Gebert backs former governor in political clash
In Hartford, Gebert pledged full backing of the former governor as delegates waver over endorsements. Rep. Carpenter’s support for Shannon, in contrast, signals shifting alliances ahead of the state convention to select delegates and nominate candidates for national and statewide posts.
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Gebert
Shannon
Brennan
Rep. Carpenter
Baldwin
Second Congressional District
Carpenter
1650 GIs Dependents Arrive From Germany
The troopship General Patch arrived from Germany with over 1300 troops and about 350 dependents. Despite heavy rain, crowds greeted the arrivals on a Staten Island pier. Most men are slated for discharge.
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New York
General Patch
Germany
Staten Island
Westport Cops Arrest Bridgeport Driver
Delimus Bell, 25, of 1024 Railroad Avenue, was arrested at 4 am today in Westport on a charge of driving with a suspended license. Officers Walter Finch and Joseph Romano made the arrest during a routine check on the Post. He posted $200 bond for Town Court on June 2.
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Westport
Delimus Bell
Railroad Avenue
Walter Finch
Joseph Romano
Red leaders ousted at Pusan PW camp
Allied military police removed communist leaders from the last two Red dominated compounds inside enclosure No 10 at the United Nations prison hospital in Pusan. Lt Col Philip J Noel said authorities regained control over the POW enclosure for the first time since April 16 screening. Doctors and nurses returned inside compounds 5 and 6 resuming medical care for all wards.
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Pusan
United Nations
Philip J. Noel
Louisville
Noel
Four MIGs downed by USS Fliers crews in air battles
Lt. John H. Moore of Tarrytown N Y said he shot down two MIGs after spotting four aircraft heading west. He followed one through a loop, scoring hits on the wings and watched the pilot eject before the MIG crashed in flames. Capt. Frederick Blesne and Lt. Elbert Whitehurst also took down another MIG each, with Lt. Jimmie L. Schneider damaging a fourth.
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John H. Moore
Tarrytown
Phoenix
Ariz
Elbert W. Whitehurst
Portsmouth
Jimmie L. Schneider
Waco
Texas
Stratford Holds Pair in Car Theft Case
Stratford police returned two Bridgeport youths to Stratford after a car theft inquiry. The stolen vehicle, reported March 29 by Frank L. Kendall of Wyoming Street, was taken from in front of his home. Det Lieut Chaffee said the investigation continues.
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Ing
Bridgeport
Stratford
John A Havery, Jr
Douglas Hakey
Frank L. Kendall
Wyoming Street
East Providence
UB NURSE SCHOOL WINS NNAS ACCREDITATION RECOGNITION
Bridgeport hospital faculty and program officials announce that UB Nurse School gains National Nursing Accreditation through NNAS with regional conference support. Connecticut joins Yale and St Joseph in receiving the service's recognition as the fourth state school. Dean Jayne notes milestone during first graduation year with ten graduates named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Connecticut
Yale
St. Joseph College of
West Hartford
Jayne
NNAS
Shirley Bibbins
Ruth Green
L. Dolores Heilman
Karolin Kihlander
Dorothy Knee
Barbara Lewis
Eunice Prisco Viola Swanson
Velma Swinton
Vivien Obiasen
Shannon for National Committeeman Praised by City Leaders
Alderman A Edward Sandula and Town Chairman Hanford W Bigelow praised former Gov James C Shannon for the post of Republican National Committeeman Connecticut native. They cited his experience and devotion to the people as qualifications for the role amid the party’s November plans. Luxembourg expands social insurance to cover health employment injury occupational disease and old age.
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A. Edward Sanaula
Republican Party
Hanford W. Bigelow
James C. Shannon
Publican National Committee
Ar. Sandula
Connecticut
Bigelow
Luxembourg
Bonn Pact Signing Amid West German Tension
West Germany braces for the Bonn ceremony as the German pact is signed in the Bundestag chamber. Belgian troops remain in Germany until a European army forms, with Bonn’s defense division settled by mutual concessions. Police plan strict precautions as crowds are discouraged and a special grandstand houses spectators.
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Germany
Bonn
Moscow
U. S. High Commission
West Germany
Adenauer
Federal Republic
the Rhine
Russia Calls Four-Power Talks on German Peace
Moscow urges immediate Four-Power negotiations on a United Germany peace treaty as Western ministers prepare to sign a separate pact with West Germany. Soviet notes accuse the West of violating Potsdam terms and warn that a separate treaty would bind only parts of Germany, complicating ratification and unity.
