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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

10

Senators split on probability of final vote in McCarthy censure

Republican leadership signaled around the clock sessions may be needed but leaders predicted no filibuster. Morse said McCarthy allies overplayed their hand while Jenner and Dirksen clashed over votes. Watkins expects a vote before adjournment. Knowland quoted McCarthy wanting debate to continue in his absence as Calver warned against prolonged strain.

Knowland Morse Ind-ore Fulbright Flanders McCarthy Wisconsin Jenner Dirksen Watkins Utah Senate Sth Congress Edward Bennett Williams George Calver Capitol Calver Milwaukee Goldwater R-Aziz Bethesda Naval Hospital Lehmen New York Africa

Senate adjournment plan sparks McCarthy debate

Dirksen labeled adjournment until Nov 29 as brutal and cynical while urging patience and compassion for McCarthy. Langer suggested sending roses, as Democrats fear a possible filibuster to block action before the December 24 automatic end. Johnson vows lengthy sessions to push the censures resolution forward.

Dirksen Senate McCarthy Langer R-Nd Knowland Lyndon B. Johnson Texas

Hartford Man Fined for Careless Gun Use

Island Pond Vermont November 18 UP Anthony R. Dibiasi 30 of Hartford Connecticut was fined 500 after pleading guilty to careless firearms use that wounded another hunter He also received a suspended two to four year jail term Dibiasi shot Emile J Biron 43 in the stomach on Montpelier Vermont while firing at what he believed was a hog police said Biron is expected to recover.

Island Pond Anthony R. Dibiasi Hartford Conn Dibiasi Emile J. Biron Montpelier Biron

Safe driver nabbed in Fremont traffic ordinance case

Truck driver Al Welfle of Norwalk was arrested in Fremont on a charge of violating a city ordinance that bans trucks on a busy route within city limits. He posted a $15 bond by cashing a $41 safe-driving bonus check from his employer, Aetna Freight of Warren Ohio.

Fremont Ohio al Welfle Norwalk Welfle Aetna Freight Company Warren

Pastor of Mother Church to Give Sermon At November 28 Service

Trumbull Congregational church marks 225 years with guest preacher Rev F Stanley Sellick from Stratford, who will deliver greetings from the First Congregational church of Brafford. Rev Lester J Wood and Rev Jerry Sullivan also participate as the parish plans year-long events leading to November 1955 anniversary.

F. Stanley Sellick First Congregational Church Stratford Trumbull Trumbull Church Mother Church Trumbul Brafford Mr. Sellick Lester J. Wood Jerry Sullivan Wood Stratford Church Richardson Miner Church In Unity Church of Christ North Stratford Trunbull

Churches Start Survey of Needs in surrounding districts

More than 109 youths from four churches will conduct a house to house survey north of Wakelee Avenue to Merritt Parkway and Broadbridge Avenue to Greenfield Avenue. Data gathered will be shared with denominations. Stratford Baptist and Grace Lutheran already cover Paradise Green area. others in downtown may need new churches in outlying districts.

Wakelee Avenue Merritt Parkway Broadbridge Avenue Greenfield Avenue Housaton 2 Sir. Bulmer Stratford Stratford Baptist Church Grace Lutheran Church Paradise Green Bulmer

Reporter Threatened Yonkers Manage Leaves and Windows

A death threat and stone throwing hit veteran Yonkers reporter Arthur F. Chambers Jr., 54, who has spent 25 years at The Yonkers Herald-Statecar covering police, fire and court news. Windows at his home and the newspaper office were damaged. a note reading Get rid of Chambers was found.

Yonkers. Is Arthur FE. Chambers Jr Yonkers Herald-Statecar Chambers

Dad Takes Son From School In Fight Over Custody

Ssr. Joseph Carien at Stratford HQ said Mr. Olson called at 12:35 PM to visit his son and warned of trouble if blocked. He had previously been told by state police to contact Stratford, and threatened to go to the Huntington raid address.

Ssr Joseph Carien Stratford Olson Polce Huntington Raid

Pair Convicted Of Killing Child In New York

A General Sessions court jury convicted Margaret Mahony and Alfred Bates of first degree manslaughter for beating to death two and a half year old Joseph, son of another man. Each faces up to 20 years in prison with sentencing set for December 9. The child died August 4 in a furnished New York room with fatal injuries including broken ribs and torn kidney.

New York General Sessions Court Margaret Mahony Alfred Bates Jonah J. Geldsten Joseph Bates Miss Mahony White Plains N. Y Misa Mahony

Dr Sam Sheppard Denial on Police Tape

Police transcript shows Dr Sam Sheppard denying involvement in his wife's death with calm, even tone. Assistant prosecutor Parrino asks about tone as Schottke describes Sheppard’s replies as loud enough to hear yet not emotional or angry.

Schottke Sheppard Thomas J. Parrino

New England Governors Urge Holiday Reunions

Boston Nov 19 The New England Governors urged native sons and daughters to come back home for Thanksgiving and Christmas as a show of regional unity. Gov Burton Cross emphasized the family circle as the source of peace and goodwill, reflecting the era’s sentiment.

