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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

17

Four Members Named To Posts On Town Boards

Town Manager John J Desmond announced four appointments to town boards. Walter J Mars J and Walter Tripp join the Board of Plumbing and Heating Examiners, while William Miller and P J Engr sit on the Board of Electrical Examiners. Desmond will add two more members, one to each three member board, after returning from the U S International City Managers Association conference.

John J Desmond Walter J Mars Walter Tripp Plumbing and Heating Examiners William Miller P J Engr Electrical Examiners St Peterburg Fila Ue International City Managers Asociation Desmond Thy Board of Electrical Examiners Board Board of Fire Commissioners

Senators to Meet at Bailey's Hartford Home

Democratic state senators convene at Joann Bailey's Hartford home on Wednesday night with Joseph Longo of Norwich mentioned as potential majority leader. The event signals behind the scenes planning ahead of the November 2 election deadlines.

Hartford Joann M. Bailey Joseph Longo Norwich

Fashion Note on Collars Grows Larger Toward Hem

A fashion snippet discusses middy collars expanding toward the waist in extreme models and silk foulard. It suggests a four in hand knot, sized to tie firmly and hang mid hem, with a tone that sounds critical yet cheerful.

Stevenson Wins Weizmann Award At New York Dinner

In New York on December 2, Adlai Stevenson addressed the Weizmann dinner, calling for study of whether Middle East defense demands are rifles, bread, or both. He accepted an honorary fellowship in Israel's Weizmann Institute and urged patience, broad perspective, and cooperation with Arab states, stressing defense not offense in arms support.

New York Adla Stevenson United States Middle East Chaim Weizmann Israel Weizmann Institute of Science Asia Far East

Dempsey slated for major post in Ribicoff admin

Hartford December 2 Governor-elect Abe Ribicoff announced plans to appoint Mayor John N Dempsey of Putnam to a high post in his administration. Dempsey, praised as Bailey’s ally, may serve as executive secretary. The dinner underscored party unity as Bailey warned of tough days ahead and Benton and Dodd floated Bailey as a possible national chairman.

Hartford Dee 2 Abe Ribicoff John N Dempsey Putnam John M Bailey Statler Rubicoff M. Dempsey U. S Thomas J. Dodd John P Kelli Bailey Ribicoff Mr Bailey John Bailey Democratic Party Connecticut Mr Benton Rep Dodd Benton Spellacy Ribicoffs Exervone

Girl Swallows Fork in Muskegon

AP report describes Wilma Hermans a 16 year old in Muskegon who accidentally swallowed a dinner fork while examining her teeth. Parents laughed then rushed her to Hackle hospital where surgeons removed a full sized fork from her abdomen. She recuperated after the operation.

Muskegon Wilma Hermans Wilma Hackle Hospital

Canadiens Rout Red Wings Behind Early Goals

Montreal Canadiens, led by Dickie Moore and Bert Olmstead, powered to a 4-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings before 11,531 fans at Olympia. The two early goals helped set the tone as Montreal moved atop the league standings.

Delproit Dickie Moore Bert Olmstead Montreal Canadiens Detroit Red Wings Olympia

Corundum and Ruby Sapphire Colors Explained

The mineral corundum is an oxide of aluminum found in pure form in various regions. It is known as ruby when red and sapphire when colorless pink yellow or violet.

GOP Committee Plans Meeting Next Week

Hartford AP dispatch reports the Republican State Central Committee will meet at Hotel Bond Thursday at 6pm to discuss the aftermath of Governor Lodge's defeat. The gathering was called by State Chairman Clarence F Baldwin and aims to map strategy.

GOP Tee Bond Governor Lodge Clarence F Baldwin

Drive Around Corner Lands Man in Five Charges

Eugene Timmons, 41, of 561 Lafayette Street, allegedly drove a car he borrowed around the corner, ran lights, and crashed into a wrecking truck on Columbus Place. Police held him for the Accident Prevention Squad after the brief, damaging ride. he faced five charges.

Eugene Timmons Lafayette Street Anthony Bussolotta Timmons Geraldine Bailey Highland Avenue Mazin Street Columbus Place Mario Body Shop Robert Houston

Fourth of July 1776 celebration noted in history

The first celebration of the Declaration of Independence occurred on July 8 1776, four days after Congress adopted the document. The reader is reminded that their heart mirrors the size of a closed fist.

Congress

Meriden Man Held in $250000 Southington Robbery

Joseph J. Casper and John C. Kelly announced the arrest of Chester Orsin, 31, of Meriden, in a $250,000 robbery tied to a Southington physician's home. Orsini faces conspiracy charges for transporting $13,000 in bonds stolen from Dr Ruben Thalberg's residence. Bonds recovered from a Westchester county attorney tied to Patsy Manganelli, who was nabbed in Miami. Five others, including one woman, are under arrest. Orsini has prior blackmail and receiving stolen goods convictions.

New Haven Joseph J. Casper FBI Connecticut John C. Kelly Chester Orsin Meriden Southington Orsini Casper New York Ruben Thalberg Westchester N. Y Patsy Erico Manganelli Manganelli Miami

Two Injured In Lycoming Plant Fire

Avco Lycoming division employees Ernest Santoro and Laurier Jacques were burned in a flash fire at 10 12 a m while installing a new blower on an exhaust duct in a materials laboratory. They were treated at Bridgeport Hospital and listed in fair condition.

Lycoming Avco Manufacturing Corporation Stratford Ernest Santoro Willard Street Orange Laurier Jacques Concord Avenue Devon Bridgeport

Golden Tablet Promises Pain-Free Mornings For Arthritis

Three leading U S hospitals report extended clinical tests on Sustamin 2 12 a two tablet nightly regimen claimed to relieve arthritis pain stiffness and swelling within weeks The ad promises risk free trials with refunds and introductory offers for various 10 and 20 day supplies claiming dramatic benefits for diverse conditions including arthritis rheumatism and gout.

U. S Sustamin

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