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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1952

Page

4

Immigration Bill Foes Lose Round in Senate Fight

Senators opposing the immigration overhaul failed to force a recommital vote, with the tally 44 to 28. The debate continued seven days of acrimonious discussion led by Sen. Lehman and Sen. Humphrey against restrictive provisions likened to an iron curtain. About 200 amendments to the committee bill were introduced, fueling further debate led by Sen. McCarran.

Washington Judiciary Committee Senate United States Sen Lehman D-Lib-Ny Humphrey D-Minn Sen. McCarran D-Nev

Senate debate on bill revisions and committee path

The debate centers on a measure seen as stalling tactics by forcing a Gilibuster style delay. McCarran defends not recommitting after two years of drafting. The House passed a similar measure 208 to 68 last month. Humphrey sought to send the bill back to committee. his motion failed and Lehman proposed a substitute bill.

McCarran Judiciary Committee Senate House Humphrey Lehman

Salary Chief to Speak to Manufacturers

Sumner D. Charm New England director of the Office of Salary Stabilization will address a lunch meeting of the Bridgeport Manufacturers' Association Wednesday at the Algonquin Club. A special feature is the third award honoring outstanding Bridgeport Junior Achievement company Ronald Kelley president of Barnum Laboratories sponsored by McKesson and Robbins Inc.

Sumner D. Charm New England Office of Salary Stabilization Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association Algonquin Club Manufacturers’ Association Bridgeport Ronald Kelley Barnum Laboratories Company McKesson and Robbins, Inc

Fairfield store sued in federal case over price charts

A federal action filed in New Haven U S District Court targets Herman and Trudy Baum doing business as Trudy's at 1553 Post Road Fairfield a women's apparel store. A hearing is set in New Haven on June 2 as the Office of Price Stabilization alleges the Baums failed to use corrected price charts as required by law.

New Haven U.S Herman and Trudy Baum Trudy

Council Reconsiders Police Cops Part Time Job Rule

Town Council backs reviving an ordinance to bar police and fire members from outside work that interferes with shifts. The plan enforces rotating schedules and prohibits steady day or night duties for private employment. Also notes property transfers and an assessor meeting on town tax structure.

Police and Fire Departments Aoe Council W. Howard Wilcoxson Madelyn Mangler Witold P. Vaitekumas California Street Niels P. Jensen George and Agnes Hylstofte

Stonybrook PTA installs new officers tonight

The Stonybrook PTA will install officers at 8 PM in Stonybrook School. New president Mrs Wartstoman Wittre leads a slate including first vice president Mrs George Wright and second vice president Mrs William Graham. Also seated are third vice president Mrs John Drangstra secretary Mrs Victor Bible treasurer Mrs John Hanna and council delegate Mrs Mildred Bassett. Mabel Miller of the school system will speak.

Wartstoman Witre Stonybrook Pta Stonybrook George Wright William Graham John Drangstra Victor Bible John Hanna Mildred Bassett Mabel Miller Board of Zoning Appeals Jence Bortnick Dominick Spinelli Barnum Avenue Main Street

PAL Units Present Vaudeville Show at Fellow Craft Smoker

Stratford PAL talent unit directed by Sgt. John A. Havery Jr will present a vaudeville entertainment at the Fellow craft association smoker of St Johns lodge AF and AM at the Masonic temple Thursday. The program includes motion pictures and refreshments with performers such as Robert DeLaney and David Biebel among others. A separate Cerebral Palsy drive meeting is set for tonight in the Municipal building.

PAL Fellowcraft Stratford Pal John A. Havery, Jr Fellowcraft Association of St. John’s Lodge Masonic Temple Harvey Hiltz Robert DeLaney David Biebel Frankie Kane Pat Puczko Judy Karen Keenan John Gardner Terry Sekelsky Judy Roper Richard Bruns Gary Weller Christa Peterson Joyce S Ross Barbara Kinane Cynthia Rosses Cathie Kinnane Margie Koetsch Steve Royal Buddy Roberts

Drum Corps to Entertain Garden PTA Wednesday

Garden PTA meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the school with a drum corps program and a comedy Snow White by the Fathers club and PTA. Mrs. George Doe will install new officers. hostesses include several local civic volunteers.

