21 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1957
Page
1
Finnish composer Jean Sibelius dies at his woodland home near Helsinki from a brain hemorrhage aged 91. Known worldwide for Finlandia his mystical music and rugged national spirit he had not published since 1939 and remained out of the public eye for two decades.
Bridgeport and vicinity reports mostly cloudy and warm conditions with a chance of scattered showers. Highs today 75 to 80, tonight near 65, Sunday remains warm and humid with widely scattered showers. Yesterday’s high 58, low 41. precipitation 1.72 inches for the month. Humidity around 78 percent at 8 p.m. Almanac notes September 21, sun up 6:40 a.m., sunset 6:52 p.m.
In Los Angeles Archie Moore retained the world light heavyweight title with a seventh round knockout of Tony Anthony of New York. The bout, planned for 15 rounds, ended after 2 minutes 29 seconds of the seventh as Anthony was knocked down twice and halted by referee Mushy Callahan. The crowd of about 8,000 at the Olympic Auditorium witnessed a riotous finish and Moore claimed the title for the sixth time, aging stars amid national TV coverage.
The Zoning commission rejected two petitions to reclassify land from A and B residences to light industrial for E and F Realty north of Lake Street between Reservoir and Sylvan Avenue. About 20 area residents opposed the plan citing traffic hazards and property value concerns amid a nearby concrete plant and proposed highway route. The firm sought a contractor storage yard and the decision was announced after public hearings in City Hall. A petition against the change bore about 200 signatures. Continued on Page Eight.
U S District Judge F Dickenson Letts ordered James R Hoffa and other Teamsters bosses to appear in federal court September 27 to answer charges they conspired to rig the union s election In New York area rank and file members petitioned for the hearing alleging manipulation of the Miami Beach convention election The hearing aims to decide whether a temporary injunction should delay the convention race and Hoffa midwest key figure in the contest for the presidency once held by Dave Beck.
The Bridgeport Common Council authorized a referendum on shortening the firemen's work week and ending a tax break program. A two and half hour stormy public hearing at Burroughs library drew nearly 250 people, with Mayor McLevy and Alderman Schiller urging orderly procedure. The measure passes to voting machines for Nov 5 after form prep.
Connecticut factories plan layoffs or reduced work as defense orders dip and inventories rise. Pratt and Whitney West Hartford will curtail hours with a schedule of one week on and one off, and lay off 15 in the Gage division.
King Haakon VII of Norway, the world’s oldest reigning monarch, died in Oslo at 93 after years of declining health following a 1955 thigh fracture. The report notes his removal from active duties and the throne passing to Regent Crown Prince Olav. Additionally, Gen. Thomas D. White announced an Air Force radar system to detect and track ballistic missiles, amid Russian space weapon claims.
On Route 25 at 4 12 p m a three ton dump truck and a 25 ton truck collided. Chester Main 52 of Trumbull freed by bystanders with head chest and forehead injuries. He was treated at the scene and taken to St Vincent's hospital in Fairfield good condition. The other driver George Russell of Bridgeport said he was southbound and halted for a northbound car preparing to turn left.
Mrs Eva Fahr praised the Post Telegram Cooking School as the final session opened in Klein Memorial auditorium. Attendees named Meat carving Parade of Foods and steak braised in marinade as highlights while sharing personal reasons for enjoying the Mealtime USA classes this year.
New Haven railroad president George Alpert said the railroad will apply next week for another passenger fare hike. He noted a prior 18.5 to 25 percent commuter increase about 13 months ago and told Fairfield County commuter representatives details would remain confidential until an official announcement.
The page lists sections for Telegram features and daily columns by Angelo Patri with references to classifieds, comics, editorials and various topics. It notes department markers such as Dr Bundesen obituaries radio and TV sports Sylvia Porter theater news and women's news.
The Board of Public Welfare ordered replenishment of licensed nurses at Hillside Home for the Aged and Chronically Ill after an unfavorable license inspection. A State Health Department letter cited inadequate license coverage with a required minimum of one nurse per 30 patients and promised further action.
Brooklyn teen James Bozart testified as a government witness in Rudolph Abel’s upcoming trial. A hollowed nickel found on a Brooklyn Eagle paper route four years ago contained microfilm with numbers. Bozart reported the coin after it broke apart and helped police and the FBI link the spy to the case.
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