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Bridgeport Post

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1947

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Jews Demand Arab Soldiers Quit Holy Land

Jewish leaders in Palestine call for immediate evacuation of all Transjordan Arab Legion troops after a Tel Aviv convoy was machine gunned, killing 14 and wounding 45. Arab Legion forces, British‑officered, are on loan for police duties as transport and communications in Palestine suffer amid 16 days of communal strife that has killed hundreds.

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Official Weather Report for Western Connecticut and Eastern New York

The forecast calls for tonight to be mostly cloudy with rain after midnight and a low in the mid thirties. Tuesday will bring rain and mild temperatures with highs in the forties and fresh southerly winds.

CONNECTICUT NEW YORK

Navy Jet Fighter Tops Six Hundred MPH in Test

Milford December 15 town manager Adolph J Koenig announced competitive examinations open to all grade with a January 7 5 p m deadline for applications to town manager s office A Navy jet fighter the Panther by Grumman is demonstrated at speed over 600 mph with takeoff run of about 900 to 800 feet Initial production prospects consider 100 planes for the fleet and propulsion data cite a 5000 pound thrust engine The display names Capt Leroy Simpler and contrasts Vought Corsair Phantom and North American Aviation jets in competition

MILFORD Adolph BETHPAGE L. 1 uthe Navy Panther Drummain Aircraft Kingingd conporats Aghterfold tt’ hania Leroy Navy Mghtangs Grumman Panthér Vought the aair

Controls Backed as Inflation Curb in Bridgeport

Moderates urged inflation control measures affecting credit, prices, wages and consumer costs during an address by Chester Bowles, former OPA administrator, at United Church opening the Bridgeport Sunday Evening Community Forum. Frederick Waterhouse of the Connecticut Manufacturers Association argued against government controls and for tax cuts, while Bowles warned emergency conditions justify restraint and questioned freedom for the few vs the many.

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Truman Plans Aid Message For Congress

President Truman told congressional leaders he will deliver a long-range European recovery aid message this week. The plan aims to have the message ready for submission before adjournment, with both parties present at the White House briefing. The exact delivery date remains undecided as lawmakers prepare for the special session’s end and the start of the regular session.

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Obituary for Connecticut game warden Alfred J. Hunyadi helper

Alfred J. Hunyadi a Connecticut game warden died of a heart attack yesterday while riding in an automobile on White Plains road in Trumbull. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 pm at the Bishop Funeral Home 1180 Fairfield Avenue with burial at Lakeview Cemetery. Bearers will include state game wardens Alfred J. Hunyadi Edward T. Boment Raymond E. Prggl Harding F. Joray George A. Willig Jr and John H. Wood. He had been in ill health for some time and had recently joined a hunting-ails inspection in the Trumbull area. He was manager of Shelton Tubular Rivet and Tack Co and a longtime member of Fisherlex and Games since 1980.

Williston White Plains road Trumbull Fairfield Lakeview Connecticut Alfred J. Hunyadl Edward T. Boment Raymond E. Prggl Harding F. Joray George A. Willig, Jr John H. Wood Mr. Sheahe Alfred. J. Hunyadi Sandy Hook himy altes

Treasury balance report from Washington on Dec 11

The Treasury balance as of December 11 stood at 2,998,488,071 dollars. The report notes the December 18 date and cites the official balance figure from INS.

TREASURY WASHINGTON INS The

Chief Refuses to Yield Office in Milford Row

Milford, December 15. Police Supt. Mortimer B. Fowler, ousted as head of the Milford police by Town Manager Adolph J. Koenig, remains at headquarters while Captain Clarence Dougan assumes administrative duties. Koenig plans to seek a court restraining order to block Fowler’s ouster. a meeting of all police is called for 7 pm, with actions seen as potentially jeopardizing officers’ positions. The board of police commissioners anticipates filing for a New Haven County Superior Court injunction to prevent Koenig from assuming duties.

MILFORD Mortimer B. Fowler Adolph J. Koenig police Clarence Dougan Fowler Douglas Koeniganid Miriager Koenig IMeeting onog Asat Harris Noyes I Hall hhai ‘man Board of Police Commissioners New Haven coun ‘tY Koenle Hajaid

Mystic Post Resumed by Rev Farnham

The Mystic Congregational church resumed its pastorate under Rev George L Farnham after a vote to reject his resignation. Sunday service drew a large crowd with the topic A Newer World, signaling restored normalcy after two weeks of board criticism over his political activity. Farnham serves as the Republican representative in the General Assembly from Groton.

MYSTIC Mystic Congregational church eorge L. Farnham

Four Dead after Tanker Collision off Curacao

Reports from Willemstad Curacao recall a collision in Curacao Bay between the Argentine tanker Ioa Pozos and the Venezuelan tanker Tuca pita. Four killed and several missing as both ships burned while coast guard and nearby vessels attempt rescue amid chaotic radio chatter. The Killerig tug crew evacuated while awaiting a tow.

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Oldest Gift Reaches Community Chest as Drive Nears End

Community Chest near completion as Stratford leader Hamrick thanks retired donor Arthur Meloy for a $88.08 gift unearthed from an old Bridgeport 1903 Home Week account and redirected to Red Feather Services for youth and families. The drive stands at $615,411, 76 percent of its $807,187 goal, with updates expected from all divisions.

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Stocks Rally On Dec 15 Amid Mixed Early Trading

New York stock market opened moderately active with lenders firm to higher. Steel, Bethlehem, General Motors and other major issues edged up fractionally in initial trades. Airlines and rails opened steady. Aviation shares were irregular with Douglas and United Aircraft advancing slightly.

NEW YORK W.8 Steel Bethlehem General Motors Altilles and rails Aviations Douglas United Aircraft onaier Olls

Mystery shooting probes in West Haven home

In West Haven on Saturday night a 70 year old woman and her 70 year old husband were involved in a mystery shooting at their home. Mrs Fowler was wounded by a 22 caliber bullet and reported it to police. Her husband was committed and held for emergency care.

WEST HAVEN Hospital of St. Raphael New Haven atre Middletown hare Sat Uda Mia Louis Fowler carter James P. Canton

One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan

The column riffs on boxing and politics with Walter Kiernan reflecting on Madison Square Garden fights and a clash of opinions. Mentions Purvin Marty Monroe and references to Walcott, Stassen, Truman, Dewey, and Wallace as part of a broader commentary on opinion and influence.

WALTER KIERNAN National Poultry chow Madison Square Garden Purvin Marty Monroe

End of Rationing and Currency Reform in Soviet Union

Moscow dispatch reports a government decree ending rationing for food and industrial goods, cutting prices by about 10 to 12 percent, and introducing a wide currency revaluation. The ruble exchange is set on a sliding scale, with deposits and savings converted at staged ratios, while foreign-state obligations remain unchanged.

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Jury Reconvenes In New Haven For Possible Indictments

A Federal grand jury in New Haven reconvened today to review testimony from about 600 employees and former employees of the Connecticut Internal Revenue office. The panel will decide whether to draw up indictments based on the monthlong interrogation proceedings.

NEW HAVEN Connecticut Ineernal Revenue department

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