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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1957

Page

7

Prime Minister to Fly Tuesday for Talks in Washington

Prime Minister Harold Macmillan will visit Washington next week for talks with President Eisenhower on world problems and developments in modern weapons amid Russia’s claimed intercontinental missile program and satellite launch. The Bermuda conference had set plans for US missile aid to Britain, with possible delays now prompting the visit. The leaders will discuss free-country cooperation and future meetings with other allied nations.

Russia Eisenhower Macmillan London Washington Bermuda United States Britain

Saigon to Boycott Cairo African Asian Conference

South Viet Nam declares the Cairo African Asian conference opening on October 21 communist inclined and will boycott the event, signaling Saigon's stance amid regional Cold War tensions.

Saigon Cairo

Water Break No Bar To Bank Coffee Break

Middletown on October 17 AP reports a water main break shut off water service at the Hartford National Bank and Trust Middletown office. Employees worried about coffee for the coffee break until a Salvation Army barrel across the street lent a pail of water and the break proceeded on schedule.

Middletown Hartford National Bank and Trust Company Salvation Army

Town Council Deadlock Prompts Move To Name Chairman

Town officials clash over governance as no chairman exists for civil actions and key matters. Venables notes charter lacks committee provisions and rules of procedure, Dorne’s bid for committee formation blocked on party lines, council to sit as committee of the whole. Mayor urged quicker action on senior high school and sewer contracts.

Venables Dorne Rose Dorne George F. Wright Henry A. Fagan

Runoff needed to elect slat for avco union

The administrator released results for a Vacant AVCO union election with runoffs likely. Presidents votes led by Bogart and Lawlor over Covino Fern and others. vice president top pair Abbenante East over Breither Hemingway. sergeant at arms Keefe Smith over Marshall Watson. guide top Carroll Healy over Kraska. trusteeship May term Castelluccio Draws over Antignani Brown Yates. 1940 term Brown Stewart over Duffy Sitocka. A runoff would be unnecessary if a top candidate withdrawals.

Mr. Bogart Mr. Lawlor Andrew Covino John Fernandez Marshall D. Hitch, Jr al Lupinsky Robert W. Moftet James Abbenante Frederick East Edgar P. Breither E. B. Hemingway John Keefe Joseph Smith Bradley J. Marshall Carl W. Watson William Carroll Clem Healy Edward V. Kraska Anthony Castelluccio Emil E. Draws S. R. Antignani Brown Stewart Yates Thomas Brown Bradley Stewart George J. Duffy Michael F. Sitocka Winters Russell R. Booth Hemingway Joseph Orr Robert Mercer John Moorer

Queen Elizabeth II Visits Washington and Dines at White House

Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrived in Washington aboard Eisenhower’s Columbine III and were greeted with a 21 gun salute. Elizabeth wore a pale blue dress and a matching hat, joined by Ike who wore admiral of the fleet attire. The couple attended a White House dinner with Fred Waring and his band, then visited Arlington National Cemetery where wreaths were laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the Canadian Cross.

Elizabeth Lin, Faille White House Eisenhower Marine Band Fred Waring Prince Washington Columbine III Williamsburg Ike Philip Arlington National Cemetery Admiral of the Fleet Cere Government of Canada Sir John Dill Britain United States Arlington U.S Toyal Memorial Bridge Constitution Avenue Pennsylvania Robert V. Murray Dulles Eisenhowers Royal Army John Eisenhower

Moon Watch Alerts Satellites Observed From Southern Hemisphere

Cambridge Massachusetts October 17 AP the co ordinator of visuals observation for Project Moon watch said tonight that moon watch stations in the Southern Hemisphere have been alerted to expedite satellite sightings Dr Armand N Spitz said there was a two fold reason for the alert the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory lacks sightings from that area and needs observations of the satellite itself not the rocket Southern Hemisphere moon watch stations are in South Africa Australia Chile Peru and Netherlands West Indies The only sighting reported from this area came from Australia observatory officials said.

Cambridge Mass Visuals Project Moonwatch Armand N. Spitz Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory South Africa Australia Chile Peru Netherlands West Indies Observatory

Egg and Pumpkin Hurlers Nabbed in Wilton

Three Westport teenagers were arrested by State Police for pelting Wilton Town Hall with pumpkins and eggs on Wednesday night. William Cunningham 17 Richard Galley 16 and Robert Brenneke 17 posted $50 bond each on charges of damaging public and private property and will face Town Court October 28.

