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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1947

Page

6

Labor Rally Planned in Bridgeport on Palestine

Plans completed by Bridgeport Labor Committee for a Palestine rally at Bussick High School auditorium Tuesday at 8 p.m. The event supports the Majority report on Palestine and denounces British policy toward Jewish displaced persons. Speakers include Governor James L. McConaughy, Thomas J. Dodd, Joseph Schlossberg and Al Capp.

Holy Land United Nations Special Committee On James L. McConaughy Thomas J. Dodd Joseph Schlossberg Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America National Committee On Palestine al Capp Lil Abner WICC Cleary Jean O'Brien WNAB AFL CIO Hall Nick Spiro Thomas Walsh Louis Perrotta Arthur Harrison Peter Benard Frank Womack Lawrence O'Toole Frank Connell

Chile weighs ouster of Soviet envoy amid gun attack

In Santiago officials and La Opinion discuss expelling Soviet Ambassador Dimitri Zhukov over alleged subversive activity. Zhukov reported gunfire on a Russian attaché's apartment. foreign minister Vergara Donoso apologized and ordered a full investigation as Chile moves to a broader probe tied to Yugoslav arrests and labor unrest.

Santiago Chile la Opinion Dimitri Zhukov Zhukov Foreign Ministry Vergara Donoso Communist International Organization Belgrade Concepcion Guillermo Barrios Gabriel Gonzalez Videla

City Seeks Bids On Sewer Project In 1800 Foot Reach

City finance committee William J. Hickey and Albert H. Yudkin announce sealed proposals for furnishing materials and labor for a sanitary sewer line easterly from Chapel Street along New Haven Avenue, 1800 feet, per plans by City Engineer George E. Thompson. Bids open Oct 20 at 5 p.m. in the city clerk’s office with 5 percent certified check.

William J. Hickey Albert H. Yudkin Chapel Street New Haven Avenue George E. Thompson Novelli-Santilli

Norwalk Man Held After Hit Run Crash

Chester G. Wallace, 22, of Westport, arrested in Norwalk for evading responsibility after a truck struck a parked car owned by Mrs. Leslie Gorham on East avenue. Witness Harold Purdy gave police the vehicle’s license after seeing it run a red light at West avenue and Cedar street. Wallace, arrested at Bill and Bernie's Radio Repair, released on bond, to appear Oct. 13.

Norwalk Chester G. Wallace Gorham Avenue Westport Wallace Leslie Gorham East Avenue West Avenue Harold M. Purdy Harborview Avenue Cedar Street Gorham Bill and Bernie van Zandt Street Max Orlins Charles Wagner

U S Cannot Rebuild Europe Alone Warns Martin

Rep Joseph W Martin Jr speaker of the House told a western Republican conference in Salt Lake City that private enterprise must join the effort to rebuild Europe. He said the task cannot be financed solely by the U S treasury and urged private venture capital, with government support, to ease the burden on taxpayers. The meeting with leaders from 11 western states continued, drafting regional views while excluding presidential speculation.

Salt Lake City Europe Joseph W. Martin, Jr House of Representatives United States Treasury

Reece and Gates Call for Republican 1948 Leadership

Carroll Reece at the opening conference session urged a Republican president in 1948 to guide the nation through perilous times and restore a strong voice in world affairs. He spoke from the platform with Indiana Governor Ralph F. Gates, who backed the election of a Republican leader to steer the country.

Carroll Reece Reece Ralph F. Gates Indiana Midwest Council of the Word

Ice cuts vitamin loss in vegetables display

Atlantic City on October 10 AP reports crushed ice can cut vitamin loss in vegetables from five to thirty percent. Fresh produce shown on crushed ice last week remained fresh and firm, often heavier after five days, potentially saving money for housewives. Carrots lettuce celery green onions tomatoes and cauliflower were showcased.

Atlantic City American Public Health Association Mary Pentland National Association of Ice Industries

Auto washing plant to open in Fairfield

New England's first mini man auto washing plant will open on the Post road Fairfield at the mercy go round traffic circle within 10 days. Wolfram L Levy of Westport and Bridgeport, president of the company, announced the completion of construction and the start of equipment with an assembly line to handle car washing operations.

New England Post Road Fairfield Mercy-Goround Wolfram L. Levy Westport Bridgeport

Tavern Owner Held On Liquor Charge

A tavern owner from Building 20 Success Park faces liquor on premises charges after police found alcohol beyond a beer permit at Rogers Corner Restaurant 651 Barnum Avenue. Roger Townsend 34 posted bond $500 and was arrested after 5 30 p.m. by Detectives Buckley Blow ers. Monticello in Albemarle County Virginia is noted.

Roger Townsend Success Park Rogers Corner Barnum Avenue Townsend William Buckley Roslyn Blowers

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