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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

19

Trial delays praised by judge in Connecticut court

Judge Parmalee bluntly rails at lack of readiness in cases amid eight court rooms with only a few in session. He demands an assignment system to move cases efficiently, warns jurors and lawyers, and adjourns court to resume next morning. The critical tone targets behind-schedule proceedings and mounting juror costs.

Parmalee Veniremen Fairfield County New Haven Parmelee Stricker

Puzzle No 26 Admits Stumped Fans and Clues

Readers puzzle through clues and explanations for Puzzle No 26. The piece debates wordplay on BED SEAT SEAM RED and other terms, noting across and down answers such as FAN ENRAGED DELAY PLAID BED SHOUTING IDEAS OLD and DONE with reasoning on craftsmanship, timing, and misdirection.

Pains

McCarthy Censure Debate Faces Recess Vote

Senate debate on censure of Senator McCarthy featured tense exchanges over a recess until next Monday to review day by day medical reports. Lehman urged a brief delay while Dirksen warned of a possible run around, and Johnson pledged renewed effort when the session resumes.

McCarthy Jenner R-Ind Wisconsin Lehman Senate Dirksen Ill William Williams Morse Fulbright Lyndon Johnson Texas Johnson Senate of the United States Hendrickson RWJ Hen Lennon Bennett Utah

Freighter Collision Sinks Near Franklin D Roosevelt Drive

A freighter ran aground and sank at the Manhattan shore near the Franklin D Roosevelt drive after colliding with another vessel. Fire crews evacuated most aboard while Olbmixon Captain Pedro Castro and the chief engineer remained. Olbmixon refused to discuss the cause and will file a full report with proper authorities.

Lake Charles Manhattan Olbmixon Pedro Castro Catef

Commons backs defense pacts in British vote

Four MPs opposed the warning while Emrys Hughes and Sidney Silverman joined rebels by accepting appointive tellerships. Aneurin Bevan condemned the deals as an ignominious surrender. Attlee warned of risk, while Eden argued no alternative avoids danger before ratification. Germany would join NATO and the expanded Brussels alliance with Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg.

Labor Emrys Hughes Sidney Silverman Aneurin Bevan Labor Party Germany NATO North Atlantic Treaty' Organization Brussels Alliance Western European Union Britain France Italy Belgium Netherlands Luxembourg

Dixie Red Leader Seized by FBI in Public Communist Claim

FBI agents seized a Dixie Red Leader figure identified as Scales also known as Joe Shields. The public confession notes long communist party involvement in North and South Carolina since 1946. Born March 26, 1920 in Greensboro NC, he studied at UNC, served in the Army 1942 1946, and is married with a daughter.

Communist Party FBI Scales Joe Shields North South Carolina Greensboro N.C Chapel Hill University of North Carolina

Watkins committee member questions witness weight in testimony

Senator Barrett pressed for the weight given to a witness’s testimony about remarks by Brig. Gen. Ralph W. Zwicker. The hearing touched on whether Zwicker muttered You S. O. B. about McCarthy and whether the officer might have meant O. D. instead. Case noted possible mishearing and discussed whether the officer had served as O. D. before the alleged remark.

Drickson Hendrickson Senate McCarthy Committee Privileges and Elections Case Zwicker

Defense Attacks Weapon Data At Sheppard Trial

Prosecutor Corrigan pressed Dr. Gerber on pillow impressions and weapon debates as Dr. Sheppard faced cross examination about inquest testimony. The trial touched on sterility, pregnancy rumors, and a possible split personality theory, with the defense aiming to dampen causation claims.

Blythin John J. Mahon Gerber Dr. Sheppard Corrigan Mahon Marilyn Sheppard Cleveland Bay View Hospital Eaton Bay Village John P. Eaton Marilyn Chip Sheppard Mrs. Sheppard

Red Feather drive short by goal foreshadows cuts

The Community Chest fell short of its target by 145 328 dollars, threatening budget cuts for 22 Red Feather agencies. Health services face reductions: Visiting Nurse Association would lose nurses and patient visits, Queen's Daughters would cut nursing care for the poor, and Bridgeport Society would reduce care for mentally ill children. Agencies vow to resist, urging community support to avoid diminished care and increased suffering.

Red Feather Anna C. Gring Visiting Nurse's Association Queen's Daughters Charles E. Allen Milne Street Bridgeport Society Tyltyl. B. Schrieber Elwyn M. Smolen Navy

Russians Agree to an Atom Plan Conference Invitations Debate

East and West dispute invitation limits at a science conference with UN and agency members. Russia seeks unrestricted invites possibly including China. Lodge opposes delaying peaceful work for non UN members. Russians likely to back the resolution despite dropped demand.

Russia China Lodge

Lodge May Get Diplomatic Post In GOP Shuffle

Rumors say Governor Lodge may take a public life break with a diplomatic posting to Portugal. The piece notes top GOP leaders Baldwin Alcorn Tanner and potential moves for deputy attorney general amid a crowded field including Adorno Sprague DiCenzo Celentano Mendillo Schwolsky Bracken and others within Connecticut politics.

Lodge Portugal Clarence F. Baldwin Meade Alcorn Baldwin Alcorn House Arthur E. B. Tanner Woodbury Tanner John J. Bracken Hartford Joseph A. Adorno Middletown Adorno Mansfield D. Sprague New Canaan George DiCenzo New Haven Fred Celentano William C. Cellentano DiCenzo Archie Mendillo Waterbury Harry Schwolsky Bracken Schwolsky GOP State Central Committee Mendillo Raymond FE. Snyder Chard Benson Snyder-Benson Hartford Party Patrick J. DePasquale Edward N. Allen Baldwin-Alcorn- Lodge William H

Friends of Retarded Meeting Set Tonight

Plans for Mentally Retarded Children's Week will be discussed at a meeting of the Parents and Friends of Mentally Retarded Children, Inc., tonight at 8 o'clock in the Volunteer Bureau. Guest stars will be announced for the Tuesday Klein Memorial variety show. Mrs. Edward Gall will report on the National Association for Retarded Children's fifth annual convention in Boston October 20 to 23, including the Sheltered Workshops workshop and a visit to Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Brighton. Mrs. Theodore DeCato will cover the workshop on The Extremely Retarded Child Home and Institution.

Parents and Friends of Mentally Retarded Children, Inc Klein Memorial Edward Gall National Association For Retarded Children Joseph P. Kennedy Memorial Hospital Brighton Theodore DeCato

Mitzi Gaynor Marries Jack Bean in San Francisco

Dancing actress Mitzi Gaynor and Los Angeles publicist Jack Bean wed in San Francisco with Judge Milton Sapiro officiating at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. French. The couple, both making their first marriage, listed ages of 23 and 32 on their Santa Monica license and planned a cross country trip to visit relatives in New York Detroit Minneapolis.

San Francisco Mitzi Gaynor Jack Bean Los Angeles Milton Sapiro W.H. French Pauline Gerber Jack Rose Bean Santa Monica Miss Gaynor New York Detroit Henry Gerber Minneapolis

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