Union strike limits hit defense production and steel supply
The steel strike reduces national output to about 12 percent of normal with 30 integrated plants still operating. The National Production Authority directs top priority defense orders to non-struck mills and mandates acceptance of such orders. Senate to reconvene with proposals from seizure to Taft-Hartley court order.
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CTO
National Production Authority
NPA
Senate
Truman
Ansonians Injured When Auto Hits Milford Hydrant
Milford police report two Ansonia men injured early this morning after their car struck a fire hydrant on Roger Avenue near Lauvette Street. Frank Meade and Michael Philips sustained facial and scalp injuries. Meade was arrested for reckless driving. The vehicle was badly damaged and water service was interrupted pending repairs.
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Milford
June
Frank Meade
Arlington Hotel
Ansonia
Michael Philips
Crescent Street
Roger Avenue
Lauvette Street
George Nuttery
Alexander Norris
Milford Water Company
Water Company
Meade
Milford Court Hears Mixed Sanctions In County Session
Milford Court in New Haven county sentenced Walter Crowther 44 to 20 days in jail for intoxication. Frank Sajdlowski 34 was fined 30 dollars for breach of peace and resisting arrest. Several others were fined for traffic and stop sign violations.
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Milford
Walter Crowther
Plaza Hotel
Bridgeport
New Haven County
Joseph P. Bernblum
Frank Sajdlowski
Cherry Street
Nathaniel Tripp
Winter Street
Gaetano Greco
Prospect Street
Derby
Maurice Bordeaux
Grandville Avenue
Devon
George S. Devine
Stratford Avenue
Romeo W. Conti
Ponetreet
Ansonia
James A. Ryan
Lakeide Road
Harold J. Magne
Ocean Avenue
Edward A. Lehnar
Milford Point Road
William Anderson
Bostwick Avenue
Rudolph V. DuRassa
Point Lookout
Stanley M. Glass
Yellow Mill Village
Police Probe Assault Involving Wilfred Sark Report
Police investigated a complaint by Wilfred Sark 42 of 1190 Iranistan Avenue reporting an assault on Gilbert Street yesterday. Sark was taken to Emergency Hospital with eye and face injuries and refused to identify the attacker.
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Wilfred Sark
Iranistan Avenue
Gilbert Street
Sark
Shelton Youth Wins Prize at Rensselaer
Vladimir J. Carlson of 587 Howe Avenue shared the Ricketts prize at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute commencement Troy New York. He and Robert A. Murray of New Kensington Pennsylvania won for best theses in the Architecture department and earned the net annual income from a $2000 fund. Carlson, a Shelton High School graduate and World War II Marine Air Corps veteran, also received a bachelor of architecture degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelton
Vladimir J. Carlson
Howe Avenue
Ricketts
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy
N. Y
Robert A. Murray
New Kensington
Department of Architecture
Mr. Carlson
Shelton High School
Marine Air Corps Service
Stolen Crowns Returned by Mail at St. Rosalia
Crowns valued at two million dollars were recovered by mail to Msgr. Cidifi at St. Rosalia. Police said the crowns were damaged by rough handling and missing stones included a diamond, amethyst, sapphire and ruby. A bar intermediary and a post office delivery brought the package from Manhattan, with a security upgrade ordered for the shrine.
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Blase de Natale
The
Daily News
Art Flynn
Flynn
St. Rosalie
P2ior
Post Office
William Rorke
Manhattan
Broome Street
Cioffi
Louis Harkabus Dies Tea Room Founder
Milford obituary for Louis Harkabus 64 of Seaview Avenue founder and long time owner of Harkabus Bakery and Tea Room 1081 Broad Street Bridgeport died at St. Vincent’s Hospital after a two day illness Services set for Wednesday at Frank Polke and Son funeral home and St Theresa’s Church Long Hill Burial in St Michael’s Cemetery Bridgeport Survived by two sons Elmer and Albert both Milford a daughter Cecelia Harkabus and four grandchildren.
