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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1954

Page

4

Patterson Praises McMahon's H Bomb Role

Washington October 2 AP Patterson Connecticut Republican praises late Senator Brien McMahon and his work on hydrogen bomb development. He notes secrecy delayed recognition and stresses McMahon’s influence in forming the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy. McMahon died in 1952 while in office.

Ten Patterson McMahon Washington R-Conn A McMahon Connecticut Atterson Brien McMahon Reyr Praises McMahon Itteraon Potter Moon Brien Fahon

Evy Plans Campaign Broadcast Over McLevy for Governor

Evy, planning a campaign push for governor, targets a broadcast over McLevy. He aims to address radio listeners next week but says arrangements are not yet definite. Social groups seek a campaign HQ location in the area.

McLevy Social

Rally for A P Trojanowski At Falcon Hall Today

A rally is set for 2 30 pm at Falcon hall 644 Main street to back Antoni P Trojanowski Republican candidate for state senator in the 2nd district. Trojanowski for water committee co sponsors with Henry Wilemski as master of ceremonies. Speakers include Rep Albert Morano Frank Cerlanek Sheriff Edward Platt and others.

Polish Falcon Club Falcon Hall Main Street Antoni P. Trojanowski Trojanowski For Water Committee Henry Wilemski Albert 2. Morano Frank D. Cerlanek Edward A. Platt Daniel B. Hannon George A. Laden Pee Aane Joseph Niemczyk Nicholas J. Phelan Phelan Fairfield Town Hall Edward R. Fay, Jr Stratford Harry P. Junger Stamford Betty Peterson Monroe Howard W. Benedict John R. Curran Albert A. Garofalo Fairfield George Boland Julius W. Frankel

Communist Plans Write-In Vote Bid in Connecticut

New Haven Oct 2 AP One of seven alleged communist leaders in Connecticut under indictment for conspiracy to violate the Smith act was named the party's only state write-in candidate for attorney general. Robert C. Ekins 31, an artist in Old Saybrook, was announced by Sidney Taylor New Haven state chairman of the party. The group was indicted last spring with trial dates pending and defendants free on bail. The Smith act prohibits overthrow of the government by force or violence.

New Haven Connecticut Robert C. Ekins Old Saybrook Sidney 8. Taylor Ekins Yneven

Humphrey Lays GOP Economic Plan in Tulsa Dinner

Secretary George M. Humphrey told Oklahoma Republican leaders that a healthy economy is America’s first defense and accused the Democrats of inflation. He praised Eisenhower’s 20 months in office as a relatively stable period and warned the silk economy would foil communism. The event drew about 800 attendees. Valley Forge's Revolutionary War encampment noted 3,000 soldiers died from exposure and privation.

Tulsa Okla America Secretary of the Treasury George M. Humphrey Oklia Ohioan Gen. Washington Valley Forge

Lodge Feted by Westport GOP Birthday Outing

Oct 2 Governor Lodge was feted at a Campo Beach birthday party attended by about 150 townspeople. He touted a record high per family income and low unemployment, cited tax aided programs, health and civil service advances, highway work, and narcotics law strengthening. Present were GOP leaders and candidates for office.

Westport Lodge Campo Beach Republican Party Connecticut United States John W. Boyd Charles Speaks West Point Republican Women's Club

Benson Pledges Aid to Improve Schools

Earl A. Benson Republican candidate for reelection to the Board of Education said in a radio address over WNAB that the GOP program calls for better school facilities and a well paid efficient teaching staff. He urged Bridgeporters to analyze conditions while recognizing the fundamental responsibility for educational facilities rests with every family in the community.

Earl A. Benson Board of Education WNAB

Campaign moves as humphrey ribicoff race nears vote

The article outlines Minnesota senator Humphrey and Connecticut challenger Ribicoff campaigns ahead of an October election. Lodge and Ribicoff schedule stops in multiple counties with rallies on Oct. 20, while Nixon campaigns for a Republican Congress, facing turnout issues and sparring over internal security claims.

Minnesota Hubert Humphrey Bailey Mr. Ribicoff Eisenhower Hartford Nixon Norwalk Connecticut

GOP Registrars Dinner Planned Tonight

The annual Republican registrars of voters dinner is set for seven tonight at Candelite restaurant. State Senator Charles W. Jewett, candidate for lieutenant governor, will lead speakers, followed by Congressman Albert P. Morano Sheriff Edward A. Platt and local ticket candidates.