Wilton Westport William Cunningham Old Beach Road Richard Galley Calumet Road Robert Brenneke Mimi Lane William Quaintance

Toronto Smog Count Hits New High Warning

Toronto warned its smog level reached a new high yesterday, just below the London record from five years ago. Air pollution chief Harry Belyea cited health risks and blamed smog for issues like runs in women’s stockings while noting Etobicoke’s air contained sulfur dioxide at concerning levels.

Toronto London Harry Belyea Etobicoke

Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Washington for U S Visit

A large Washington crowd greets Queen Elizabeth as she tours the capital with President Eisenhower. The royal party, aboard Eisenhower’s limousine, views memorials and is hosted at the White House. Elizabeth wears a blue outfit, while Mrs Eisenhower and the President greet her warmly, amid drizzle and security.

Mamie Eisenhower Queen Elizabeth White House

Nixon delays trip to Washington and Europe

Vice President Richard M Nixon postponed his planned European trip to late next year. The delay comes as Assett Airways reports an increased number of South Pacific plane cruises from Sydney, Australia.

Washington INS Richard M. Nixon Sydney Australia Assett Airways

Confession Quoted At Trial Of Davies

Waterbury reports that state police Sergeant Wilbur Calkins testified Davies confessed to strangling 8-year-old Brenda Doucette and stabbing her in the woods after crying out My God what have I done The confession signed May 18 was admitted as evidence in the first degree murder trial of the 39-year-old factory worker who allegedly lured Brenda into his car on May 13 and killed her on a dead-end road during questioning days earlier

Waterbury George Davis Bristol Davies Brenda Jane Doucette Wilbur Calkins Brenda John R. Thim

Puzzle clue analysis bundle yields varied word choices

This article segment analyzes crossword clue answers with corrections and reasoning. It cites multiple items, including decisions on STORES vs STORMS, MAINS vs RAINS, and ROOM vs ROOF, noting how context and semantics affect accuracy. featured are hypothetical debates on 18 entries and their justification.

Mater Carls

Queen Shakes Hands With 1 000 Newsmen

Queen Elizabeth told Washington reporters that they have an important and difficult task to help secure lasting peace. She shook hands with about half of the press corps at a hotel reception honoring her and Prince Philip as thousands pressed into the ballroom.

Washington Elizabeth Prince Philip

Linguistic quirks warn against misreading emphasis in phrasing

The text playfully contrasts emphasis on youth and mouth with the misused words tear team and teak. It notes how aging subjects may lack youth yet possess mouths to emphasize, while a bad team moves beyond merely really bad to needing decisive action.

Connecticut National Bank Declares Extra Dividend in Bridgeport

The Board of Directors of Connecticut National Bank Bridgeport declared a regular quarterly dividend of 16.44 cents per share and an extra dividend of 27.34 cents per share on outstanding stock. The dividend is payable December 2 to stockholders of record November 15, bringing total dividends this year to $1 per shareholder.

Connecticut National Bank Bridgeport

Yugoslavia Pledges Industrial Gear To Ethiopia Visit

Yugoslavia promised to supply industrial equipment to Ethiopia on medium term credits during a talks visit by Vice Premier Svetozar Vukmanovic to Emperor Haile Selassie. The pledge followed Vukmanovic's meeting in Addis Ababa to conclude economic cooperation aims between the two nations.

Addis Ababa Ethiopia Yugoslavia Svetozar Vukmanovic Haile Selassie Belgrade

Marie Wilson Gives Up Baby Adoption Reversed in Court

The unwed mother, Marie Wilson, had arranged through lawyer Louis Blau to place the baby with Miss Leabow. A court writ ordered Wilson and her husband to appear next Monday as Miss Leabow seeks to keep the child, while the coed’s parents back her bid to regain the infant.

Louis Blau Miss Leabow Wilsons Miss Wilson

Judge Dismisses Little Rock Suit

A suit involving 25 businessmen over racial controversy was called off a few hours before the scheduled session. A spokesman cited the subcommittee’s need for more time before reporting to the full group. Six of nine Negro students attended Central High without incident. three were ill. Elizabeth Eckford was absent for the first time, and Melba Patillo and Terrence Roberts had been absent several days. Sleeping dolls in Welsh costume are offered by a Swansea firm.

Faubus Central High Elizabeth Eckford Melba Pattilo Terrance Roberts

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