Mayors clash on state school funds amid compromise talks
Democratic board members accuse Mayor McLevy of withholding $600,000 in state aid for schools while Republican leaders propose a two year funding split to reduce taxes. They urge immediate allocation to the school system and outline a possible compromise to share funds between education and city finances.
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Nicholas Pal.ladino
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Francia PT. Dunigan
Michael C. Gadus
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Bridgeport Area Weather The Almanac Data
Cloudy and cold today with light snow possible Monday in the Bridgeport region. The almanac notes yesterday and year ago temperatures, precipitation, barometer readings, and tide times with sun and moon data for December 7.
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BRIDGEPORT
Wage Boost. Parleys Start As City Lifts Budget Data
William Black, 21, a war veteran living at 21 Third Street, was accidentally shot in the left shoulder yesterday afternoon while showing a new .22 rifle to a friend. He was taken to Bridgeport Hospital in fair condition. the bullet passed through shoulder flesh and lodged in a wall. Detectives John Ford and Walter Witt investigated the incident at 27 Third Street where the display occurred.
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Professor Convicted in Canada Spy Probe
Montreal December 6 AP Dr Raymond Boyer was convicted today of conspiracy to violate the official secrets laws in the Canadian espionage inquiry that began in 1943 He faces sentencing later The report notes he was a McGill University chemistry professor and admitted giving Russia full information from 1942 to 1944 during wartime tensions with Germany
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City Budget Beginnings Amid Salary Demands
City fiscal experts start compiling 1048-49 budget as the first wage increase demands from municipal employees reach City Hall. Negotiations for pay boosts begin and will climax with Civil Service commission’s compensation schedule. The Common Council must approve the plan, signaling a clash between the Socialist City Administration and Democratic Republican aldermen. Budget set in February. tax rate decisions follow. Major factor shaping the budget is the grand list, according to City Hall sources.
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Two Drivers Hurt in Trumbull Crash
Trumbull report for December six details a three car collision on White Plains road south of Cottage Place at 5 15 p m injuring two motorists. William K Schoonmaker 26 of Edgewood Avenue Long Hill suffered facial lacerations and was treated by Dr Edwin Trautman. Paul Minaga 36 of 25 Daybridge Avenue Walford sustained forehead injuries and a fractured kneecap and was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by Trumbull patrolman Robert Jennings in the town ambulance.
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Walfield
U S to Keep Closer Watch On All Aliens
Philadelphia dispatch reports that the U S immigration service will tighten controls to monitor all aliens in the United States. Deputy commissioner Thomas B Shoemaker says rules require any alien in the country temporarily to depart when visas expire. The aim covers all aliens not just Russians and will take effect once machinery is in place.
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United States
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Remington Arms Gifts Surpass Chest Campaign Goal
GQ Davis reports Remington Arms Barnum Avenue plant workers and management exceed the $36,000 quota with pledges totaling $41,135 in the Greater Community Chest drive. The Remington Employes Contribution Fund accounts for $15,750, with the wage roll and executives adding the rest, and the executive group pledges an extra $6,385. The company’s deduction plan, in operation for years, supports multiple approved campaigns including local drives.
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Flat ban urged on Soviet exports
Washington December 6 AP An outright embargo on all exports from the United States to Russia was proposed by Rep Walchal R Ohio as a last resort to stop supplying a potential enemy. Wolchal, chairman of the House Merchant Marine Committee, said information shows exports of farm equipment and industrial machinery continue to Russia. He warned that unless stopped quickly he would seek legislation to prohibit any ship from leaving U S ports with supplies for Russia or Russian dominated nations.
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Tax protest coins tossed at Governor McConaughy
Delegates at the State C10 convention in New Haven loudly protested the three per cent sales tax. Coins were tossed to the floor as Governor McConaughy spoke, while a vote approved a resolution condemning the tax as a merciless gouge and calling for repeal. The governor outlined reasons for the tax and announced a February special session to review fiscal needs.
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House Vote Nears on European Aid Bill
The foreign aid measure valued at 590 million dollars for France Italy Austria and China heads toward an environment test in the House with Friday huddles by Key Republicans seeking a plan to limit American price increases. Debate and amendments loom as Monday committee action approaches. Rep. Bloom of New York discusses possible Democratic support to stabilize inflation.
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Miss Hush Contest Winner Named in Texas Fort Worth
Ruth Subbie, 45, of Fort Worth, identified Miss Hush on Truth or Consequences earning $20,000 in merchandise. The post-radio contest drew hundreds of entrants and raised $350,000 for the March of Dimes parasitis fund.
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Holy Land riots intensify as deaths rise to 169
AP dispatch from Jerusalem reports escalating violence after the UN partition decision. Arab leaders threaten armed opposition while the tally of dead in Palestine climbs to 80 Jews 57 Arabs 2 Armenians in the week of clashes. Aden reports 75 dead overall and Syria notes four. Arab League members meet Cairo to plan coordinated action.
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Omitted ads cut from Sunday Post issue
The Sunday Post notes 36 newspaper columns and 4 display advertising sets were omitted to preserve regular news and features volume in this issue. The change affects layout but not core articles or bylines.
Grand Jury Quiz Nearing Finish in New Haven
The federal grand jury investigation into political pressure on Internal Revenue Service officers in the state to contribute to the Democratic party in 1946 is nearing its end in New Haven. Over 500 current and former IRS employees have been examined as about 100 witnesses remain, with Frank W. Kraemer of Meriden likely to be among the last called.
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Shelton
Anne Delaney
Ultimatum Demands Italy Aid Jobless in Rome
Communist workers in Rome press a demand for unemployment relief and threaten a general strike if Premier Aleida We Gaaperd’s government does not yield within three days. A workers committee claims to represent about 200000 people in the capital and surrounding province, calling for punishment of police who fired on demonstrators at Rome’s gates.
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Mrs Cochran Plans to Quit G O P Post in 1948
Waterfield county Republicans say Mrs Alice Russ Cochran of Shelton is preparing to resign as vice chairman of the Republican State Central Committee to allow a successor to take the post before the 1948 elections. A former national committeewoman, she has been active in Shelton Fairfield county and state Republican politics and has served in the House. She declined to comment.
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Waterfield county
Alice Russ Cochran
Shelton
Republican State Central committee
Fairfield county
hae
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Cochran
France Moves Toward End of Major Strike Crisis
Paris reports indicate a breakthrough as the government outlines a wage price policy to last through June and works toward negotiations with labor and employers. A new strike law gives authorities expanded power to protect non-strikers while talks proceed.
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