Assessments Up 17 Percent On Realty Told By Tax Board
The Tax Assessor said assessments on realty rose about 17 percent, arguing owners were treated indiscriminately. He noted the last major Bridgeport adjustment was 1940-41 and building values then set the baseline. He cited higher costs for staples and real estate price increases since 1940-41. The 1953 Grand List totaled 387,780,505 with a 38.1 mill tax rate and a record 17,927,000 municipal budget. State law requires reassessment every ten years, but the 1950 deadline was extended to 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgeport
Norwalk Plans Gym Addition at Broad River School
Norwalk City Council approves $163,394 for Broad River elementary school gym addition with total project cost reaching $194,381 including contingencies and architect fees. Low general bid Fabrizio and Martin of Darien. plumbing and vents Bouton and Co. New Canaan. Bartoli Electrical Co. Norwalk backs sewer line bid in January aiming for completion by September 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Broad River
New Canaan Avenue
Fabrizio and Martin
Darien
Bouton and Company
New Canaan
Bartoli Electrical Company
Public Works Department
Irving C. Freese
Louis J. Jallade
Floods Kill 217 in Salerno Area
In Salerno area floods killed 217 as boats searched the Gulf for victims dragged into the Mediterranean. Dozens lay on mud beach fronts while Verdi Theater housed 87 identifications. Streets ran ankle deep in mud as sewer damage triggered health alerts and power and water shortages. Emergency services slowly resume. full restoration will take months.
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Gulf
Mediterranean
Salerno
Norwalk Man Corrals Young Runaway Pig
Norwalk resident William Buchta on Saddle road reported at 3 45 p m that he corralled a young suckling pig being chased by neighborhood dogs. He believes the pig is a family pet as its hooks were painted. Police seek the owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
William Buchta
Saddle Road
Buchta
More Ulcers for Women Seen Price of New Role
At a Memphis meeting Dr. John E. Cox linked rising stomach and intestinal ulcers among women to competition with men. He said equal pay and suffrage increase stress from competitive living, calling tension a major ulcer cause observed at the 19th annual meeting of the National Gastroenterological Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Milady
Memphis
John E. Cox
Cox
The
National Gastroenterological Association
Bailey protests dirty letters in Ribicoff campaign
Hartford Oct 26 AP Daniel Bailey Democratic chairman turned over to postal authorities copies of anonymous letters attacking Governor candidate Abraham Ribicoff. He urged arrest and conviction of those responsible while Clarence Baldwin denied any Republican involvement and stressed non-religious campaigning.
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Hartford
Democratic Ltd
John M. Bailey
Abraham A. Ribicoff
Bailey
Ribicoff
Clarence F. Baldwin
Queen Mother Arrives in U S Aboard Queen Elizabeth
Patterson delivered a message from Mayor Wagner as Queen Elizabeth II disembarked the Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth amid cheering crowds. She greeted officers, waved to onlookers, then departed in a limousine to Wave Hill in Riverdale, Bronx, hosted by Sir Percival Dixon.
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Patterson
Wagner
Sangoway
Wave Hill
Riverdale
Bronx
Sir Pierson Dixon
England
United Nations
New York
Dixon Estate
Cunard
Atlantic
Marine and Aviation
Vincent O'Connor
Southport rail station color dispute heats up
In Southport residents clash with railroad officials over station colors. Mrs. Patrick McGinnis, wife of the railroad president, says new modern colors will replace New England red with white trim. Residents, led by Mrs. Brett, want the traditional red and white to stay, noting Greens Farms station already uses the old scheme. Local supporters, Selectman Kinnie and Edward Brennan, Board of Trade secretary, sent letters urging New England red with white trim for both Southport and Fairfield stations.
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New England
Patrick McGinnis
Brett
Mitchell attacks economic policy amid welfare of workers
Mitchell released a preview statement ahead of a nationwide radio and TV appearance citing rising factory wages. He notes average weekly earnings above 70 dollars for 24 months, September take home pay rising to 66.78 with dependents and 59.55 without, and record buying power for workers compared with September 1952.
