Postponement conversation on health program and tax cuts
White House aides briefed on health program proposals and possible postponement of tax cuts. Discussions covered housing, labor law amendments, and foreign aid, with Cole supporting 70000 new public housing units and economists weighing economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Secretary of Agriculture
Benson
Albert M Cole
Congress
Cole
Commerce Departments Business Advisory Council
BAC
New York
Henry G Ruiter
National Assa of Manufacturers
MD Riter
Stratford Plans Liquor Outlet Aid
Stratford council approves liquor licensing measures and zoning changes while naming new members to boards. The town plans a one dollar license with health department enforcement, and forms a park committee for Booth Memorial Park. Public hearings on Curtis Place zoning change draw opposition from 16 prisoners and involve town manager Vermilya and occupancy tax discussion. City officers are recognized for stopping three holdup suspects in Bridgeport. A moment of silence honors late Councilman Nathan H Dahl.
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Porter Street
Albert Avenue
Andrews Stiertacing
Health Department
Booth
Stephen
David Booth
Fred H Lucas
Ecouncil
Domenic
Gertrude Spinel
Curtis Place
Aelien Wce
Allen JF Vermilya
Lyoming Division
Avy- Ca
Stratford Trust Company
Bridgeport
Saisings
Trus Compans
National Park and Trust Companys
Pridgeport
Mechanics and Farmers Savings Bank
Come Adoptach
Melville S Bulmer
Patrick JT Flanagan
Iloin Jar
Paty
Stephen Licinsky
Police Department
Bridgeport Police
Nathan H Dahl
Sheppard Faces Sharp Cross Examination On Divorce Letter
In a tense trial exchange Mahon questions Dr Sheppard about a 1950 letter to Marilyn and a proposed divorce. The witness recounts an osteopath friend Hoversten arranging a junior prom, a dance with Miss Walzer, and subsequent letters to his wife revealing possible misunderstandings. The defense objects to doctor patient privacy while clarifying details of the outing and family reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahon
D. Sheppard
Dr Sheppard
Marilyn
Cleveland
Los Angele
Lester Haverston
Haversten
Sheppard
Hoversten
Hoverten
Margaret Walzer
Lossman
Do Tor
Art Larson Wins Bogotá Tennis Tournament
Art Larson a former United States national champion from San Leandro California defeated Colombian champion Dario Behar 6 2 4 6 6 3 to win a special tennis tournament in Bogotá Colombia on December 13. Larson had earlier beat Hugh Stewart of Los Angeles 6 2 6 4 in the semi finals. The article notes a curious claim that an ounce of pure gold can be beaten into gold leaf enough to cover an acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogota
Colombia
Art Larson
United States
San Leandro Cali
Dario Behar
Larson
Hugh Stewart
Los Angeles
Make Christmas Fire Safe See Fire Safety Rules
Do not leave open flames near trees and ensure wiring is safe. Discard a dry tree promptly and follow basic cautions to protect family and home including no smoking in bed no child play with matches avoid flammable cleaners prevent overloaded wiring and clear junk from attic or basement.
Sparky the Dog Urges Fire Safety Public Service
A public service notice features Sparky the dog delivering a safety message. It stresses avoiding giving fire a place to start and promotes fire prevention awareness in cooperation with The Advertising ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Advertising Ounce
Marin Bell to be honored at Women Athlete of 1954 dinner
Marin Bell the engaged swimming star from Toronto will be honored January 10 at the Women Athlete of 1954 dinner hosted by sports writers and broadcasters. The Toronto athlete swam 32 miles across Lake Ontario last summer and will be featured at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burefalo N YY Dee
Marin Bell
Toronto
Lake Ontario
GUIDE PLAN URGED IN COUNTY GROWTH
A county growth plan was urged as essential for clear proposals and public understanding. M Fagin warned that regional and state problems must be considered and that planning legislation will be introduced next session. He urged Chamber members to support the plan despite potential opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fagin
Bullard Plans Wage Increases and Bonuses
Bullard announces a wage rise effective January 1 1955 with base pay frozen at current levels and no further diving adjustment since May 72 1951. A 10 percent boost to production bonus rates will also take effect January 1, improving bonus earnings for indirect employees due to higher production.