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Milford
Louis Harkabus
Seaview Avenue
Harkabus Bokery and Tea Room
Broad Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Frank Polke and Son
Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport
St. Theresa's Church
Long Hill
St. Michael's Cemetery
Harkabus
Holy Name Society
St. Theresa's
Knights of Columbus
Albert Harkabus
Harkabus Bakery and Tea Room
Elmer Harkabus
Cecelia Harkabus
Fairfield State Hospital
Newtown
Berlin and West Germany face vague security pledge issue
Der Tagesspiegel editor argues the West must define the Berlin guarantee to deter Moscow. The Soviet ban on Allied military cars on the Berlin Autobahn continues, imposed May 27. Britain maintains a barrier around Radio Berlin in response to the seizure of four West Berlin settlements.
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Berlin
West Germany
Erik Reger
Moscow
Britain
Russia
Radio
Frank Jacoby 74 Merchant Dies Active in Community Work
Frank Jacoby 74 merchant dies after long civic involvement in Bridgeport leading charitable causes. He served as West Side Bank and Trust director and supported Bikur Cholim Rodeph Sholom and Jewish Community Center. He endowed a $1,000 annual gift to the University of Bridgeport for a Brotherhood of Man lecture series. He is survived by his daughter and siblings. services set at Rodeph Sholom with burial at Bikur Cholim cemetery.
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Chamber of Commerce
West Side Bank and Trust Company
Martha Heisman
Luninis
Jacoby
Newington Home For
Father Flanagan
Inter-Group Council
Bridgeport
University of Bridgeport
Brotherhood of Man
Jacoby Foundation
Ralph Bunche
State of
Israel
Harry A. Goldstein
University
Bikur Cholim Synagogue
Rodeph Sholom Synagogue
Park and
Capitol Avenues
The
Jewish Community Center
B'nai B'rith
St. John's Lodge No. 3
AF and
Obeh Grotto Movper
Bridgeport Lodge of Elks
Katie Stein
Milford
Hotel Guest Found Unconscious in New York Room
Miss Georgia Easton, 50, of New York City, was found unconscious on the floor of her room at the Hotel Barnum and was taken to St Vincent's hospital. Dr Jan Soroka said she appeared to have attempted suicide by swallowing pills. Police investigate as Easton would not disclose what she took.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Easton
New York City
Hotel Barnum
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Jan Soroka
Miss Easton
Francis Noroton
Drive Launched on Shrubs Blocking Drivers' Vision
The town building department launches its annual drive against shrubbery interfering with traffic visibility. Inspector Herbert M. Smith says several complaints about corner lots near intersections have been received and cites a 20 foot clearance rule in residential zones. Complaints should be filed with his office for correction.
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Herbert M. Smith
Fairfield School Band To Perform On NBC With Lavalle Tonight
Fairfield elementary school band about 140 members plus faculty and parents travel in three Gray Line buses to New York City for a 9 30 p m NBC broadcast with Paul Lavalle The band will be escorted to the state line by Fairfield and Westport police and New York lines patrols The broadcast will honor the band and follow Lavalle’s recent stop at Grasmere school for a Barnum Festival appearance. A second item notes a Forget Me Not sale by the Disabled Veterans chapter to aid local veterans with proceeds for services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Atend
Paul Lavalle
NBC
New York City
Sherman School
Gray Line Bus Company
New York
Lavalle
Grasmere School
Town News Highlights From About Town And Townsfolk
The Skinner Chevrolet Co wins a three car town sale at 1350 dollars each for use by the Buildings Parks and Highway departments starting July 1. Chris Chisholm gains approval to hire a year round school painter. Refreshments at Southport beach offered by Elmer Anderson. An air raid siren installation at the High School approved by Grover Benton. Izabel Burgstaller earns a Master’s in music education from Boston University. Recreation Softball enters second round and aims for regional playoffs and national tournament in Stratford. Mr and Mrs Robert Yovanovitch gain court approval to change their name to Yovan. Harold Williamson transferred to Bridgeport Hospital after illness.