Garden School PTA Garden Pta George Doe PTA Council A. A. Coronatto Keith Kinney George Lichac Harold Bailey Kenneth Willett Joseph Fitkin Louise Bernard Sherman Circle Dot Ranch Bridgeport Richard L. S Auten

Retreat to Close in St James Tonight in West Hartford

The Passionist seminary head Rev Columba Moore closes a three day CYO retreat at St James church tonight at 7 30 PM. CYO members will receive communion at 7 AM Mass Wednesday then a light breakfast in the school hall.

CYO St. James Columba Moore Passionist Seminary West Hartford St. James Church Stratford Federation of Democrat Isaac Murov Mount Pleasant Avenue Stratford Visiting Nurses Association VNA Old Town Hall Edna Miller Stonybrook Pta

Council Debates Immediate Property Revaluation Plan

The Finance committee of the Town Council weighs immediate property revaluation to raise the Grand List and lower the tax rate. Council chairman Frank A. Larkin notes state law requires revaluation within two years and suggests a one year study by a contracted firm. Further discussion set for May 26 with state Tax Commissioner William Connolly.

Frank A. Larkin

Special Program for Sterling Juvenile Music Club Session

A special program is set for the Sterling Juvenile Music club final meeting tonight at 7 in Sterling House. Participants include Dolo res Weise Joyce Curcio Roberta Wojcicki Katherine Taninelli Billy Sinclair Joan Cronk Beverly Germaine Jane Bottomley Kurt Ingold Betty Sibiski Patricia Nagel Beverly Green Celia Musante Peter Nalewaik Linda Ryan Joan Kamens Carol Fenwick Barbara Sutton Yola Sutton John Frod erman and Fred Frod erman. They will discuss a planned June picnic at Longbrook Park. Stratford Chapter Order of De Molay will run a town wide paper and magazine salvage drive Saturday, with Robert Nutter as activity chairman.

Sterling Juvenile Music Club Sterling House Dolores Weise Joyce Curcio Roberta Wojcicki Katherine Taninelli Billy Sinclair Joan Cronk Beverly Germaine Jane Bottomley Kurt Ingold Betty Sibiski Patricia Nagel Beverly Green Celia Musante Peter Nalewaik Linda Ryan Joan Kamens Carol Fenwick Barbara Yola Sutton John

Putney Homemakers Elect Officers in Park Meeting

Putney Homemakers plan an officer election at aBoothe Memorial Park meeting tomorrow at 11 am. Mrs Joseph Elias will preside as group leader. Luncheon hostesses include Mrs James Arnold Mrs Anne Frost Mrs Nathan Wells Mrs Ernest Reaney and Mrs Richard Peebles. Miss Jean Buckley will speak on Proper Nutrition.

Putney Homemakers Boothe Memorial Park Joseph Elias James Arnold Anne Frost Nathan Wells Brrs Ernest Reaney Richard Peebles Jean Buckley

Corinthian lodge 104 AF and AM anniversary meeting

Corinthian lodge 104 AF and AM marks its eighth anniversary with a 7:30 pm gathering at the Masonic Temple Broad Street. Raymond E. Hayford presides aided by Arthur S. Hawley Albert W. Louks Edward R. Hunt Walter E. Berger Caleton W. Burr William N. Jennings Charles L. Wilson Louis J. Arva Raymond L. French Jr Robert G. Werner Arthur R. French and Arthur W. Ross. May entrants receive special recognition for the May 22 1868 founding. A one hour reminiscence program directed by Hayford and past masters Frank L. Anderson William E. Cook Leonard J. Anderson.

Corinthian Lodge 104 Masonic Temple Broad Street Raymond E. Hayford Arthur S. Hawley Albert W. Louks Edward R. Hunt Walter E. Berger Caleton W. Burr William N. Jennings Charles L. Wilson Louis J. Arva Raymond L. French Robert G

All Bran Promises Regularity and Quick Relief

A Bethany Missouri woman credits All Bran with ending thirty years of constipation caused by lack of dietary bulk. The ad urges daily toast with half a cup, iron and B and D vitamins, and promises double money back after ten days if not satisfied.

Bethany Kellogg's Battle Creek Mich

Af lifts flight ban on British based Thunderjets

The JS Third Air Force lifts the ban on Thunderjet fighter flights from the UK after grounding due to two crashes in three weeks and a fatal incident in St Peters Kent. All Thunderjets will receive thorough ground checks before takeoff.

London Third Air Force United Kingdom England St. Peters Kent Air Force

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