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Russia
Moscow
Germany
West Germany
Moscow Radio
United States
Soviet Union
U. S
Dean Acheson
Anthony Eden
Robert
Schuman
Konrad Adenauer
Paris
Bonn
West
Charles Sparano Asks For Retirement As Cop
Charles Sparano of Bridgeport Police Department has requested retirement after 26 years of service. He submitted the retirement request to Supt. John A. Lyddy and began his duties in late 1926 patrolling the North End, later serving in a radio patrol car and driving the police van for the past nine years.
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Ochsner Place
Bridgeport Polic Lepartment
John A. Lyddy
Sparano
North End
Ex-Banker Aids In Soil Project Leadership
A control board led by Hale as chairman drives a soil conservation study under Prof. Sears. A nationwide survey asks 12 000 soil district supervisors to interview bankers and financial experts, with results expected late this year and strong backing from Yale, the National Association of Soil Conservation Districts, the U S Soil Conservation Service, the American Bankers Association, and federal reserve agricultural divisions.
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Hale
Prof
Sears
Yale Conservation Program
National Association of Soil Conservation Districts
The
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
American Bankers Association
Federal Reserve Banks
Italians Vote Amid Fighting For Influence In Daylong Balloting
Across Italy heavy ballots favored neo fascist and monarchist groups in Apulia while Christian Democrats faced slow turnout in Naples. By noon Trieste showed a pro Italy shift amid Yugoslav claims, and Rome echoed Catholic calls to beat communism. Weather stayed gray as 10 million vote count looms with carabinieri guarding polls after a stabbing incident in Foggia.
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Apulia
Naples
Europe
Christian Democrats
Italy
Trieste
Rome
Aurina
Tyrol
Foggia
Morrow
Grand Matron Feted by New Milford OES
Mrs Ruth Chase Allen of New Milford was honored at a May reception in the high school auditorium as worshipful grand matron of the Grand Chapter OES. About 750 attended. officers from the Grand Chapter and visiting chapters joined in the event hosted by Armeed er. Roscoe German spoke for the Masons. Mrs Ella Lines Chapin attended as past grand matron. A musical program followed a Duffet supper.
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New Milford
Ruth Chase Allen
Grand Chapter
OES
Armeeder
Roscoe German
Allen
Robert Nisbet
South Kent
Grand Lodge of the Masons
Ella Lineschapin
Pine Meadow
General Grand Chapel
Luce backs Shannon for post at Connecticut GOP convention
JLARE LUCE endorses Shannon for a post while Eisenhower remains her choice for president. She plans to attend Hartford state convention, dine with Governor Lodge party leaders, and says no Senate race preference, stressing unity and a strong Republican Senate in November.
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Eisenhower
Bill Brennan
Connecticut
Senate
Luce
Washington
Voice of America bans ball scores in Europe debate
Gilmore reports Voice of America English broadcasts not aimed at baseball interested English speakers in Europe. The station allegedly sends scores to Latin America and Japan but not Europe, despite inquiries from Swedes and a French source. The piece notes Washington Senators memories and suggests Europeans remain uninterested in baseball scores.
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Surgeons
Voice of America
Latin America
Japan
Europe
Gilmore
Washington
Moscow
Roje Riots Called Diversion Tactic
At Panmunjom the communists demand 132000 returns while a U S screening shows 70000 willing to go back. General Harrison says the Allies will not compel any prisoner to return, stressing voluntary choice amid risk to families.
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Roje
Panmunjom
Harrison
Eisenhower forces gain delegate edge in Minnesota race
In Minnesota, George F. Etzell publisher and backer of general Eisenhower won a non delegate victory, edging out Taft campaign manager Roy E. Dunn. Minnesota delegates named for Harold E. Stassen on first ballot. Stassen to receive 24 votes, Eisenhower four. Other states show Kefauver leading in Tennessee with 116 delegates, Harriman close behind. Missouri Dems expect Truman as alternate delegate after ticket chosen.
