Stalin Disclaims War Aims In Talk To British Group
Eight British Labour MPs touring Europe said Stalin told them in Russia he aimed to avoid war and seek political and economic settlement with the United States. The group led by Zonni Ziliacua reported Stalin wished closer trade with both nations and to improve relations with the United States and Britain while preparing to meet them if they seek cooperation. They described a two hour session at Stalin's Sochi villa and said Moscow advocates cooperation between systems, warning they could go on without Britain and the U.S. if not.
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Ziliacna
Moscow
Sochi
Black Sea
Stalin Waa
Terie
Great Britain
Soviet Union
United States
Sovet Union
Zililacva
Zillacua
Labor Party
Us&s. Congress
Britain
Belgrade
Legn
Europe
Zililacue
Arthur Allen
Geoffrey Bing
Arthur Joseph Champion
Frederick Lee
Bonamin Parkin
George Themnn
H White Ziliacue
Ktalin
Voom Molotov
Weather Forecast for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Bridgeport Weather: cloudy and warm today with a fair warm Sunday. State forecasts page 16. Almanac notes October 18 marks the 291st day of the year and the 26th of autumn with sunrise at 6:06 a.m. and sunset at 5:10 p.m.
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Bridgeport
Russia Rejects British UN Plan Amid Marshall Debate
The United States gains support for a year-round UN session concept as Britain urges compromise with Russia. Russia rejects the term compromise, reiterates opposition to the Marshall Plan, and accuses Washington of dictating world policy. France Brazil Argentina and the Philippines back the idea. China and bloc allies remain wary. A subcommittee is expected to refine a final draft as discussions continue.
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Russia
Marshall
United Nations
United States
U.N. Assembly
Little Assembly
France
Brazil
Argentina
Philippines
Joseph Bech
Luxembourg
Anid
China
U. S
Mother Saves Son In Newtown Blaze
Newtown Oct 17 Mrs Walter Miavun wife of the theatrical producer rescued her six year old son Walter from a burning third floor bedroom at the Kiavun home on South Main Street about 9 o clock tonight She awoke her two daughters Johanne eight and Lucia two on the second floor and moved them to safety A neighbor George Paulis alerted the fire department Deputy Fire Marshal John Fedor and Chief Fred Mayer arrived with two apparatus The owner estimated fire and water damage at 5000 He had spent over 7000 remodeling the house origin of the fire was not determined
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Newtown
Walter Miavun
Sire
Kiavun
South Main Street
George Paulis
John Fedor
Fred Mayer
Klavun
Fiidgeport-Newtown
Labor slowdown charged in probe of housing costs
A House labor subcommittee heard witnesses claim labor slowdowns raise housing costs with workers sometimes "laying down on the job." Architect James Edmunds Jr and contractor Nelson Jeffreys testified productivity has fallen since 1939, while Rep. Gwinn criticized government credit programs as stifling private housing finance. Sentiment split on FHA and GI loans as field hearings loom.
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Washington
House Labor
Rep. Gwinn
R-N.y
Subcommittee
Nelson Jeffreys
Jeffress-Dyer, Inc
Washington, D. C
Contracetera
Jeffress
James FR. Edmunds, Jr
Baltimore
American Institute of Architects
Gwinn
Rep
Lucas
D-Tex
Tam
Federal Housing Administration
Norwalk Girl, 7, Killed by Auto
A seven year old girl, Alice Wilmott, died of a skull fracture after being struck by a car on Wilton Avenue in Norwalk. Driver Frank Oliva, 66, of 178 Main Street, was charged with driving to endanger life and with reckless operation. bond set at $2,000. Oliva claimed the child darted into the street after she started to follow her brother.
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Alice Wilmott
William F. Wil Mott
Gilton Avenue
Norwalk Hospital
Edward Rem
Frank Oliva
Main Street
Cors
Oliva
Norman Gormley
William Smith
Wilton Avenue
Atart
Taxi Drivers Strike Idle Nationwide? Not sure
Twenty two taxi drivers, members of Local 145, International Brotherhood of Transmers, A W of L, employed by Hickey Brothers Taxi and Transfer, walked out at 7 last night after the company refused to mediate union proposals at a county courthouse meeting attended by Philip Koons of the State Department of Labor and other officials. The drivers voted to strike by ballot. Louis Dix, president of the company, said he had no notice and that the drivers had presented their demands last week. The story notes a continuation on page eight.
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International Brotherhood of Termsters
A.W. of L
Hickey Brothers Taxi and Transfer Company
Joseph P. Cleary
Tuccal
County Court House
Philip Koons
State Department of Labor
Oth Company
Cleary
Ifta 2
Louis Dix
Dix
New Phone Rates Set By Public Utilities Commission
New Connecticut telephone rates take effect October 21 after a Public Utilities Commission ruling announced in Hartford. Bridgeport local service rises from 30 cents to 2.50 for private line. out-of-town calls start at 10 cents, station-to-station adds five cents between certain points. Toll from Bridgeport to Milford Trumbull and Westport stays 10 cents. no change to Norwalk at 15 cents and Stamford at 20 cents. a five-cent increase applies to Darion and New.
