UN Units Press North In Korea Amid Attacks
UN and South Korean forces push north along the parallel toward Red-held Inje as American bombers strike supply centers. Frontline reports describe armored columns advancing, anti-infantry advances, and continued air and artillery pressure on North Korean and Chinese forces. Casualty tallies and enemy losses are cited, with Allied claims of progress amid propaganda from both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRA ege
Korea
Srouga
ceveral
peyone cau
O'het
Tada o
Seoul
omiade
sainte
Worrorr
LIN intellimee
tomph
tania
Manchuria
Official Weather Bridgeport and Vicinity Forecast Update
Bridgeport and vicinity reports a fair to mostly cloudy day with a high near 70 degrees and tonight mild with a low around 48. Tomorrow remains generally fair and mild with a high near 70, with southerly winds turning southwest. seas slight and visibility excellent. Moon phases and astronomical data accompany the forecast with times and star positions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BRIDGEPORT
LONG ISLAND SOUND
NEW YORK CITY
Five Breaks Reported In Shop and Market Thefts
Five burglaries were reported over the weekend across shops and markets in the area. Deliberate entries, forced windows, and rear access allowed thefts including clocks, liquor, cigarettes, cash, and change totaling amounts mentioned by store owners and police. Police said entry was gained by breaking windows and doors, with investigations ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
woekend
George S. Knapp company
Norman street
Joseph Walsh
Joseph Ungvarsky
palles
D’Elia Electric Company, Inc
Fairfield avenue
Charles D'Ella
Al and Dick’s market
Highland avenue
Hearings On New Haven Railroad Open May 28
Senator Brien McMahon announced public hearings on the New Haven railroad will begin in the Capitol on May 28. The hearings aim to clarify safety operating conditions and other aspects after a March 28 probe and will feature testimony to provide a true picture of the road for the public, the railroad’s employer, and minority stockholders. Interested witnesses should contact staff director E. R Jelsma in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport Post
Washington
Brien McMahon
Norwalk
New Haven
Capitol
New England
Senate Interstate and Foreign Commerce committee
McMahon
E. R Jelsma
Senate
D. C
Eighteen Die In Typhoon Strikes Philippines
Eighteen people were killed as a 90 mile per hour typhoon hit central Philippines and southern Luzon inland last weekend. Ninety thousand feared homeless, with 39 injured and thousands displaced reported today by police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MANILA
Philippines
Luzon
polier
Russia Entered to Compete in 1952 Olympics
Vienna May 7 AP reports Russia was admitted to the Olympic group and will compete in the 1952 games, according to a reliable source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RUSSIA
VIENNA
Associated Press
U S Ambassador Calls on Russian Official
In Moscow on May 7 AP reports U S Ambassador Alan G Kirk met Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Bogomolov at his request. The visit appeared to be a routine diplomatic courtesy with no immediate explanation given for the meeting and Bogomolov noted as a Far Eastern affairs specialist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MOSCOW
U.S
Alan G. Kirk
Alexander FE. Bogomalov
Bogomolov
Oxygen Mask Fire Fatal at Stamford Hospital
John Mills, 70, died in a Stamford hospital from burns after a lighted match sparked an explosion when he removed an oxygen mask to smoke a cigarette. Medical Examiner Ralph W. Crane said the incident occurred April 2 during treatment for a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
STAMFORD
John Mills
Stamford hospital
Ralph W. Crane
Mills
Cow Detained After Wandering Town Promenade
In Glastonbury on May 7 a cow named Bessie wandered from Charles Chapman’s farm into Main Street and was escorted to the police station. The animal calmly tried a door to the detention room as onlookers watched, with the owner and officers arriving to recover the wandering bovine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLASTONBURY
Bessie
Charles Chapman
Main street
Trumbull Election Sees Both Parties Confident At Polls
In Trumbull voters head to the polls as Republican Reginald Reed seeks re election against George Gibson with Leslie Whitney and Melvin Hart as running mates. Democrats press for change amid debates over school facilities town planning and the beer question on the ballot. Turnout expected heavy while polling places report 1043 ballots by noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald B. Reed
first selectman
Leslie N Whitney
Board of
Selectmen
George A. Gibson
Melvin P. Hart
first selectman’s post
Reed
Liveliast
tamprigna
SIL Kalanta
Twins Separated by Draft After Board Decision
The State Selective Service Appeals board issued a ruling on twin brothers Donald I. and Edward W. Oppenheimer of West Suffield. Both worked on their father's farm and sought the same deferment. The board indelibly split them by induction order, with Donald receiving the lower number and being drafted, while Edward was deferred until August 8, separating the brothers for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Selective Service Appeals board
Solomon
Donald I
Edward W. Oppenheimer
West Suffield
Donald
Larsen urges community role in solving national problems
Roy E. Larsen of Westport, president of Time Life and Fortune, told University of Bridgeport students that the community is the management unit in solving national issues. He urged immediate local action and cited Kefauver committee findings and the National Citizens' Commission for the Public Schools, stressing crime as a local problem to be tackled locally with some state and federal support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Larsen
