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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1954

Page

6

U S Rules Out Swap Deal to Free Fliers

The United States ruled out any prisoner exchange to free five thousand Chinese students and noted the 4500 Chinese students in 1951. 430 asked to return home, 124 refused, 306 could move freely in the U S while writing quarterly. Of the 124 denied, 27 could leave and 12 already left. 35 cases remain under review. the 27 granted already left about a dozen. The 4500 came from well to do families and some stayed to become teachers. The Korean truce covers the American airmen, making a new deal unnecessary.

United States China Congress Department America Korea

Benson High P E Instructor Questions Quick Lunch Plan

A Benson high school physical education instructor noted a student showering with street shoes and stockings still on. The boy explained he was in a hurry to get to lunch, prompting the curious exchange.

Omaha Benson High School

Two Tankers Out Of Fire Danger Near Puerto Rico

The Coast Guard said two Norwegian tankers damaged by engine room explosions appear to have fire under control. The SS Fensal was under watch from a Coast Guard plane while a U.S. merchant ship stood by 270 miles northwest of San Juan Puerto Rico. The Braconda, about 100 miles northwest of the Fensal, also reported an explosion. Two seamen were initially reported near death from injuries.

New York Coast Guard U.S San Juan Puerto Rico

Iran Shah Says World Tension Abated

Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi of Iran, speaking at a press luncheon, said world tension seems to have abated somewhat. He added Iran intends to strengthen its armed forces.

Washington Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlevi Iran Soviet Union

Three More Executed in Egyptian Brotherhood Plot

Cairo dispatch reports three more members of the Muslim Brotherhood were sentenced to death for taking part in a terroristic conspiracy against the government. They were among 34 Brotherhood members tried by a three judge court. seven got life terms, 22 received 10 to 15 years, one a suspended sentence, and one was acquitted.

Cairo Ains Brotherhood

Windfall profits and housing scandal charged in Senate findings

Sources say the Senate Banking Committee stripped from its report a bold opening claim that irregularities in housing programs yielded one billion dollars in windfalls for builders. Democrats balked at signing the draft and may issue a separate statement while Republicans seek toned down language.

Rowland Evans JR Washington United States Senate Banking Committee Democrats Federal Housing Administration Harding Reconstruction Finance Corporation Banking Committee

Ike Consulted Both Parties On National Defense Steps

The meeting reviewed foreseen affairs national defense and mutual security with President Eisenhower thanking leaders for attending. Dulles urged Senate early action on ratifying the Manila pact and the neutral defense treaty with China and sections of the London Paris agreements on German sovereignty and NATO admission. The President stressed security requires a strong economy and adaptation of force levels to evolving weapons and strategy.

Pact Dulles Senate Republic of China Eisenhower

Pentagon closes case on Dr Edward Condon

Pentagon says it is closing its books on Dr Edward A Condon after he quit as research director for Corning Glass Works and failed to obtain Navy security clearance. Condon, former head of the Bureau of Standards, resigned saying he could not expect a fair independent judgement. Navy suspended his clearance last October and Corning Glass Works handles classified work for the Navy. General counsel Wilber M Bruckner announced the matter will be closed.

Washington Pentagon Sas Edward A. Condon Corning CN. Y. Glass Works Navy Condon Bureau of Standards Corning Corning Glass Wilber M. Bruckner Defense Department

Arguments Heard In Picketing Case

Hartford December 14 The strike bound Underwood corporation of Bridgeport sought to lift a stay blocking its injunction request in Fairfield County Superior Court Judge J Joseph Smith was asked by Walfrid Lundbetrg Hartford representing Underwood to reverse the ruling The union side led by Albert Goldman argued mass picketing should be reviewed by the National Labor Relations Board before any federal action Local 267 Electrical Radio and Machine Workers CIO have been on strike since November 4 over a new contract settlement.

Hartford Underwood Corporation of Bridgeport Walfrid Lundbetrg Underwood J Joseph Smith Fairfield County Albert Goldman National Labor Relations Board Federal Court Local 267 Electrical Radio and Machine Workers Cio

State charges Sheppard killer in wife murder

The state accuses an osteopath of clubbing his pregnant wife Marilyn to death at their Bay Village home during early July 4. Prosecution asserts he battered his wife while he slept and then injured him in a second encounter on a narrow beach beside the home.

Marilyn Bay Village

Seven Kings of Lcolland Named James

Eton College traces its founding to 1440 when Henry VI established the school, while records note seven kings of Lcolland all named James.

Lcolland Eton College Henry VI

Talks Set In Underwood Dispute With Mediation Board

Negotiators for the Underwood corporation and Local 267 IUE CIO meet this afternoon in City Hall with the State Board of Mediation. The strike began Nov 5 after failed contract talks, affecting about 1600 employees including 1200 production workers. Maintenance supervisors entered the plant today as police limited pickets to 20 at the main entrance.

Underwood Corporation Iue-Cio State Board of Mediation and Arbitration Mediation Board Howard J. Mattioli Union Mattiolt Broad and Allen Streets

Greeks Stone U S Missions At Cyprus Crisis

The United States would not back Athens on Cyprus self determination at the UN assembly. Greek Ambassador Alexis Weyrou was to present Greece and Cyprus case before the assembly's main committee amid protests and a mob estimated at 3000 to 4000 outside the U N building housing U S missions and the consulate in Cyprus.

Cavendish Cannon United States Athens UN Assembly New York Alexis Weyrou Wis Cyprus Britain Middle East Peahoe US Consulate and Information Service Aitsn Office of the Dead and Agriculture Organization

New Zealand Wins Round on Cyprus at UN

United States and Britain backed New Zealand as the General Assembly Political committee voted 28 to 15 to not consider further the Greece Britain Cyprus dispute and to prioritize the New Zealand proposal. The committee allowed full debate but limited remarks to the New Zealand plan. India will form a special organization to stimulate private invest.

United Nations New Zealand United States Britain Cyprus General Assembly Greece Mediterranean Cypru India

Sheik Gets 300 Proposals for Blonde Wife Ad

In Lausanne on December 14, the Kuwaiti Sheik Ezzat Gaefar says he has received over 300 marriage proposals for a blonde wife. He notes many applicants include photos and measurements while letters continue to pour in. The 38 year old bachelor favors a blond mate to offset his dark complexion and remains cautious about selections.

Sheik Ezzat Gaefar Kuwait Sheik

Three Freed on Bail in Buried Money Case

Windsor reports three suspects tied to a $38,000 theft from a family head are freed on bail after being rearrested on Superior Court bench warrants. The elder Bednarz accuses son Walter Jr and wife Mrs Lee Bednarz of stealing the money from a farm hiding place.

Windsor Superior Court Bench Walter E Bendarz Sr Walter Jr Lee Bednarz Walter E Bednarz Bednarz Nied Ear

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