Shanley Brothers Rose Together in Police Ranks
Francis and Raymond Shanley, twins raised together through Bridgeport police ranks, are promoted to captains for midnight to 4 PM shifts while marking their fourth equal duty. They advanced from rookie status in Civil Service days, then lieutenant in 1946, and remain married with children. The department limits future promotions to a single superintendent.
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Pete Mastronardi
Francis Shanley
Raymond Shanley
Francis
Raymond
Midniight
Civil Service
Bridgeport
Erancis
St. Augustine's School
Congress High School
Auburns
Iroquis
Josephine Shanley
Baruch Gets New Impressive Bench at City College
New York dispatch reports Baruch College dedicates a long black granite bench with Longfellow quote engraved, honoring Baruch and his class of 1889. A classmate sits beside him on the wet stone as the dedication proceeds, while views on the library project and campus honor are noted.
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Baruch
New York
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College
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Park
Kiplinger Letter Leaders Read Each Monday Morning
Readers integrated into weekly routine as Kiplinger Letter is distributed every Monday morning. Analysts and executives rely on its concise guidance for planning and decision making.
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Kiplinger
U S Labor Aide Here to Give Books Speak
W C Christensen head of the Bureau of Apprenticeship Training U S Department of Labor will address Bridgeport Manpower council lunching at Stratfield hotel H Burling Noramore announced Christensen visit ties with presenting volumes on training for Bridgeport library Receivers Julian Sohn librarian government representatives and education minded people attend luncheon as part of Manpower council plan a permanent subcommittee on training is proposed
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W. C. Christensen
Bureau of Apprenticeship Training
U. S. Department of Labor
Bridgeport Manpower Council
Stratfield Hotel
H. Burling
Naramore
Christensen
Bridgeport
U. S. Labor Department
Julian Sohn
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Bridgeport Man- Power Council
Mexican Legion chief denounces French cinema morality
Jorge Nunez president of the Mexican Legion of Decency says most French actresses are immoral and their acting is lascivious. He warns French movies influence Mexican cinema and threatens a decline in moral standards in Mexico City on May 4.
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Mexico City
Mexican Legion of Decency
Jorge Nunez
Trapeze memories revive Stratford Town Fair history
Stratford’s Town Fair recalls old circus days as Capt. Eddie last performed. Sidney Milne plans summer circus acts with aerialists acrobats and animals for three to four day shows and a revived Kiddie land added rides and a 2000 foot miniature railroad. Parking will handle 4000 autos. new Thurs noon to 1 pm and Fri Sat 10 am to 11 pm hours. Kiddie land open Sundays.
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Eddie
Stratford Town Fair
Avon Park
Sidney Milne
Stratford Avenue
Honeyspot Road
Stratford
Mr. Milne
Milne
Mexico rejects gambling to lure tourists
Raul M. Cicero, general secretary of the Mexican Tourist office, opposes legalized gambling as a tourist draw. He rebukes hotelier suggestions to copy Cuba, warning gambling would attract gangsters, sharpers, white slavers, and other undesirables to Mexico City.
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Mexico
Mexico City
Raul M. Cicero
Mexican Tourist Office
Cuba
31 000 Are Expected At AAA Youth Event
About 31 000 youngsters from 20 states are expected to join the 22nd annual School Safety Patrol activities in Washington. The event, sponsored by the American Automobile Association, features a five hour parade on Saturday down Constitution Avenue with 70 bands and 80 floats. Friday night includes drive team competitions at Fort Myer, Virginia.
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Washington
American Automobile Association
AAA
Constitution Avenue
Ft. Myer
Devine Brothers Lead Sacred Heart Style Basketball Trio
The Devine brothers feature prominently in local hoops with Bobby Devine co captaining Notre Dame last season and Jack Devine having captained Villanova’s team three years ago highlighting a prominent basketball lineage in Philadelphia.
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Devine Boys
Philadelphia
Bobby Devine
Notre Dame
Jack
Villanova
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