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Mitchell
Black Rock Bank votes to increase capital for Fairfield branch
Stockholders of Black Rock Bank and Trust unanimously approved a plan to raise capital from 300000 to 450000 dollars and to issue 7500 additional shares at 45 dollars each on a two for one basis. The move, authorized by the Connecticut Banking Commission, funds a new full service branch at the Black Rock turnpike Stillson Road intersection with parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Rock Bank and Trust Company
Fairfield
Connecticut Banking Commission
Black Rock Turnpike
Stillson Road
T E Cunningham Hurt In New Milford Crash
Thomas E Cunningham 40 of Stamford an Associated Press executive representative, escaped serious injury after a head on collision with a State Highway Department truck on Route 7 in Gaylordsville. The southbound truck driver Harold Osborne 54 of Danbury road New Milford lost control to avoid a slower car and veered into Cunningham’s northbound car. Cunningham bruised but not hospitalized. Osborne warned for failing to grant half the highway.
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New Milford
Thomas E. Cunningham
Ocean Drive
Stamford
Associated Press
State Highway Department
Gaylordsville
Harold Osborne
Danbury Road
Cunningham
Robert T. Sautter
Osborne
New York
New England
Vermont
Dr Sander Loses Plea For Reinstatement
Dr. Herman N. Sander, 45, acquitted of murder in 1950, lost his fifth bid for reinstatement in the Hillsborough County Medical Society. He had been dropped from membership after the acquittal, which automatically denied him hospital privileges. A point of order questioned his eligibility since his Candia home lies in Rockingham County.
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Manchester
N. H
Herman N. Sander
Hillsborough County Medical Society
Sander
Abbie C. Borreto
Robert Lord
Tonisht
Lord
Hillsborough County Society
Candia
Rockingham County
Fate of 21 U S Airmen on C 47 Still a Mystery
Searchers in Nice France hunted for a missing U S Air Force C 47 after an oil slick and wreckage on a snow covered mountainside offered little clue. The plane disappeared Sunday with 21 airmen aboard and nightfall brought faint hope of recovery.
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U. S
Nice
France
Mediterranean
Frauwirth Rips City Dump Fire Situation
City prosecutor Frauwirth orders police at Wordin avenue dump amid fires and illegal dumping by city and private trucks. He demands summons for violators and cites delays in building an incinerator. Fauwrith defends actions as duty not politics, with local civic leaders praising crackdown.
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William Newcomb
Old Town Road
H. O. Canfield Company
Raymond McGovern
Danbury
Bryant Electric Company
L. C. Caron
Jefferson Street
Caron
Matthew LaRiccia
Branwirth
Wordin Avenue
Frauwirth
Lyddy
West End
McLevy
Franwirth
George F. Antoniak
Black Rock
Frawwirth
Health Officer Backs New Incinerator in Bridgeport
City health director Dr. Richard Shea urged Bridgeport to build a modern incinerator, citing a worsening dumping nuisance. He noted Hartford and New Britain have done the same and recalled recommending the plan to officials on March 11. The current Asylum Street incinerator is described as outdated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shea
Bridgeport
Hartford
New Britain
Manufacturers Concerned About Drive in Bridgeport
Harmon E. Snoke executive secretary of the Bridgeport Manufacturers' association said the city's industrialists are very concerned about the prosecutor's drive. He noted manufacturers will likely press for a meeting with the Mayor and Mr. Frauwirth, after talks with the Mayor and the prosecutor. Snoke urged avoidance of plant shutdowns while seeking facts and solutions regarding waste disposal not suitable for the city incinerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon E. Snoke
Bridgeport Manufacturers’ Association
Frauwirth
Snake
Snoke
Four Arf Round Over In Weston Burglary
Four men charged with stealing 3100 dollars worth of clothing from a Broad street home were bound over to Superior court in bonds of 2500 on burglary charges. John Esposito 24 and Paul Skarnick 25 both of 1385 Park avenue Bridgeport joined by Raymond Merhi 23 of 706 Washington avenue Bridgeport and Lawrence Smith 20 of 4 Smith drive Trumbull faced arraignment after admitting taking items from Woondrow King and Norman Debus and selling them in New York pawn shops for far less. Esposito also faces 27 counts of Bridgeport city parking ordinance violations and was arrested for failing to pay tickets. He is slated for arraignment in Bridgeport city court Saturday.
