20 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1958
Page
1
President Eisenhower upsets careful protocol during the White House social season by signaling a satellite launch victory. Diplomats applaud as he notes the success and discusses plans for factory housing growth in the United States.
A 96 year old candy maker, Beckett, runs a family shop with his two sons and nephews in a life devoted to hard candy since childhood. He still works daily at 7:30 pm, chronicling his long career begun in his father’s shop on Main Street. Beckett credits longevity to daily labor and a happy life, noting his company’s milestone in August and his late wife’s long, devoted partnership.
Scientists warn public disrespect for tuberculosis endangers control efforts and undermines progress from new drugs. Most TB patients require 18 months of daily treatment to stop transmission, but many relapse if treatment stops. About 35 to 50 million Americans show tuberculin sensitivity, risking latent reactivation and spread. An estimated 80,000 cases remain active or unknown, challenging health authorities.
Scientists say tuberculosis is nearing extinction in the United States and Western Europe, but any remaining carriers risk public health. Federal and local governments along with private groups fund about 775 million dollars annually to treat new cases, locate undiagnosed infections, develop better drugs, and solve remaining mysteries of the disease and its bacilli. Public awareness is urged to hasten eradication.
New York reports Vicuna cloth sales triple last year as luxury wear gains traction outside official Washington. A. Sulka and Co. president Peter Lynch notes strong demand for lounging robes jackets and care digans priced up to 500 while catalog items sell sight unseen. Toy industry also sees a late shopping surge pushing 1958 total to about 1.74 billion, with consumers favoring opera memberships and gift certificates.
SORWALK Conn UPI A Fairfield County committee debated whether the New Haven Railroad should receive a subsidy from local or federal levels The chair J Tyler Paterson said a conference with New York and New Jersey officials would be sought The group considered subsidies unlikely and Norwalk Mayor Irving Freese argued subsidies to local bus companies should also be reviewed.
London reports a year of intensified resistance by Tibetan tribesmen against Red China's forces. New Delhi sources note Khamba rebels renewed armed activity since spring 1956, signaling a broad revival of armed resistance amid occupation.
Hollywood interview with Bob Cummings notes his strict diet of vinegar and iodine plus pineapple and cheese lunch. He credits vitamins and natural foods for his youthful appearance at 48, denies fanaticism, and says he experiments on himself to test benefits. He mentions vitamin EF, raw milk with protein, and ongoing nutritional research.
Funeral services for Bridget Fitzgerald 42 of May Street were held at 8:45 a.m. from C. H. Green Funeral Home to St Francis Church for a Mass at 9:35. Burial followed in St. James Cemetery. Gyrus W. Gould Trivale funeral services were held at the late residence at 1 a.m. with Rev. Winfred B. Langhurst officiating.
Infant Trian Veronica Swiderski, born November, was baptized December 14 at the Church of the Visitation Schuylerville by Rev James Garley. Godparents were John H Adams and Agnes Adams from Quaker Springs. Parents are Theodore and Agnes Swiderski of Saratoga Springs born at Saratoga Hospital.
President Eisenhower speaks from a satellite circling Earth delivering a simple wish for peace on earth and goodwill toward men through this unique marvel of scientific advance and universal broadcast to all mankind.
Charles Rado, 88, of 83 Homestead Avenue, arrested at 2 30 a m on a charge of breach of the peace. He is scheduled for appearance in City Court today. Classified ads claim manufacturing natural vitamins could be a million dollar business.
A pre holiday gathering at Arthur Carlsons on Myrtle Avenue featured gifts exchanged for attendees children. Oxford guest Mrs Gertude Griswold accepted for her son Rubert and daughters Elizabeth and Patricia. Other attendees included Mrs Betty DePalma and Mrs Laura Smith who accepted for their sons Leonard Lowell and Terry Tracy. Masters John and George Carlson were acknowledged. Yule decor and lunch were provided.
Diana Blomquist daughter of 0 G Riomauist of Radnor Ave Bates College student Steve Wood from Wit eaberg College Springfield Ohio will spend the holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Gardner Wood Summit Rd About 44 Woodly Rest Hospital employees and guests enjoyed a smorgasbord and Christmas dance at the American Press Country Club Mr and Mrs James Davis and son Jay Raymond of Norfolk Virginia visit Mrs Davis parents Mr and Mrs Raymond Haris 215 North Hoadley Street
Girl Scout Troop 19 led by Miss Joan Hotchkiss and Mrs. Arthur Anderson crafts stuffed animals from oilcloth for the Wasbury Children’s Home on Wassertown Avenue Waterbury. Participants include Barbara Anderson Christine Beeble Judy Jacobs Barbara Jureynski Tin McCann Aliet Molnar Judy Melbourne Julie Newman Marjorie Talbot Beth Vincent Barbara Miller and Patricia Tufunavlo.
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