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Shannon
Brennan
National Committee
Lodge
Bushnell Memorial
Hartford
Walter H. Judd
Minnesota
Antoni N. Sadiak
U. S. Senate
William Benton
Eisenhower
Senate
Prescott Bush
Greenwich
William A. Purtell
West Hartford
Purtell
David 8. Clarke
Bush
Walton Clark, Jr
Darien
John Mf. Lupton
Weston
GOP
George F. Etzell
Taft
Roy E. Dunn
C. Elmer Anderson
Etzell
Anderson
Tennessee
Kefauver
W. Averell Harriman
Missouri
Truman
Kefauver Urges UN Ultimatum to Reds in Korea
Sen Estes Kefauver called for a UN ultimatum to Korean communists at a press conference proposing three steps: set terms for an honorable solution, impose a time limit for acceptance, and pursue action to a conclusion by any necessary means across the Yalu river if not accepted. A separate Mexico City theft arrest noted a burglar with a 35 year record caught trying to pry a suitcase.
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Kefauver
Albuquerque
Estes Kefauver
Korea
Tennessee
Yalu
Wu Strike Ends and Pay Boost Plan Ratified
The strike ended after federal mediators helped craft a settlement. About half the workers on a 45 hour 20 minute week will shift to a 40 hour week with no pay raise, while 40 hour staff gain 10 cents an hour and a few on 35 hours receive a $22 monthly raise. the union shop is replaced by an agency shop requiring union dues as a service charge for representation.
Brightest A blast lights desert sky during Nevada test
Civilian observers and AEC officials called today's detonation the brightest blast of the spring series at the Nevada proving grounds. Brig. Gen. Storke noted troops will soon participate in a ground zero exercise after detonation. The test lasted about 15 seconds with a 20 minute mushroom cloud and an unusual triple ice cap formation observed in moist air.
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Armed Services
Nto
Storke
AEC
Camp
Desert Rock
Ground Zero
Atomic Energy Commission
Defense Department
Nevada Proving Grounds
Las Vegas
Mt. Charleston
Charleston
George Quandt Leads Connecticut Junior Chamber
George Quandt of Easton, Bridgeport dictatorship? No, Bridgeport industrial relations manager at Dictaphone was elected state president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce in Hartford. Russell Gregory of Milford was named first vice president. Bridgeport Junior Chamber also received the Giessenbier memorial award as Connecticut’s outstanding Junior Chamber.
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George Quandt
Easton
Dictaphone Corporation
Bridgeport
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Hartford
Russell Gregory
Milford Junior Chamber
Quandt
Giessenbier
Connecticut
Rainfall Sets Record for City Floods Village Streets
Heavy rain caused widespread flooding across Stratford Fairfield and Norwalk. Roads and underpasses were submerged with water four feet deep on Round Hill Road Fairfield and Post Road in several towns. A Norwalk rescue saved a woman stranded in a car as floodwaters rose to seat level. Police and public works redirected flow by opening sewer mains and clearing debris. No fires reported. Merritt Parkway traffic light due to wet conditions.
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Stratford
Fairfield
Duck Farm Road
Mill Plain Road
Ocean Avenue
Pauline Street
Lordship
Bridgeport Hdraulic Company
Round Hill Road
Fairfield Center
Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Railroad Avenue
Boston
Barnum Avenues
Stratford Town
Main Street
King Street
Stratford Center
Norwalk
Wallingford
John McGrath
Norma Keer
Osborne Avenue
van Zandt Street
Post Road
Cedar Street
Edwards Company
Irving C. Freese
Paul J. James
Public Works Department
Fifth Street
Raymond Terrace
Melbourne Road
Lockwood Lane
Meadow Street
Water Street
North Water Street
East Avenue
Merritt Parkway
1200 Seabees Return From Duty In Cuba
Nearly 1200 Seabees of Mo ise Construction Battalions Four and Eight disembarked at Quonset Point Rhode Island after five months of operations at Guantanamo Bay Cuba. They will be given leave then retrain for another overseas assignment. Comdr Paul R O'Donnell of Rockskill New York commands the Fourth Battalion and Comdr William Norcrors of Wickford Rhode Island commands Battalion Eight.
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Quonset Point
R. I
Guantanamo Bay
Cuba
Paul R. O'Donnell
Rockskill
N. Y
Ourth
New England
William Norcrors
Wickford
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UB Nurse School
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Idier
Kore
NEW Milford Oes
Jlare Luce
Plank
Mexico City
Desert
Beech’s Pond
Boston Avenue
State Highway Department
Bruce Avenue
Barnum
Harry B. Flood
Richard E. Blake
William Pieger
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