Boston New England Burton Fr. Cross of Marine

Coast Guard Aids Ship Loston Far East Fire Girded

The Coree Coast Guard cutter sped today with the Bedford rescue crew to a ship fire 1590 miles east of Cape Cod. The ship’s crew were said to be safely aboard a rescue ship after weeks of confusion and the Coast Guard expects to reach the scene soon.

Loston. Mov Coree Coast Guard Bedford Rechop Fhimingo Cape Cod Tishines Wesee Sairhaven Ejysht Liemain

Puzzlers Foiled by Red-Bed Clue Review

A reader puzzle note deciphers clues with themes on bed and color words, weighing terms like SEAT SEAM ENRAGED PLAID REO SHOUTING IDEAS BLACK SLACK and more. Explanations link cigarette style wordplay to craftsmanship and taste in postings.

Reo Pains

Harlan Nomination Delayed Again In Senate Shuffle

Washington The nomination of John Marshall Forbin to the Supreme Court was postponed until January as Judiciary subcommittee members, led by Senator Eastland, requested more information on Forbin’s qualifications. Also, Daniel Johnson, 67, was injured in an office incident and taken to St Vincent’s Hospital in good condition.

Washington New W AM Senate John Marshall Forbin Supreme Court Congres Judiciary Eastland D-Sliss Harlan Actin Daniel Johnon

Mendes-France pledges swift ratification of Bonn Pacts

Premier Mendes-France told a National Press Club audience in Washington that France will approve the German rearmament agreements quickly, saying ratification is not negotiable with the East. He warned against improvised Soviet conferences and urged continued Western effort to ease East West tensions. He asserted Paris accords are essential to the free world and promised rapid ratification from France.

Washington Mendes-France Russia Eisenhower Dulles National Press Club Paris France

Bonn Cabinet Approves Accords to Join NATO

West Germany moves to join NATO after the Bonn cabinet backs Paris accords. Chancellor Adenauer’s government also accepts the Saar pact and calls for Bundestag ratification before Christmas, with Bundesrat review prior to final readings.

Bonn NATO Germany Konrad Adenauer Paris West Germany West European Union North Atlantic Treaty Organization Bundestag Bundesrat

Bonn Pact Backed In Commons Vote

Britain’s House of Commons approved by 264 to 4 the Paris agreements for the remaking of Germany for Western defense. The vote ensures ratification after 21 working days. Churchill warned against linking ratification with talks with the Russians. Eden urged clear world understanding. Attlee and his Labour faction supported the government, warning a dissent could breach party discipline.

London Britain House of Commons Paris Germany Churchill Anthony Eden Clement Attlee Labor Party

FBI probes dynamiting of coal train in W Va

Webster Springs, W V Nov 19 AP FBI accents have begun to probe the dynamiting of two coal trains and the attempted dynamiting of another in the strike troubled mining area. Special agent Hallford of the FBI’s Pittsburgh office says the investigation covers October 20 dynamiting of a Cherry River Lumber Co. train and the October 31 attempt on a Baltimore and Asia Railroad line near Treva. One trainman was killed by the blast.

Webster Springs W. Va FBI Red Hallford Pittsburgh Seare Cherry Paver Boom and Lumber Co Baltimore and Asia Stroud’s Treva Department of Justice Tineer

Hunter Turns Cowboy in Springfield Deer Harvest

Springfield Nov 19. Hunter Wesley Goodell used ten shots to end a wounded deer after running out of ammunition. He first wounded the deer with one of nine shots, then used a tree to restrain it, called a neighbor for more ammo, and finished the animal with his tenth shot.

Springfield Wesley Goodell

The Chest Shortfall Hurts Bridgeport Children

Describes how a reduced Community Chest pie hurts kids in Bridgeport. Franny and Joe face potential moves and care loss as Catholic Charities and state support dwindle, with a plea for donations to restore funds and help families.

Franny Ando Joe Janie Chest Bridgeport

Boys Club Sunday Breakfast Planned With Interfaith Services

The Boys' Club of Bridgeport schedules a Sunday breakfast after 8:30 a.m. church services for Protestant Catholic and Jewish youths. They will gather at the North End club, attend services at Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Saint Joseph's and Ahavath Achim, then return for a communal breakfast hosted by the Mothers' club. Speakers include Tom Seymour Rabbi Moses Malinowitz and Herbert T. Hart.

Ahavath Achim Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Madison Avenue Grand Street St. Joseph's Church North End Mothers’ Club Tom Seymour Fairfield Preparatory School Moses Malinowitz Congregation Ahavath Achim Herbert T. Hart Boys’ Club Bridgeport George Bisacca Margaret Maloney Peter Milter Hart Boys’ Club of Community Chest

Polished brass Finished With Clear Lacquer Coating

A brass item is polished and treated with a clear lacquer to resist tarnish. The coating preserves its shine and protects the metal from oxidation.

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