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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1954
Page
7
U S forces press for action to free American personnel captured in the Korean conflict after their planes were shot down. The troops and fliers were captured and are not considered UN forces, according to Lodge.
President Eisenhower urged the United Nations to secure the release of 11 American airmen imprisoned in Red China. He warned that a naval blockade would be an act of war and urged peaceful means while opposing any break with the USSR. He cautioned the Far East communists against provoking a split among allies.
Mrs Perssico of Devon wins the $75 weekly puzzler prize amid family effort by her three sons Vincent 12 Terry 7 and Bruce 5. A Stratford entrant missed by late mail. rules require postmark by midnight Tuesday. The piece explains two tough clues and notes prior late-postmark penalties.
A passage outlines puzzle clues using word pairs and contrasts, noting how tense, harm, and perception shift with context. It discusses verb forms and adjective choices while illustrating preferred terms like AID over BID and FALL over FAIL, ending with examples of weather and daily life associations.
James T. George 33 of Windsor is held on suspicion in the death of his ex wife, reported missing in Waterbury on Nov 1. Autopsy shows a .22 caliber bullet wound. Police traced a firearm purchase two days before the date. El Paso officers commended for recognizing the suspect from a photo, aiding the case.
Utah will join western states and Hawaii in a regional civil defense exercise titled Operation Second Phase. Col Alvin Sessions state civil defense director said the test Tuesday will measure Utahs ability to bounce back after an atomic attack and continue a prior drill held in June.
The Senate adopted a two count censure against Joseph McCarthy for obstructing constitutional processes and bringing the Senate into dishonor. The final tally showed broad support for condemning his conduct while critics urged a constructive approach to fighting communism. The vote followed debate over his attacks on the special committee and remarks about the Senate.
Eugene Timmons aged 41 of 561 Lafayette street was arrested after a brief drive around the corner. Police say he used a car owned by Geraldine Bailey, lacked a license, drove without lights, was intoxicated, and collided with a parked tow truck on Main street near Columbus place. He was held by the Accident Prevention Squad. the wrecked 1940 car suffered front damage.
Three 17 year old youths arrested after purse snatchings admit theft of hubcaps fender skirts spotlights and other auto accessories in the North end. They were held on breach of peace charges in bonds of 1000 each and are to face City Court. Police say the stolen items were used to decorate their hot rod cars. Investigating officers were Lieut Walsh and Detective James Norris.
Secretary Charles B Keats reports receiving an unmatched response to a biographical request from Abraham J. Schermer 40 of Seymour a newly elected independent who ran on the Democratic ticket Schermer says he is unattached unmarried and unregistered England exported 16899 autos and 3921 commercial vehicles to New Zealand in six months
Sikorsky Aircraft workers with at least 90 days of service in 1954 as of December 10 will receive the annual Christmas turkey bonus. Bonuses range from 15 to 75 dollars in five dollar increments per five years of employment. The tradition began in 1925 when workers received a dressed turkey with their holiday basket after completing the Pratt and Whitney Wasp engine.
Bridgeport meeting at police headquarters led by Supt John A Lyddy outlined a 1955 highway safety campaign titled S Day. Representatives from Police and Fire, industry, Chamber of Commerce, media, and safety groups offered ideas to promote safe driving and pedestrian caution throughout the year.
Prosecutor Frauwirth announced an inquiry into a fire at a rubber waste dump near a factory. He noted a second blaze in six days and said firefighters were on scene for hours. He will visit the site later with Lt. Walsh to verify dumped materials and improve supervision.
Laurence Gotzian Tighe, 59, former Yale University treasurer, died at his home in New Haven after a long illness. A Yale graduate of 1916, he held posts at F H Swift & Co and Brown Harriman before joining Yale as associate treasurer in 1938 and serving as treasurer from 1942 until retirement a few months ago. Survived by wife Hester Smith Tighe, son Laurence G. Tighe Jr, daughter Patricia House, and three grandchildren. funeral plans incomplete.
