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Newspaper

Bridgeport Telegram

Location

Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1954

Page

15

Eisenhower Sees Gains For Regime In Fight Against Reds

President Eisenhower praised Western alliances and measures like the Manila pact and new defense links as advances against communism. He argued for UN-led peace efforts, unity of free nations, and a strong deterrent military force while warning that Kremlin aims threaten lasting peace.

Moscow Peiping Eisenhower Manila Truman Stevenson Kansas City Congress America United Nations Thenanah Ewame Athae Avaiinkla Sarongs Svarse Free World Kremlin Pig Willine

Eisenhower backs Ives in New York gubernatorial race

President Eisenhower urged Republican workers that electing U S Senator Irving M Ives as governor is crucial for the GOP. He toured New York City with Governor Dewey and campaign aides to rally support amid polls showing Ives trailing.

New York Eisenhower New York City U. S Irving M. Ives GOP Protran Hoel Roosevelt Ives Averell Harriman Franklin D. Roosevelt Manhattan Bronx Brooklyn Thomas E. Dewey

Juror Seated at Sheppard Trial Faces Sex Questioning

Prospective jurors in the Samuel H. Sheppard trial were quizzed about potential bias on sexual matters. Defense asks if jurors would convict for lack of evidence while probing reactions to Susan Hayes and a claimed intimate past with Sheppard. The questioning highlighted concerns over seduction rumors and their influence on verdicts.

Steves Adams Samuel H. Sheppard Garmone Quy Susan Hayes Mr. Orenstein William J. Corrigan Defen Ceunsel Corrigan Bay Village Cleveland Press Sam Sheppard Orensien Fred W. Garmone Mise Hayes Dr. Sheppard California

Auto Pins Boy Eight After Collision Outside Home

Eight year old Joseph Foster Greene of 155 Chestnut Street was pinned under a passing auto for about 15 minutes yesterday at 5 10 p m. He suffered head and groin injuries from the crankcase and was hospitalized in fair condition at St Vincent’s. The driver, Mrs Worthington, was arrested on a charge of violating the date auto law. Patrolman Stephen Martin is investigating the accident.

Joseph Foster Greene Michael Greene Chestnut Street St Vincent's Worthine Iata Nobre Presse Edward Carex Aca Pelee

Western Europe defense union faces Saar obstacle

Seven nations back a West European defense union as talks continue. The Saar dispute blocks quick agreement with Mendes France insisting on a Saar settlement before any rearmament approval. Adenauer seeks a bipartisan German stance while Bonn leaders discuss economic coordination with France amid plans for a West European arms framework.

Saar Mendes-France Adenauer Bonn France Bresch London West Germany Italy United States Europe French National Assembly Erich Ollenhamer Karl Mommer Bundestag Mommer Paris Germany West European Union

Third Marriage Ends for Movie Actress Jane Wyman

Hollywood report states actress Jane Wyman and her husband musical director Fred Karger have separated after their third marriage failed. Wyman says there will be no reconciliation, citing repeated arguments and separations.

Hollywood Jane Wyman Fred Karger Miss Wyman

Pickets March at Wrecking Job Outside Bridgeport Brass

Pickets stand outside the Bridgeport Brass plant at Crescent avenue and Willard street to protest the Consolidated Building and Wrecking Company as work continues on a demolition project. Local 665 Laborers union says the action targets the wrecking firm, not the Brass union, and production remains unaffected.

Bridgeport Brass Company Brass Company Harold Dow Crescent Avenue Willard Street East Main Street AFL Brass Union Bridgeport Wrecking Company Connecticut Dow AFL Brass Workers Union Ermin J. Nobih Laborers Union

Six Polio Cases Reported in New Milford

Six polio cases in New Milford prompt suspension of all athletic events while gamma globulin supplies meet town needs. Dr James Hart of the State Health Department may confer today on the situation as Salk serum inoculations were given last May and June to 69 second graders, though none of the affected youth received injections.

James Hart State Department of Health Stevens New Milford

Filly Blotto Narrowly Fails at Delaware Park

Blotto the filly led for half a race at Delaware Park but faded to finish second. Her place payoff was 212.69 dollars for a two dollar wager, while a win would have paid 753.50 dollars.

Wilmington, Dell Delaware Park Blotto

British Censorship Threatens Shakespeare on TV

A British broadcasting expert warned that censoring crime and violence on television could curb Shakespeare on screens. Enid Love of BBC testified to a U S Senate subcommittee that banning crime or violence would bar classics while noting violence on screen can be depicted with nuance. She argued that TV alone cannot cause or cure delinquency, and that censorship misses artistic purpose. Robert Hinckley of ABC countered that no public agency should censor TV and that delinquency arises at home, not from programming.

Washington Enid Love Brrth Broadcasting Corporation Senate BBC Cad Shakespears Biss Love Britain Robert H. Hinckier American Broadcasting Company Hinckley

Queen Elizabeth II sails as strike disrupts British ports

London dispatch reports Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth II as dockers strike paralyzes major ports. Tugmen, delaying departure to honor the queen, vow to decide on actions after escorting her to sea amid a 33,000-strong work stoppage affecting 298 ships and goods worth millions.

London Turmen Queen Elizabeth Southampton Britain New York United States Canada Cherbourg Queen Elizabeth II Lancashire Liverpool Duke of Edinburgh Canada Dock Buckingham Palace Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Birkenhead Hull Garston Rochester Winston Churchill Board of

Jail Term For Auto Theft In City Court

Gerald Keyes, 23, of Father Panik village, received four months in jail from Judge D Harold Cotter after pleading guilty to taxing a motor vehicle without the owner's permission. James Phillips, 58, of 65 Tasler Drive, who rode in the stolen car, faced breach of the peace charges as the vehicle was stopped by Greenwich police.