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Skinner Chevrolet Company
Building Department
Highways and Park Department
Board of Education
Chris Chisholm
Southport Beach
Elmer Anderson
Grover Benton
Izabel Burgstaller
Boston University
Recreation Softball League
Conn. Amateur Softball Association
Stratford
Robert Yovanovitch
Glover Street
Superior Court
Yovan
Town Hall
Harold Williamson
Salley , Boulevard
Bridgeport Hospital
No Trace Found by Searchers For Child's Body in Milford
Milford police and Public Works workers cleared more than 600 cubic yards of garbage at the Town Dump in a search for the infant girl believed to be disposed there. Lil lian Cosier admitted giving birth and strangling the child at her home in May, and is held on a coroner's warrant as detectives continue to sift rubbish with no success.
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Milford
Arthur J. Harrie
Public Works Department
Lillian Cosier
Roberts Street
James W. Corrigan
Corrigan
Edward Hubbell
Harold Anderson
Harris
New Haven
Tax Board to Review Public Works Budget Tonight
The Board of Estimate and Taxation meets in the city council chambers to examine the Public Works budget for 1952 53. Fourth district requests total 244 518 with a 60 221 rise. Fifth district 396 866 up 75 858. Salary boosts drive increases. other items include sewer maintenance garbage removal street lighting and plant operation costs.
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Board of Estimate and Taxation
Council
Public Works Department
Paul J. James
Ledyard Man Dies After Axe Beatings
Gerow and Mrs. Martha Allyn Lewis told police of regular abuse by Lewis at their Avery Hill home in Ledyard. After a confrontation, Bertha Gerow allegedly struck while Lewis slept. he died 14 hours later at Backus hospital. Both women are jailed under $25 000 bonds on assault with intent to murder charges. case continued to June 16.
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Backus Hospital
New London
Ledyard
Lewis
Expert explains rainy weekends in the east
Dr Langmuir claims successful rainmaking based on weather records, while Senator Moody warns of economic impact on Michigan tourism. Dr Wexler counters with Weather Bureau findings that rainfall patterns do not show consistent effects from silver iodide seeding and notes uncertainties in achieving targeted rain.
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Langmuir
Tucson
Michigan
Moody
Dr. Langmuir
Pentagon
Congress
Weather Bureau
Wexler
New Mexico
United States
Europe
Dr. Wexler
U. S
Danbury Man Heads Marine Corps League
Don ald Rickert of Danbury was elected state commandant of the Marine Corps League of Connecticut at the 11th annual convention. He succeeds Walter C. Deane of New London. Other officers named include John J. Golden Stamford senior vice commandant and Joseph McKernan New London junior vice commandant. Katherine Linewebber New Haven named auxiliary president.
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Stamford
Donald Rickert
Danbury
Marine Corps League of Connecticut
Walter C. Deane
New London
John J. Golden
George Ciarcia
New Britain
Robert Gregins
Joseph Gay
Meriden
Joseph McKernan
Joseph Blanchard
Katherine Linewebber
New Haven
Mary Rickert
Bethel Springer Spaniel Wins Longshore Southport Show
A 12yearold Bethel English Springer Spaniel Ch Melilo Royal Oak owned by Mrs R Gilman Smith won best in show at the Longshore Southport Kennel Club event in Westport. The 8114dog show featured top dogs including Bank Away of Bang Away and Wyretex Wyns Traveller, with Royal Oak earning top allbreed distinction under Tom Gately.