Westport
Time, Life and Fortune, Inc
University of Bridgeport
Klein Memorial auditorium
Amerlean
Lirsen
Larsen
Tatsen
Kefauver
National Citizens' Commission for the Public Schools
Larnen
Mr. Larnen
national
23 Airmed Killed in Bomber Crash at Kirtland Base
A B 36 bomber from Carswell Air Force Base crashed during landing at Kirtland near Albuquerque. Twenty three airmen died, two survived in critical condition at Sandia hospital. The flame outbreak rose nearly 200 feet, leaving wreckage resembling a junkyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ALBUQUERQUIN
Kirtland Air Force base
Air Force
Perry G. Griffith
Kirtland
Sandia special weapons base
Sandia
Carswell Air Force base
Fort Worth
Tex
Senators Laud Gen MacArthur as Magnificent Witness
Senators on the Armed Services panel praised General MacArthur after three days of testimony, noting his stern but compassionate manner and endurance under a barrage of questions. Chairman Russell said the testimony showed patience and frankness, and MacArthur thanked the distinguished committee for the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Dougina MacArthur
Russell
D-Ga
Syrian Troops Open Fire On Israeli Frontier Town
Syrian troops opened fire on an Israeli settlement near the frontier amid three days of fighting around Tel El Minteila and the Huleh area. Israeli officials disputed UN cease fire orders while Syria complained of Israeli attacks. The clash produced casualties and ongoing border tensions as both sides reported battles and troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TIL AVIV
Tarael
AMD
Teraril
Sea of Galilee
Moshe Sharett
Bennet de Ridder
Sharett
Israel
Damascus
United Nations
Shamalnah
Security Council
Ein Geb
Galilee
Lierre
Minister Names Baby in Comic Baptism Scene
The Chuckle Minister at a baptism asks for the baby's name. The mother responds with a long, humorous string of names Randolph Morgan Montgomery Alfred Van Chis topher McGoof. The minister, aided by an assistant, jokes about using a little mere water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Morgan Montgomery Alfred Van Chistopher McGoof
Irregular New York Stock Opening Prompts Wide Trading
The May 7 stock market opened with high irregularity as small caps and leading ladies rise among key issues. Trading was active, reflecting unsettled sentiment and mixed gains across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW YORK
ORC unit leaves for active duty
Mayor McLevy bid farewell to the 869th Replacement Company Organized Reserve as they departed for Camp Kilmer, NJ for 2 1 months of Army service. Relatives gathered at the station while Salvation Army workers handed out coffee and donuts. Col. Kenson P Flagg noted the 269th as a top unit and urged them to uphold city traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLevy tole
869th Replacement company
Organized Reserve
Camp Kilmer
frst
Salvation Army
Kenson P Flagg
Hatfierd
269th
Flagg
Frederick J. de Rohan
Connecticut Military
Shirley Temple Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy in Tulsa
Screen star Shirley Temple, 23, was stricken while driving through Tulsa and underwent an emergency appendectomy. Hospital attendants at Hillcrest Memorial described her condition as good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TULSA
Okla
Shirley Temple
Hillcrest Memorial hospital
Toward a Classifieds Summary From the Index Page
The page lists sections and page numbers for a newspaper with topics including Draftees Guide at pages 22-23, Obituaries at page 24, Radio-TV at page 12, Society News at pages 20-21, Sports at pages 44-15, and other features such as Editorials, Home and Fashions, and a Workers of the Week column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomics
Maatth
Brady
senees
Society News
veve
Sokalsky
George E. elk nay
nove ee saeae
Stags
Senators Back Firm Far East Policy Defense Chief Opens Fire
Secretary of Defense Marshall told senators MacArthur’s war plans risk "all-out world conflict" with the Soviet Union. He defended the administration’s stance on Formosa refusing Nationalist forces to the Communists and rejecting a broader war. Marshall said MacArthur favored extended conflict, endangering allies and Western Europe, with 16 Joint Chiefs’ options. four cited by MacArthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WASHINGTON
Marshall
Douglas
joint chiefs of staff
MacArthur
Karreaga
China
Korea
staf
Inter
MacAr
free peoples
Red China
ths
Manchunto
Formosa
anr
Soviet Union
Western
Europe
One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan outlines war briefings
The column argues Congress is well informed about Korea and notes weekly White House briefings for Democratic leaders and daily newspaper briefings for Republicans. It jokes about Republican anxieties in the White House and urges non partisan briefings with the chiefs of staff, highlighting Lincoln era references and signaling further updates from General Sam Rayburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Korea
Truman
White House
Sam Rayburm
Also Mentioned on This Page
Injo
TOKYO
Santas
Gastein
Lewtades
Hugrest
Fiagamest
e.eeae
Serge taper
Wistaria
Brinako
Elaine Garber
Marina circle
Seaside park
Patricia Clifford
ICELAND
REYKJAVIK
U. S
Iland republic
Teeland
NAVY
Coast guard
Risain
N.H. RAILROAD
Senator McMahon
BY CAREY CRONAN
Trumbull
R. E. LARSEN
Magazine
Bridgeport University
New Mexican
Gen. MacArthur
Greenfield hill
dogwood
Sandra Smith
Peggy Van Duran
Mantinghouse lane
Fairfield
ORC
Today's Index
FAR EAST
WALTER KIERNAN
Lincoln
Newspaprranik
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!