05 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1958
Page
1
Washington column outlines the Sinforn program facing funding and construction hurdles. It notes 11 000 miles of proposed expressways and only about 2 500 miles usable today, with the plan delayed from an early 1951 start and ongoing financial strain. The piece contrasts hoped for progress with the reality of stalled turnpikes and gaps in the national network.
A roundup of federal highway financing shows a looming 36 billion dollar shortfall for the interstate system, with 1,000 miles unfunded and potential completion delays from 1972 toward 1976. Inflation, new costs, and borrowing strains threaten full schedules and future expansion needs.
New York based UPI reports Dr George Calver, attending Congress physician, cites a 70 to 80 percent fall in heart disease death rates among lawmakers due to preventive medicine. He notes exercise and moderated alcohol at cocktail events, plus annual medical checks overseen by a congressional staff, with wives and secretaries helping enforce health routines.
Schools in Nan Galuck will host class demonstrations and conferences on reading from Monday through Thursday December 11 as part of an in service training for teachers. Miss Mary E Waddle of Wesleyan University will lead demonstrations and conferences under the Department of School Services offering consultant help at no charge.
Local 1565 workers at Chase Bra Copper Co pause strike actions while awaiting a State Board of Mediation and Arbitration review and a formal hearing on disputed issues. Union sources disclosed the move after discussions among executive board members and union stewards yesterday afternoon.
Real estate transfers include Kate Garrick and others on High Street and various properties. Mortgage actions involve Vincenzo Ervico and Olivieri Properties Inc with multiple releases to Savings Bank. Damages suit in Waterbury seeks 35 000 and 10 000 against named defendants for a Dec 15 1957 accident on Main Street.
The Watertown Police Commission reorganized the force naming Carla Palomba acting deputy chief, Patrick Butler acting captain, and Red Williams and G thael Daddona acting sergeants as the department shifts toward new leadership.
A brief note indicates commissioners consider promoting officers to give each a senior rank in patrol. The plan aims to reorganize the force, with unclear details and rationale. Further clarification is expected as discussions continue.
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