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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1957
Page
2
The report discusses Zhukov’s removal from the defense ministry, hints at internal party and military tensions, and notes Khrushchev’s strengthened control. Experts question Zhukov’s current status, while suggesting the military hierarchy and party apparatus show power shifts affecting Russia’s leadership.
AP analyst Whitney reports on Zhukov’s removal as Soviet defense minister. The piece argues the move may be a Khrushchev orchestrated plot to weaken a war hero and reshape Kremlin power. Two theories are proposed: Khrushchev masterminding the crisis or his own position being at risk, though no sign of his difficulty is shown.
Al Kahas initial official confirmation sparks confusion as Syria says no reply from King Saud. Tarazi notes Syria insists on written mediation and rejects Hammarskjold only UN inspection. calls for a regional committee headed by Hammarskjold.
Seven drivers caught by Bridgeport Police radar squad will be arraigned in Traffic Court on November 4. The city bought the electronic speed meter, which operated Friday on upper East Main Street and Huntington Turnpike from 10 am to 3 pm, and records speeds on a court usable graph. Defendants include Florence H. Daniel of Bridgeport and out-of-towners Rene J. Bragan of New Town Stephen J. Nemergut and Cyril F. Mullins Jr. of Trumbull, with others unnamed. Bridgeport's speed limit is 25 miles per hour.
A dog named Kudryavka will wear a special suit with tiny instruments to record breathing, blood pressure, and heartbeats during a planned rocket flight. After ascent, the dog is to descend by parachute, with films and data detailing behavior in upper atmosphere guiding future space travel.
UN observers expect to see if Soviet foreign policy tightens after Marshal Zhukov is replaced by Malinovsky as defense minister. The 82 nation General Assembly will discuss Syria’s claim that Turkey massed troops on the border. Russia backs Syria against a possible Turkish attack amid Turkish elections. Sputnik orbit continues to intrigue scientists as Jedrall Bank telescope watchers report.
The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory teletyped orbit data for Sputnik to New York and Moscow, a decision reportedly implicit in the IGY program. In Turkey, Adnan Menderes and his Democrat party led a near-certain victory in parliamentary elections, with final Istanbul results showing 315,312 votes for Democrats and 246,922 for the Republicans.
Jordan declared the entire Syrian border area a restricted zone. A military governor order blocks a 500 yard border strip from dusk to dawn from the Israeli line to the Iraqi frontier, while main roads stay open.
Two area men Charles D. Coxe and R B Pratt were named co-conferees for the World Metallurgical Congress to run from Saturday in Chicago through November 8. Coxe, manager of Handy & Harman metallurgical department, and Pratt, technical director of Bridgeport Brass, were selected by the ASM trustees among 1500 co-conferees from 40 countries.
Joseph Witkewics Jr, 16, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Witkesw ics of 61 Parrott avenue, was discharged from Bridgeport hospital after receiving a ruptured liver during a Fairfield Prep game on October 19. He finished the game unaware of his injury and was admitted that night.
Five Red Cross bloodmobile visits are listed for Bridgeport in November. Schedules include Harvey Hubbells Inc at 9:50 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. on Nov 1, Jewish Community Center at 360 State Street from 2 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov 7, First Hungarian Church at 227 Pine Street from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on Nov 12, United Illuminating Co at Lat VEW Hall 396 Stratford Avenue from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Nov 13, and Bassick Company at 11:30 a.m. on Nov 20.
Mrs. Margaret Waterbury, 79, of 590 Beechwood Avenue, widow of John F. Waterbury, died Saturday from injuries after a Friday crash at Colorado and Beechwood. Services set for 8:30 a.m. at Lieberum and Heaphy Funeral Home and 9 a.m. at St Peter's Church. Burial in St Michael's Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs. John Prescott and three grandchildren, two sisters, and several nieces and nephews.
A 1956 Hungarian revolt remembrance in America highlighted youth and student courage against communism. Ernest Hoke praised heroic Hungarian youth while Jyula Belsp spoke for émigré Hungarians seeking freedom, urging unity across generations. The Patocs Tatar team staged a dramatic program with Liszt pieces and folk songs, ending with the Hungarian national anthem.
