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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1952

Page

3

Councilman Seeks Control Over Burning Junked Cars

Councilman Julius Tucciarone of the First district proposes an ordinance to ban burning junked autos within town limits, allowing only special furnaces to curb smoke and odor. Regulations would require junking to occur in buildings, not open lots, citing effectiveness elsewhere and gaps in current zoning. Property transfers and realty deeds to DiDomienico, Marranzine, Ponganns, and Kuntz are listed with parcel details and small structures.

Julius Tucciarone First District W. Howard Wilcoxson Edward and Marie Gardner Samuel Veronica DiDomenico Greenfield Avenue Charles Barbara Bitzer David and Mary Marranzine Freeman Avenue

628 Complaints to Police in April Report

Police Chief Patrick J. Flanagan reports 628 complaints in April resulting in 151 arrests. Among arrests 78 were for parking violations, 28 for speeding, 14 for road rule violations, and one for driving under the influence. Special Police meeting set for tonight at 8 in the Municipal Building. Building inspector A Bruce Show lists issued permits for William Dragon garage 1009, George Nemergut alterations 600, John and Antoinette Camarra garage 300, plus John and Margaret Segla.

Patrick J. Flanagan Harry B. Flood Special Police Association Edward Harrigan Ays A. Bruce Show William Dragon Thompson Street George Nemergut Knollwood Drive John and Antoinette Camarra Islandview Road John Margaret Segla

Knot Hole Club Registration Opens for Stratford Children

Registration blanks for the Raybestos Knot Hole Club will be available next week in all Stratford schools and the Raybestos office. Open to children ages eight to 15, the club runs in June and July with girls meeting Mondays 4 30 to 6 p m and boys Saturdays 9 30 to noon at Raybestos field. Stratford Navy Mothers sponsor a plant sale tonight 6 to 8 at Mrs Carl Marks home.

Raybestos Knot Stratford Raybestos Len Perrini Stratford Navy Mothers Club Carl Marks North Avenue

Stratford Court Amar Anth Meet and Friendship Fair Planned

Stratford court orders a Thursday 7 50 p m meeting at the Masonic temple with Edith LeGras and Thomas Shirra presiding. A Memorial service follows a brief business session. Mrs Hillberg Smith and committee serve refreshments. Garden School Fathers Club meets tonight at 8 with Milton C Stocking speaker. a social hour follows.

Stratford Court Order of Amaranth Masonic Temple Edith LeGras Thomas B. Shirra Hillberg Smith Garden School Fathers Club Milton C. Stocking State Parks and Forest Commission

Red Men Honor G A Fairchild at Old Timers Night

Okenuck tribe IORM will honor Past Great Sachem George A. Fairchild tonight at 8 in Red Men's hall. Vincent Cullen, Past Sachem, chairs arrangements. Social hour follows the formal session and an entertainment program is planned. Church auxiliary meets Tuesday at 1 30 pm at Lordship Community Church.

Okenuck Tribe IORM George A. Fairchild Red Men’s Hall Vincent Cullen Lordship Community Church Stanley Farnsworth

Derailed freight swept by flames near Corsicana

A Fort Worth and Denver freight train derailed near Corsicana Texas after a broken rail. Oil and other inflammable chemicals fed a three million dollar fire that consumed 35 derailed cars including 16 fuel oil tanks and four high octane gasoline cars. Fire raged through the wreckage yet the four-unit diesel engines and remaining cars were saved.

Corsicana Tex Here Fort Worth Denver Deisel

Senator Benton aids Connecticut education channels plans

In Washington Senator Benton of Connecticut offered to assist the Connecticut Department of Education in building support for using the state's three educational TV channels. Engleman, the state education chief, outlined an advisory committee from Connecticut and Yale, civic groups and school officials. Benton approved the idea and offered cooperation especially in adult education.

Washington Benton D-Conn Connecticut Department of Education Finis E. Engleman Engleman Connecticut Yale

Sawyer to Honor Disputed Pact For U S Funds On Liner

Secretary of Commerce says he will carry out a contract that would have the government contribute about 45 million dollars to the United States liner. Comptroller General Warren and Rep. Hardy argue the payment is improper and excessive. A legal fight looms as the ship, the largest and fastest liner built in the U S, prepares for a builder's trial next week and delivery in June with a maiden England voyage planned for July 3.

Washington Sawyer United States Lindsay Warren House Rep Hardy D-Va Justice Department Warren America U. S. Lines England Maritime Commission U. S&s. Lines Federal Maritime Board Maritime Administration Commerce Department S. S. United States Maritime Board

CIO President Murray Wins Catholic Trade Unionists Medal

The Association of the Catholic Trade Unionists honored CIO President Philip Murray with the Quadrage simo Anno medal at its 15th annual communion breakfast in New York. Murray, in Philadelphia for the steelworkers convention, accepted the award via Harry Read of Washington, D. C. The medal honors those judged to advance labor relations per papal encyclicals.

New York Association of the Catholic Trade Unionists CIO Philip Murray Leo XIII Pius XI Murray Philadelphia Harry Read Washington, D. C James Carey Association

Five Die in Stampede at Mexican Fight Arena

A boxing crowd in Pachuca Mexico panicked during an electric storm and a power outage. Five people were killed and 14 injured as spectators rushed arena exits in fear of a possible collapse. Among the dead were a six month old infant and two young boys. India princes have entered politics per New Delhi dispatch.

Pachuco Mexico

Wall topples on crowd at Argentinian prizefight

In Bell Ville Argentina last night a 15 foot wall collapsed onto about 1000 spectators during an outdoor prizefight at Club Argentina killing 31 and injuring many. Medical help arrived from nearby Cordoba cities as rainwater pooled on canvas and caused the south wall to fall. Panic ensued with several injured trampled in the rush to escape.

Bell Ville Argentina Cordoba Club

Brazil Personal Income Tax Rates Range from Three to Fifty Percent

Brazil imposes a progressive income tax with rates from 3 percent for lower earners up to 50 percent for top incomes. The system applies to individuals, with deductions and exemptions shaping final liability across brackets.

Brazil

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