Republican Registrars of Voters Candlelite Joseph Rich Charles W. Jewett Albert P. Morano Edward A. Platt

29 TOWNS ELECT OFFICIALS MONDAY

Twenty nine Connecticut communities vote tomorrow with Middletown the only city polling. New Milford selects local officials. Candidates include Lester M. Gowin and Harry T. Clew for Middletown mayor. Democratic Mayor Bailey resigns to join Princeton faculty.

Connecticut Middletown New Milford Ashford Barkhamsted Bridgewater Columbia Eastford East Granby Franklin Hampton Hartland Kent Lebanon Manchester Middlebury Mid- Stonington Plainville Portland Preston Sharon Southbury Southington Union Washington Wiadham Woodbury Lester M. Gowin Harry T. Clew Stephen K. Bailey Princeton University

Democratic Women Plan Party in Bridgeport Tuesday

The Bridgeport Federation of Democratic Women sponsors a card party at Hitching Post on Lafayette Street Tuesday at 8 p.m. A business meeting precedes the social. Attending party candidates include Lyford, Fay Jr, Junger, Tedesco, Stock, Whelan, Reinhard Jr, Curran, Simko, King, and McGuinness Jr. Local organizers and ticket chairs are listed.

Bridgeport Federation of Democratic Women Hitching Post Lafayette Street Joseph P. Lyford Westport Edward R. Fay, Jr Stamford Marty P. Junger Samuel J. Tedesco Jack Stock James J. Whelan Milton E. J. Reinhard, Jr Senate Hugh C. Curran Vincent M. Simko House Francis J. King John J. McGuinness Frank M. Dalton Milton J. Reinhard Mabel Risher John J. Driscoll E. R. Hart Edward Fagan Sadie Sullivan Rae Gillespie Gustave L. Wickert Eugene Sullivan Henry Giannini Charles Spivack John A. Arcudil

Mrs Vogel to Be on Air in Campaign Talk

Anita Steiber Vogel Republican candidate for the Board of Education will give a radio talk over WNAB Monday morning at 8 05 o clock. This is part of a series of morning campaign talks planned by the Bridgeport Republican party.

Anita Steiber Vogel Board of Education WNAB Republican Bridgeport

DesRosiers Named for New Senate Bid in Willimantic

State Senator Andrew DesRosiers was renominated by acclamation at a Republican convention in Willimantic for a second term in the 29th Senatorial district. He will oppose Democrat Isadore Messier of Plainfield in the November election.

Willimantic Andrew DesRosiers Isadore Messier Plainfield

Stratford Board Grants Admission To Voters In Session

The Stratford Board of Selectmen admitted 288 voters in a session yesterday, including 124 men and 114 women. The report also notes Savannah, Georgia’s architectural iron grillwork originated from French royalists who fled Hispaniola during a revolution in the West Indies.

Stratford Board of Selectment Savannah Hispaniola West Indies

Ribicoff Urges State Dept of Commerce at Fairfield Dinner

A. Ribicoff Democratic candidate for Governor told about 400 at a Fairfield Mill Plain school dinner that Connecticut should create a State Department of Commerce and not rely on a part time development commission. He urged boosting recreation and agriculture, criticized humane institution funding, and said the governor must be the state’s top salesman.

A. &. Ribicoff State Department of Commerce Democratic Town Committee Mill Plain School Fairfield

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Soviet Union Mcom Ator McMahon Evy Ampaign Broadcast East Washington Avenue Milford A. P. Trojanowski Humphrey Lands Westport Gop Lily Beatrice Governor Lodge Joseph V. Serena Henry Ferne Florence D. Finney Greenwich Newman M. Marail- Hus, Jr Trumbull William H. Brennan Fairfield County GOP Ann Iselm Republican Women’s Association Kenneth Bradley Republican Town Committee Republican Women’s Club of Fairfield County Republican Women's Association Benson Bowles Pace Stepped Ribigof New London County Litchfield County Danbury Litchfield Torrington Wnhc-Tv Middlesex Shelton Ike Trinity College White House Capitol Norwalk High School Stephen A. Mitchell Leonard W. Hall Mitchell Hall Mc Hall Democratic Women Plan Party Desrosiers New Stratford Robert Bruno Peertess North Ave Ferchase Jancee Peerless Monpay Dem
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