The article reports strained Soviet planning around Khrushchev and Marshal Zhukov with speculation of clashes over foreign policy. Western reporters note Moscow’s swift moves before the revolution anniversary and hints that Mao and other Red leaders may attend, with talks possible during festivities.
Western observers in Moscow described Nikita Khrushchev’s removal of Marshal Georgi Zhukov as defense chief as audacious and bold, signaling the premier’s firm grip on power. Rodion Malinovsky was named defense minister, marking a high level shakeup viewed as confident leadership under Khrushchev.
Diplomatic observers weigh the meaning of Marshal Georgi Zhukov's removal as defense minister. Some read it as a downgrade or shift to a new post while Moscow signals will explain the action after a Communist party central committee meeting.
Six men were arrested at 1 30 a m Sunday after police charged one with pulling a false fire alarm that brought a dozen units to State and Courtland streets. Carl Davis Larry Davis Peter Gagain James Morris Reuben Davis Lavane Robinson are held on breach of peace charges in $100 bonds each. Police said an argument near the intersection led to the alarm and recalled from Box 127 was issued by Assistant Chiefs Searles and Curci.
A weather bulletin notes scattered forenoon showers and cloudy cold conditions through Monday and Tuesday. Tonight may bring partial clearing with subfreezing temperatures in the mid twenties. By Tuesday afternoon a warming trend is possible, but the rest of the week will run several degrees below normal. Forecasters attribute the chill to a large Rockies to Atlantic high and an Atlantic coast storm, while light snow blankets the East from Ohio to New York.
Snow, not heavy but white, fluttered over Connecticut with flurries along the coast and light accumulation at Norfolk. Inland regions like Canaan saw up to one and a half inches as a wintry preview. Reactions ranged from surprised residents to motorists as a Hartford couple noted a lone rose dusted by snow. In Windsor Locks, Emil Stoecker pitched a no-hitter in the Interstate Baseball League playoffs, the first in 27 years.
Thomas Monahaf, 17, of St Joseph's CYO Bristol, is elected president of the Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Youth. Helen Maslanka, 17, St Adalbert's Thompsonville, is vice president. Mary Ann Dwan, 17 Torrington, secretary. Richard Ostop, 18 Tariffville, treasurer. A Red Cross first aid instructors' course starts tonight at 271 Park Ave with 7 to 10 pm classes. 15 hours. The Most Rev Henry J O'Brien will install officers at the CYO rally next Sunday.
In Bethel, Plumtrees School the last one room red schoolhouse in Fairfield county will stay open after 136 petitioners sought to transfer 31 pupils elsewhere. A board decision to empty the school was reversed as the Plumtrees School association delivered the reprieve.
Regulations threaten Nike housing units built for personnel near the local site. Some buildings may be razed due to sub standard lots. Tax Assessor Heberger plans to list the housing on Grand List. federal housing would be tax exempt. Town officials and contracting firm reps meet this week to resolve the issue.
Mrs Minnie Tillou Grippin widow of William A Grippin died after a long illness at her home. A Bridgeport native who moved to New Haven then returned to the city in 1911 she led Woodfield Village as president and held music study ties to Yale. Services set for Tuesday at 1 AM at St John s Chapel with burial in Mountain Grove cemetery. She leaves a step daughter and several cousins as survivors.
A two alarm blaze at Chase Park avenue in Waterbury caused 10000 dollars in damage to a wood frame block. Thirty three people including 14 children evacuated early. No one was hurt as 40 firefighters responded. The building was owned by Dr Earl A Albert. Neighbors opened homes to provide shelter.
The Pope blessed Vatican Radio's new station built for 24.5 million dollars after traveling 35 miles from Castel Gandolfo. He pressed the control panels and read a blessing, urging use of the tools to spread the gospel while warning that peaceful power must accompany moral good. Italy grants the tract extraterritorial rights.
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