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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1952
Page
2
An advertisement claims over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for piles and promotes Peterson's Ointment as fast relief within minutes. It offers a 40 cent box or 70 cent tube and money back satisfaction.
The Capehart Amendment could allow higher ceilings on foods meats clothing as court rules permit distributors to apply for increases. The Office of Price Stabilization may implement broader price controls following the ruling.
The emergency court of appeals ruled the Capehart Amendment applies to wholesalers retailers manufacturers and processors. If upheld it could let distributors add to pre Korean price hikes from June 24 1950 to July 26 including labor selling advertising office and transport costs. The Justice Department has 30 days to seek Supreme Court review.
An ancient economy notes that Babylonians developed banking concepts around 2000 B.C. The statement highlights early financial practices and institutional structures in Mesopotamia, showing how credit storage and transfer supported commerce in ancient cities.
Registration of kindergarten pupils will occur in public schools next week. Miss Augusta Mendel says any child at least five by March 1 may enroll in September, with birth certificates required. A booklet with parent guidance will be distributed. If enrollment rises, not all applicants may be admitted.
Dr. George R. Cody, Norwalk physician, won an uncontested divorce from Elizabeth Lindsey Cody in Superior Court presided by Judge John H. King. Custody of adopted children awarded. alimony set at 125 weekly temporary, later 25 per child, property split includes half the Norwalk home and a business block.
London May 6 AP British Socialists appeared to gain in early balloting of week long nationwide municipal elections. Labor claimed 90 net seats after 104 gains and 14 losses while Conservatives reported 505 seats won with 82 gains and 14 losses. Liberals won 14 seats with 3 gains and 3 losses. Independents had 396 seats with 9 gains and 28 losses. One eighth of returns were in. polls close Saturday.
Mrs Florence Bullard sold her 12 room Fairfield residence at 385 Barlow road near Round Hill road to Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones of Greenwich Hill. The Bullards plan to move to 115 Edgehill road, Fairfield, from Mr and Mrs Robert Dalton. Mr Jones works in advertising in New York. Purchase price not disclosed.
Paris May 6 Gen. Eisenhower completed a farewell visit to the Mediterranean flank of Allied forces but avoided commenting on whether a British or American admiral should command the navies there. He said he was trying to stay out of that issue as reporters met his plane on return from Rome.
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