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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1957
Page
5
Board members discussed tapping state funds for school maintenance and driver training while approving a new East End elementary school name and seeking allocations for textbooks, desks, paving, and safety upgrades. The meeting also covered space use for a theater group and parking considerations near Lincoln school.
Howard Murphy 31 and his 17 year old stepson were bound over for trial on assault with intent to kill in the fatal slaying of James E. Yablonski. Statements read in court described a confrontation at Kenneth Teater’s East Street rooming house as detectives allege the youths admitted harming Yablonski while searching for the Murphys’ wife and her daughters.
Washington reports confirm Red Chinese claims of balloon fire, ending questions about No. 13, one of 15 unmanned weather balloons launched from Japan. GOP leaders plan corrective bills while farm leaders clash over a $20 per ton hay subsidy and a milk bottle measure.
Governor Ribicoff calls a special session for 11 a.m. tomorrow after talks with Republican leaders. He backs the personal property exemption for bonafide farmers and favors milk bottle sizes but remains silent on day buying subsidies and rainmaking plans. Ribicoff will transmit his opening message by letter read by clerks.
Hartford reports the General Assembly could be asked to resolve a technicality in a bill allowing state employees to join federal Social Security coverage. Henry S. Beers, chairman of the State Employes Retirement commission, said the federal act may require one or two referenda for employees to vote onto the program, creating a potential procedural conflict.
Dolph Stanley began duties as Drake University athletic director today, taking over from Jack McClelland who resigned. Stanley comes from Beloit College where he served 12 years as director and basketball coach.
Governor Faubus avoided comment from the state residence as about 30 soldiers occupied the school after classes resumed. No Negro students enrolled, while adults gathered briefly across the street and then dispersed. Faubus stayed home, an aide citing rest.
A Westport native and StaplesHigh School graduate who joined the Navy after 1955 died in 1943 auto accident. His memorial is Sunday at 11 a.m. at Community Methodist Church. Survived by his brother and grandparents.
Council votes for second hearing at next meeting to discuss closing Thomas street from Main to Water. Highway committee recommends accepting Hoover street Swater lane and Macon road as city streets. A special committee to prepare layouts is named. Peter D Addario may move a house to 375 Jennings avenue Thursday at 8 am.
Llangollen Farms Mister Gus withdrawn from the $160000 Prix de L Arc de Triomphe in France on Oct 6. Trainer Charley Whittingham said the Nasrullah son has been sidelined for some time making him unable to prepare for the race.
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