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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1954
Page
17
Union leaders say mass picketing at the Broad and Allen streets Underwood plant continues after clashes. Officials report 30 policemen at the scene and 1,600 workers involved in a strike over wages, job evaluation, seniority, and maintenance access.
Local 24760 AFL of Dictaphone Corporation votes next week on a strike after a three hour session with no shifts in position. About 350 members met at Rackoczi hall to authorize the secret ballot while eight to nine issues remain unresolved. Industrial relations head Bowman claims the company offer is fair, negotiations began in August and a one year contract expired October 1.
Roche confessed to beating and raping a Westwater girl in a hallway as she left for school on June 2. He admitted killing Marion Brown, 17, Rosa Chronik, 85, taxi driver Alex Jablonka, 43, and sailor Edward Bates, 22. the Bates case was tried with another convict who was later freed.
In Springfield Massachusetts a young woman was abducted at a post office and raped in a nearby warehouse. Police released few details, but described a man of similar appearance seen signaling another woman four miles away. Detectives and patrol officers are actively searching for the suspect.
The Watkins committee, consisting of three Republicans and three Democrats, unanimously recommends rebuking Senator McCarthy for conduct in office. The revised resolution condemns his cooperation with the subcommittee,Zwicker remarks, and his inflammatory rhetoric. McCarthy vows to expose alleged inaccuracies and vows further investigations if needed. The Senate extraordinary session may vote before Thanksgiving, with talks of a possible compromise to avoid a full censure.
Emergency landing at Glenview left 43 injured but unharmed. Passengers remained calm as stewardess Anita Roberts and crew prepared cushions and improvised escape plans. Co-pilot H L Henderson from Tulsa assisted as the plane touched down on its wing and two wheels.
A proposed bill would grant a $300 veterans bonus to Korean War service members from June 27, 1950, to the end of hostilities. Applicants or families can file with the state treasurer, with an appeals board for denials. A $20 million bond would back the program for 10 years, covering over 66,000 potential recipients.
A World War I Navy veteran and former Rockwell garage proprietor died after a foot race incident at age 38. He served three years in the Navy, later ran a garage, and was a school bus operator for Leo J. Pambianchi. He was related to Mrs. Richard Nixon and former Connecticut governors. Survived by wife Patricia Sullivan Rockwell and children Anne Marie and Kevin, plus four sisters. Funeral arrangements incomplete.
A Connecticut Non-Partisan committee delegation led by Irving H. Johnson voiced support for Senator McCarthy before the Senate Investigations subcommittee. The group, including members from Bridgeport and Fairfield, praised McCarthy and outlined aims to educate against communism. They traveled to Washington by plane from LaGuardia.
Derby November 9 AP Thomas McKeeber a 66 year old man was critically hurt when struck by a car driven by Earl Butler a 46 year old volunteer fireman en route to a grass fire on Lookout mountain He was crossing Main street after 11 p m and taken to Griffin hospital where he was listed on the danger list with possible internal injuries a head injury and a broken collar bone
The article reports a Japanese protest after a plane downing with US ambassador Bohlen under criticism from Senate leaders in Washington. Dulles defends Bohlen's decision to attend a celebration and notes incomplete information on the shooting. The U.S. seeks reparations and may deploy fighter escorts for slower aircraft near Soviet airspace. One American was lost while 10 crew parachuted to safety.
A second donor told Mr. Abbott he feels deeply for the Community Chest and fears returning to separate agency appeals. Mr. Davis pledged to double his original gift, hoping to spur others to increase subscriptions and meet the campaign goal.
A 68 year old picket at a demolition project near Bridgeport Brass East Main street plant is jailed on breach of the peace charges after making indecent gestures to women plant workers as they left. Pacifico Piarelli of 128 North Washington avenue is held on $200 bond and to appear in City Court. He is described as a member of Local 665 AFL Laborers and Hod Carriers union, picketing for Consolidated Building Wrecking Company, not targeting the Brass company.
Michael Malik, 29, of 336 Greenfield Street Fairfield, was beaten and stabbed by an unidentified man on East Main Street near Clarence Alice six days ago. He is under a physician’s care for a back stab wound and injuries to the right eye.
A group of radio service dealers met at the Sons of Italy clubrooms to discuss licensing radio and TV servicemen. Thomas Cafora presided, announcing the organization as the RadioTV Service Dealers Association and planning another session early next month to advance the licensing plan.
A suburban matron testified that Dr. Sheppard was talked out of divorcing Mrs. Sheppard months before her murder. Witness Nancy Ahern, a Bay Village neighbor, described Marilyn Sheppard knowing of the affair, as Sam Sheppard’s trial details unfolded with testimonies detailing early morning calls, the body’s condition, and hints of investigations into a possible romantic link with another woman.
The 14 year old Carolyn Wasilewski was found dead on railroad tracks in Mount Washington, Baltimore. Police report a fractured skull and jaw from a likely drag assault, with the attacker possibly signalled by the name Paul marked on her thigh. She was identified by her father, a Maryland Drydock Co. guard, and was a Southern High School student.
The jury found Laraia not guilty of five burglaries amid claims of a police compiled confession. Guedesse was sentenced to one to three years, suspended, and placed on two years probation with psychiatric treatment required.
The Holy Name society of Holy Rosary church meets at 8 pm in the church hall. Officers will be nominated and bazaar plans set for Thursday through Sunday in the church hall. William Damicol serves as president and Rev. Raymond H Guidone is chaplain.
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