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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1947
Page
6
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Bridgeport and other Connecticut cities vote on four proposed amendments to the state constitution. The measures cover four year terms for probate judges, a four year term for governor and other state officers starting in 1950, a method for restoring forfeited rights by the Legislature, and gubernatorial nomination of minor court judges. All four have legislative approval and support from the judicial council, with broad early voter favor noted.
The article reports Democratic State Chairman Bailey accusing Governor of political missteps after Connecticut tax receipts for the first quarter. It questions Bailey’s stance on ousting a governor who misguessed the tax by billions, contrasts with Truman’s veto on tax cuts, and notes comments by Xfire Redick and Tax Commissioner Walsh defending the process.
A Army intelligence study cited by Dr. Naomi Stewart analyzes Army classification tests and assigns the highest average intellect to accountants. The trader’s guess is set aside as the report emphasizes measured cognitive ability across occupations.
The article argues Russia’s hostile campaigns and repeated vetoes in UN matters place it in a suspicious, adversarial light. It contends European diplomats see through Moscow’s vitriolic rhetoric and controlled press, questioning what Russia hopes to gain from its unfavorable stance.
The Masonic Grand Lodge of New York forms a fund to back intensive research into rheumatic fever causes and cures, calling it childhood enemy No 1. Dr Brock Chisholm lauds the project as a rare US foundation. The piece notes the disease’s high mortality and lost work days, and highlights local efforts in New Haven with a rheumatic fever and cardiac program for youths up to 21.
United States Senator Ives of New York is quoted in Reader's Digest saying some employers are dissatisfied because unions are not crushed by the Taft Hartley Act while labor leaders seek more freedom. The piece argues for a fair test of the law with broad congressional support to let it stand unless proven ineffective.
National Republican leaders, based on state by state surveys, believe they can regain the presidency in 1948 after sixteen years of Democratic control. They identify 17 sure-elector states with 144 votes and six additional states worth 135 votes, totaling 288, with Dewey carrying several key 1944 counties but losing New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri by small margins.
Connecticut voters face today’s mayoral and council contests amid racial faction tensions in New Haven and local political feuds in Bridgeport Waterbury and New Haven. The outcomes hinge on sales tax sentiment and the perceived quality of Democratic and Republican administrations with incumbents Monagan Baldwin and Jasper McLevy cited in analyses.
Internal political conditions in six key states tilt toward the GOP as James M. Curley supporters in Massachusetts rally over his conviction and Truman Administration troubles. New York loses figures like FDR LaGuardia and Al Smith, while Sidney Hillman’s absence is noted. The American Labor Party grows restless as labor and leftists lean toward Wallace with Moscow ties suspected.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey elections hint at a return to Republican influence as Pew-Grundy leaders push for victory. Guffey’s organization falters while Jersey and New York bosses back ticketholders. In Illinois, Kelley machine trembles and Kennelly gains Republican support. Ward bosses hunger as reformers resist mass vote theft. The era’s isolation hangover also threatens Mr. Truman.
The Soviet government plans to formalize control over the Danube by pressuring a deal with Romania's puppet government to cede the Dobrudja province in exchange for compensation elsewhere. The move follows Manpower transfers between Bulgaria and Dobrudja and questions about international regulation of the Danube.
Quotes from Taft Clay Case Harriman and Trygve Lie reflect concern over wartime options and UN disunity. Officials urge nonpartisan college leadership, warn on food sufficiency, and question Russia's war intent as famine and political chaos loom globally.
Robert N. Denham, general counsel of the NLRB, says labor is the main beneficiary of the Taft Hartley Act and can jeopardize industrial peace by boycotting it.
David E. Lilienthal cites breakthroughs in life and matter enabling new human concepts. Secretary Marshall warns Greece’s fate threatens small nations. Hector McNeil urges opening Russia to reveal the emerging power and garner sympathy.
Eugene Grace, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Corp., states that halting inflationary processes would prevent any major recession for many years, signaling confidence in sustained economic stability.
Henry J. Stimson states that freedom and prosperity must be shown to be jointly sustainable in the Western democratic world, arguing against the potential for misunderstanding in dealing with the Kremlin.
In a world emergency the article stresses that American farmers should resist feeding bread grains to animals as coarse grains are scarce. The call emphasizes prioritizing human nourishment over animal feed during shortages.
The text argues Missouri's GOP tilt, noting Truman era losses in the Sixth District, and claims Republicans and civic groups flagged vote irregularities in Kansas City and connects Truman to the Pendragon mob era, positing implications if six states swing Republican based on these points.
The associate justice warns that a minor error by either side could trigger a broader conflict. He emphasizes caution to prevent an unintended war and calls for prudent restraint and careful diplomacy amid rising tensions.
Senator Robert A Taft argues America cannot save the world with money alone and that global salvation depends on other nations choosing to be saved and making their best effort. He underscores the need for voluntary international action.
The opposition views the current year as offering the GOP a noticeable, though measured, justification for confidence, framing the present political landscape as they assess it today.
Soviet spokesmen acknowledge reinforcements to the 10th Army in Romania while up to about 60 percent of occupation forces in Bulgaria are relocated there. Remaining troops settle in Bulgaria, with demobilized officers joining factories and a peasant-soldier population forming on Muslim dispossessed properties near Greece and Turkey in Eastern Thrace.
Weather forecast covers Connecticut Rhode Island and Maine Massachusetts and Eastport Block Island area. Cloudy periods with occasional light rain from Tuesday through Wednesday, mild temperatures expected. Strong easterly winds up to 35 mph from Block Island to Eastport with small craft advisories in effect.
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