Ramadier forms new cabinet in political crisis
Paris oct 23 premier Paul Ramadier formed a new smaller cabinet to confront grave economic problems. The 13 member reshuffle includes seven Socialists, three Popular Republicans, two Radical Socialists and one Independent, excluding De Gaulle sympathizers. Foreign Minister Blaust retained. Teitgen and Schuman stay as defense and finance ministers until runoff results known.
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Paris
Paul Ramadier
France
Ramadier
Vincent Auriol
DeGaulle
Charles de Gaulle
National Assembly
Georges Blault
Republican
Pierre- Henri Teitgen
Nation Defense
Robert Schuman
Finance
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Weather Preview for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Bridgeport and vicinity enjoys sunny warm conditions with brisk northerly winds. Temperature records show a high around 44 and a low near 12 overnight with the barometer in modest fluctuation. Almanac notes mark October 23 as the 296th day of the year with sunrise at 6 12 am and sunset at 5 02 pm.
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Bridgeport
U S Board Intervenes In Railroad Dispute
Washington reports that Undersecretary Lovett said the State Department provided an emergency aid for Europe to the White House in advance of President Truman’s meeting with congressional leaders. He hinted Truman may address further Italy aid after the meeting, but offered no details.
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Washington
Robert Lovett
State Department
White House
Uata
Europe
Truman
Morrow
Lovett
Italy
Alao
Milk price rise in Connecticut set for November one
Connecticut dairy prices jump on November 1 as producers seek higher returns. State Milk Administrator Hammerberg raises price to producers by 30 cents per hundredweight, effective Nov 1, with dealers paying $6.06 and $5.05 per hundredweight in areas 1 and 2 respectively. Affected districts include urban and rural zones. producers cited higher costs for feed, machinery, cow replacements, and maintenance.
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Hartford
Connecticut
Lyman Hall
Connecticut Milk Dealers Association
D. O. Hammerberg
Flonlora
Hammer
State Capitol
New Haven Trainmen Vote To Strike On Oct 31
New Haven California? Not. Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen with 5000 members votes to quit their jobs on Friday October 31. National Mediation Board steps in and calls a Washington conference for October 27 to seek settlement. Presidential fact finding possible if strike is averted.
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New Haven
Brotherhood of Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
National Mediation Board
Brotherhood and Railroad
Washington
J. J. Hammill
Brotherhood
Woman burned when cleaning fluid explodes in kitchen
Mrs. Mary Keogh, 41, of 487 Boat Avenue, suffered second degree burns to face neck and legs after a tub of embers soaked clothing exploded. Fire spread to the kitchen floor and wall before firefighters controlled the blaze. An unidentified neighbor assisted as Mrs. Keogh, alone at the time, was rushed to Bridgeport Hospital in fair condition.
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Mary Keogh
Boat Avenue
Mya
Keogh
David Wilson
Charles Zalinaki
Forest Fire Runs Out of Control in Quaker Hill
Pacang Fire Ranger A. G. Abbott said the Barnesville Hill area of Waterford has burned over 450 acres of second growth timber and remains uncontrolled. Firefighters expect to gain control soon to protect homes about a half mile west of the fire line.
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Quaker Hill
Pacang
A. G. Abbott
Barnesville Hill
Waterford
Columbia Co. moves to curb smoke from boilers
Col umbia Records inc on Barnum avenue faces a health effort after residents on the East Side complained of heavy smoke and soot. A 90 minute conference with Arthur Russo health inspector and Eldridge and officials led to repairs planned within 10 days and a postponement of action. A September petition from Bridgeport residents representing about 300 signers spurred the talks and a promise to expedite abatement with a follow up meeting set.
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Columbia Records, Inc
Barnum Avenue
BE. P. Eldridge
East Side
Arthur Rus
Health Department
Russo
Hidridge
Hast Bridgeport
Patrick Deving
Eldridge
Vishinsky Names 3 More Warmongers In U N Debate
Soviet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrei Vishinsky expanded his attack on the United States at the United Nations by naming three American officials as warmongers. He singled out Secretary of Commerce Harriman, Secretary of Defense Forrestal, and former Secretary of State Byrnes. The speech followed earlier charges against other U S figures and coincided with Russia and Czechoslovakia boycotting a sub committee session on plans for a year round UN assembly. Austin condemned the Soviet propaganda campaign as aimed at discrediting the United States and sowing confusion.
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Lake Success
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
James F. Byrnes
United States
Herbert V. Evatt
United Nations Assembly
United States of America
Austin
Vishinsky
Viehinsky
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Marshall
Harriman
Forrestal
Chaka
Commerce
W. Averell Harriman
Defense
James Forrestal
State Byrnes
John Foster Dulles
U. S
Assembly
William C. Buffitt
Moscow
Frank Gannett
Walter Winchell
Bowles Demands Special Session on Inflation Aid and Housing
Chester Bowles former economic stabilizer urged Congress to act on inflation Europe aid and Marshall plan at a Norwalk Town Hall forum attended by 600. He called for a guaranteed construction of at least 300 000 homes in the coming year and said housing is the real bulwark of production economy. Bowles warned that half the world’s people live in the shadow of instability.
