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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1952
Page
2
Federal action raises prices on bottled and bulk whiskey as tax changes push supplies into storage. By April first industry stocks reach 768 million gallons, eight years of supply at current consumption, with aged whiskey awaiting tax aging and potential market effects for bulk and scotch varieties.
Murray rallying 7 800 at Memorial auditorium near U S Steel Gary works urged rapid settlement but warned against a 153 day injunction under Taft Hartley. He attacked steel for denying a union shop while owning union contracts elsewhere, saying the core issue remains a demand for a union shop amid a 2 day old strike.
The Rev. Theodore L. Steiger, 52, Unitarian minister of the Laconia church, was kidnapped today by a man and woman he picked up at Belknap recreation area in Gilford. They drove him for over an hour, treated him well, stopped for coffee, took $5, then released him unharmed near Manchester. The minister kept his wrist watch. the woman hinted she may have been an inmate in an institution.
Eisenhower insists he will not seek or join a third party in 1952 and has no plans to open Chicago headquarters for a delegate fight. He says he favors state control of offshore oil revenues, seeks world peace, and warns high taxes choke private enterprise while pledging a national TV address to outline his views. He would meet Stalin if the people approve, but he won’t announce talks behind voters’ backs.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower arrived in 102 degree heat for an inspection tour of Hoover Dam. He rode in an open convertible with Nevada Governor Charles H. Russell toward the dam, where he praised the project as self-financing and essential for flood control, irrigation, and power. The scene included local crowds in Henderson and Boulder City and a small greeting from Owen Woodruff’s children.
Acheson plans a rapid trip to London Berlin Vienna and Brazil with discussions with Eden and the French foreign minister. He will receive an honorary degree at Oxford and pay tribute in Berlin as a memorial library is dedicated. He notes strong US ties with Brazil and regrets not visiting other South American republics.
AP reports about 45 000 prisoners and civilians on Koje Island were to be screened for the first time in Pusan. Christenberry said all prisoners would receive orientation before seven questions to determine voluntary repatriation to North Korea or China.
Milford Court fines listed for June Museard alias Robert Cyr 23 Cherry Street 17 dollars for evading responsibility and 12 dollars for operating without a license by Judge Joseph T Bernblum. Other cases disposed by Judge Bernblum include John Engleberger 22 Wade Street Bridgeport 9 dollars for passing a red light George L McNelis 18 Cedar Street 3 dollars for operating without a license and Sid Karan 21 Sanford Place Bridgeport forfeited a 12 dollar bond for speeding. In Nevada Reno Humphreys chairman of the Republican state committee and Rex Bell former cowboy actor Las Vegas say Eisenhower visit will not change mind.
A page one dispatch reports Red fortifications along the Baltic coast and Soviet air force actions. It notes a Swedish Catalina attack by two Mig-15 fighters and a Soviet rejection of the Swedish probe. East German propaganda marks Hitler’s invasion anniversary as mobilization grows. West German concerns rise over German unification and possible four power talks. A border police detachment abducted 40 West German workers near Helmstedt as British authorities plan a protest.
Dr. J Leonard Vickers 53 a Greenwich physician was found dead in his Pickwick Arms room Saturday afternoon. Medical examiner says he shot himself with a .38 revolver at his left temple after making a phone call. He wore only underclothes and left no notes. Previously on staff at Greenwich Hospital he lived alone and was divorced from Dr. Margaret Craighill of New Haven.
Victor Klesitz, 19, of Brushy Hill road, arrested on the Newtown Danby road by Constable Hiram Hanlon for operating a motor vehicle under suspension, without registration, and illegal use of marker plates. Brought before Deputy Judge Edward B. Pitzschler, released on $200 bond for Town Court appearance June 30.
The article reports internal Conservative worry over Winston Churchill's age and the viability of shifting Anthony Eden to a domestic post. It notes Eden's popularity and Butler's budget battles, with calls for a younger prime minister and private talk of leadership change amid a fragile peacetime government.
Milford police seek driver after a hit and run on Beach avenue near Wood avenue injures Joseph Cha vot 44 of 122 Courtland street Bridgeport. He was treated and discharged after transport by private car. witness Kenneth Adams reported the incident.
Over the weekend items including dresses blouses and handkerchiefs were taken from a home on Laurel Avenue. Entry was made by forcing a window in the back, and the household name Stuart roster appears in the report.
Joe Cacciola 64 native of Taormina Italy and longtime Bridgeport resident died in Fairfield after moving there nine years ago. Employed at Venus lingerie factory he belonged to Trinacria M S society. Survived by wife Annette Romieo Cacciola a son Patrick three daughters Sally Rose and Pauline a brother Peter four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services at Louis A Abriola and Son funeral home 426 East Washington Ave time to be announced.
Waterbury, June 22 AP Harlan Fenstermaker 23 died after a drag race ended in a collision on North Main Street. Robert Martin 32 survived with minor injuries. Fenstermaker died of multiple injuries after the crash. Martin was arrested for reckless driving.
Eleanor J. Zingarella, 23, of New Haven, died after a car skidded on Ferry Street drawbridge and struck an esplanade. She was a passenger in a car driven by Peter Soleski Jr. of Ansonia who was charged with operating a motor vehicle so as to cause death.
Ex general's aide Eichelberger cites three journals and says MacArthur hoped to be nominated in 1944 and 1948. He recounts a March 7 1948 talk on stepping aside if MacArthur became nominee and notes MacArthur's March 9 1948 public draft acceptance. He states his support for Eisenhower after extensive testing and belief Eisenhower's leadership would win broad voter support.
The report notes Taft and Eisenhower factions contending over Texas delegates with rival slates of 38 each. Eisenhower denounced the proceedings as a ruthless steal while Taft backers defend the primary laws. Taft and Eisenhower campaigns moved through Dallas and Washington with further strategy in Maryland and other state delegations.
Eleanor becomes the first girl signed to pro baseball and makes a debut that draws 435 fans. She swings with 182 pound frame as officials debate legality and futures, while league and team leaders urge caution and adherence to rules. Egypt's textile slump affects its large industry.
Allied forces report continued advances amid fierce clashes across northwest, east-central, and eastern Korean fronts. U S Eighth Army officers cite heavy Red attacks repelled with up to 3 500 Chinese casualties since June 10. Tanks and raiding parties from the 45th Division engage near Chorwong and approaches to Seoul, while Sabre jets patrol MIG Alley and claim downings in the ongoing battle.
Police probe multiple fires in the North End including two car blazes from 1937 models near Main and Grand and a late night wax carton fire in a freight car on Housatonic Avenue owned by Mitchell Dairy. Alarms issued from Box 373 and Box 8 as investigators review suspected arson and false alarms. The Gold Coast railroad project is cited in accompanying notes with a cost of 56 000 dollars per mile according to Ac cra.
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