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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1957
Page
2
A Danbury city court parole release and subsequent embezzlement sentence trace a housing official’s brief paroled status. The fugitive from justice charge led to a Federal Correctional Institution release and transfer to New Jersey authorities, with a two year sentence linked to prior embezzlement.
The U.S. Navy announced the scrapping of the Triton guided missile project after about 24 million dollars had been spent. The program, aimed at a 1000 mile submarine-launched weapon, was dropped to focus on Polaris and the Regulus H system as development continues.
A Buffalo druggist 40 years ago created an ointment to relieve itching and smarting of piles. The product proved quick cooling and soothing and became a national favorite. The ad promotes a 50 cent box or 75 cent applicator with a money back offer.
A 40 member American youth group toured Yang family led factories in Shanghai and Peiping today. They were briefed by Yang Sun-zen on a joint private Communist enterprise valued at 64 million Yuan. The Yangs hold 80 percent of the venture and claim guaranteed raw materials and annual profits.
The American Legion urged Congress to award posthumous Congressional Medals of Honor to four Army chaplains who died on the Dorchester during World War II. The men linked arms aiding others as the ship sank in the North Atlantic, spotlighting their courage and devotion. The chaplains were George L. Fox, Alexander D. Goode, Clark V. Poling, and John P. Washington. A bronze plaque was also unveiled.
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