29 Dec 1954
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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1954
Page
1
A powerful storm dumped up to 37 inches of snow in the Oklahoma City area, stranding hundreds of motorists as highways became snow clogged. The storm was described as the worst in a dozen years, delaying Southwest travel and disrupting daily life on December 29.
County commissioners report a boy suffered a broken arm and another a head injury after being attacked at the home. Statements say the allegations were denied. A nationally recognized child welfare survey is planned, with governors weighing in on state control of homeless youths. The board includes Andrews, Theven, Tattle, Nave, and Kummer.
Warden Chartes Sf. Clark disclosed that construction of a municipal garage may be deferred beyond the current fiscal year despite six bids opened at Town Hall. The lowest bid was 25,808 by Mutual Construction Co. of Bridgeport. Additional funding and supplemental appropriations require joint action by the Finance Board and local authorities, with the matter potentially postponed until after the current budget cycle.
The Verita Company of Seymour names Theodore G. Hood president as Kerite promotes C. Br Harris to chairman and chief executive, with Harris to become treasurer. Hood, a Yale graduate, joined Kerite in 1925 after time at Philadelphia Electric, Western Electric, and Western Union Telegraph.
Chairman C L Waskawier said the Aurora men were surveyed after beat surveys and man hours checked. Totals show 7% man weeks plus 16 hours per week with contingencies for ambulance duty accidents and other items.
An autopsy shows Dr Dy Tail D Vella died of a stroke while with a female patient whom he was romantically involved with. The report notes sedative bottles found in the room and the wife discovering his unresponsive body at the couple's home. Police say Vella, a revered surgeon, was fully clothed when found.
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