Alpert Urges Emergency Aid as Railroads Face Collapse
George Alpert, president of the New Haven Line, warned at a Chamber of Commerce meeting that 20 eastern railroads may go under without immediate government relief. He criticized Eisenhower and Nixon, called Weeks’s report weak, and pressed for operating expense funds rather than capital loans. He warned of “ghost cities” in New York and Boston if services end.
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George Alpert
New Haven
Chamber of Commerce
Alpert
Eisenhower
Nixon
Secretary of Commerce
Washington
Mr. Alpert
Smathers Committee
Weeks
Bridgesport ‘Traffic Association
Leslie Tyler
O Alpert
Abbert
New York
Boston
Chambers of Commerce
Stratford to Share Storm Drainage Costs With Bridgeport
Stratford Town Council to negotiate with Bridgeport and State Flood Control on Bruce's Brook drainage at the city line. A $319000 annual plan was presented with one third funding from each community and the State. Major work includes Bruce's brook and related piping and improvements in multiple streets and areas.
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Harry B. Flood
Stratford
Samuel Tedesco
State Flood Central Commission
Bruce's Brook
Stratford-Bridgeport
Flood
Richard E. Blake
Bruce’s Pond
State Flood Control Commission
Wesley Cronk
Blake
Bruce's Pond
Clover Street
Canaan Road
Clover Field
Broadbridge Avenue
Wooster Park
Tanner's Brook
King Street
Lordship Area
Victoria Lawn
Shoreline
Stratford Road
London
McQuillan Street
Lindsley Place
Wells Place
Birdseye Street
Housatonic
Orgie Douglas
Elfa
Connor's Lane
Probate Judge Thomas Won't Seek Milford Court Post
April 28 Probate Court Judge Arnon Thomas announced he will not seek reelection in November. He notified the Republican Town committee in a letter read at the group’s organization meeting. Thomas has headed the Probate Court for 14 years and gave no reason in the letter for his decision. He said advance notice would allow the committee to select a candidate.
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Milford
Arnon Thomas
Republican Town Committee
Thomas
Jin
Sgt. Mullane
Thomas Mullane
Ilness
Force
Mulvihill
Mullane
William Brennan
Andrew Lindmark
Frank Delaquila
Delaquila
Postal Service
Police
New York
Donlald Brown
Thomas O'Brien
Lyddy
Common Council
Civil Service Commis
City Civil Service Seeks Draftsmen Applicants
The Civil Service commission invites applications for draftsman posts across several departments. Deadline is May 15 with examination dates to be arranged. Pay ranges from $3.76 to $4.24 yearly. At least one vacancy exists in the Planning department tied to the redevelopment program, with draftsmen also needed in Engineering and Education.
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Civil Service Commission
Meany Deplores Inaction Sees Low Mood Trend
Washington April 28 AP George Meany AFL-CIO president said the nation is sliding into a low mood with unemployment likely to rise to about six million in June. The AFL-CIO general board criticized the administration and Congress for inaction on recession and urged stronger unemployment insurance and a big tax cut.
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Washington
George Meany
Organized Labor
Federation
Democratic Congress
Afl-Cio
Meany
Jeachers
Eisenhower
House
Ways and Means Committee
David J. McDonald
Big
Steelworkers Union
House Banking Committee
Senate House Economic Committee
Paul A. Samuelson
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
William F. Butler
New York
Chase Manhattan Bank
Norwalk Girl Held In Bad Check Case
Norwalk detectives arrested Marion K. Daskam 22 of 14 Elmecrest at 10 a.m. yesterday on a warrant charging her with cashing three fraudulent checks for 50 dollars each at the Metchant's Bank using false statements. Herbert L. McCreary 24 of 1833 State street was arrested on a warrant charging five counts of bad checks. McCreary is free on 300 dollars bond pending City court hearing. Daskam posted 400 dollars bond for City court appearance May 16.
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Norwalk
Marion
K. Daskam
Elmecrest
Herbert L. McCreary
Place
State Street
Met
Chant’s Bank
Economist urges tax incentives to revive business
Butler quoted Martin R. Gainsbrugh chief economist for the National Industrial Conference Board urging action to revive business perioding for plant and equipment. He calls for special tax incentives before the year ends.
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Butler
Martin R. Gainsbrugh
National Industrial Conference Board
Enek
Milford GOP elects Warren A Field as chairman
On April 28 the Milford Republican Town Committee unanimously chose Warren A Field as chairman succeeding Robert H Clemence who did not seek reelection. Also elected were Mrs William Nesyice as chairwoman Mrs Patrick Capozzi secretary and Noyes Hall treasurer with district chairmen named for five districts Field to push a bill allowing party labels in local elections.
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Milford
Republican Town Committee
Warren A. Field
Robert H. Clemence
William Nes Yice
Patrick Capozzi
Noyes Hail
Herbert Etker
Hans Zweibel
Field
Wall
Harrold Pickett
General Assembly
YWCA Hosts Food Savings Course on Meat Purchasing
The fourth in a five part series by the YWCA Adult Activities department explores economical roasting and meat buying. Tonight at 7 in Bridgeport Gas company building 814 Main Street, guest experts David Kornblot of Mohican Stores and Dorothy O Mera of Bridgeport Gas will demonstrate buying tips and roast preparation using new gas appliances. Admission via reservation through Bridgeport Gas home service or YWCA Adult Activities.
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Adult Activities Department
YWCA
Bridgenort Gas
Main Street
David Kornblot
Mohican Stores, Inc
Dorothy O
Home Service Department
Golden Hill Street
Three Promoted to Police Captain Despite Board Veto
Three lieutenants were promoted to captain last night despite a board member's opposition. James Tait voted no, saying the promotions were unnecessary. New captains Shanley Raymond O Donoghue received oaths from Mulvihill and badges as colleagues offered congratulations.
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Board of Police
James Tait
William K. Mulvihill
Francis Shanley
Raymond
Joseph O'Donoghue
Mulvihill
Andrew Lindmark
William Brennan
John A. Lyddy
Tait
Robert Delaney
Lyddy
Stratford Wins High Court Test Over Sewer Assessment
The Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a ruling denying an injunction by Whip Poorwill Crest against Stratford over a sewer assessment and $2,000 damages. The case centered on Robin Jane and a development map indicating a street dedication, with the court noting dedication is a fact-based determination. Reymond W. Ganim and Isadore Chaplowe appeared for the Town and the company respectively.
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Common Pleas Court
Otto. H. LaMacchia
State Supreme Court
Whip- Poorwill Crest Company
Stratford
Robin Jane
LaMacchia
Supreme Court
Reymond W. Ganim
Isadore Chaplowe
Support Offered for Bus Law Test in Connecticut
Hartford April 28 AP Protestants and other Americans United for Separation of Church and State offered legal backing to challenge Connecticut s school bus law allowing towns to provide buses for children attending non public schools Dr Glenn L Archer executive director said the group would assist if citizens seek to test the law s constitutionality This follows an earlier pledge by Paul Blanchard and comes as Archer tours Connecticut cities this week.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Glenn L. Archer
Washington
South Park Methodist Church
Rr. Archer
Paul Blanchard
Supreme Court
Dr. Archer
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Apert
Interstate Commerce Commission
Bridgeport
Milford Court Post
Karen
Kathy Hest
Don Hest
Pickerington
Columbus
Ohio
Ray C. Boystel
Utah
Boyster
Columbus Zoo
Sion
Carl Doerr
Eleanor Allebert
Whittier Street
Mh OY
City Trust
Bouffant
Meigs
Denier
Coats
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