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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1957
Page
5
Bridgeport officials discuss redevelopment to follow Berkshire line while protecting homeowners and finances. Mayor McLevy and challenger Cocco urge coordinated effort, downtown revival, and a residents first approach amid welfare and industry shifts.
Hartford September 17 Senate finance chair Senator Newman Marsilius Jr. challenged a private research agency’s view that farmer tax relief is unjustified. He said Connecticut has a lower relief level than New Jersey and invited Carter W. Atkins to testify before the committee as farm relief tops the session agenda.
The Bridgeport Chamber hosts a redevelopment forum with Judge Tedesco stressing a workable downtown program. New York planner Lewis is hired to advise the Democratic campaign, while U.S. Chamber expert Steiner and Horan discuss federal aid and methods for urban renewal projects.
Police identified the body as barge captain Bernhard Christiansen, 54, of East Northport, found after a tractor incident on Long Island Sound. Postmortem results pending. cause of death not yet released. The report notes developers and federal aid plans in redevelopment discussions as officials discuss regional planning and funding mechanisms.
Newtown Sept 17 Ray Neville artist and portrait painter will again conduct the painting and drawing class in the adult education program at Newtown High School. Registrations will be taken at the high school Oct 8 and 9 between 7:30 and 8:30 p m. The eight session course will run from Oct 16 to Dec 11. Neville previously lived in Newtown and now has a studio at Far View Farm Route 67 in Southbury conducting a private art school and portrait commissions.
T A Under the impulse of federal grants and loans, Bridgeport leaders outline urban renewal aims. Speakers emphasize a central core, land use control, and a North–South freeway to connect Route 6 with the Turnpike, urging public support and coordinated action.
Connecticut Governor Ribicoff’s message to a special session stresses tax equalization for agriculture and drought measures. He supports exempting farm tools livestock and poultry from personal property tax, rejects direct subsidies, and urges scrutiny of all proposals for their impact on the economy and state traditions. He also endorses removing restrictions on milk bottle sizes to reduce prices and boost consumption.
Governor Ribicoff called a special session after talks with Republican leaders to back tax exemptions on agricultural stock, equipment, and livestock. Debate over milk bottle sizes and related corrections to beach erosion bonds and vocational school construction dominated opening day and hints at a lengthy session with costs around five thousand dollars daily.
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