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Westport
R. Gilman Smith
Bethel
Longshore-Southport Kennel Club
John W. Cross, Jr
Wilton
Longshore Beach and Country Club
California
R. C. Harris
Ch. Bank Away
Bang Away
Westminster
Leonard Smit
Trucote
Traveller
Ch. Strathglass Venture
Lucifer
Strathglass
Hugh Chisholm
Royal Oak
Tom Gately
Gately
England
Cross
Blakeen Bali Hai
Morris and
Essex
Roy J. Webber
Frederick A. Jagger
Long Island Sound
Greenwich
Great Pyrenees Club of
Bob Gorman
City to Receive Traffic Awards in 1951 Safety Contest
Eastern division awards will honor the state for traffic safety leadership. The Department of Motor Vehicles will get special achievement awards for accident statistics and licensing, while the Safety commission earns a citation for statewide accident prevention coordination and a certificate for enrolling all towns over 10,000 in the nationwide contest. Cities including Bridgeport and several others receive citations for 1951 traffic fatalities reductions or eliminations. Smaller towns and multiple cities receive certificates or merit for pedestrian safety efforts and overall traffic safety leadership in this statewide program.
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Department of Motor Vehicles
The
Safety Commission
Bridgeport
National Safety Council
Mansfield
East Haven
Derby
Willimantic
Wethersfield
Safety Council
Bloomfield
Guilford
North Haven
Plymouth
Windsor Locks
American Automobile Association
Waterbury
Berlin
Cheshire
New Milford
Newtown
Portland
Rocky Hill
Thompson
Trumbull
New Canaan
Bethel
Stafford
Groton
Stonington
Darien
Westport
Winchester
Killingly
Graduation Exercises at Fairfield Hear War Reflection
The 1952 class heard Rev. Richard V. Lawlor stress a basic life framework during communion break fast. Father Fitzgerald led the benediction as graduation continued with a Class Day program and talks by Miles McDonald and the district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph A. McEnany
Bridgeport
Prosecutor
Earthquake Strikes Kingston Wounding Two Schoolboys
A sharp earthquake hit Kingston Jamaica causing injuries to two schoolboys who were hospitalized. Local authorities assess damage and monitor aftershocks as residents seek safety.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Caribbean
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Milford Court
Mam Allaher
Wael Ad
Sgl
First National Bank & Trust CO
Fed. Res. Syst
Pat
Ore
Rensselaer
St. Rosalia
Msgr. Cidifi
Rome
TEA Room
Ittery
Frank Jacoby
Klein
Mayor McLevy
Mr. Jacoby
Elans
List Property Sales
Louis J. Cantarera
Floyd Drive
Annis C. O'Donnell
Henry F. Tonges
Osborne Hill Road
Robert J. McLevy
Taylor Place
Nellie M. Galaske
Dimill L. Kinnie
Greenfield Hill Fire Company
Southport Fire Company
Roger Ludlowe
Aerie
FOE
Red Men’s Hall
Wakeman Field
Holy Family
Wakeman
Legion Field
Gould Manor
Townies
Sturges Park
Stratfield
St. Anthonys
Recreation Commission
Public Works
Norwalk
James
Louis A. Kupan
MacKenzie
Martha Allyn Lewis
Marine Corps League
Southport
R. Gilmak Smith
Martin Melcher
John J
Clayton
Purdy
Ch. Trueluck
Paul Warwick
Dr. Czar
Bracken
Remier
Majeara Mahabat
Mardormere Kennels
Rhythm Step
Mardormere
Pennyworth Kennels
Edward J. Johnson
Ch. Johnson
R. ©. Harris
Boxer
Bang
Sirrah Crest
Beth S. Chaves
Doberman Pinscher
Elbac
Olga
Cosalia Kennels
Ch. Kirk
San Miguel
Fred la Crosse
Marksmans Bing
Strathglass Kenne
Strathglass Venture
Leonard Smith
William A. Rockefeller
Rock Ridge
Vivian Grace Kroner
Kroner
Tedwin
A. J. Meshire
Whynstraat Armee Wynstraat
Norcrest
Carmen Donnarumma
Miles McDonald
Kings County
Father Fitzgerald
Father Rooney
Father Donnelly
America
Church In
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Howard Ave
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