School Board Urged to Set Up Standing Committee on Planning
The board heard a proposal to make the Committee on School Planning a standing committee, introduced by John J McGuinness Jr. The rule change would add planning to the existing three committees and set it for a one month review. The district received 27796 dollars in federal funds covering prior 1954 and 1953 adjustments and the state provided 32110 for handicapped students. Superintendent Joseph E Jeffery announced the grant deposits and earmarked dedication plans for the new William Samuel Johnson elementary school due January 3. The board also accepted a pledge from Catholic War Veterans to place a Pledge of Allegiance in every classroom and scheduled December 20 for a budget requisition meeting, with 1955-56 fiscal year formalities to follow early next year.
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Synless
Congress
Treasury
White House
Fatus
Asia
Eisenhower
Sita Congie
Belire
Dulles
Definse
Wilson James Hagerty
Humphrey
Fhgwerts
Rowland Hughes
Harold E Stassen
Clarence Randall
Board of Education
John J McGuinness Jr
Joseph E Jeffery
Jeffery
Cornelius F
Catholic War Veterans
John J Morris
Board of Apportionment and Taxation
Tax Board
Drivers Fined After Parking Ticket Disorder
A list of multiple drivers appeared in court with fines including 56 for dis regarding of 27 parking tickets and 5 for parking within 25 feet of a crosswalk plus 6 for road rule violations. Dispositions covered numerous individuals including Joseph Cimmine John Hollister Pedzate and Michael FrankQ with varied penalties across Fairfield Milford and Stratford jurisdictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cimmine
Lexington Avenue
Torres
Myrtle Avenue
John Hollister
Sterling Pie
Merritt Street
Michael
Frankq
Ostanford
John Sanora
Curt Voit
Feorge Kalor
Jan
Donald Va
Enal
Andrew Janek
Baramacaine
Margenaro
Moffitt Street
Ambrose Foregan
Michael Sagnelli
WooStamfert
Wihan
Carter
Park Street
Witliam
Hoehn
Rard Street
Helen
Svynle
Ney Mifeyt
Arthur Ratner
North Ave
William — Clarten Tress
Broat Street
Robert ND
Culver
Preafi
Reeset
Ronald Barry Arva
Meu Pain Road
Fairfield
Toahert
dTassikh
Titkee Place
Frank Mocumbo
Tinen Avenue
Fileen I
Elizabeth Street
Milford
John BooVillelia
Wethe Avenue
Stratford
Crorge Fo
Terez
Iranistan
Donald Fo Rerwin
Valley Road
Tames
Ranapp
Black Rock Avene
Frederick Coeehianello
Tembrokhe
Claria
Tdarechikee
Eorce
Chebra
Cheater Snr
Hos Heiden
Henry J Zitha Trrir
Variana Ventatone
de Fallag Inti
Patarth
Troatan Milford
Glayacas
Mara
Torziehell
Batier Patovilage
Ore Klecs
Lassie Tershy
Vince Troerre
Tver Street
Tver Street One Onerators Hene $F Pour Wiser 27 168 Wheeler Ayeane
Yule Gifts Stolen at Middletown State Hospital
A burglary over the weekend stole Christmas gifts donated for patients at Middletown State Hospital in West Virginia. The missing items include costume jewelry wallets stockings pens and similar articles mainly intended for male patients. Hospital officials said the male gift supply was already below need.
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Middletow
Sirta Claus
Middletown State Hospital
Cpokeaman
Chanukah to Begin at Sundown Sunday
Chanukah the festival commemorating the Jewish struggle for religious liberty will be celebrated by Bridgeport area Jewry and by communities worldwide for eight days starting Sunday at sundown. The holiday marks the victory of the Maccabees against Antiochus and the rededication of the Jerusalem temple. Special prayers honor spiritual heroes, and gifts to children and benevolence to the needy accompany the celebration.
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Bridgeport Area
Antiochus
Temple
Jerusalem
Stratford Police Laud Cooperation After Trio of Cops Nabs Suspects
Stratford officials praise Patrolman Lisinsky and the force under Chief Flanagan for rapid capture of three holdup suspects after a radio alert. The case led to two more arrests and four Bridgeport holdups solved. Also approved no parking zones on East Main Street and Crescent Avenue and a widow’s pension for Patrolman Andrew Marzik’s widow.
