Fairfield Democrats clash over debate method in April Primary
Fairfield Democratic Town Committee leaders rejected an Opposition panel debate plan and urged a one on one face to face debate between Nicholas J. Phelan and John J. Darcy. Phelan defended the at large method and attacked Darcy for avoiding a direct challenge to his five year political record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darcy
Phelan
Fairfield
Ribicoff
Mr. Darcy
John T. Fitzpatrick
Howard W. Benedict
Mary Carvan
Mary Cieplinski
Hovey Bresler
Ann Cirofici
James Eldridge
Albert Garotala
Ralph Garoia Jo
Edward J. Noland
Robert Lee
Robert Lesser
Edward Mansfield
Geraldine Murphy
Richard Reidy
Edith Samerson
Edward Schine
James Walsh
Robert Shedden
Democratic Party
Communist rail boss urges anti extravagance campaign
Hong Kong dispatch reports the master of Chuchow railway station in Red China denounces waste and extravagance. He sent two 60 word cables to 360 stations urging a punter extravagance campaign. The cable cost 15 008 Swan value 56 686.
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Hong Kong
Chuchow
Red China
Chiropractors Gain in Prestige State Association Told Here
Connecticut chiropractors hear National association official say unions and insurers increasingly recognize chiropractic care. Dr A H Shafer Jr notes over 500 insurers now recommend chiropractors for back injuries and claims. Other talks cover chiropractic relief of palpitations and role in heart health, plus plans for October meeting in New Haven. Attendees include peers from Massachusetts New York and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Chiropractor Association
Connecticut Chiropractic Association
Stratfield Hotel
A. H. Shafer Jr
National Association
Chiro
Shaler
Shafer
Robert T. Simonson
Indianapolis
Ind
New Haven
Massachusetts
New York
Connecticut
Kelly C. Robinson
Stamford
The
Parental Liability Talk by Capozzi in Bridgeport
Ernnest Capozzi, Bridgeport lawyer, will discuss Parental Liability for Acts of Minors at the Independent Schools of Greater Bridgeport meeting tomorrow at 7 30 p m in the Burroughs Public Library. Gerhard Coler will chair the session and lead two discussion periods following the talk. Capozzi, a former city court prosecutor and past Unico national president, is active with St Francis Cabrini Council Knights of Columbus. This event is part of a Bridgeport private schools series on teenage problems.
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Ernnest Capozzi
Bridgeport
Independent Schools of
Greater Bridgeport
Burroughs Public
Gerhard Coler
Capozzi
Unico Clubs
St. Francis Cabrini Council
Knights of Columbus
Baun Sponsors Talk On U S Foreign Policy
The Bridgeport Association for the United Nations presents Prof Fowler Harper of Yale Law School for a Thursday night talk titled American Foreign Policy as It Looks to an American Abroad. Introduced by BAM vice president Samuel Freedman, Harper returns from India after a year abroad and discusses his experiences. Cochairs Mrs John Barone and Mrs Lloyd Truman organize the event, open to the public with college club members as special guests. Start time is 8 15 p m.
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Bridgeport Association For the United Nations
College Club
Fowler Harper
Yale University Law School
Fowler
Samuel S. Freedman
BAM
India
Federal Security Agency
Department of the Interior
War Manpower Commission
John Barone
Lloyd Truman
Party Truce Marks Voting in Colombia
In Bogota on March 16 about four million Colombians voted under a historic political truce. Conservatives and Liberals split elective offices 50 50 while women cast ballots for the first time. No disturbances reported as the two parties agreed to share posts to restore peace.
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Bogota
Columbia
Congress
Stste
Soviet Styles Feature Short Skirt Trend
London reports fashion in the Soviet Union with a short skirt trend as a radio commentator notes the straight line silhouette catching on. The style show described by Doria Maksimak on Moscow radio highlights evolving women’s attire.
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London
AP Skurta
Soviet Union
Kates
Moscow
Doria Maksimak
Doris ‘Sadona
Siicais
Tiven
Suspects Face Drug Charge After City Hotel Arrest
City court arraignment today for two men taken into custody Saturday night in a downtown hotel. Wallace Czyzik 20 of 87 Pequonnock Street held on 5000 bail for violating the State Narcotic Drug Act. described as a narcotics pusher. Norman Brochu 20 of 1255 State Street charged with breach of the peace and also held on 5000 bail. Police staked out the hotel for three hours using walkie talkies as they set up in rooms next to Czyzik. He allegedly tried to discard a package containing heroin and hypodermic needles. the item sent to the State Laboratory for analysis.
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Wallace Czyzik
Pequonnock Street
Czyzik
Norman Brochu
State Street
Joseph A. Walsh
Walsh
Walter Witt
John Basile
James Fitzgerald
State Laboratory
Fairfield judge seeks action on despicable literature
Judge John H. Norton filed a complaint with the U S Department of Justice over material he called despicable, distributed to local boys by The Gemarco Company. The Post Office had issued a stop order on July 3 last year for using mail to provide information on obscene matter, but a U S District Court enjoined enforcement, and the Attorney General's office is reviewing whether to appeal.
