State orders woods closed hunting ended in drought
Governor McConsughy ordered Connecticut woodlands closed due to continued drought. He urged caution and thanked hunters for responsible use while aiming to reopen soon. He warned against careless cigarette disposal and called for utmost citizen cooperation to prevent fires.
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McConsughy
Connecticut
Cos
Eoen
Maine
Fish Oand
Geoff Strohie
New England
New Hampanite
Massachusetts
Jodgen
Whelan Charges McLevy Dominates School System
James J. Whelan Democratic candidate for mayor tells WNAB that Mayor McLevy tries to control the Board of Education by restricting school funds. He claims insufficient money was allotted to finish the fiscal year and warns schools may close in February.
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Mclevy
Board of Education
James J. Whelan
Ofor
WNAB
Board of Apportionment
Whelan
Tegislative Finance Committee
Hartford
Mr. Whelan
Coroner Urges Hospital Help Amid Staffing Crisis
Coroner Steiber urges public action and volunteer support for Fairfield State Hospital. He cites ongoing staffing shortages despite higher pay, warns long-standing propblems, and compares to a Brooklyn asylum that improved with public involvement and better funding. He calls for funds to hire trained, sympathetic attendants.
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Steiber
Brooklyn
Wunderalgamad
Fairfield State Hospital
Levy Attacks Fusion Foes Over Housing Plan
M Levy criticizes both parties for endorsing each other and for housing policy. He contrasts his program with what he says Socialists urged and claims Republicans in Stratford wreck housing to save costs, reducing 600 rooms to 175 dwellings and 744 rooms to 200 apartments. He says current administration seeks homes for the needy while old party politicians favored the rich.
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Socialist Party
Stratford
Ted's Tavern Scene Draws Crowded Barroom
New England scene at Ted's Tavern shows customers forming a human barrier around the bar as they face friends, drink ale, and chat, capturing a lively social moment in a compact communal setting.
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New New England
U.P
Communists Run Broadway Probers Told at Hearing
The House committee heard actor Menjou defend Hollywood as patriotic and urge arms and universal military training. He avoided labeling producers as Communists, drew laughter when recalling his test for un-American leanings, and pledged to leave for Hollywood immediately. Transcript shows remarks about Erle Johnston, Chaplin, and other figures.
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Hollywood
House Committee
Menjou
America
House
Thomas
NiRon
R-Calls
Paul Roberon
Robert BH. Stripling
Manson
Erle Johnston
Motion Picture Producers Association
Charten Chaplin
Chaplain
Menjon
Curbs Proposed On House Of Lords In Attlee Plan
Attlee outlined socialist aims to curb Lords powers and shorten the whiting period for legislation. He indicated plans to nationalize portions of the steel industry and to seek parliamentary changes before the 1950 Parliament ends, while the king’s message omitted some details.
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Attlee
Commons
Lords
TAX 'GENERALLY GOOD' SAYS C. OF C. EXECUTIVE
Wayne R. Dickerson executive vice president of the Connecticut Chamber of Commerce told a Willimantic chamber meeting that the sales tax is generally good but some provisions should be changed for the common good. He noted that prior to enactment many communities faced teachers' strikes and demands for more education aid could not pass unnoticed.
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Willimantic
Connecticut
Wayne R. Dickerson
Connecticut Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Winter Weather Hits Montana And Nearby Regions
Snowflakes swirl as Montana towns report freezing temperatures and shovels ready. Bridgeport enjoys mild Indian Summer while Cutbank records cold spells near the Canadian border. Across the country, temperatures rise above normal with notable highs in Arizona and declines elsewhere.
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Montana
Bridgeportea
Cutbank
Mont
Canadian
Pacific Northwest
Idaho
Wyoming
Burglars Ransack University Offices in Night Break-In
Burglars forced entry at the University of Bridgeport 1001 Fairfield Avenue during the night, smashing doors to the Bursara office and the Bookstore but taking nothing of value. Wendell Kellogg, director of public relations, said the chemistry lab was not damaged and no valuables were found. The break was found shortly before 7 a.m. by maintenance man Leo McCaffery. Inspector Set. Waller L. Auger was assigned to investigate.
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University of Bridgeport
Fairfield Avenue
Bursara
Wendell Kellogg
Pubiic
Leo McCaffery
Set. Waller IL
Auger
Truman Calls Top Lawmakers for Europe Aid Conference
President Truman summoned congressional leaders and key committee heads to the White House for a Thursday 2 30 pm meeting on emergency foreign aid for Europe. The session will discuss a European recovery plan, a potential special session, and the Marshall self help proposal.