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Stratford
Lyddyn
Flanagan
Liscinsky
Barnum Avenue
Congress Street
YMCA
State Street
Emma Marzik
Andrew Marzik
Two More Robberies Solved In Suspect Quizzing
Five holdup suspects were questioned yesterday and two more city robberies cleared bringing total to four by the same group since October. Police said Otis Montgomery and George Austin confessed to the Lambs Grill October 23 raid, while Edward Davis admitted the October 22 Victory Market job. The trio joined by Willy Kelley and Richard Title staged the All Market and Nadeau’s Restaurant heists. They await arraignment as $23,000 bonds keep them in custody.
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George A. Washburn
Lambs Grill South Main Street
Victory Market
Beechmont Avenue
Washburn
Otis Montgomery
Waller Place
George Austin
South Main Street
Edward Davis
Montgomery
Austin
Willy J Kelley
Broad Street
Richard Title
Seaview Avenue
Nadeau S
Bridgeport Stratford Town Line
Dominic A Conte
Joseph Ungvarski
Richard Kennedy
Fairfield County
Dickenson sentence upheld in POW collaboration case
Cpl Dickenson’s sentence was upheld on six charges of collaboration with communist captors during Korea. The review board dropped one charge and upheld discharge and forfeiture. Lt Col Harry Fleming, Cpl Claude Batchelor, and Pvt Rothwell Floyd received sentences ranging from dismissal to 40 years.
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Dickenson
Edward Gaither
Philadelphia
Dickensons
Reds
Korea
Armys
Harry Fleming Racine
Wis
Cpl
Claude J. Batchelor
Kermit, Tex
Pvt
Rothwell B. Floyd
UN leader hopes for talks on American fliers in China
UN Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold pursues direct talks with Chou En Lai over 11 American aviators jailed as spies amid Peiping broadcasts criticizing UN intervention. Hammarskjold seeks face to face discussion through Swedish and Indian channels while Malik and other delegates debate related piracy and Formosa issues in the General Assembly.
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United Nations NY
Das Hammarskjold
Peiping
Peiping Reds
Hammarskjold
Chou Enlai
Henry Cabot Lodge Jr
Lodge
Peiping Radio
Red Radio
Peiping Peoples Daily
United Nations
Malik
United States
T F Tsiang
Formosa
Special Political Committee
Social Committee
China
Peipirge
Red
Dag Hammarskjold
Red China
Chou En-lai
London
US State Department
U. S
State Department
Flood Dike Plan Criticized Amid Beach Road Expansion
Property owners clash over a flood dike plan to divide the highway along Fairfield Beach. Officials defend using storm drains and lagoons to hold floodwaters while outlining land takings for widening the beach road and access to a bathing pavilion. Overpasses would connect sides, with pedestrians crossing a six foot dike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Johnson
S. Daniels
David Goldstein
Davenports
Fairfield Beach
Daniels
John H McGarity
David Simpson
Rowland Road
Beach Club
Wham Boyd
Fairfield Beach Club
Fairfield Beichford
Robert G Lean
Colonial Gardens Association
Fairfield Beach Road
Pine Creek
Riverside Drive
South Benson Road
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Raisenhower
Leonard W Hall
Sonia Thotell
Clarence A Cowdery
Issac Murrow
M. Cowdery
Edward Klobukowski
John J Cody
Edward Seaman
Board of Tax Review
W Klobukowski
Cody
Seaman
Ira Peterson
Kianus Stosse
Librarry Board
Dorothy Venables
Arthur Jaeniche
Martin DeVane, Jr
David G Bullard
Town Planning and Zoning Board
William Theissen
John F Hogan
Robert Crowther
John Luchansky
William Bercowitz
Richard J Fahey
Cornelius Ahern
J. Joseph Lupariella
Leslie R. Oakman
George Bradstreet
Sharp
Ietter
Haverston
Miss Kaizer
Faultview Park
Bay Village
Sippard
Boppiney Center
Vride
Sparky the Dog
Bullard
Couturier
Emile Schuberth
Elena Giusti
Rome
Schuberth
State Hospital
Chanukah
Cpl. Dickenson
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