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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1954

Page

5

McCarthy Debate Delayed Amid Vote Tension

Senators discuss timing for final vote on McCarthy censure amid split positions and attempts to set a voting date. Dirksen Jenner and Morse clash over tactics while Watkins predicts a vote before adjournment. McCarthy’s fate hinges on Senate rules and health concerns after his injury.

Knowland Morse Ind-ore Fulbright Flanders R-V McCarthy Wisconsin Jenner R-Ind Publc Dirksen Ilinois Watkins Utah Senate Edward Bennett Williams George Calver Capitol Calver Milwaukee Senator Goldwater R-Ariz Bethesda Naval Hospital Lehman New York Africa

Trumbull Church 225th Anniversary Highlighted by Debate

Dirksen urged adjournment not to delay relief for McCarthy as the Senate debated roses for Langer and the idea of a filibuster. Langer nearly cried, suggesting flowers. Knowland's plan met Johnson’s pledge for lengthy sessions upon return to finish the censure vote before December 24.

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

Girl 18 Injured in Two Car Collision

Marion Macaluso 18 of 135 Park Street suffered a shoulder injury in a 10:15 p.m. crash at Noble and BerkShire avenues. She was treated by her physician. The collision involved a car driven by her father Daniel 45, striking a vehicle driven by Lawrence Paul Karcsmar 16 of 89 Denver Avenue. Mr Macaulso was cited for violating state auto laws.

Marion Macaluso Park Street Noble and Berk Shire Avenues George J. Pastor Miss Macaluso Daniel 45 Lawrence Paul Karcsmar Denver Avenue Macaulso

Injury in Central High soccer game reported as possible knee fracture

Fiore Bruno, 16, of 695 Sylvan avenue, was injured at 11 15 a m today while playing soccer in Central High School gym. Taken by City ambulance to St Vincent's hospital Dr Michael Guza reported possible fracture of the right knee and said the condition was good by attendants

Fiore Bruno Sylvan Avenue Central High School St. Vincent's Hospital Michael Guza

Pastor of Mother Church to Give Sermon At November 28 Service

TRUMBULL Nov. 19 The Trumbull Congregational church celebrates its 225th year with a guest preacher from its mother church Stratford on Nov. 28. The Rev F Stanley Sellick will speak at morning worship, greeting the congregation from the First Congregational church of Stratford. Reverend Lester L Wood leads Trumbull. Stratford’s Rev Jerry Sullivan assists when needed. The church’s 225-year program continues toward November 1955. The church began in Unity area in 1723 with 38 members, later becoming the Church of Christ in Trumbull and then named for Governor Jonathan Trumbull. The present building on Reservoir Avenue and White Plains Road was dedicated May 11, 1899, replacing a fire-destroyed wooden structure from 1842.

F. Stanley Sellick First Congregational Church Stratford Trumbull Trumbull Church Trumbull Congregational Church Reservoir Avenue White Plains Road Jerry Sullivan Wood Stratford Church Richardson Miner Church In Unity Church of Christ North Stratford Church of Christ In Jonathan Trumbull Trumbull Center

Churches Start Survey of Needs in Outlying Areas

More than 100 young people from four area churches will conduct a house to house survey north of Wakelee Avenue to Merritt Parkway and Broadbridge Avenue to Greenfield Avenue toward the Housatonic river. Interviews will be compiled and shared with denominations. Stratford Baptist and Grace Lutheran already serve the Paradise Green area. Churches downtown may need new buildings in outlying districts.

Wakelee Avenue Merritt Parkway Broadbridge Avenue Greenfield Avenue Housatonic Bulmer Stratford Stratford Baptist Church Grace Lutheran Church Paradise Green

Navy cancels $372 million jet fighter contracts

Washington reports the Navy canceled 372 million dollars in contracts for two jet fighter types, scrapping over 296 planes. More than 200 F3H-2 Denon fighters to be built by McDonnell in St Louis and 96 A2A-1 Cutlass attack aircraft by Chance Vought in Dallas were affected. The Navy cited delays in the Chance Vought program and two jet engines as the reason.

Washington Navy McDonnell Aircraft Corp St. Louis Chance Vought Aircraft, Inc Dallas Texas

Atomic Plan Debate Signals Russian Stance at UN

Observers report that Vishinsky pressed for no restrictions on invitationism while Russia backs a seven power plan, aiming to save face. The compromise plan gains Soviet support by offering flexibility and future leverage in Peiping. Main points include holding the scientific conference next summer with Russia on the organizing committee, and negotiating with the UN through an international atomic agency once established, with ongoing talks per Russian recommendation.

