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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1957
Page
2
A brief item notes the birth of James Whitcomb Riley and mentions the first Woman's Magazine Day observed as a holiday. It references Ladies' Magazine, founded in Indiana in 1827, as part of the historical context.
Coroner Edgar W. Krentzman absolved a Bridgeport autoist of negligence in the death of Alice Costanzi 23 of 2939 Main Street who died at St Vincent Hospital July 13 from injuries suffered when a crash occurred at Roselle Street and Wood Avenue. The finding cites heavy rain and limited visibility with possible speed by the Salvaggio vehicle but finds no credible testimony to fix the speed.
Zach Wheat played 2318 National League games with the Brooklyn Dodgers, a record of sustained bat and glove presence for the franchise across decades.
In Bridgeport City Court Judge Kenneth J. Zarrilli nalled two prostitution charges after prosecutors failed to present warrants or sufficient evidence. Hortense DeSilva and Yvonne Hariston, both charged, pleaded not guilty as their counsel urged dismissal. Prosecutor Daniel J. Cremin sought warrants for street walking but officials proceeded with the nulling.
Terrence Johansen, 24, reported the theft of $100 from a Linden Hall dorm room at Bridgeport University. Police said a strongbox was forced open and cash removed while suspects were allegedly told to leave. warrants pending.
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