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John H. Norton
U.S. Department of Justice
George C. Doub
Atttorney General
Norton
Gemarco Company
Post Office Department
Gemarco
U.S. District ‘Court For
Southern District of California
Attorney General's Office
Accountants Meet in Bridgeport With GE Officials
The Bridgeport Chapter of the Na- Hom a Association of Accountants meets at 6 38 pm tomorrow in Hotel Barnum Leslie T Asher GE West Lynn Mass will discuss Lets Have Better Salaries and be introduced by C Howard Black General Manager of GE Construction Material division Burke of John H Yeaman company will lead discussion after Asher talk
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Bridgeport
Na- Homa! Association of Accountants
Hotel Barnum
Leslie T. Asher
General Electric Company
West Lynn
Mass
Dinger
C. Howard Black
James E. Burke
John H
Women Depart for GOP Parley
More than seven Connecticut women left by train for Washington for the sixth annual National Women’s Conference opening today. President Eisenhower will address the lunch session Tuesday. Mrs. Eisenhower and Mrs. Richard Nixon will attend as guests. Connecticut’s delegation is led by Anna-Mae Switaski with many members from Fairfield County and coastal towns, including Westport New Canaan Darien Norwalk and Monroe.
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Connecticut
Washington, D.C
Eisenhower
Richard Nixon
Mesde Alcom
Congress
Supreme Court
Capitol
the Treasury
Robert B. Anderson
Greenwich
Anna-Mae Switaski
Republican State Central Committee
Fairfield County
Charlie Speaks
J. Kenneth Bradley
Arthur Driesen
Gladys Schuck
Westport
Everett Callender
Peter Roessiger
Maxine Baldwin
John W. Bricker Green
Wich
Marjorie G. Campbell
New Canaan
Howell Tuttle
George Hastings
Darien
Marie Dascenzo
J. R. Spangle
Norwalk
Clara M. Lewis
Mon
Roe
Emhart Implements 32 Hour Four Day Week Companywide
Emhart Manufacturing will shift about 700 salaried employees to a 32 hour four day week starting Monday due to a months long backlog decline. The move affects headquarters staff and divisions including Hartford Empire Maxim Silencer Skyworker Milford Standard Knapp and V and O Press with few exceptions for roles impacting orders or shipping. Supervisors will roll out rotating schedules for operation continuity. company asserts the cut is temporary and designed to preserve competitiveness as the economy remains weak.
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Hartford
Emhart Manufacturing Company
Hartford Empire
Maxim Silencer Company
Skyworker
Milford
Standard-Knapp
Portland
V and O Press
Hudson
N. Y
Emhart
Stratford Drum Corps Opens Season Saturday in Jersey
Stratford Drum Corps opens the 1954 competitive season with a Saturday meet in Newark New Jersey bringing together eight top corps from the Interstate Circuit. The event, a benefit for William Ramlow veteran circuit secretary now in Florida, is hosted by the Connecticut Yankees in the Sussex Avenue Armory. A special bus from Stratford Legion hall will transport members and some nonmembers. rehearsals with 68 drummers and a drum major preceded the event amid cold, windy conditions.
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Newark
N. J
Connecticut Yankees
Sussex Avenue Armory
William Ramlow
Florida
Ramow
Kenneth E. Raine
Newjack
Robert Hermann
Stratford Corps
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Stratford
Lycoming Division South
Stratford Teens Nabbed In Break In At Market
Stratford police arrested two teens after a break in at Poor's Market on Main Street and South Avenue. C David Birchard, 17, faces breaking and entering with criminal intent with a $10,000 bond. David M Jersey, 18, charged with aiding and abetting and released on bond. Officers credited a live investigation leading to Jersey's arrest at his home. Patrolman Bredice was treated for a back laceration from crawling through the broken window but returned to duty.
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Stratford
Main Street
South Avenue
David Birchard
Mount Pleasant Avenue
David M. Jersey
Los Angeles Avenue
Yea
Bath
Anthony Bredice
Eugene Freemes
Albert Evanko
Joseph Berke
Peter Longo
J Live
Birchard
Frank McNamara
George Drachowsky
Jersey
Bredice
Bazaar meeting scene and court date noted
Town court appearance set for March 24 as authorities act on information from Poor's market. A bazaar chairmanship is planned for 12:30 AM Sunday with patrols by the Parent-Teachers group. Walter Knablein reported Greek Orthodox Birchard hiding in walking area near Holy Trinity Church after entrance to the hall was forced.
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Walter Knablein
Two Hurts as Car Crashes in Newtown
A March 6 crash on Mount Pleasant hill left two youths injured. Charles Dean, 20, and James Lynch, 18, both of Sandy Hook, drove off Route 6 near Johnny Cake Lane, hit a tree, and were treated at Danbury Hospital. Dean claimed he fell asleep at the wheel. he received a Town Court summons for March 20. The car suffered extensive front-end damage and was towed away.
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Newtown
Mount Pleasant Hill
Walter Benz
Charles Dean
Sandy Hook
Johnny Cake Lane
Dean
J James Lynch
Danbury Hospital
Lynch
Group for Retarded Opens State Office
The Connecticut Council for Retarded Children opened new headquarters in Hartford at 29 Pearl Street on a Saturday. The nonprofit includes 23 training school associations in the state for the mentally retarded, with Eric Sandahl of 60 William Drive, Trumbull, as president.
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Connecticut Council For
Kennedy Center
William Street
Hartford
Peart Street
Eric Sandahl
Liliam Drive
Trumbull
Veteran finally gets birthday party after lonely wait
Korean War veteran Eugene Dougherty finally hosted a large birthday party on March 2 after a failed invite list. Blue Star Mothers of Hamtramck organized a 25-member gathering with Polish sausages and cake, celebrating Dougherty’s 23rd year in a surprise that moved him to tears.
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Detroit
Eugene Dougherty
Dougherty
East Side
Hamtramck Blue Star Mothers Chapter
Joseph Skopowski
Grace
Blue Star
Battle Creek
Mich
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Colombia
Thureday
Longbreck Park
Soeitoren
Legion Corps
Southend
Hermann
Longbrook Park
Legion Hall
Istratford Cops
Nyden
Pas Ees
Madison
Group For
Retarded
Vet
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