Red China Vishinsky Peiping Russia International Atomic Agency Security Council

Firm Discloses Offer to Union in Strike Talks

The firm presents a comprehensive contract offer including grievance procedures with union stewards, arbitration by the American Arbitration Association, wage scales across four grades, incentive targets, and union security measures. It proposes payroll deductions for union dues, extended leaves, holiday pay for Christmas and New Year, and guarantees for pension and insurance plans. Over 1,200 of 1,600 workers remain on strike since midnight Nov 5 after no contract was reached.

American Arbitration Association

Daniel Johnson Struck by Illness at Local Freight Office

Daniel FE Johnson age 67 of 59 Savoy Street was stricken at 11 a.m. today in the Wil son Freight Forwarding office at 44 Russell Street. He was taken to St. Vincent's Hospital and reported in good condition by attendants.

Daniel FE. Johnson Savoy Street Wilson Freight Forwarding Company Russell Street St. Vincent's Hospital Johnson

Red Bed Clues Puzzle Explanations and Answers

A reader explains this week’s cryptic clues with preferred answers for across and down. It details reasoning for entries such as SEAT ENRAGED and RED and discusses why certain words fit the puzzle’s theme and wordplay.

Suspected Red Nabbed by FBI in Memphis Arrest

Memphis Tenn Nov 19 AP Junius Irving Scales alias Joe Shields described by FBI as leading Communist party activities in Tennessee and the Carolinas for over three years was arrested on a Wilkesboro NC Smith Act warrant. Scales, 34, did not resist as agents arrested him on a residential street corner. FBI declined further comment.

Memphis Tenn AP Junius Irving Scales FBI Communist Party Tennesee Carolinas Scales Wilkesboro N. C U. S J. Edgar Hoover Aaid Scales

Mendes France vows approval of Bonn pacts and EDC path

Mendes France defends Paris pacts and Indochina peace talks with the communists. He argues the substitute security arrangement at Paris guards Europe against Red aggression and says France avoided a costly Indochina war by negotiating a peace with Red China in Geneva last July.

U.S Commors Paris French Assembly European Defense Community EDC Assembly House of Commons Kremlin State Department Mendes-France Indochina Europe Geneva

Bonn Cabinet Approves Paris Accords to Join NATO

Bonn Germany Nov 19 AP Chancellor Adenauer's cabinet approved Paris accords to bring rearmed West Germany into NATO and sent them to parliament for ratification. Coalition factions accepted the Saar agreement and accords granting sovereignty, a 500000 man armed force, and membership in NATO, with Bundestag readings before Christmas.

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

Bonn Pact Backed In Commons Vote

Britain’s House of Commons approved the Western defense rearma ment pact by 264 to 0. The vote clears ratification in 21 parliamentary working days, with Churchill urging separation from talks with the Russians, Eden seeking clear worldwide understanding, and Attlee’s faction voting with the government on party discipline concerns.

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

Milford Driver Hurt In Park Avenue Crash

Sue Woodmansee 22 of 44 Shetton Street Milford was injured at 8 45 am today in a car collision at Park Avenue and Truman Streets. Taken to St Vincent Hospital with head injuries she was reported in good condition by attendants no police report was immediately available.

Sue Woodmansee Shetton Street Milford Park Avenue Truman Streets St. Vincent’s Hospital Miss Woodmansete

Scales disappearance tied to North Carolina governor’s grandson

Hoover said the search for Scales began after his disappearance from Carrboro North Carolina on October 6 1951. If convicted he could face up to 10 years in jail a $10000 fine or both. A hearing before a U S commissioner set bond at $100000 over Scales protest Scales is a grandson of former North Carolina governor A M Scales.

Pains Hoover Scales Carrboro N. C U.S North Carolina A. M Scales

When Chest Funds Run Out Hurts Little Ones

A Community Chest deficit endangers children in Bridgeport looking to 36 slots at a day nursery and risking foster care. Franny, Joseph, and Janie face cuts in Catholic Charities aid, with families urged to donate to fill the pie and avert further hardship.

Franny Sro Joseph Joe Catholic Charities Buddy Janie Woodfield Woodfield Village Chese Bridgeport

Boys' Club Plans Sunday Breakfast Event

The Boys' Club of Bridgeport plans a Sunday breakfast after a morning service run by Ahavath Achim. Protestant and Catholic boys will attend services at Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran and St Joseph's churches respectively before meeting at the North End club for a 8:30 a.m. march. Speakers include Tom Seymour and Rabbi Moses Malinowitz with toastmaster George Bisacca.

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 of Bridgeport George Bisacca Boys’ Club

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