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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1947
Page
4
Salvatore J. Fazio tapped George Saden as campaign manager as Norwalk prepare a heated election battle. McLevy faces Socialist challenge with Democrats and Republicans courting voters through rallies and broadcasts on WNAB while focusing on schools, taxes, and city services.
Republicans consider early 1948 legislative moves to revise the sales tax after local votes showed support for the GOP in most communities. Leaders fret over cross party shifts and seek reforms such as rate reductions exemptions or a hidden tax inclusive pricing to curb voter irritation. First quarter returns on the levy delay until after January 1 will shape the yield forecast.
The Norwalk Socialist victory in the city election sparks talk about Paul R Connery's political future. Mayor Irving C. Freese targets Connery as the focus of his administration scrutiny and aims to challenge the Connely organization. Long Socialist dominance in Bridgeport prompts Norwalk leaders to fear extended one party rule and observers expect Connery to remain influential in state and county Democratic ranks.
Chairman James Sennen of the California Democratic State Central Committee officially announced his support for President Truman's reelection. The statement comes from Los Angeles in October as part of party backing ahead of the campaign.
Three people were injured in separate accidents in Fairfield. Patricia Simmons, 2, daughter of Ruth Simmons, was treated for facial lacerations at St. Vincent's after a collision at Capitol and Wood. Joseph R. Shuluk Jr., 24, was cited for a stop sign violation and caused a skid into a third vehicle, William Handy, 18, escaping with minor damage. John Tolster, 19, was treated for a fractured forehead after a truck collision at Malhond and Hancock with Howard Lawrence driving the truck and Zoltan Gurhac in an auto. A four year old, Pesard Gero, was hurt when struck by a car near Wilson street and Fairfield avenue driven by Erland Levine.
The Bridgeport Council of Parent Teachers Associations 19 announces a rummage sale on Thursday October 16 from 10 am to 3 pm at 1637 Main Street corner of Madison Ave. Ways and means chair Mrs Clayton Erbe leads a committee including Mrs Marie Meerback Mrs Estelle Jackson Mrs Angelo Canavari Mrs Anthony Gelormine Mrs William Carey Mrs Nicholas Gianpola Mrs Julie Conroy Mrs Stephen Wargo and Mrs John Maillette.
Fairfield education officials announced schools will remain open Monday for Columbus Day. Classes will be recessed Tuesday for the county special election to choose the town's third selectman while students observe the holiday in Bridgeport Stratford Milford and other towns.
New London Oct 11 AP Lofton Brockington 49 in critical condition with head injuries. Police allege his wife Crockington struck him with an axe during a domestic incident. She faces malicious assault with intent to commit murder charges in police court. bonds set at 7,500 dollars.
Voters will choose between Ferguson and Landy in a special town election. The top lever will designate the Republican and the second lever the other candidate. If a mistake occurs, a corrective push on the appropriate button is available. Beer sales will be banned on election day, and schools may close for polling. Democratic leaders convene a town committee meeting tonight.
The Community Chest funds daily helping efforts in Bridgeport. It notes 40 000 patient calls last year and 7 000 men assisted into work through the Union and religious services. It praises Boys and Girl Scouts with 6 000 boys in clubs guiding character and activity. Future articles will explain housing for children, unmarried mothers, and family preservation.
The 14 room Linden Avenue house at 405 Linden Avenue, owned by Mrs Madeline Mason, has been bought by the University of Bridgeport and tentatively named Ingleside Hall as a women's dormitory this fall. Linden Hall will house men, at Marina Park, in the former Mrs Paul Ricker home. The Gilbert King house becomes 110 Waldermere Hall and the Thomas Whitely house at 286 Park Place becomes Park Hall.
Westport October 11 the Bedford Junior High School presenting George Volodine's Ballet Miniature features a new full second half ballet Under the Sea created during a Florida Keys vacation. Dancers Masarra Holroyd Reagan Wallerstein Petsebok Pylypchuk Rease with Balanchine aiding choreography and Mendelssohn Bach music.
