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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1957

Page

18

Milford Board Tightens Detective Bureau Eligibility Policy

Milford Oct. 21 The Board of Police commissioners set an expiration date of two years on the official list of men eligible to fill Detective bureau vacancies and require filling such posts within 30 days of occurrence. The action ends a longtime grievance of Local 180 AFL Municipal Employes' union, which charged officers were reassigned to the bureau without official appointment.

Milford Board of Police Commissioners Detective Bureau Bord John O'Donnell AFL Municipal Department Administration Detective

Fairfield Prep quarterback injured in 21–0 win

Joseph Witkewics 16 of 61 Parrott Avenue Fairfield Prep sustained a ruptured liver during Saturdays game against Central High. He remained in fair condition after surgery in Bridgeport Hospital. He scored a late touchdown and threw a pass for another touchdown as Fairfield Prep won 21 to 0.

Joseph Witkewics Parrott Avenue Fairfield Prep Central High School Bridgeport Hospital Francis F. X. Carty S. J Joseph Father Carty

Weather Balloon Explosion Stuns Merced Residents

In Merced California on October 21 police fire and media hotlines flooded after a bright object exploded at 525 PM. Witnesses saw sparks radiating outward as a huge weather balloon 200 feet in diameter and 300 feet long, released earlier from Vernalis, drift eastward in sunset light.

Merced Calif United States

GOP Defers Opening of Factory Rallies in City Election

Republican Town Chairman Hanford W Bigelow announced the opening of factory gate rallies has been deferred until Thursday noon. Candidates will appear at the Singer plant and were to start today at Bryant Electric on Hancock Avenue. Illness of Vincent G Dinan forced last night’s cancellation. appearances at Bryant will be rescheduled.

Hanford W. Bigelow GOP Singer Bryant Electric Company Hancock Avenue Vincent G. Dinan Bryant

Princess Margaret Helps Injured Climber in Scotland

Princess Margaret aided John Gordon Lillie, a student who injured his shoulder while climbing, after he knocked on a lodge door seeking help. She drove him to the main road for transfer to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, surprising the climber who did not expect royal aid.

London Princess Margaret Scotland

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