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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1947
Page
8
A damaged Bridgeport newspaper fragment outlines publication details for The Bridgeport Telegram and references Associated Press control. It quotes a political question about uranium deposits and urges a peaceful American use of nuclear materials in world affairs.
A historic column reviews conflicting claims by car makers and steel firms on whether enough steel can meet a 10,000 cars per month target. It warns of potential bottlenecks, outlines implications for inventories and exports, and critiques public understanding of the Marshall Plan and government transparency.
The text outlines calls by Senator McMahon for universal control of atomic energy and bacteriological warfare, with warning that without international oversight the world risks further conflict. It notes Baruch’s peace plan, U S stockpiling, and the need to aid Europe while keeping Western Europe from instability.
The American Federation of Labor opens its annual convention in San Francisco with a clash over John J. Lewis of United Mine Workers. Lewis refuses to sign anti commun ist affidavits, threatening a federation crisis and possible court review.
The national housing problem draws broad study and debate across the country as groups seek faster, cheaper ways to provide homes. Standardization in building materials aims to cut costs and reduce waste, while efforts to develop modern finishing methods promise more housing at lower prices. Hope remains that concrete nationwide plans will emerge to address the shortage and improve access to moderate rents and fair prices.
The New Britain Herald condemns political picketing of Senator Taft and Rep. Hartley as un-American and undemocratic. It notes Taft faced heavy pickets that amplified his visit, while Hartley had to push through six hundred demonstrators to reach a hall for three hundred eighty-nine attendees, arguing such actions clash with fair play and the American political tradition.
A reader questions and a panel responds as Washington debates the European aid issue. Factional advisers split between Marshall Plan advocates and cautioners, with talks of a special session and questions about funding, food, and administration in Europe.
A Connecticut Yankee in the 1947 General Assembly writes a four page broadside critiquing partyism and power misuse. David J. Stillman, North Stonington Republican, argues for nonpartisan service and vows not to seek gifts, detailing both well done actions and failures of the session.
Foreign Minister Georges Bidault warned President Truman that without an immediate stop gap loan of 120 million dollars in food and fuel, turmoil would erupt in France with a strong chance the Communists led by Maurice Thorez would seize power. He cited crop failures, strikes, and public disillusion over the Marshall Plan as factors pushing France toward the Kremlin line and urged quick U S aid to avert a French collapse.
State Senator Albert T. Coles told Newsday's Talk of the Town audience that newspaper work trains boys to be self disciplined, accurate, pleasant and productive citizens. He praised the freedom of the press and urged public understanding of the newspaper boys’ labor and earnings while learning.
Tax Collector Howard S. Challenger reported a record 97.32 percent collection for the current fiscal year totaling 9,055,218 dollars as the office aims to reach 9,304,397 dollars before the April 2 close. The board set the 100 percent goal. penalties at 0.5 percent per month accrue for late IMI7-48 tax payments.
In Chicago, ALPA president David I Behneke said no agreement to meet Monday with the National Mediation Board in its probe of the ALPA strike against American Overseas Airlines. He accepted the invitation to present the facts on unsettled contract differences, not to restart negotiations. New York officials announced furloughs effective Oct 16 for 1,219 workers as the strike began Tuesday, idling AOA service between New York and Europe. wages were not cited as an issue, with grievance procedure cited as dispute focal point.
Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island fair weather Saturday and Sunday. Rising temperatures. New Hampshire Vermont snowy and warmer Saturday. Sunday fair and continued warm with scattered light showers in the mountains in the afternoon. Winds Eastport to Block Island southwest 15 to 20 mph Saturday. Weather fair and visibility good.
The Roston weather bulletin lists maximum temperatures for 12 hours ending at 7 30 p m and minimum temperatures for 24 hours ending at 7 30 p m. The values are recorded for the local observation period, with initials AP noting agency attribution. Weather figures indicate a cool to temperate day with notable overnight lows.
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