The first annual baby show by Local 203 UE-CIO at its outing in Montreas Park drew about 5060 attendees. A police detail and Barnum Ambulance Service managed first aid with Walter Block in charge. no police or ambulance rides were needed. Winners included Richard Nesper and Robert Denlowicz in rides, Lucille Kindely and Janet Steinmetz in girl babies, with 21 events featuring races and two winning Foster Square children among 32 winners.
A Superior court jury will hear Tuesday arguments and Judge Wynne's charge in a $50,000 case involving Mary Parente and Mary DeV. DiMenna over a December 1943 crash. Witness William Scott testified he saw the accident near Kossuth and Clarence streets about 2:30 p.m. and admitted he was on his way to get drunk.
Waterbury, Oct 11 AP Mrs Mary Preiss Iieline aged 6 was shot fatally tonight as she stepped off a bus near her home in Waterbury's east end Her estranged husband Frederick Kellner was being held by State's Attorney Wal lame Fitzgerald in connection with the shooting Kellner who had been living in Rochester NY the last year was held in the Waterbury jail as a coroner's prisoner
Hamilton College trustees accepted a 135000 bequest to fund faculty salaries or raises. The gift, in memory of Rev Adam Moullin DD, originated from Mrs Eleanor Martin of New Traven Connecticut, widow of a Hamilton graduate from 1858. Also accepted was a 7500 bequest from Mrs Katie Unganst, widow of a Hamilton alumnus.
The governor denounces rent gouging as avaricious and callous, noting the high living costs press average workers toward a critical plight. He urges landlords to seek rent increases only through the federal rent control board or mutual tenant agreements, warning against greed creating displaced residents.
Paul E Seymour of Boston was unanimously reelected district president of the United Electrical Radio and Machine Workers of America CIO in District 2. John H Callahan of Pittsfield was elected district vice president, Anthony D Dzurka of Bridgeport named secretary treasurer, with an executive board including Harold Hayes Springfield William Drie Lynn Iyom Tarcier Hartford Frank Marto Holyoke Leo Gaudica Beverly Arthur Tram naugan Benton Henry Koginski New Britain Frank Glarelli Bridgeport and William MelDonald Springfield.
General Motors president C. E. Wilson forecast higher auto prices in 1948 due to rising costs across engineering and materials. In a Detroit interview, Wilson said production gains would not curb inflation and that ongoing cost trends point to price increases.
The Veterans Administration announced a list of qualified disabled veterans awaiting training opportunities in various fields. Allan M. Perkins of the Bridgeport VA office said rehabilitation aims at placement in a good job, training, or educational opportunity for disabled veterans.
An airplane tour over Palestine’s northern and eastern borders found no troop concentrations within 20 miles of the frontier. Arab reports of mobilizations were called a war of nerves by Jewish spokesmen. Hagana said only normal security precautions included a small number of specialists in the eastern Galilee.
Real estate of Fitzhugh Green was attached today in a $25,000 Superior court assault action brought by his former employee Fritz Lellow of New York. Lellow, whose wife worked as a cook in the Green household, alleges Green punched him last June 30 injuring his nose eye and causing unconsciousness. The case is set for the November term in Bridgeport with Harold E. Cable of Westport as counsel. The attachment was made by Deputy Sheriff Nemesio Annunziato. Green faces other legal tangles including a narcotics case in New Haven and indictments involving his wife.
Theodore E. Steiber of Fairfield County Coroner announces a patent for a cuss proof wrench designed to avoid sticking. The inventor, who also created a neon traffic light for color blind motorists, says the wrench uses a flick of the wrist action to disengage from teeth and adjust width easily.
The mayor will have the first deduction from semi monthly pay on Wednesday and will join about 1000 other city employees in the new pension system. If elected on Nov 4 he becomes pension eligible Nov 4 1948. After 15 years service next year he could retire on about $1800 yearly, increasing with more service.
Washington Oct 11 Rep Arnold R MO urged a rat killing week to save more foods and feed grains than the president's save food program He told a reporter rats on farms eat a tremendous amount of grain and national prizes would be offered for killing the most rats
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