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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1952

Page

4

Fairfield U Educator Sees France Linked To America In World Peace

Rev. James Fairfield University educator argues France is closely aligned with American democratic ideals and stresses France’s strategic Western European role. He warns U S policy has been short sighted in aiding France without erasing cherished French values amid Indochina costs and German concerns. The discussion on Fairfield University program aired on WICC with panelists James Farnam Jr and Ferdinand Zegel.

James Fairfield University France WICC United States Atlantic Europe Council of the Nations U. S Britain Father Walshe Germany Indochina General de Gaulle John A. Meaney Engli University

Seven Die In Florida Three Car Crash On U S 17

AP report from Jacksonville May 4 details a fatal three car collision on U S 17 killing seven people. Victims include Foster Scott and his wife with two children of Jacksonville, Scott's mother Mrs. Cola Estes of Yulee, Mrs. Lillie B. Kummer of Philadelphia, and Clare M. Mons of Jacksonville. Simmons’ car reportedly hit the Scott car head on and then struck Hunter’s vehicle.

Jacksonville Fin U. S Foster Scott Scott Mra Cola Estes Yulee

Study Planned on Probation Setup in Connecticut

Hartford May 4 The Nation Probation and Parole association will undertake the first study of Connecticut's probation system since 1938 in June. William M Maltbie president of the Connecticut Prison association said two national agency field men will conduct the study and a written report will be submitted. The data will be available to the General Assembly at the 1953 session.

Hartford Connecticut William M. Maltbie Connecticut Prison Assocition Association General Assembly

Bloodmobile to Visit at Alcoa Thursday

The Red Cross bloodmobile will visit the Aluminum Company of America plant on Atlantic Street Thursday from noon to 5 p m. It is the second trip to the plant whose employees donated 180 pints last August. Charles P Rainey, compensation director, leads arrangements.

Aluminum Company of America Atlantic Street Red Cross Bloodmobile William K. Mulvihill Red Cross Bloodmobile Charles P. Rainey

Ansonia Girl Hurt in Milford Accident

Doris Shea, 22, of Ansonia, suffered a possible skull fracture after a car she rode in rolled over on New Haven avenue Edl's Hill Milford. She regained consciousness en route to Milford Hospital where Dr Oliver B Andrus treated her and released her. Passenger Barbara Ennis, 22, Shelton, had a deep cut to her left foot and was treated. driver Walter Skodien, 27, Ansonia, received a reckless driving summons. Raymond Mackowski, 28, Ansonia, unhurt.

Milford Doris Shea Myrtle Avenue Ansonia New Haven Avenue Edl Walter Skodien North Cliff Street Raymond Mackowski Wakelee Avenue Skodien William Shea James Maguire

Milford court actions yield fines and suspensions in Bridgeport docket

Milford court records show Walter Burnaka age 20 of 108 Gunn Street appeal a 30 day jail term and 150 dollar fine for license suspension violations and post bond of 200 dollars to stay free. Other Bridgeport youths faced suspended sentences and fines after street fight near Firemen’s Hall on Charles Street.

Milford Walter Burnaka Gunn Street Joseph Bernblum Burnaka Bridgeport Charles Street George Malchinsky Kent Avenue Howard L. Robinson, Jr Black Rock Avenue William T. Burzynski Gregory Street Richard Broad Street Mr . Morrissey Park Avenue Bernblum William Rodick East Broadway George T. Blaszczyk Twin Oaks Terrace John Hedden Sampson Street Arthur I. Stonehill Newton Avenue Norwalk Millered F. Gill Milford Point Road Henry Goron Albright Pattergon Avenue Stratford

Reading Mass Sex Education Quiz Draws Police Probe

In Reading Massachusetts a school department questionnaire asking parents whether teachers should give more attention to sex and religious education drew criticism from Acting Police Chief Thomas J. Fitzpatrick who argued sex education is a parental duty. School Committee member Newell H. Morton said the word more should be deleted to avoid confusion among parents.

