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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1952
Page
12
Nathan P. Feinsinger said hearings could come "as soon as possible" as a House committee probes whether the Wage Stabilization board violated Taft-Hartley law. Feinsinger welcomed the inquiry and trusted the panel to be fair and unbiased.
A dinner celebrated H A Silverstone a Bridgeport official and state Central Committee member. Attendees included Andrew Lindmark Nelson Parker Edward Dempsey City Clerk Fred Schwarzkopf City Treasurer John Shenton and Harold Poole with speakers praising his public service and loyalty. A clock was presented to the couple by Alderman Sandula.
Harry Elam representing Miss Russell stated that Tommy’s future is assured once London confirms legally. The actress waited through adoption delays tied to the parents’ case while Miss Russell contended she bore no part in any offense. Mrs Kavanagh handed Tommy to the actress at London airport on November 6 amid tears over the family’s finances and housing struggles.
Three masked gunmen robbed the North Newark branch of the National State Bank and escaped with about $15,000. Tellers and around a dozen customers were herded into a side room before the robbers fled in an automobile in what was the second North Jersey bank robbery in 10 days. Police described the bandits as short and stocky, armed with two shotguns and a revolver. A second April 14 robbery at the Elmora branch of the Union County Trust Co. yielded $15,750, and the suspects had not yet been caught.
William H. Wright 42 of Westport Sanatorium employed there was arrested at 9 40 pm on a charge of theft. Police say he took a wrist watch from a fellow employee at the sanitarium. Det Louis Rosenau Policeman George Marks and Special Policeman Andrew Tedesco made the arrest. Wright is held in lieu of 500 bond for Town court Monday.
Allied warplanes destroyed eight communist tanks about 500 yards from lines and knocked out one. Six trucks and two camouflaged vehicles were also destroyed. Sabre jets likely downed two MIGs and damaged two. Night B 29s hit rail bridges. Navy aircraft cut rail lines at 115 spots. St Paul cruiser and Manchester Buck group reported coastal strikes.
In Chicago a temporary injunction bars 32 year old Beatrice Skertich from dating Mollinero or taking their two sons Gerald and Kenneth from home, as her husband Rudolph Skertich claims alienation of affection and seeks damages. The case marks a rare effort to protect a marriage.
Hartford, April 24 AP Counsel for convicted slayer Joseph L. Taborsky, 27, filed a petition in Superior court for a new trial. Taborsky was convicted June 7 for the 1950 holdup of Louis Wolfson in West Hartford. Albert Taborsky, 25, serving a life term for second degree murder, testified and is now declared competent after earlier being deemed insane. Joseph’s death sentence was stayed pending the Supreme Court of Errors appeal.
Pierre Van Paassen, noted authority on Israel, will address the congregation at 8:15 tonight at Congregation Rodeph Sholom Park and Capitol avenues. The service marks the fourth anniversary of Israel’s founding. Van Paassen was recently named an honorary citizen of Tel Aviv.
At a preliminary Republican caucus in Milford Town Hall delegates and alternates to the state congressional and senatorial district conventions were chosen. A Republican town committee was elected, and with no contest the Town Clerk will cast one ballot Monday to finalize. Delegates to state convention include Robert H. Clemence and Herbert Elker among others. congressional delegates include Clarence I Platt and Ralph Broderick. senatorial delegates include Fred H. Merwin and Warren A. Field. District committee members were elected in five districts with multiple names listed.
President Truman defends seizing the steel mills to avert a strike threat and protect forces in Korea. He calls impeachment attempts over the move a political proposition and downplays plans to seize newspapers or radio stations. He notes a White House Iran clarification differed from his prior statements.
A U S jury convicts B R Banet of handling stolen cars. Banet denies knowledge of theft and says DeFazi brought five buyers. He admits seller names on bills were fictitious. DeFazi awaits sentence for transporting stolen cars across state lines. sentencing set for May 5.
Ward sought an IRS ruling in 1946 on taxes from reorganizing and marketing 384000 Brown and Bigelow shares valued at 1 191 000. Rep Kean noted taxes could reach about 1 million if treated as short term gain versus about 390 000 if long term.
Charles N Craddock of the Bridgeport office of the U S Civil Service Commission announced open examinations for the position of electronic engineer. For further details visit Room 324 Post Office Building.
A Fairfield University audience heard a panel of local firm representatives discuss employment topics. Harvey Bowman of Dictaphone spoke on Job Evaluation and Wage Determination, Charles Bahner of Booth and Bayliss spoke on Merit Rating, F. J. Finsinger of General Electric spoke on Training Programs, and Peter Reilly of Warner Brothers spoke on The Value of Communications.
In Bedford Junior High tonight the Representative Town Meeting approved three appropriations totaling 28000 for a town dump dike and related improvements. They also funded a bulldozer for the new dump and a road and bridge access to Imperial avenue. Unanimous votes supported bank bond designation and state aid applications for Coleytown.
Rhen Hill prison mutineers halted a block 15 siege after slamming doors on a guard and later surrendering. Eight guards endured days of terror as state police watched. Vernon Fox steered negotiations and praised the mutineers. Nebraska ranks second in beef packing among states.
The student election results name 20 city officials including Richard Farrell as treasurer and Joseph Forello as judge. Henry Steffens heads the mission, with many postholders from Bridgeport and surrounding areas. Weis ran anti machine, a Naval reservist in junior industrial relations, aiming to study Mayor McLevy’s methods.
Donald Kowalsky son of Mr and Mrs Abe Kowalsky of 55 Marion Street earned a place in the 1852 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges at Boston University He served as president of Tau Epsilon Phi business manager of Boston University News Scarlet Key Honorary Activities Society vice president Hillel and vice president Freshman Dorms
Milford residents watched the fifth adjourned session approve appropriations totaling 521 925.50 for the 1952 53 budget with cuts of 4 400. Departments funded include Public Works 337 709 Sanitation 69 496 50 Street Lighting 34 500 Welfare 52 745 Recreation 27 475. Snow removal and vehicle repairs were trimmed and Old Field lane widening reduced. Town Manager Desmond defended potential snow budget needs.
The six and a half mile railway linking Canterbury and Whitstable in England will shut down after more than a century of operation.
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