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Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1947

Page

27

Poultry Plan Seeks Grain Savings Through Substitutes

Poultry leaders push a 25 to 30 percent cut in chick hatchings to cut grain use while weighing an eggless day and poultryless meals. Officials favor preserving egg day. industry reports a glut with no market for poultry in major cities. A Pan American union push aims to broaden food-saving to Latin America in line with Truman’s program.

Luckman Ihia Point Chicago Boston Chattanooga Hartford Memphis Kansas City Omaha Austin The Pan American Union Truman

Baldwin Urges Europe Aid Reform and Bipartisan Unity

U S Senator Raymond Baldwin told Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce at Stratfield hotel that aid to Europe should avoid the old WPA approach. He urged labeling goods as made in the USA and funded with American dollars, a broad bipartisan program, and criticized President Truman for limited consultation with Republicans on European affairs. He warned high living costs risk isolationism and supported Taft Hartley as a moderate labor reform.

U. S Raymond &. Baldwin Bridgeport Chamber of Commerce Stratfield Hotel United Sates Tisiong Europe Baldwin Truman Foreign Relations Committee Congress Leos Br. Bowles Organized Labor Aome Connecticut Trutan Armed Services Committee Aaid Army Navy Air Force Senate White House Baldwin Aaid Republican Party

American court queues case of Lung Poon on narcotics charge

Detroit October 21 AP American court procedure mystified Lung Poon who has lived in the U S for 24 of his 68 years He faced a Narcotics charge and asked if a free attorney would win his case The judge explained the attorney would be provided free of charge The defendant then quipped that nothing is for nothing and said he would plead guilty to save time

Detroit Lung Poon Ernest A. O'Brien Sung Poon

Highway buttered: truck spills 5000 pounds of butter

A truck carrying nearly 5000 pounds of butter, valued at about 3600 dollars, spilled on a Skokie highway north of Gurnee. The butter melted and ran into gutters as the vehicle burned. 200 pounds survived. Firemen from Gurnee helped, but the butter was destroyed before the blaze could be put out. Wholesale Chicago butter trades near 70 cents a pound.

Gurner Skokie Highway Here William Warneke Kingston Wis Warneke Gurnee Chicago

King Outlines New Legislation program and royal procession

King outlines a new legislative program with ministers amid a sharp Lords Commons contrast. A wary observer predicts early election over Lords reform while a bill to curb Lords power is contemplated. The King and Queen’s state entry and Princess Elizabeth capture attention as peers in robes fill Parliament.

House of Lorda House of Commons Lords House of Lords Buckingham Palace Parliament Square Elizabeth Law Lords Commonwealth Ceylon Burma England Wales

Archers Cited For Killing Bear In Van Nuys

Archery experts Jim Stevenson and H A Mathisen were cited to appear in the city attorney’s office Friday after killing a black bear raiding bee hives on a Van Nuys ranch. Capt. Earl Macklin said state law requires a permit to kill a bear even with bows and arrows.

Los Angeles Jim Stevenson H. A. Mathisen van Nuys Earl Macklin State Division of Fish and Game

Exchange Club Elects J P Taylor in Easton

Easton news notes the newly formed Exchange club elects J Parker Taylor its president at the first meeting in the Congregational church hall. Frank H Greene is chosen secretary and K T Tague named treasurer under the National Exchange club authority.

Coroner Urges Hospital Help For Fairfield State Hospital

Coroner Stelber urges community action to aid Fairfield State Hospital due to staff shortages. He cites decades of precarious conditions caused by underfunding and low staffing, and compares with a Brooklyn asylum that improved with public interest. He proposes a volunteer group until paid, trained attendants are available.

Connecticut Stelber Brooklyn Fairfield State Hospital

Fake charity concert promoters sought in Providence

Police hunt today for a woman telemarketing solicitor tied to a fake charity concert planned last night at a large hotel ballroom. Tickets cost 2.50 with federal tax to be paid at the box office. A man using the name Robert Barrett arranged the hire from Boston. no such person lives there.

Providence R. L INS Today Hope Sho Ae Na Menna Robert Barrett Boston Boston Addreen Blind Musical Associates

Fox Shelters Child with Warm Embrace while Sleeping

A fox wraps tall about him like a comforter as he sleeps, suggesting a protective enclosure by the animal. The scene emphasizes quiet, protective behavior without further context or detail about the surrounding setting.

Author Sends $50 Gift to Chest After Reading H. O. Bishop Story

George Stimpson a Washing ton based nationally known newspaperman and author sent fifty dollars to the Bridgeport Community Chest after reading H C Bishops article in The Bridgeport Sunday Post Oct 12 He urged the donation be used for Chest work and praised Bridgeport and Bishop as allies in his note The gift marks an early large contribution to this years campaign and Bishop noted Stimpson hopes to inspire pride among Bridgeporters with the act

H. O. Bishop Community Chest George Stimpson Washington H. ©. Bishop Stimpson Mr. Bishop Bishop Bridgeport Sunday Post Bridgeport Community Chest Marvin Jones United States Court of Claims Amarillo Texas Bridgeport Harpers

State orders woods closed as hunting ends in Maine

The governor announced a temporary ban on hunting in northern Maine for the first time in nearly 40 years. A aim is to prevent fires from careless smoking and discarded cigarettes from cars. State losses from license fees could exceed $260,000, with sporting camp owners and lodges in New England reporting financial setbacks.

Maine Fish and Game George J. Stroble New England New Hampshire Massachusetts

Democrats Rasp G O P Selectmen Reappointments

The article lists new appointments to Fairfield boards by the first selectman, naming replacements and terms for the Building Commission Recreation Commission School board representation and other posts. It notes Democrats and Republicans chosen, with objections by the Democratic town committee chair and a formal statement by Russell criticizing the process as partisan and misaligned with minority representation duties.

Robert H. Leach Edward J. Russell Park Commission Democratic Town Committee Selectman Johnson James D Kealey, Jr Third Selectman Philo C. Calhoun Ferguson Republicana Els Edward A. Taylor William H. Wilson Fred D. Fish Selectmen James Wallace Robert L. Walah Board of Health Eugene C. Sleigle Mra Mra. Ward P. Merner, Who Were Nominated By Selectman Raymond A. Sterrett Frank B. Clarke Ralph Gentile First Selectman Thomas F. Davin Henry Kenneth T. Henry Building Commission John J. Molnar Dimitl L. Kinnie John H. Ostberg J. Edward Whaley Recreation Commission Albert Filanowski Harry W. Treat James Versarro Douglass W. Lawder Board of Education Russell Board of Selectmen Democratic Party Fairfield

Armenian-Born U S Citizens Plan Return on Red Ship

Armenian born American citizens in Boston plan to renounce citizenship to return to Armenia aboard the Soviet ship Russia on Nov 1. Authorities warn that renouncing citizenship elsewhere is not binding and requires federal approval. Delaney notes thousands, including about 260 in greater Boston, are involved in the planned migration and passport issues. The State Department has not approved applications, with officials cautious about the exodus.

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Man confesses double murder in Chicago tavern

Ed ward E B Rathmann, 42, a sales man, confessed to shooting and killing two labor leaders in a Northside Chicago tavern after claiming they roughed him while intoxicated. Brennan, 65, an advertising salesman and former Local 629 president, died at once. McCarthy, 705, a vice president and business agent, died later after naming Rathmann as gunman. Police arrested Rathmann following the confession and initial denial.

Chicago Edward EB. Rathmann Rathmann George McCarthy Patrick Brannan Brennan Chienan Building and Construction Trades Councy Manual

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