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Washington
Truman
White House
Europe
Charles G. Ross
Taft
Ohio
Senate
Marshall
Congres
Ross
Evatt Denounces Soviet Balkans Boycott At UN
Australian external affairs minister Dr Herbert V Evatt condemned Russia for boycotting the UN Balkans watchdog committee calling it an attack on UN authority He defended US and British aid to Greece and accused Moscow of hypocrisy for opposing aid to Greece while backing Poland Yugoslavia and other Soviet bloc nations His remarks came as UN delegates neared a vote on the Greek Balkans dispute at Flushing Meadow Park
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New York
Australia
Herbert V. Evatt
Russia
United Nations
Balkans
Hyatt
Balkan
United States
Britain
Greece
Poland
Yuoslavia
United Nations Assembly
Flushing Meadow Park
Man confesses double murder in Northside tavern shooting
Chicago October 21. Ed ward B Rathmann 42 a traveling salesman confessed to fatally shooting two labor leaders George McCarthy 60 and Paul Brennan 65 in a Northside tavern. Brennan died at once McCarthy died hours later after naming Rathmann. Rathmann was an advertising salesman for the Chicago Building and Construction Trades Council and former president of a related union. He was arrested after initially denying presence at the tavern.
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Chicago
Edward B. Rathmann
Rathmann
George McCarthy
Pauitek
Brennan
Chicago Building and Construction ‘Trades Council
Joen
Tate
National Union of Steam and Operating Engineers
McCarthy
Fake Charity Concert Promoters Sought in Providence
Police seek a woman telephone solicitor to locate promoters of a fake charitable concert set for a large hall last night in Providence. Tickets were 2.50 with federal tax paid at box office, aiming to dodge tax prosecutions. A man using the name Robert Barrett and a Boston address arranged the hall hire. no such man resides there. Hotel staff reported no deposit request for the hall. Advertising material said the event was held by the Blind Musical Associates.
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Providence
R. I
INS
Hale
Secon
Robert Barrett
Boston
Democratic shifts in Fairfield boards and commissions
Democrats rail against Republican selectmen over appointment of two dozen positions on the Fire, Zoning, Park and Building commissions and others. New members include Herbert M. Smith Michael J. Wanat William Conley William Granville and Willliam Wintter with Price as a new zoning member. James D. Kealey Jr wins a three year seat amid Republican picks and Democratic rebuke. Russell defends minority representation while the Drainage and Sewage commission advises on sewer work.
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Fire Board
Fire Commission
Herbert, M. Smith
Center Fire Company
Michael J. Wanat
Southport
Howard M. Sloat
Tunxis Hil
Charles J. McClinch
Stratfield
Arthur D. Colepaugh
Greenfield Hill
Mr. Wannt
David W. Russell
Zoning Board of Appeals
William Conley
Wiliam Granville
Town Committee
Williqam A. Wintter
David W. Price
Robert N. Hunter
Price
Robert H. Leach
Edward J. Russell
Park Commission
Democratic Town Committee
Selectman
Johnson
James D. Kealey, Jr
Third Selectman
Philo C
Calhoun
Ferguson
Republicana
Eelf
Edward A. Taylor
William H. Wilson
Fred D. Pish
Selectmen
James Wallace
Robert T. Walsh
Board of Health
Eugene C. Sleigle
Ward P. Merner
Raymond A. Sterrell
Mra
Frank B. Clarke
Ralph Genlle
First Selectman
J. Edward Whaley
Recreation Commission
Albert Filanowski
Harry W. Treat
James Versarro
Douglass W. Lawder
Board of Education
Gerety
Connecticut
New York
Russell
Democratic ‘Town Committee
Board of
Lst
Board of Selectmen
Democratic Party
Fairfield
Drainage and Sewage Commission
Walter A Upham
George A. Riles
Edward E. Bray
Fazio Sees City Progress at Stake in Nov 4 Election
Salvatore J. Favio, Republican candidate for mayor, urged Bridgeport Republican Women to back the GOP ticket at the Stratfield Hotel. He framed the race as progress versus one man rule, criticizing Mayor Mclevy and urging women to influence city government. Other speakers included campaign staff and local candidates discussing bids, waivers, and fire department equipment concerns.
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Fazio
Salvatore J. Favio
Bridgeport
Republican Women
Stratfield Hotel
Bridgeport A
Mclevy
Fagio
G.O.P
Purchaeea
Arnold
Jaapey McLevy
Howard B. Martin
Elmwood Avenue
Bridgeport Drivers Pay Trumbull Fines
In Bridgeport Town Court Judge Samuel G. Payne fined three drivers, with four more forfeiting bonds totaling 46 dollars. Patrick L. Merron and Arthur Lee faced 25 dollar fines for reckless driving and auto law violations, while Mitchell R. Kittay paid eight dollars for speeding on the Merritt Parkway. Other forfeitures include Frank Barnack 0, Myrtle Daenils 15, Harold Brounar 15, and David C. Gold 6 for various road rule infractions.
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Trumbull
Bridgeport
Samuel G. Payne
Patrick L. Merron
Karaatjeet
Arthur Lee
North Washington
Konda
Frank Barnack
Daniela
Farma Roads
Myrtle Daenils
San Diego
Cal
Hareold Broauar
New Haven
David C. Gold
Briarcroft Avenue
Long Hill
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