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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1947
Page
8
A period piece shows a masthead fragment for The Bridgeport Telegram with pricing notes for monthly and 180 mile additional postage, and a disclaimer about AP content. The legible bits mention Bridgeport, Conn, and circulation details amid garbled OCR text.
A Hamburg Schleswig Holstein poll shows over 40 percent of Germans still view National Socialism favorably, citing social welfare, jobs, and grand projects. Only 36 percent call it bad. others offer no opinion. The findings question democratic acceptance and stress German youth reeducation as crucial for a better future.
Governor McConaughy warns hunters and sportsmen of a fire threat as October remains dry. With three weeks without rain, forests in Nebraska risk fires. several New England states and New York close game areas to prevent damage. Prompt caution urged to protect woodlands and lives.
In Manchester New Hampshire General Eisenhower said he has no political ambitions and knows no one sponsoring his nomination at the Republican convention. He spoke at a newspaper forum about the drive for his candidacy.
Army public relations chief reiterates General Eisenhower has no desire for politics and will retire April 1 to become Columbia University president. He urges friends to avoid draft movements and political campaigns while Ike remains on Army payroll, insisting officers must obey commands.
The piece recalls a once famous theatre actress who moved to Hollywood for screen success, aged and worn by changing tastes. With funds gone and spirits low, she shut her single room door and turned on the gas, a desperate act later linked by a director seeking an opening for her. The obituary hints at resilience.
In France Premier Ramadier, in office since January, expelled the Communists from his Cabinet in May, trimming his coalition to Socialists and Popular Republicans. The government seeks economies as a severe winter looms amid droughts, wheat shortages, and cash needs. American aid may alter the balance, while fears grow of German rearmament and renewed tensions across Europe. General de Gaulle opposes the Anglo American plan, raising pressure on Ramadier as the price of dollars and relief looms.
A humorous dialogue unfolds as a bride asks for an allowance after marriage, seeking a liberal sum to buy anything she wants. He reassures with a winking pledge to provide money freely and quickly, prompting the final question about how fast he can make it.
Ray Tucker surveys how Grand Coulee's water irrigation and dam system transformed the Northwest, crediting EB Blaine, Goethals, Colonel Cooper, and political push by Senator Dill and FDR. It notes power focus, funding, and later unpopularity of Wallace and Ickes amid regional politics and salmon concerns.
Margaret Truman, daughter of the president, gave her first full length concert before about 4000 at Pittsburgh. Critics gave mixed reviews praising tone yet faulting vocal maturity and technique. Mrs. Truman attended in a black lace dinner gown, applauding each number and nodding in approval.
Sen Bridges on an European tour warned that Communist inspired strikes threaten Europe recovery and Marshall Plan support. He urged Ramadier Bidault and Schuman to act firmly to maintain maximum production and U.S. belief in Europe’s will to help itself.
Brig Gen Ramet Moore of the Connecticut National Guard says maintaining a professional army is impractical and the National Guard must assume responsibility for homeland defense. He cites Bridgeport payroll, current Regular Army strength, and the need for volunteers as New England relies on guard units like the 22nd AAA Group in Bridgeport. He notes recruitment aims, benefits for guardsmen, and business support for summer field training.
At a Firat district meeting in Anthony Gallagher’s home, Whelan the Democratic mayoral candidate blasted McLevy for missing promised rest days. He cited a February mayoral statement that $10,000 more would raise off days to four per month starting October 3, noting police and firemen had not yet received those days.
Hartford Oct 17 AP Governor McCon: sg hy designates next week as National Bible Week urging citizens to turn to the Bible for inspiration and guidance in troubled times. He says the Bible offers vital teachings for thought and decision. Bible Week sponsored by the Laymen's National Committee.
Secretary of Commerce Harriman told the Propeller Club that the United States should send excess merchant ships to aid European recovery under the Marshall Plan. He urged giving foreign shippers a competitive chance to carry more of America’s overseas trade while avoiding blanket subsidies, and noted long term prosperity rests on expanding international trade and rebuilding war-torn nations.
Boston officers from Inmates Plain Station arrested at Cornwall Street playground after finding youths scrimmaging at 2 30am. The three footballs kept the peace, and the youths vowed calmer practices henceforth.
Variable high cloudiness and warm Saturday with considerable low clouds in places. Sunday remains warm. Winds southwest to southwesterly, gentle to moderate. Fog and low clouds recede Saturday but return Saturday night in some coastal areas.
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