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Weston
Broad Street
Superior Court
Justice Court
County
Bridgeport
John “Lefty” Esposito
Paul Skarnick
Park Avenue
Raymond J. Merhi
Washington Avenue
Lawrence A. Smith
Smith Drive
Trumbull
Woondrow King
Norman Debus
New York
Esposito
Bridgeport City Court
Russian atomic blast series revealed by AEC shocks council
AEC chair Lewis Strauss attended a Nationality Council meeting sparked by reports of a Russian series of atomic blasts. Also present were Allen Dulles and Theodore Streinert, fueling talk they provided details on how the tests were detected. The public note offered no detection specifics.
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AEC
Lewis Strauss
Nationality Council
Council
Allen Dulles
Central Intelligence Agency
Theodore Streinert
U.S. Information Agency
Strauss
Board Promotes One Firefighter Amid Policy Debate
Commissioners Gillespie Havanich Sachs and Chief Jennings presided as a small crowd of relatives witnessed the brief ceremony. The board denied Local 834 Bridgeport Firefighters Association a request to allow a union committee to meet later when new department rules and regulations are drafted or revised.
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John J. Gillespie
Andrew Havanich
Frederick Sachs
Sylvester E. Jennings
834
Bridgeport Firefighters Association
Stratford Urged to Buy Project
Stratford officials debate whether to buy the World War II era Wood End project and Stonybrook housing. The town would assume ownership of 583 acres with $1,651,670 assessed value and $45,421 annual taxes in lieu. The project yields $197,409 yearly in rents, with 18 percent for upkeep, while federal budget cuts strain maintenance. Local boards oppose waivers of zoning and building-code regulations, and the government will continue control until a $126,000 payoff in five years.
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Shea
Housing Authority
Planning Board
Board of Zoning Appeals
Sammis
Wood End
Stonybrook
Town Planning Board
Two Held in Norwalk for Parking Violations
In Norwalk on October 26 a local woman Mary Elizabeth Anderson of 7 Mechanics Street and Stamford man Nathaniel Wade of 58 Chapel Street were arrested on warrants for violating local parking ordinances. Anderson, 34, faced 14 counts and Wade, 25, seven counts. Anderson was released to her lawyer and will be arraigned November 1, Wade posted a $100 real estate bond and will be arraigned the same day.
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Norwalk
Stamford
Mary Elizabeth Anderson
Mechanics Street
Nathaniel Wade
Chapel Street
Anderson
Max Lepofsky
Wade
Division Quota Figures Across Sectors
Division quota figures show BS 23,785 in one segment, BS 33,253 in another, BS 164,425 in a third, and BS 94,910 in a fourth area. The data imply varying allocations by division, highlighting uneven distribution and potential policy implications for resource planning.
Chest Drive Nears 67 Percent Participation in Bridgeport
The Community Chest drive reported 57 percent of goal with total funds of 522,674. Rev. Frank L. Hutchison urged broader youth programs and more channeled welfare facilities in Bridgeport, warning the city risks juvenile delinquency without expansion. Lycoming division led with a 30,000 gift, 50 percent above 1954, while several divisions and firms posted varied contributions and lists of donors and chairmen.
