27 Oct 1954
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1954
Page
1
A city conference over a dump dispute ends with Frauwirth bid rejected as officials push for a solution. Mayor and governor faces pressure amid talks of legal action and stricter regulations. Local authorities prepare ordinances and coordinate with state agencies to resolve the contentious issue.
Torrential rain and landslides smashed 10 miles of coastal hills along the Salerno Amalfi tourist zone. Casualty figures ranged from 193 to unofficial tallies of 270 dead with about 170 missing. Hospitals overwhelmed, thousands homeless, search efforts continued through the night across Salerno and nearby hamlets as rescue teams worked amid wrecked white volcanic rock homes.
The Red Feather drive for Community Chest reached 57 percent with three days left. Chest officials expect momentum in 72 hours and urge volunteers to finish contacts and submit returns at the final report meeting Friday noon at Stratfield hotel. A luncheon by Lycoming division of Avco Manufacturing drew 200 attendees. pledges total $522,674 toward a $916,844 goal.
The State Department protested to the Soviet Foreign Office over the detention and mistreatment of two American embassy attaches wives in Moscow. The Soviets charged Mrs Karl E Somerlatte with hooliganism and demanded her recall, while naming the other wife as the spouse of Marine Lt Col Houston Stiff. Diplomats noted no precedent for declaring a diplomat's wife persona non grata. The protest was lodged yesterday.
The U S Atomic Energy Commission says Russia has detonated a series of nuclear explosives over the past five weeks, suggesting a family of weapons including artillery shells. Fallout reached the United States insignificantly, and no details were given on weapon type or future disclosures.
Hartford Oct 2 AP A holdup man armed only with a toy pistol is captured minutes after he held up Nutmeg Package Store at 105 Walnut Street. Det Lt Meaney says Robert J. Eckenrode 39 of 484 Ann Street confessed to the $70 holdup. Water s half Nelson during a several block chase by Michael K Waters a professional fighter.
Secretary of Labor James P Mitchell told a nationwide audience that employment is rising and Republicans will take any government action needed to expand job opportunities and raise living standards. He contrasted with Democratic governance, noting 1954 as the most prosperous peacetime year and citing October jobless drop as evidence of improvement.
Southport residents clash with New Haven railroad officials over repainting the station. The Sasquanaug association leads the fight for New England red with white trim while railroad powers favor Chinese red Canary yellow or Yale blue. Painters arrived to apply a prime coat as officials eye the final color.
Stratford Town Council voted unanimously to recommend to the Stratford Housing Authority that the 197 building Stonybrook Gardens project be bought from the Federal Housing Administration for 200000. Donald S. Sammis said a meeting will be held within 10 days to act on the recommendation, with authority members indicating support. The town previously owned Wood End Homes, acquired Oct 1 for 126000, with the property assessed at 866600. Fred C. Shea noted 399 families reside in the 197 buildings, including 90 brick veneer units.
Seven Bridgeport firefighters were promoted to probationary pumper engineer by the Board of Fire Commissioners at a meeting last night. They took the oath from Capt. Francis C. Chandler and will begin their new duties on November 3. The promoted are Edward T. Sullivan Ernest West Leonard B. Kershner Edward S. Foster Jr Alex Prenzek Frank Dobieski and James Wargo. Oliver T. Osborne welcomed the group, as May or McLevy arrived late from another city board meeting.
Queen Mother Elizabeth of Britain arrived in New York aboard a liner bearing her name for a 25 day tour that includes nine days in New York and a Washington visit to meet President Eisenhower and Mrs. Eisenhower. She expressed eagerness to see more of the country and its people and praised New York life.
Washington reports the White House is weighing a last minute political tour by President Eisenhower with no decision yet. Hagerty says Ike has work at the White House and remains undecided though the national committee urged a trip to key states before next Tuesday's elections.
Tax Assessor Laurence McKeon reports a roughly 17.25 percent rise in taxable real estate values after city revaluation, arguing a lower tax rate next year is very probable. Notices will warn taxpayers of new assessments. the date for tax-review appeals is Jan. 20, with changes driven by zoning and new construction.
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