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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1957

Page

17

Town Meeting set to vote on road projects and land purchase

Danbury residents will gather Monday at the high school to discuss the Eagle Pencil road in Beaver district, the Janette Heights road acceptance, and a bond plan of 150000 to build 4572 feet from Route 6 to the pencil factory site. The meeting may authorize land acquisition 50 by 4572 feet through Simek and Scollins properties for 2 dollars.

Danbury Board of Selectmen Eagle Pencil Company Beaver District Janette Heights Selectmen Catherine Simek Frank Scollins Walbert Pend- Scollins First White Turkey Inn H.Y. Blueweiss Jay C. Fernandez Anthony Sunderland Red Cross Wildman’s Landing Lake Candlewood Frank R. Repple Paul E. Peknik Repple Carl N. Albert War Memorial Community Center John Barchi War Memorial

American-Marietta announces 3-for-2 stock split and dividend

American-Marietta Co. directors approve a 3-for-2 common stock split to pay Oct 15, record Sept 27, with a 25 cent quarterly dividend on the new stock payable Nov 1, record Oct 18. The move follows strong year performance and expected continued progress.

Chicago American-Marietta Co American-Marietta

New Thai Chief Reassures West After Bloodless Coup

Sarit Thanarat seized power in Bangkok vowing to keep pro Western policies and upholding Thailand's alliance with the United States and SEATO. He ousted Premier Pibulsonggram and police chief Phao Sriyanond, declared Bangkok governor, and sought a new government while hinting he may become premier.

Bangkok Thailand Sarit Thanarat P. Pibulsonggram Sarit Pibulsonggram Phao Sriyanond Phao Geneva Pakistan Washington U. S United States Southeast Asia Treaty Organization SEATO Lincoln White State Department Seato Gavit Aanudiona Saru WML Tv Bumliug U.S National Assembly Phumiphon Adaldet Thomas Kittikachon

School accident insurance program to continue this year

The Board of Education approves extending the voluntary school accident insurance program offered to all public school pupils. The initiative, branded as Peer, remains accessible through the school system, ensuring coverage options for students throughout the year.

Board of Education

Tax Collection Plan And Political Upheaval Report

Recommendations from J. William Hope and company urge Town of Bridgeport auditors to boost tax collection efficiency. Unpaid taxes totaled 155 821.26 on 3 205 items. 76 statements worth 8 884 were undeliverable. The plan calls for personnel, process updates, and asset transfers to balance the budget.

J. William Hope and Company Bridgeport Everett W. Delaney CPA Edward L Board of Finance

Democrats Claim Town Budget Waste and Fuel Records

A letter from Democrats accuses Newtown officials of mismanaging fuel costs and failing to keep records for town equipment. It cites a high Selectman budget, no inventory of gas use, and lack of maintenance charts while noting local events and a Navy enlistee’s address.

Selectman Newtown First Selectman H. Rosenthal Danbury Council Board of Finance St. Ann's Church Dan Bury Oline Harold Morgan Ist Fraternity of Christian Doctrine Catholic Women Fort Dig William Whittle Eunice Whittle Huntington U.S. Army Ang Fort Dix N.J

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