28 Oct 1957
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1957
Page
1
The Nautilus spent five and a half days submerged under the Arctic ice pack collecting scientific data on under ice conditions oceanography currents and cold weather equipment operations. Secretary of the Navy Thomas S. Gates announced the achievement upon arriving to give two speeches.
Pope Pius XII undertook the longest journey of his pontificate to bless and inaugurate the Vatican’s new radio station. He urged using modern technology for spiritual uplift, not harm, as Cardinals and diplomatic corps listened to his Latin message from the station’s towers and transmitters funded by Catholics worldwide.
Norman Crockett, 15, of Torrington, died at Hartford hospital after a hunting accident. State police say he was shot by Carl Michelet, 16, also of Torrington, when the latter struck the rifle against a hollow stump to dislodge a raccoon. The incident occurred as hunting season opened in Connecticut.
Weather datos show mostly cloudy and cold conditions with a chance of light snow flurries, partial clearing, and a high near 40. Tonight remains fair and cold with a low around 30, Tuesday expected to be fair and somewhat warmer with a mid 40s high. Northwesterly winds at 10 to 45 mph. previous day temperatures ranged around 61 high and 47 low compared with year ago figures.
Bermuda story covers Melvin West, a 28 year old disk jockey from Jacksonville North Carolina attempting a 15 foot motorboat voyage to Bermuda in the craft The Impossible He ran out of gas adrift in rough seas 165 miles west northwest of Bermuda plane drops emergency provisions radio contact and coast guard rescue plan Rockaway cutter dispatched to pick him up Morehead City residents raised funds for gas but plan halted as range limitations prevented air delivery Officials stressed cooperation with coast guard and permit requirements for Bermuda voyage
Milford residents report a dispute over Nike housing permits involving a local contractor. The article notes construction protests, permit approvals or denials, and local government responses. it appears within a broader legal and regulatory context affecting housing projects.
A Bridgeport gathering at Bassick High School auditorium marked the Hungarian uprising anniversary with about 500 attendees. Mayor McLevy and elected representatives John Keats and John Banter pledged ongoing support for Hungary. A WCBS TV documentary and a dance dramatization by Kate Patocs and Gyorgy Tatar highlighted the program.
Anthony Coppola bodyguard of slain mobster Albert Anastasia is jailed on a vagrancy charge for 50 000 bail after giving conflicting stories about his whereabouts when Anastasia was shot in a hotel barber shop chair. Police seek motive and whereabouts as Coppola faces a hearing tomorrow in New York and New Jersey.
Western diplomats say Khrushchev moves to tighten grip after replacing Defense Minister Marshal Zhukov. Tass suggested Zhukov was relieved, not reassigned, prompting speculation on new posts and possible promotions or reshuffles among Bulganin Voroshilov and other senior leaders.
AP wirephoto in London reports oilman Jean Paul Getty, named Fortune’s richest American with an estimated 706 million to a billion, saying he does not worry about his wealth and cannot precisely count his holdings. He spoke while at the Ritz, sipping black coffee, noting that if you can count your money you do not have a billion.
Bridgeport area reports a wintry mix with rain and snow flurries during the day. Snow accumulation appeared only in Norfolk while towns like Bridgeport Milford Monroe Easton Trumbull Newtown and Stratford noted flurries at various times. Weather observers at Stratford airport described it as looking wintery though ground accumulation was limited. Continued winter-like conditions are forecast for today and tomorrow with temperatures near freezing inland around 30.
Mrs. George Richards, 78, of Windsor, died after a collision on Ellington road at 1 58 pm. A 79 year old Bridgeport widow who died Saturday as a traffic victim had funeral services in East Hartford today. Helen Doyle, 54, of Holyoke Mass., was hospitalized with chest and leg injuries. The crash halted by police as investigations continue.
Willard Arthur Brown 23, who escaped from Deer Lodge Montana State Prison, seized hostages including a grandfather and three children near Lava Hot Springs Idaho. He released the children and persona lly paid for a lunch and a phone call before giving himself up to police.
Radio Moscow announced a shaggy dog named Kudryavka as the first space traveler with a space suit and helmet. A satellite carrying a dog is planned soon as part of preparations for a new baby moon, with Kudryavka trained and paratrooping back after rocket tests.
Milford notices report the death of Mrs. Marjorie Fitzgerald 48 of 281 High Ridge drive after a ladder fall while washing exterior windows at her home. She died of a broken neck at the scene and her funeral arrangements are pending. Survivors include her husband three sons three daughters and relatives. The medical examiner is notified.
Washington officials pursued every fact on the Zhukov shakeup amid Moscow rumors that Marshal Zhukov may have been downgraded rather than promoted. Dulles ordered duty officers to stay in touch, with Ambassador Thompson reporting Moscow’s statements and speculation after Zhukov’s replacement as defense minister. The President last met Zhukov at the 1955 Geneva summit.
Luce Albert aged 32 from Manchester Connecticut died when his car failed to make a curve and struck a power pole south of Skowhegan Maine. The crash occurred on October 27.
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