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Hartford
Bridgeport Exchange
Connecticut
Bridgeport
Milford
Trumbull
Westport
Norwalk
Stamford
Darion
Deadline Today for New Bridgeport Voters
The Bridgeport Board of Selectmen meets at City Hall from 9 am to 6 pm to add new voters for the November 4 election. In sessions since last Saturday, about 1,000 new electors have been registered, with 204 added yesterday. Additionally, roughly 300 former Bridgeport voters were restored to the registration lists through registrar officers.
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Bridgeport
Board of Selectmen
City Hall
Registrars of Voters
Selectmen
Smaller Bread Loaves Planned as Bakers Join in Grain Saving
Thousands of Connecticut hunters opened the upland game season as Governor McConaughy urged vigilance against forest fires. He warned that any outbreak before the dry spell ends could suspend hunting and stressed extra care with all fires as drought conditions heighten danger.
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McConaughy
Connecticut
Nimroda
Forest Fire Situation Critical in Maine
Maine faces out of control forest fires across 60 percent of the state with drought conditions worsening. Gov. Horace A. Hildreth mobilizes Fish and Game and Forestry planes, ground crews, and mobile radio units. funds are released to expand equipment. The governor closes woods to hunting outdoor activities and smoking while a West Durham fire demands additional apparatus from multiple towns.
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Mea
Maine Foreal
Horace A. Hildreth
Fish and Game Department
Forestry Department
George M. Carter
Maine
Forentry Department
Austin H. Wilking
West Durham
Lewienton
Auburn
Breswick
Freeport
Lisbon
Fala
Forest Fires Rage Across Adirondacks In New York
Fires burn in scattered Adirondack woodlands as gangers and volunteers halt a major 500 acre blaze within upstate timberlands. Weather forecasts predict only light showers with no relief from the drought. Conservation Commissioner Duryea warns conditions remain critical.
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Albany
N. Y
Adirondack
Perry B. Duryea
October Heat Record Stays High In Indian Summer
The mercury reached 97 degrees yesterday, the hottest October day on record since 1928 and eclipsing the all time high of 81. A year ago the low was 41, highlighting an unusually warm spell for mid October.
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Mercury
Plane's Upside Down Flight Laid to Pilot's Experiment
The Civil Aeronautics Board blamed Captain Charles R. Sisto of Los Angeles for an accidental upside down flight near Mount Riley Texas on October 8. Sisto, who had resigned, engaged the gust lock to study control effects without consent, while Captain Beck and Captain Logan, also aboard, attempted to control the plane from left and co pilot seats. The incident nearly caused a crash as the co pilot corrected from about 300 to 400 feet. The CAB will decide on action against Sisto, and American Airlines faces separate questions over Bermuda Sky Queen operations with 69 aboard.
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Civil Aeronautics Board
American Air Lines
Charles R. Sisto
Los Angeles
Mount Riley
Tex
Sisto
John Beck
Memphis
Town
Melvin Logan
Beck
Logan
A “Ceck
Civil Aeronautics Administration
American Internationna Airways
Bermuda
Texas
Berk
F Clancy Dies Veteran Fireman After 21 Years Service
John Francia Clancy 58 longtime Fairfield County firefighter and former Bridgeport official died after a long illness at his home 341 Whitney Ave. He served from 1919 as hoseman lieutenant captain and held roles with Connecticut State Firemen's Association and Bridgeport Sick Benefit group. Funeral set 8:30 a.m. Monday Mullins Kedgate 1297 Park Ave and 9 a.m. Mass at St Patrick's Church. He leaves wife Anna Moritarity Clancy a son John a daughter Elizabeth and brother Thomas.
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Fire Department
Ag Aa Penytinin
Whitney Avenue
Common Council
Clancy
No. 1 Chemical Company
Unti
Leutenant
No. 2 Chemical Company
St. Michael's Cemetery
Mia
Anna Moritarity Clancy
John Clancy
Elizabeth Clancy
Thomas Clancy
Bread prices rise in several eastern cities
Prices for bread are expected to increase Friday in several eastern cities including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh with similar effects in New York area. Bakery officials cite the surge in flour and wheat costs as the main driver while reports note the wholesale index for commodities hitting a record high and the Agriculture Department noting peak retail mill prices.
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Philadelphia
Fox
New York Metropolitan Area
Pittsburgh
Sun
Aims
Baltimore
Cantern
Associated Press
Agriculture Department
One Crust Pies Part Of Food Saving Drive
Washington reports bakers pledge reduced loaf sizes and one crust pies as part of a broad food saving program to trim wheat use by bakers and households. Truman urges public cooperation, cites potential 100 million bushels grain saving by next July.
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Bakera
True Mun
Cimena Food Committee
Europe
Luckman
Bakers Association
Restauranta
Brewera
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Charles Luckman
Citizona Food Committee
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