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Frank L. Hutchison
The
Council For Inter-Church Cooperation
Bridgeport
Lycoming Division
Lycoming
New Milford records tenth polio victim
New Milford on October 26 reported its tenth polio victim since the epidemic began October 5. Seven year old Frank Parylak Jr. of Grove Street is in Grace New Haven hospital, not in serious condition, with all ten victims under 17. Gamma globulin inoculations total 1,863, including the latest victims, who authorities say may have contracted polio before shots. An epidemic was declared Friday as cases reached seven.
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New Milford
Grace New Haven Hospital
Frank Parylak
Grove Street
Grace
Field to linger in Red Poland to regain health
Hermann Field cabled his wife that he will stay in Poland to recuperate after five years in a communist prison camp. He is in a Polish sanatorium and wants to rest there to regain his health, while plans to return to his two sons and his English wife unfold.
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London
Herman Field
Poland
State Department
Washington
Cleveland
U. S
Joseph Flack
Warsaw
Field
Noel Field
Czechoslovakia
Budapest
Hungary
Herta
Erica Wallach
Europe
Kate Margaret Field
Hermann
Alan
Hugh
UCONN Bridgeport Alumni Chapter Announces First Meeting
The Bridgeport chapter of the University of Connecticut Alumni Association will hold its first meeting of the 1954-55 season Thursday at 8 pm in the Green Room of the Hotel Barnum. Guest speaker Charles Niles will discuss Public Relations of and at the University of Connecticut. A business meeting precedes the talk to consider the new constitution and local student scholarships.
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Bridgeport
University of Connecticut Alumni Association
Hotel Barnum
Charles Niles
University
University of Connecticut
Niles
Hartford Times
Four Embassy Wives Detained by Reds in Moscow Incident
The State Department recounts that on October 25 in Moscow two Soviet secret police agents, posing as civilians, led embassy wives Mrs Someralite and Mrs Stiff to a club building after denied permission to photograph nearby. The women tried to exit but were detained for hours despite diplomatic IDs. A Soviet memo later called one woman persona non grata, provoking embassy protest.
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U. S
Charles E. Bohlen
State Department
Stiff
Somerlane
Soviet Foreign Ministry
Bohblen
Someriaite
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S. Hamilton Styron
Styron
Zoning Board of Appeals
John Canevari
L Hée
Malcolm D. Roberts
Martin Berger
Richards Avenue
Honey Hill
Rowayton
Boy Scouts
Post Office
GOP
Queen Mother
Black Rock Bank
T. E. Cunningham
South Atlantic
Western Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Ohio
Mississippi
Rockies
Plains
M’levy
Chopsy Hill Road
Beardsley Terrace
Frank Larkin
Victor Basso
Linen Avenue
Paul Stilvtano
Fernwood Road
Alan Barl Mason
Canaan Court
Cyril Hiznay
Gien Place
Bridgeport Pressed Steel Company
Helge A. Faye-Schuoll
Prospect Street
Beechmont Dairy
Lester Freeman
Howard Avenue
Bridgeport Pattern Company
Third Precinct
City Court
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Stratford
Community Chest
Cecopelge
Peseneacick
Nedged
Avco
James Jolly
Robert M. Shultz
Frank A. Hayes
Commercial
Paul F. Goulding
Firm Gifts
Manning, Maxwell and Moore
Columbia Records
Electrolay Company, Inc
Allison Company
Metropolitan Body Company
A. H Nelson Machine Company
Bay
Parke-Davis Company
William F. Kearney
Sacred Heart Church
Stephen M. Bessemer
Red Feather
Walter E. Rotzal
John H. Marsh
John Rokus
Palma Iodice
Raymond E. Bansak
Charles J. Coviello
D.J. Masirony
Irving J. Cohen
P.R. Marsilius
Ray W. Goral
F. Ray Neal
Fred B. Anderson
Earte B. Buikter
Francis Chandler
Charles Barnes
Anna M. Finn
Mary Keating
Paul A. Deegan
William J. Fitzpatrick
Kenneth A. Maloney
Girl Scouts
Family Service Society
YMCA
YWCA
NEW Milford Records
Red
UCONN
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