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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1947

Page

7

The Victory Flagship Nelson's Ship Rating and Crew

The Victory, Nelson's flagship, weighed about 1,000 tons and carried nearly 1,000 men.

Victory Nelson

Princess Juliana Made Regent in The Hague

Crown Princess Juliana was sworn in as regent of the Netherlands, taking power from Queen Wilhelmina today for seven weeks until December 1. The 67 year old queen will rest during the regency, and the regency law will govern any future power handovers if health requires. Juliana will remain at her palace in Soestdijk near Amsterdam rather than moving to The Hague.

the Hague Netherlands Juliana Wilhelmina Hague Soogtdijk Amsterdam John J. Walsh Veterans Administration Quincy Mass Kevin Kathleen John, Jr William Michael Maureen

Danbury Victors Name W H Cable as Town Counsel

Danbury officials announce appointments by the Democratic Board of Selectmen naming William H. Cable town counsel to replace Racco B. LaCava. Cable, a former judge in city and traffic courts, has previously served as City court prosecutor and U S commissioner for the Danbury District. Cappellaro is reappointed head of Welfare, Shepard named highway superintendent, with further vacancies expected.

Danbury Board of Selectmen William H. Cable Racco BF LaCava Cable United States Cappellaro Board of Finance Board of Education Vasco J. Cappellaro Edna Bill John Shepard Highway Department Kenneth H. Newman Shepard Welfare Department Paul J. Walsh Osborne Street Joseph Walker Walker Michael Strait

Pastor Morgan Fined for Speeding in School Zone

The Rev. Edward C. Morgan of Nichols was found guilty of violating road rules and fined $9 after a 40 minute City court trial. Motorcycle Patrolman Houston testified Morgan was cited Oct 10 for reckless driving while about 40 mph in a posted 25 mph school zone.

Edward C. Morgan Huntington Turnpike Nichols St. Paul's Episcopal Church Kossuth Street Trinity Episcopal Church D. Harold Cotter Robert Houston Mr. Morgan Cotter Morgan Houston

Stratford Men Charged With Aggravated Assault Hearing Delayed

The case of Edward Gresh, 24, John Gresh Jr. 26, and Michael Gresh 26 of Stratford, charged with aggravated assault on Bridgeport patrolmen Fred Bridges and Francis Glancy, was continued today by Judge Thomas J. Molloy after State's Attorney Loren Willis appeared before the state Supreme Court on another matter.

Stratford Bridgeport Thomas J. Molloy Loren W. Willis Supreme Court Fred Bridges Francis Glancy Edward Gresh John Gresh, Jr Michael Gresh Rosedale Terrace

Youth Held For Break In Tailor Shop Theft

Anthony Crisante aged 19 of 310 Fifth Street was arrested on a breach of peace charge after police say he broke into M. Stoffsky’s tailor shop at 1010 East Main. A new coat, trousers, and a suit were stolen and later resold to a downtown store by Crisante. Captain Joseph A. Morris announced the investigation and arrest.

East Main Street M. Stoffsky Anthony Crisante Fifth Street Joseph A. Morris Crisante

Russia's trans Siberian railway comparison spans continents

A report notes the trans Siberian railway length is comparable to the distance from New York to Patagonia, highlighting vast geographic scale and global perspective.

Russia New York Patagonia

Grand Jury Hears 6 Witnesses In New Probe of Nurse's Death

Grand jury in Lake George hears six witnesses in the Reva Reznick death case. District Attorney Herlihy notes two or three more days of hearings as autopsy findings of drowning and multiple contusions are weighed. Reznick family asserts foul play remains suspected.

Lake George N. Y Reva Reznick Aaron Reznick University of Pittsburgh Reva George J. Clarence Herlihy Reznick Morris Maslon Warren County Laboratory Myer Reznick Newark N. J Herlihy Miss Reznick Antler's John Finn Stamford

Retired 99-year-old clergyman presides Lowell wedding

The Rev. G. F. Dishing, age 99, returned from retirement to officiate the wedding of his great granddaughter in Lowell Wisconsin. He previously served at the Lowell Methodist Church.

Lowell, Wis U.P G. F. Dishing Lowell Methodist Church

Waitress's generosity forces luncheonette owner into bankruptcy

Atlantic City, N J A generous waitress who served customers extra large helpings of food forced John Staines luncheonette operator into bankruptcy in a federal court hearing. The incidence reflects the impact of excessive generosity on small business finances.

Atlantic City N. J Tomers John Staines

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