Two senior military leaders Gen Douglas MacArthur and Viscount Montgomery met at the Waldorf Towers in New York a historic first contact between the two. In other news transatlantic ship movements list arrivals and sailings for several liners including Queen Mary and Saturnia. In Essex the CIO United Furniture Workers won a bargaining election at Pratt Road and Co with 317 votes to 227 over the AF of L Upholsterers, contract expires December 23.
Hartford, Dec. 3 AP State Public Works Commissioner Ralph G Macy welcomes an opportunity to present facts on construction estimates and contracts to Governor elect Abe Ribicoff. Macy defended department accuracy against Mansfield State Training School leaders and University of Connecticut officials who claimed higher costs. ribicoff planned a face to face meeting with Macy next Friday to hear both sides before judging.
A Vatican bulletin said the Pope suffered a lighter second heart attack overnight yet his condition remains grave but stable. Montini, Milan's archbishop designate, visited. aides emphasized no operation occurred. Catholics worldwide, including Cardinal Micari, prayed as reporters awaited further updates.
McCarthy said Paul Cotter, former elections subcommittee counsel now on the House Government Operations staff, was the man responsible for the mail cover. Cotter told the special committee he did not sign the order. Senators Ferguson and George planned a closed session to finish the report and expected to hand it to the Senate secretary by early afternoon.
Christmas shoppers in the Mais and Fairfield area will hear carols and holiday music broadcast by Bridgeport Police. Police Superintendent John A Taddy said the department will continue loudspeaker broadcasts at busy intersections with music and safety announcements. The messages start Tuesday and run during store hours, emphasizing safe driving during the Dec 15 19 Safe Driving Day. The notice also notes India’s Planning Commission authorized 500 multipurpose schools to be built in two years.
John Kresel, 68, of New Haven, suffered bruises to both knees at 8 45 p m yesterday when struck by a car at Main and Chapel streets. He was taken to Emergency hospital and repaired after treatment. The driver, Thephely E Roberge 19 of 35 Goodwin Place Stratford, was not arrested.
US officials reduced Brady project prices in March sales for veterans and non veterans, with single homes at 6200 to 6800 dollars and duplexes at 7380 to 10380 for veterans and slightly higher ranges for non veterans, while awaiting a public price schedule from the PHA. The sale, halted for reappraisal, aims to reflect current market values as officials insist prices cannot revert to 1948 levels.
Ninety U S congressional secretaries attended a reception last night at Ambassador Clare Boothe Luce’s Rome residence. Henry Luce hosted in her absence as she receives sinus treatment in Naples. Also noted is Pierre Tutece of Paris who sold his brain after death to 53 institutions, swindling them of 47600 dollars.
Cleveland Dec 3 AP Dr Stephen Sheppard said under cross examination he could not explain how he knew Marilyn Sheppard’s body was in the bed room. He testified he went to his brother Sam Sheppard’s home, found Sam’s wife dead, and then could not confirm where Marilyn’s body lay. He noted he only learned of the murders from a sister in law.
The body of George Ross Hall, 60, of Compo Hill Avenue, was recovered from the Saugatuck River after a 13 year old boy spotted it north of the New Haven railroad draw bridge. Police said death was drowning. Hall was a retired advertising executive formerly with Street and Smith in New York. He is survived by two sons, Leonard and George Jr, a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Brennan.
Emil Brecklin 11 of 626 Honeys pot road Stratford was taken to Bridgeport hospital after being struck by an auto near Honeys pot school at 12 40 pm today. Driver James DelVecchio 42 of West Haven received a Stratford town court summons for violation of state auto laws after claiming the boy ran into the car. The extent of injuries was not known.
Movie star Mane The Body McDonald and ex husband Harry Karl fly to Paris to remarry after divorcing in Las Vegas. A spokesman says they will spend a few days in Paris and Madrid before returning to New York around midmonth.
A Newburgh noon collision between a fire engine and an oil truck in front of Newburgh Free Academy left one man burned to death in flaming oil. The overturned tanker sparked a tremendous fire. six others were burned, three seriously. The dead man was Ronald Bevier, 23, driver of the oil truck.
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