising reforms to markets and surplus controls.

Benson Roy Machow Hartford Alfred Salem Canton Buddy

Five hurt in Stratfield road chain accident near Fairfield Woods

Five persons sustained neck and back injuries when a truck driven by Kenneth R. Buckley 23 struck the rear of a car halted at the Fairfield Woods road signal. Patricia Boucher 19 Joy Kramer 18 William Powers 27 Mary Nichols 44 and Patricia Bouchers mother Mary Boucher were treated by their physicians. Buckley was arrested on charges of operating a vehicle with faulty brakes and violating motor vehicle laws. he faces court October 28. The Tigris river is often called Hiddekil in the Bible.

Stratfield Road Fairfield Woods Road Kenneth R. Buckley Iranistan Avenue Patricia Boucher Father Panik Village William T. Powers Maplewood Avenue Mary Nichols Bennett Street Fairfield Miss Boucher Mary Boucher Joy Kramer Spruce Street Power Nichols Buckley John Steiner

Election law parley set for December in Hartford

Secretary of State Mildred P. Allen announced a conference of municipal election officials to study new state election laws. The meeting is scheduled for December 4 in Bushnell Memorial auditorium and will invite town clerks registrars of voters and other local officials.

Hartford Mildred P. Allen Bushnell Memorial Auditorium

Redding Expert Crafts Schedule For Satellite Approach

Redding electronics researcher Philip S. Rand outlines a daily viewing schedule for a near earth satellite passing the Northwest. He estimates the satellite completes an orbit in 98 minutes and can be seen just after sunset or before sunrise with the naked eye, with peak signals around 6:25 a.m. and 9:35 a.m. He notes radio signals heard at 9:45 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. based on a 40 megacycle conversion tube he built, using a Tam adapter to display signals like continuous TV.

Ann K Banks East Mr. Rand Redding Thel Sian Philip S. Rand Redding Ridge Electronics Gincer Rand ton-Rand Univac Norwalk Institute of Radio Engineers

Plato First to Spot Red Satellite Rocket in U S Sky

James Plato, a 34 year old New Haven telephone equipment engineer, became the first American to spot the Russian satellite third stage rocket. He watched from New Haven Teachers College with Dr. Robert Brown and Brown’s son, saying the sighting was accidental and felt like a star moving across the heavens for 30 to 40 seconds.

AP Wirenhore New Haven Moonwatch Lou Black James Plato United States Plato New Haven Teachers College Robert Brown Brown Richard Southern New England Telephone Company Mr. Brown Dr. Brown Washington Rome Derby Derby High School Navy Seabees Orange Florence Ciola Hamden Country Day School New Haven Astronomical Society

Mayor defends budget procedures amid Tedesco charge

Mayor McLevy rebutted Democratic challenger Samuel J. Tedesco at a Socialist party meeting in Work’s Circle hall, insisting the city’s budgeting is accurate and that surpluses since he took office reflect sound procedures. He argued tax money previously funded inherited deficits and touted a long record of surplus against past scandals. In other business, plans for factory gate talks were discussed with no dates set.

McLevy Samuel J. Tedesco Tedesco

Truckers Win Railroad Suit Over Damages

In a federal anti trust case the Truckers and the Pennsylvania Motor Truckers Association sought 250 million dollars alleging a conspiracy by the Eastern Railroad Presidents Conference. The railroads countered with a 120 million dollar claim. Judge Clary indicated damages will be awarded to the Truckers but not equal to the 18 cents per firm. He said 80 percent of damages will be borne by the railroads and 20 percent by Carl Byoir and Associates. Costs and attorney fees are also allotted and could total well over a million dollars for the Truck association.

Pennsylvania Motor Trust Association Eastern Railroad Clary Haer Truck Association PMTA Railroad Carl Byoir Railroads Buoir Harold E. Kohn Kohn

No-Hitter Puzzle Series Notes on Choice and Revolution

The text emphasizes freedom of choice and suggests using an agent to obtain a house. It contrasts notes with votes, linking revolution to the will to win and highlighting the idea that notes, not votes, drive action. It presents a fragmented, opinionated remark on agency and motivation.

Scoboria to quit state post in January

Hartford Oct. 10 AP Glendon A Scoboria state personnel director will retire Jan 1 after 26 years of service. He led employment for all state workers and plans extended rest then private business. His successor to be picked by contact within Gov Ribicoff’s circle amid Civil Service questions.

Hartford Glendon A. Scoboria Hartford Times Scoboria Ribicoff Jas Sor Civil Service Commission Post

Westport Man Held On Assault Charge

Alfred Ho of Rivercourt was arrested after a family argument at his home at 10 o clock. Robert Skinner, the pursuing officer, took him into custody and he was released on a $1,000 real estate bond pending Town Court trial on October 21. Black moss is offered for export by a firm in Oporto Portugal.

Reaerig Westport Alfred HO Povliot Rivercourt

Tug crewmAN hurt in trestle fall

A Red Star Line tug deck hand, Henry Schulz, 59, of New York City, fell ten feet from a trestle on East Main Street in Stratford onto a coal pile while returning to the tug with groceries. He was taken to Bridgeport hospital with possible back injuries and was listed in fair condition. Stratford police investigated. Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan began the 1957 season with 19 wins and 11 losses.

Red Star Line Y and O Coal ‘Company East Main Street Stratford Henry Schulz New York City Bridgeport Hospital Robert Tierney Paul McNamara

Alderman Quits Socialist Slate

Alderman McTiernan withdraws as a candidate to City Clerk John Shenton. City officials reportedly said resignation not required as only two meetings remain in the term. Socialists discuss possible replacements at a campaign meeting but take no final action.

John Shenton Socialist Town Committee McTiernan Known

Nautilus Leaves Le Havre for Return to United States

The U S Navy atomic submarine Nautilus, in Le Havre since last Saturday, departed today and set course west toward the United States, signaling the end of its visit to France.

LE Havre France U. S. Navy

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