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Norwalk
Chester Bowles
Congress
Europe
Bowles
Stuart Chase
Theos A. Langle
National Association of Manufacturers
Town Hall
Norwalk High School
Fires Raging in Maine Woods
A 2000-strong firefighting force battled a 4000 acre Maine forest blaze threatening Waterboro in York county. The out of control fire prompted evacuations of dozens of homes and the use of mobile hospital facilities. No serious casualties reported though several injuries occurred from smoke inhalation and barbed wire. Firefighting resources included 100+ trucks and 75 oil and milk tankers.
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Portland
York County
Waterboro
Maine
Uniens
J. Millard Hughey
Fortland
Osaipee Mountain
200 Red Leaders Seized in Chile
Santiago Chile Oct 22 AP reports the Chilean government placed parts of four nitrate and copper provinces under military control to stop a communist strike plan. Police announced 200 Communist leaders seized and warrants issued for 300 more accused of instigating a rebellion among coal miners as emergency zones were declared in Tarapaca Antofagasta Atacama and O Higgins.
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Santiago
Chile
Tarapaca
Antofagasta
Atacama
O'Higgins
Russia
Czechoslovakia
Congress
Year of Kindliness Brings Growth in Community Needs
Babies arrive in greater numbers causing demand across schools, churches, and welfare services. Parents, ranchers, merchants, and taxpayers unite to support orphans, widows, and families with items from baby carriages to furniture. Community Chest services grow with generosity.
Forrestal warns of stricter controls for future wars
Secretary of Defense Forrestal told the Senate War Investigating committee that any future war would require tight government controls on manpower and industry to mobilize the entire economy. He cited the Pearl Harbor mobilization failure and urged planning aligned with wartime lessons. Hargrave and Eberstadt endorsed stronger production and economic controls for future conflicts.
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Washington
Forrestal
Pearl Harbor
Senate War Investigating Committee
Thomas J. Hargrave
Munitions Board
Ferdinand Eberstadt
War Production Board
Industria
Amputees Present 188 Dollar Gift to Chest
A $188 contribution from the Amputee Club, led by president Tanac Murov, was given to the Greater Community Chest at a Stratfield hotel meeting yesterday noon. W Stewart Clark, Chest president, praised the gift as evidence of broad community support for the Red Feather drive aiding the less fortunate. The Total Solicitation Plan was outlined for executives from 260 plants in Bridgeport and Stratford, with a follow up meeting planned today.
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Greater Community Chest
Tanac Murov
Strntfield Hotel
W. Stewart Clark
Donald F. Carpenter
Bridgeport
Stratford
Stratfield Hotel
Opening Concert by Connecticut Symphony Delights Audience
The Klein Memorial auditorium hosted the season opener conducted by Daniel Saidenberg. The 2 hour program featured Dvorak’s New World Symphony and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Carousel of Spanish Dances, performed with notable woodwind and English horn solos. The audience included 1,260 students from area schools, guests of Howland Dry Goods.
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Connecticut Symphony Orchestra
Klein Memorial Auditorium
Daniel Saidenberg
Connecticut Symphony Ecaron
Klein
Bridgeport
Westport
Stratford
Milford
Trumbull
Fairfield
Plainville
Howland Dry Goods Company
Dvorak
Brand
Mitchell Miller
Nan
Paul Bernard
Ain
Ron Ponse
Barnard
Connecticut
Attll
Saidenberg
Actor Robert Taylor Names Disrupting Influence at SAG Meetings
The House committee hearings on Communism in Hollywood featured actor Robert Taylor naming Karen Morley as a disruptive influence at Screen Actors Guild meetings. He cited signs of Communist activity over the past four to five years and criticized figures including Howard Da Sylva while avoiding direct identification. The room was packed as others like Gary Cooper, Robert Montgomery, Ronald Reagan, and George Murphy were listed for testimony.
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Washington
Robert Taylor
Hollywood
Karen Morley
Screen Actors Guild
House Committee On UN American Activities
Hinga
Taylor
Howard da Sylva
Acetorn’ Guild
da Sylva
Hare
Old House
James K. McGuinness
Metro - Goldwyn - Mayer
J. Parnell Thoman
Rs NJ
Red
Thoman
Morrie Ryskind
Screen Writers Guild
Ryskind
Gordon Kahn
Guild
Nies
League
Greece
Henry Wallace
White House
Gary Cooper
Robert Montgomery
Ronald Reagan
George Murphy
Thomas
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Bidault
Gen. de Gaulle
Popular Republicana
Radical Socialista
Ia Amaller
Ramadter
MRP
Independenta
Hillah
Iraq
Palestine
Bridgeport Telegram
William J. Meatin
P.m
U.S. Board
Telegram
Angelo Patri
Constantine Brown
Lordchévere
New Haven ‘Road
Quaker Hill Forest
Columbia Co
Forrestal, Harriman
Byrnes
New
UN Tirade
Australia
Warren R. Austin
Winston Churchill
Britain
New York
Hollywood Probers
Newfield
New Hampshire
New England
Kennebunkport
Murov
Clark
Filmland
HI_NABOR
Ine Flation
Teres
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