Reading Mass Thomas J. Fitzpatrick Fitzgerald Newell H. Morton

Builders and Union Meet Over Retroactive Pay in Norwalk

Negotiators from the Norwalk Carpenters union AFL and the Mas ter Builders association met to resolve a week old strike. They will present a new offer at a late today meeting in Red Men’s hall. The issue is whether retroactive pay should start June 1 if the Wage Stabilization board has not approved a wage increase by then.

Norwalk Norwalk Carpenters Union AFL Master Builders Association Iate Red Men's Hall Main Street Builders Association Adimant Perley Hovey State Board of Arbitration Mason Laborers

Couple Arrested in Domestic Row

Clarence Jones and Ora Jones both of Building 45 Yellow Mill village were arrested on breach of the peace charges after a domestic dispute. Mrs Jones struck her husband with a knife injuring his right hand. He was hospitalised at St Vincent's. Each is held on $100 bond awaiting city court today.

Clarence Jones Ora Yellow Mill Village Albert J. Meehan

Danbury Court Fines Drivers for Traffic Offenses

In Danbury on May 4 Judge Leonard McMahon fined two for operating while intoxicated. John T. Ferretti and Mrs Mary Doone pleaded guilty after arrests on April 27 and April 14 respectively. Moody, DeSantis and Smith faced lesser penalties for speeding, stop sign, and traffic sign violations.

Danbury Anvtra Leonard McMahon John T. Ferretti Fairfield Ridge Mary Doone William Street Ferretti Charles Chese Division 1 Daone Thomas Leahy Bridgeport Louis Stefani West Street Mariano DeSantis, Jr Great Plain Road Danbury-Newtown Road Georgy Bunnell

Eisenhower Gains In GOP District Sessions

Connecticut Republicans named delegates to the May state convention with added support for General Eisenhower as presidential nominee. The sessions in multiple districts backed Baldwin for state chairman and supported Purtell for Senate, with delegate changes and endorsements across Hartford, New Haven, New London, and other counties.

Connecticut Dwight D. Eisenhower Clarence F. Baldwin Woodbridge William A."purtell West Hartford US Senate General Eisenhower Hartford County New Haven County William J. Hadden Baldwin Fred H. Merwin Milford Helen M. Smith Harper Valley Charles P. Harper Middlebury Girard L. Clemons Ansonia Tve State Committee Purtell Alice V. Rowland Louise McKeon Nancy Draper Ridgefield Pierce J. Gerety Fairfield Clara M. Lewis Monroe Darien William A. Edwards Wilton New Canaan Marjorie G. Campbell George Champion Stamford Samuel F. Pierson Ida Waterbury Greenwich Edward L. Tracy Julia Crandall Robert E. Parsons Farmington Parsons Taft

Washington Excursion for 64 Carrier Boys Sets Thursday Start

Bridgeport Post carrier boys, 64 in total, embark Thursday at 7 am for a three day Washington trip via Baltimore and Annapolis. They tour the U S Naval Academy, visit Fort McHenry, and tour government buildings including the White House and FBI HQ. The trip includes theater and National AAA parade plans with adult supervision.

Washington Baltimore Annapolis Bridgeport Post- Telegram Post Publishing Company State Stret Sam Rosoff New York B&o Newark Fort McHenry U. S. Naval Academy Academy Lincoln Memorial FBI Smithsonian Institute White House Treasury Building Bridgeport

Negotiations Pushed on Bonn Agreement Amid Revolt

Western and German leaders press to finish the Bonn peace contract for West Germany as a growing revolt challenges the deal. Officials say experts work 16 hours daily to resolve remaining points. the pact may reach 5 ig inches thick with a 100 page security section. Adenauer and the high commissioner aim to conclude by May 20, though many foresee longer talks.