Gerald Keyes Father Panik Village D. Harold Cotter P. T. Barnum Project Cotter James Phillips Tasler Drive Hewes Greenwich

Murray Calls Congress to Distinguish Security Risks

Rep. Murray urged Congress revise the Federal employe security program to separate suspected subversives from those removed for other suitability concerns. He and Rep. Rees favor codifying loyalty and suitability rules into law, with a Civil Service report to guide hearings.

Washington Murray D-Tenx House Post Office and Civil Service Committee Pep Rees R-yan House Congressiena Rees Congress Heartines Civil Service Commission United States Eisenhower

Bank official charged in fake loan scheme in Philadelphia

Edward B. McCall a trusted 26 year bank employee was charged with approving fake loans totaling 250000 and using 45000 for wine women and song. He faced fraudulent conversion charges and 10000 bail after arraignment before Judge Curtis Bok with 160 loans involved.

Philadelphia Girard Trust and Corn Exchange Bank Edward B. McCall McCall Irance Curtis Bok Oficials

Democrats Scan Absentee Vote List At Hartford Clinic

Hartford, Oct. 21. More than 100 Democratic lawyers attended a statewide election clinic and were told to monitor absentee ballots in the November election. Williams S. Gordon Jr. warned legal action against those who vote absentee while not away from the state, citing past illegal ballots in Fairfield County and urging names of ballot applicants to prevent illegal casting.

Hartford Clnic Williams S. Gordon, Jr Wethersfield Fairfield County Gordon

Fire in Foundry Sparks Dense Smoke Over Black Rock

A fire of undetermined origin started in a sound blasting machine at Fearless Aluminum Foundry Inc on 35 Andover Street at 2 28 pm today. Heavy smoke covered the Black Rock area. The blaze was controlled by 2 33 pm after five minutes. Firemen responded from Box 2533 at Albion and Spruce streets.

Fearless Aluminum Foundry Company, Inc Andover Street Black Rock Albion Spruce Streets

Parking Ban Planned On Shore Road Near Bedford Estate

Westport, Oct 21. Frederick T. Bedford files a complaint leading state police to seek three no parking signs on Shore road Route 136 in front of the Bedford estate. Bedford calls the area near Bedford Point hazardous for parked cars and a popular fishing spot for sportsmen. He has permitted fishing from his property.

Westport Frederick T. Bedford Shore Road Greens Farms State Highway Department Bedford Estate Bedford Bedford Point Parkes

Fifth Well Added by Hydraulic Co in Shelton

Bridgeport Hydraulic Co completes a five well project in Indian Well State Park Shelton near the Housatonic River to meet rising water demand. The final well delivers up to 3,000,000 gallons daily and water is pumped 550 feet uphill to Trap Falls reservoir. Public Utilities Commission reviews a proposed rate increase of 630,000 dollars annually amid changing customer use.

Bridgepur Hydraulic Company Indian Well State Park Shelton Housatonic River Samuel P. Senior Senior Trap Falls Reseroir Public Utilities Commission PUC

Zoners Resign as Officials Face Violations

The zoning board resigns effective October 27 after about six violations, with action stalled as contact with Mr Bruns fails. First Selectman Harry E Hull will chair today’s special session. The board’s remaining members are Joseph Baccicchi, Joseph Brunetti, Andrew T Bloomer Jr, Patrick F O Keefe, and William Sloughter.

Andrew T. Bloomer, Jr Patrick F. O'Keefe William Sloughter

Banker Warns Against Hearing Rate Increase Hints

A consultant told Arkansas state commission members not to heed hints favoring a rate rise. He warned power company officials that pursuing a higher rate could "kill the goose that lays the golden egg."

State Commission Arkansas Commission Power Company

Kaiser Granddaughter Birth in Amarillo District

The granddaughter of the late Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany gave birth to a five pound ten ounce girl in Amarillo Texas. The child was named Kaira Alexandrine Harris by former Crown Princess Cecilia of Hohenzollern now American citizen and wife of an Amarillo interior decorator. Father Clyde Garris met Cecilia in Germany during World War II and later married her in their family castle on June 21, 1949.

Amarillo Texas Kaiser Wilhelm Germany Cecilia of Hohenzollern Kaira Alexandrine Harris Clyde Garris Pricess Cecilia

Connecticut tour scouts state industrial potential

A two day conference touring eastern Connecticut mills and plants highlighted diversification needs and the adaptability of textile mills to other industries. Delegates from Bridgeport and New York joined sponsors and chamber officials visiting sites from Groton to Norwich and Willimantic, with Governor Lodge addressing luncheon guests.

Connecticut State Development Commis‘on New Diaxen Railroad Ne Central Vermort Raiiges Connecticut Light and Power Company The Connecticut Power Company Danielson [Industrial Foundation Chambers of Commerce of Greater New London Norwich Pelham Rockville Willimantic Chambers of Commerce Thompson Governor Lodge Connecticut New London Windham Tolland New York Boston W. B. W. Smith Elwyn V. Chester Pierson and South Samford Sidney A. Edwards State Development Commission Leroy Jones Commission Percy E. Benjamin New Haven Railroad Robert Thomas Central Vermont Railway Robert P. Lee CL and P Richard O'Donnell Industrial Foundation New Jersey New Haven Railroad Club Mohican Groton Preston Lisbon Plainfield Danielson Trumbull Dow Chemical Company Ledyard F. W. Sickles Company Grosvenordale Mill Putnam Mi University of Connecticut Nathan Hale Vernon Lebanon Waterford Minterburne Mills W National Printing Gardiner Hall, Jr South Willington American Screw Company American Woolen Company

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