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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1954

Page

20

Pontiff Weakens After Heart Attack and Illness

The Pope, who has ruled for 15 years, showed a serious collapse and weakening heart after a recurrence of gastritis and hiccups. Vatican officials described continued concerns, with audiences canceled and a cautious recovery pace after residence at Castel Gandolfo.

Castel Gandolfo Vatican Papal Holy Father Holy See Rome Mario Scelba Msgr Angelo Dell’Acqua Clemente Cardinal Micara L’osservatore Romano Castle Gandolfo Tiber Pope Pius Italy Associated Press

Divorce Denied To Betty B Dunn In 1952 Family Disputes

Greenwich court records show Betty B Dunn denied a divorce from husband Mr Dunn. Testimony cites marital troubles over her association with the secretary's father and social events with liquor. Dunn denies improprieties, notes fight with the secretary's father, and says he moved his office after her departure. Custody petition dismissed. appeal in Superior Court pending.

Dunn Judge Covella Miss Dunn Mioo A Mrs Dunn M. Dunn Greenwich Superior Covelio William I. Beers Dunn Stewart H. Jones Duna

McCarthy rebuked on two charges in Senate censure clash

The Senate debate over Senator McCarthy’s conduct grew heated as Democrats pressed censure for his remarks about General Zwicker and the Irving Peress case. Supporters heckled, while Vice President Nixon presided and insisted the resolution addressed McCarthy’s conduct, not a formal censure.

GOP McCarthy Republican Party Senate Sen Bridges Nixon Jenner R-Ind Flanders Welker Idaho Hitler Watkins Committee Gen Zwicker Irving Peress Len Saltonstall R— Mass Armed Services Committee Army Peress Watkins Utah Bennett Bennett Bhandmaidas Communist Party State Department Fulbright D-Ark Morse Ind-ore McCarthy Arms Hendrickson R-Nj Watkins Group Sen Bennett

Plane crash survivors rescued by helicopter during harsh winter ordeal

Aboard the Berlin Milan flight wrecked in mountains, survivors endured frost and scant food while awaiting rescue. Aboard the recovery effort, Carey survived injuries and described hours of huddled cold as rescuers, including a Trans-Ocean pilot observer, located the wreckage and airlifted victims.

Apostols Bountis Manchester N. H Peter Dana Milan White Mountains

Pianist Bride of Fred Waring at Court Decree

The Marion county courthouse heard newsmen that pianist Fred Waring and his second wife Evalyn Nat Waring had been separated six years. A Las Vegas decree awarded her an undisclosed financial settlement and custody of their three children Dixie Lyn 20 Fred erick Monroe 18 and William Griffith.

Evalyn Nat Waring Las Vegas Dixie Lyn Frederick Monroe William Griffith

Suspect in murder seized after long search

A suspect tied to a murder was captured after witnesses recalled a face from a police photo. El Paso patrolmen Joe Ortiz and Elmer Ramsey recognized Zdonick during a routine ride in a poorer border city district. Descriptions had been broadcast on November 9 to local and state police across Texas New Mexico and Utah.

Mr. Murphy el Paso Zdonick Joe Ortiz Elmer Ramsey Ortiz Texas New Mexico Utah

UN Action Sought Over Aerial Suspects In Korea Crisis

Delegates from Britain, France, Canada, Australia and others reconvened to press the UN to act on the 13 Americans jailed by Red China on spying charges. Lodge and United States officials urged steadfast support for aviators and continued UN talks with the Koreans. The debate included a rejected Soviet peace proposal as Nutting warned the communists remain opposed to UN terms.

Lodge Britain France Canada Australia Belgium Colombia Ethiopia Greece Luxembourg Netherlands New Zealand Philppines Thailand Turkey South Africa Korea James J. Wadsworth United States Washington Eisenhower Anthony Nutting Nutting Basscc UN Russia Jacob A Malik

Puzzle Solved by Devon Wife and Prize Postmark

Devon wife wins weekly puzzle prize after solving difficult clues and explains Christmas needs and kids. Another Stratford entrant mailed late, missing eligibility, with rule reminders about postmark deadlines.

Devon

Brother Testimony Clashes Over Doctor Trial Acquittal

The state rested its case as Dr. Samuel Sheppard faced defense testimony about the night Marilyn Sheppard was killed. Dr. Stephen Sheppard, defending his brother, described Samuel’s calm demeanor, the folded jacket on the couch, and the scene's disturbance arguments while detailing the early morning discovery and Samuel’s alleged incoherence after the slaying.

Dr. Samuel Dr. Sam William J. Corrigan Dr. Stephen Sheppard Family Corrigan Marilyn Samuel Stephen

Ribicoff Flags Excess Spending in State Projects

Governor elect Ribicoff toured Mansfield State Training School and University of Connecticut facilities after a capital budget request sparked a clash over cost estimates. Dr. Neil A. Dayton and university leaders accused Public Works of overpricing, with Mansfield projections for sidewalks and renovations far above Public Works figures. Ribicoff pledged a functional, no frills approach and promised to review the department’s estimates upon taking office.

Public Works Department University of Connecticut Mansfield State Training School Neil A. Dayton Mansfield Hospital Dayton Ribicoff Mansfield Public Works A. N. Jorgensen University Leonard Riccio

Husband shoots self in church during service tragedy

A man identified as McCall shot himself inside St. Justin's church after fleeing a yard incident near Miss Melanson's home. He collapsed near the altar area and was rushed to St. Francis hospital with a bullet wound under his arm. Police under Lt. Meany and Capt. Sages investigated.

Estelle Mary Ann Joseph v. Meany John Sages McCall Blue Hills Avenue St. Justin’s Church Miss Melanson St. Francis Hospital

Witness Griffin Held as Material Murder Witness

Griffin, a principal witness in the Patterson case, testified before a grand jury and remained under subpoena. Officers searched his clothing to confirm identity on Phenix City’s main street as armed guards protected his hospital room after emergency treatment. Acting Atty. Gen. Bernard Sykes and assistant Maury Smith visited the hospital.

Phenix City 14Th Street Griffin Patterson Alabama Bernard Sykes Maury Smith

Death Notice Labilo in Fairfield 1854

Lon ka Lanzin widow of Samuel Tanzio of 100 Tanzia Hill Rd dies in Fairfield on Dec 2 1854. Private funeral at her home Saturday after noon with interment at Oaklawn cemetery.

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Pontiff Betty B. Dunn Mr. Dunn Covello M’carthy Copter Chan Gurney Civil Aeronautics Board Boston Carey St Louis Berlin Hill Kenneth M. Richardson Warren, R. I Westover Air Force Base Mass Airforce Frank T. Morelock Crackers Neck Miss McEttrick Miller St. Joseph’s Hospital Laconia Pianist Bride OF Fred Waring Marion County Stanley R. Zdonick Perssico Wheeler Grammar School Bridgeport North End Spassick High School Stratford Sandy Bannister Rogue Chip Corrigan Asked. “Yes, He Did,” Dr. Steve Dr. Steve Self
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