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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1947
Page
40
A flood of 100000 participants joined the Holy Name parade extending through Bridgeport on a brisk October day. The procession featured 75 floats and 100 bands, with strong turnout from New York City police and postal workers, marking a major regional event in public celebration.
New York police described a bold robbery in which a well dressed gunman stole jewels worth between 600000 and 700000 from Sara Hilton, estranged wife of hotel magnate C N Hilton, after holding her, her maid, and her six month old daughter. A series of anonymous calls warned her to stay quiet as detectives sought a suspect in twelve states. Witnesses included Detective John Kenney and Constance Drowne, godmother to the infant, with later inquiries about remaining diamonds.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars announced a nationwide drive for quick passage of the Taft-Ellender-Wagner housing bill and updated building codes. National commander Ray H. Bramnaman said local posts will receive kits to organize housing rallies, press public support, and inform veterans about prefabricated and factory built homes while promoting elimination of outdated codes to boost mass produced housing. The bill would authorize about 150 million dollars yearly for expanded home financing technical aid and rental housing and clearance support.
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