Bonn Germany West Germany Konrad Adenauer Adenauer Christian Democratic Party

Taft School Alumni Day Greet Saturday in Watertown

Taft School will welcome alumni for the 61st Alumni Day on Saturday. The annual meeting and officers election start at 1:45 p.m. in Bingham Auditorium. Officers include President Julius G. Day Jr and Vice President Dorrance Sexton with Secretary James T. Taylor. Executive committee members are Andrew Marckwald, Hardie Scott, Mark Sperry, Francis Day, Donald Buttenheim, and Robert McCullough.

Watertown Taft School Bingham Auditorium Association Julius G. Day, Jr Hartford Dorrance Sexton West Orange N. J James T. Taylor Fairfield Andrew Marckwald Morristown N.J Hardie Scott Wayne Mark L. Sperry Middlebury Francis P. Day Plainfield Donald V. Buttenheim Mt. Kisco N. Y Robert W. McCullough Greenwich Conn

Sailor Kills Wife at Breakfast Table in Norfolk

In Norfolk Virginia on May 4 AP reports a sailor Henry Tennyson Kirkland attached to the USS Shenandoah killed his wife Floree during breakfast as a daughter and two friends watched. Police arrested him on murder charges. He accompanied her to a hospital where she died within an hour. A nickel contains more copper than nickel.

Norfolk Henry Tennyson Kirkland Kirkland Floree

New York Cops Trial Opens Amid Illness Claims

Two of 18 New York police officers face a graft trial against bookmaker Harry Gross who remains in prison. Patrolman John Gilgan and Captain George Oest reported ill to testify, while Horwitz plans to proceed with the case at Mary Immaculate Hospital Jamaica Queens.

New York Harry Gross Gross John A. Gilgan George M. Oest Gilgan Est Mary Immaculate Hospital Jamaica Queens Victor J. Horwitz

News Senators Criticize Truman Security Order on Access

Senators Monroney Moody and Seaton attacked President Truman’s September order to classify government information as security measures. They said the free flow of news is essential and planned a Senate investigation to explore protecting secrets without stifling reporting. Seaton urged bipartisan efforts to reverse the act and restore open government.

Washington Sens Monroney D-Okia Moody D-Mich Seaton Rneb Congress Truman Capital Detroit News Oklahoma City News Hastings Neb Daily Tribune Senate

State Begins Placing New Mats On Roads

Hartford May 4 State Highway Commissioner G Albert Hill announced the department will launch its bituminous surface treatment work this week to provide smoother riding surfaces and seal against water. The May 5 to May 10 schedule covers western sections including Norwalk Darien New Canaan Salisbury and Me Conn with portions in Cornwall and New Fairfield. Motorists are urged to by pass these sections if possible and to drive slowly to avoid material on fenders and underbodies.

Hartford G. Albert Hill S Sonn Darien Stamford Oven Conn New Canaan Santachusette Nor Im Sailsbury Sharyn Cornwall New Fairfield Dante Neworks

Red Cross to Review Emergency Needs

The Bridgeport Red Cross chapter reviews disaster needs as floods drain resources. William K. Mulvihill reports many changes since the last meeting. Lew A. Shea chairs a fundraising push with First National Bank and Trust company backing disaster relief. An appeal targets about $13,000.

Red Cross William K. Mulvihill American Red Cross Bridgeport Lew A. Shea First National Bank and Trust Company

Mrs Lodge urges Rome Boys Town drive at Italian Alliance event

Mrs. John Davis Lodge urged Connecticut Italians to back the Italian Alliance clubs drive to establish a Boys Town in Santa Marinella Rome. Connecticut’s share is listed as 75000 dollars with pledges already made. The 21st annual Connecticut convention opened with 175 members from 52 clubs in Beers Street.

Connecticut John Davis Lodge North America Rome Santa Marinella Italy Association Augusto Tomelleri New Haven Alliance la Voce

MSU slugger Lindley goes pro marking 25th since 1946

East Lansing report notes Michigan State University has produced many major leaguers over five years. Darrell Lindley, a slugging junior outfielder for the Spartans, signed with the Chicago White Sox, becoming the 25th MSU player to reach the pros since 1946.

East Lansing Michigan State University Darrell Lindley Spartans Chicago White Sox Michigan State

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