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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
16
President Truman pushes nationwide measures to cut grain use and curb inflation. Secretary Harriman and Agriculture chief Anderson back plans to reduce livestock feed and shift to alternative feeds, aiming to save grain and avert price spikes.
The Atomic Energy Commission stresses secrecy amid the push to develop atomic energy as a vital yet dangerous weapon. It advocates broad industrial and educational involvement while warning that incomplete information must be withheld to protect public welfare, urging industry to engage and energize progress.
Henry A. Wallace, former vice president, said in Montpelier that voluntary conservation to aid hungry Western Europe is ineffective. speaking during a New England town meeting at city hall he urged cooperation but did not elaborate. The event was sponsored by the Vermont Lecrum and featured audience questions.
Pravda published a Warsaw declaration condemning any concessions to the United States and imperialist camp. It urged European communist parties to defend sovereignty, resist American expansion, and unite with national elements to avert war. The statement named top European leaders and indicated the issue would be carried in Moscow papers.
Mrs Mary Margaret Garvin wife of Pater Garvin 9 Roanoke Avenue Fairfield died suddenly in her home yesterday Funeral services set for Wednesday at 8 40 am at the John M Shaughnessy funeral home 1903 Post Road Fairfield and 9 am at St Ann s Church with a solemn requiem Mass Burial in St Thomas s Cemetery Fairfield She was born in Summerville MA member of the St Ann s altar society and Savidgeport Council Catholic Women resident of Fairfield since 1920 Survived by husband a daughter Mrs Harold J MetIntype Fairfield a son Edward P Garvin Bridgeport a sister Miss Tellen Skehan Fairfield and three grandchildren
Irene Vanco age 82 of Bridgeport suffered possible fractures to her left wrist and ankle when the auto she rode in collided on Daniels Farm road with a second vehicle driven by Frank Bernachi of Daniels Farm road. Bernachi was arrested by Patrolman Robert Jennings on auto law violations and given a summons for Town court on Oct 13.
Edgar C. Corry Jr. of Des Moines Ta emerged as national commander of the American Veterans of World War II after a tight contest that required eight ballots. Willard Shattuck of Witchburg Mass was Corry’s closest rival in the closely fought election concluded last night.
Four investigations by the State Department of Aeronautics the State police the Civil Aeronautics Administration and the Civil Aeronautics Board focus on a Danbury air crash near the fairgrounds. Witnesses recalled stunting and one plane turning to pattern before a wing shear and a fatal dive. O'Neill and Heydt victims died. families and survivors are listed with service plans and locations.
The article notes a concert tonight by the symphony featuring its youngest member. Dorothy Powers violinist from the second concert last season will perform selections. Also mentions Lions club talk by Herbert T Cohen and Unico club program with David Reich speaking. Donald Bundock baritone with M Louise Miller at piano to sing.
London oct 8 a p reported that the word obey will not be omitted from Princess Elizabeth's marriage vows to Philip Mountbatten on nov 20 Buckingham palace announced that the service will follow the Book of Common Prayer form in which the bride promises to love cherish and obey the groom despite some ceremonies omitting the word The royal vow wording will be retained as specified by the prayer book
Light voting reported across county towns with polls open until 8 in Milford. Norwalk Bristol and Torrington see mayoral races with parties split. Ballot includes four state amendments and local questions including a sales tax repeal and changes to governor and judge appointment powers.
SAYBROOK, Oct. 6. A family of fourteen were driven from their home by a fire. Saybrook volunteers helped extinguish the blaze and then assisted Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Smith and their 12 children. Firemen spent seven hours completing a cinder block garage already started by Smith, and the family moved in that day while plans were made to rebuild the damaged house.
Ambler Pennsylvania October 6 four gunmen terrorized and robbed ten residents at the Oak Terrace Country Club fleeing with at least four thousand dollars. They used telephone wires neckties and bathrobe cords to tie seven men and three women after forcing manager Clarence Grieb to open the safe. The raid began in the mansions second floor room and spread through the club leading to a cafe safe rifling and a flee in a station wagon with about three thousand stolen from the cafe and an additional thousand from others.
Nine year old Norma Cipriang and two eight year old friends staged a backyard circus in Ardmore for neighborhood youngsters. Penny admissions funded Red Cross programs as parents served refreshments. The Main Line branch praised the 68 pennies as a heart warming contribution.
Voters go to the polls in Fairfield amid campaigns by First Selectman candidate Johnson and Republican slate. Democratic chair David Russell predicts a sweep while lists of candidates include Board of Finance and Town Plan Zoning races. Polling places span six districts with several school venues named.
Postmaster James P. Meaney warned limbs from eight maple trees outside the Conshohocken post office could fall and injure someone. The Post Office says the ground is extra territorial and not its repair duty, the borough says it is not responsible, and the courts may decide ownership of the trees.
Giuseppe Immanuele Modigiaini, 74, famed Italian Socialist leader, died today in Rome. He served as chairman of the parliamentary group of Giuseppe Saragat, a prominent right-wing Socialist figure.
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