Luckman urges bakers to save grain for Europe
Washington October 14 AP Chairman Charles Luckman of the Citizens Food committee planned to enlist bakers to save wheat for hungry Europe, aiming to cut 390 million bushels this winter. He reported two major deals: a 60 day whiskey distillery shutdown starting October 25 and a restaurant industry pledge to cooperate in rationing.
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Official Weather Summary for Western CT and E NY
Weather bulletin from the U B Weather Bureau notes tonight in Western Connecticut and Eastern New York will be partly cloudy and cool with lows in the mid fifties. Wednesday will be fair and cool with highs near 70. Extended forecast shows four day trend five degrees above normal with light scattered showers at period end.
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Police Board Approves 14 Rookie Recruits For City Force
The Police Board, after Supt. John A. Lyddy’s plan and funding clearance, approves provisional appointment of 14 new officers to raise strength to 268. Retirement pensions set for two veterans. two others named as special policemen. Fall inspection scheduled. $500 mislaid funds redirected to the Sick Benefit society. Stop signs ordered at Poplar Street and Maplewood Avenue.
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Beaconcourt
Edward P. Doolin
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Thomas Webb
Courtland Avenue
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State Armory
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Bank Street
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Sprague argues sales tax likely to be cut if revenue excesses
Mansfield D. Sprague Republican representative from New Canaan and Finance committee member said at Stratfield hotel there is no good tax and that the Legislature during its current session could lower the 3 percent rate if the yield exceeds state expenditures. He cited other states with sales taxes and urged adjustments to Connecticut law including retailer collection costs. He noted exemptions help the working man and that both parties agreed on tax policy. Continued on Page Two.
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New Canaan
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Detective Toth Admitted To St Vincent's For Hiccups
Detective John Toth of the identification bureau, 73 Fairlawn avenue, is in St Vincent's hospital after doctors began treatment two weeks ago to halt persistent hiccups. He was admitted Saturday on the advice of his personal physician following unsuccessful prior treatments.
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Treasury Balance Report October 10 Washington
The Treasury balance on October 10 stood at 4,614,172,694 dollars.
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Meatless Tuesday prompts Bridgeport restaurant reactions
Bridgeport eateries await public reaction to revised meatless Tuesday menus aimed at saving grain for Europe. Some keep meat by products like sweetbreads and tripe on offer while others interpret the plan as reducing meat dishes. A waiter notes some steaks for loyal customers as eggs without bacon stir debate. The Rotary club hosts a meatless luncheon at Stratfield hotel.
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Truman
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Stratfield Hotel
Russia brands U S program for UN farce
In a bitter charge from Lake Success on October 14, Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky attacked Secretary of State Dulles over the U S plan to overhaul United Nations peace keeping. He accused Dulles of steering a dangerous “little assembly” that would weaken the UN and spur war propaganda.
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Security Council
Burglars Hit Le Bon Marche Dress Shop and More
Police say three burglaries occurred in one night with a lock forced on a side window at Le Bon Marche, 235 John Street, where over 200 dresses worth 4600 plus were taken. At Lafayette Grocery, 410 Lafayette Street, a rear door was forced and $85 stolen. A shop repair business at 166 Gregory Street, run by Carlo Tamborrini, netted $5 from a cash register. Detectives Set. Dominic Conte and Spt. Frank X. Jablanski labeled the burglary as likely the work of professionals.
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Myrtle Avenue
Stocks Rise Amid Steels And Industrials Rally
Stocks swung upward in New York led by steel shares and a broad array of industrials. Ticker activity stayed brisk from open through midday with slowdowns later. most issues posted fractional gains of two or more points toward the close.
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Rotary urged to confront red threat at Bridgeport luncheon
James G Hammond, governor of the 200th Rotary district, urged Bridgeport Rotary members to meet a red threat with camaraderie and service. Speaking at Strafield hotel, the longtime Rotary official urged fellowship to reshape a torn world and noted Rotary International’s endowment fund to bring foreign students to study in America and share its message.
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Strikers Return to Express Jobs in New York Area
About 1,090 AFL workers resumed duties at the Railway Express Agency ending a 26 day strike that crippled air and rail shipments in New York Jersey City Hoboken and Weehawken. They will push for a 15 cent hourly wage increase and a 4 hour work week reduction to 40 hours via a presidential mediation board under the Railway Labor Act.
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Postmaster Neary Discharged From St Vincent’s Hospital
Postmaster Russell F. Neary was discharged from St Vincent’s hospital after an operation on October 28. After a brief period of convalescence, he will resume his duties.
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Russell F. Neary
St. Vinceant's Hospital
Passengers Removed From Downed Aircraft
High Court hears briefs in Bridgeport pay waiver suit involving 120 active and retired police and firemen seeking damages over wages lost under 1932 to 1938 pay waivers. City argues statute of limitations. case tied to state public payrolls and broad municipal impact with over $2,000,000 in demand.
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One Man's Opinion by Walter Kiernan on world peace prices
The columnist quips on Republican senators and charity soup for Charley Luckman. He notes meatless Tuesday illusions and hens complaining about eppless Thursday. Claude Pepper advocates fifty million for UN, arguing world peace is cheap, asking for refunds if it breaks down. Vishinsky enters the joke.
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Charley Luckman
Claude Pepper
Meet Your Chest By H. C. Bishop
A plea from the Catholic Charitable Bureau seeking foster homes for children. The appeal notes that 418 children and 378 families were aided last year in the bureau’s children and family divisions, with Red Feather workers assisting many more.
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City Basks in Indian Summer in Bridgeport
Bridgeport enjoys a spell of Indian Summer weather with repeated clear skies. October vacations are favored as temperatures rise to about 70 during the day and stay around 50 at night, with only one cloudy day among recent observations.
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Faithful Webster
US Plane Missing Over Peru Sparks Search Effort
Peruvian and American aircraft comb the mountainous northern zone of Peru seeking an American state emission transport plane reported missing since last Friday after a theft from Tahara to tetas. The passenger count was not released while the Peruvian ministry deployed military, private, and U S mission aircraft in the search.
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Ring Reelected Stratford Town Council Chair in 2nd Term
Peter J. Ring Jr was unanimously named chairman of Stratford Town Council after Oct 6 election. He will preside as seventh district councilman, with 8 p.m. Monday session to appoint committees and conduct monthly business. Rings says he seeks continued harmony and cooperation among members.
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Stratford Town Council
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Lordship
Bridgeport Hardware Company
W. Howard Wilcoxson
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Wilcoxson
Dorothy S Staples
Pullman
Comley
Herman A. Leveen
Joseph M. Janosko
Rescue after rough sea of Boeing flying boat passengers
Coast Guard reports 10 rescued from a large Boeing flying boat down Atlantic between Ireland and Newfoundland after a fuel shortage and heavy seas. About 69 aboard. transfers from the craft to a weather ship by life raft. No injuries reported. aircraft believed undamaged but fuel exhausted.
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