Soviet Backdown on Warmonger Charges and UN Vote
In a rare UN session the Soviet Union dropped its charges of warmongering against the United States Greece and Turkey and joined a world wide condemnation of such talk. A joint France Australia Canada resolution condemned all propaganda likely to provoke threats to peace. The vote followed intense debate as Turkey and Greece faced pressure and the assembly prepared to debate Italian treaty revisions.
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Turkey
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Australia
Canada
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Bridgeport Area Weather Summary
Bridgeport and vicinity shows fair skies today and Wednesday with mild temperatures. Yesterday’s high reached 72 and low around 47 with precipitation 0.08 inches for the month. Tide times listed. calendar notes mark the 300th day of the year and the 36th day of autumn.
Million Dollar Stratford Schools Plan Presented
Stratford Board of Education submits a one million dollar school building program calling for an immediate four room addition to Wilcoxson, a new eight to ten room expansion at Stony Brook and other extensions to relieve overcrowding. Council considers the plan with a target occupancy by 1948 and 1950, while clarifying that the gymnasium project is a separate matter.
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Wilcoxson School
Stratford Town Council
Board of Education
Peter J. Ring
Colala
Stony Brook School
el Whitney Achool
Wilcoxton Achool
Putney School
Dre Charlea Ko Chaffee
Superin
Wilton approves school plan and Danbury teachers settle dispute
Wilton voters approve a 425000 public school on Harbor Road for fourth to sixth graders, funded partly by a state aid grant. In Danbury, 139 teachers end a dispute by accepting pay withholds, pending state aid allocations, at a cost of 152000 annually, with 127000 from state funds and a plan to raise funds via a special tax if approved.
Telegram Today features list with scattered sections
A garbled newspaper page lists sections and page numbers across content areas such as Classified Ads on page 15, Features for Everybody on page 15, Telegram Today pages 14 to 25, with diverse items including editorials fashion sports theater and women’s news. The exact article details are unreadable but the structure shows a full issue contents outline.
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Angelo Patvlo
Comiew Oo
Constantine Biown
Cromaword Pagalea
Herman Euaniisa
Ficitorials
Fashions Sree
Financial
Obltumrins
Csc
O. Vee Eensaees
Theater Newa
Women’s Newa
McGovern Named Temporary Health Officer in Fairfield
Dr. E. F. McGovern, already serving as interim town physician, was appointed temporary health officer by the new Board of Health at last night s town hall meeting. He will replace Dr. H. Patterson Harris who resigned effective November 15 and will serve until a full time officer is named. Harris cited private practice pressure. McGovern s annual pay is 2400. The board includes Selectman Chifford J. Johnson as chair, Dr. Raymond A. Starrett Mia Frank R. Clarke Ralph Gentile Eugene C. Sleigle Mrs. Ward I. Morner and Dr. Thomas F. Davis representing the Board of Education. Sleigle will continue as part time sanitary inspector until a full time post is created. First Selectman Johnson will seek candidates for the health officer position and discuss a district health setup to qualify for state aid through a joint health department with another town.
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Howard FF
McGovern
Turney Tond
Fairfield
Board of Health
Town Hall
H. Patterson Harris
Harris
Selectman
Chifford J. Johnson
Raymond A. Starrett
Mia
Frank R. Clarke
Ralph Gentile
Eugene C. Sleigle
Ward I. Morner
Thomas F. Davis
Board of Education
Sleigle
First Selectman
Johnson
Advance Gifts unit sets chest goal at sixty five thousand
Andrew R. Smith announced a 65015 goal for the Advance Gifts division of the Community Chest drive at a Stratfield hotel meeting. Randall B. Hamrick urged volunteers that $100-plus subscriptions from nonbusiness donors are crucial, noting Bridgeport and Stratford enthusiasm. The drive aims for 807187 to support 26 Red Feather agencies, with H. C. Bishop contributing a flat gift as the group organized 100 volunteers across 10 teams.
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Andrew R. Smith
Stratfield Hotel
Randall B. Hamrick
Hamrick
Red Feather
Police retirements and resignations approved by Board
The Bridgeport Board of Police Commissioners accepted resignations of two officers and granted retirement for a veteran member at a meeting last night. Paul Estock plans to resign November 9 to enter the used car business, Edward T. Tarrant seeks to leave today for the insurance field, and John J. O Connell will retire November 11. The board also requested Civil Service names for the top patrolman eligibility and granted a special police badge to William J. Szend.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Paul Estock
Old Town Road
Edward T. Tarrant
Alsace
John A. Lyddy
Batock
Tarrant
Wherry Opposes Sale of Tankers To Foreign Nations
Senator Wherry announced President Truman will be urged to halt the sale of 98 American oil tankers to foreign countries. The Small Business Committee hears that some tankers could haul Saudi oil, reducing need for steel shipments to build a long pipeline. Navy officials testified Forrestal approved a 100 tanker sale after cabinet discussion.
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Truman
Wherry
R-Neb
Senate
Small Business Committee
U.s. Maritime Commission
Alec
Maritime Commission
United Kingdom
W. M. Callaghan
Naval Operations
Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
Callaghan
Price curb plan for basic items being studied
White House officials say price control over some foods and basic commodities is under serious discussion as part of an anti inflation plan for Congress on November 17. A high adviser notes limited scope while some Republicans show openness to restraints at the produce level. Senator Flanders proposed wheat purchase and fixed prices with profit controls as a model, while officials hint at curbs on grain steel coal amid world scarcity and foreign demand. The White House convened about 100 leaders for a full day off the record briefing on economic and foreign matters, with Taft proposing a December 19 end to the special session to finish major programs including the Marshall Plan and anti inflation measures.
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Congress
White House
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Flanders
Tt-Vt
Canada
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Agriculture
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Commerce Harriman
Truman
Europe
Taft
Ohio
Senate Republican Policy Committee
Beaton
Refugees Return to Maine Homes After Fire Scare
Refugees weary from Maine's worst forest fire disaster stagger homeward after a week of fires that killed 22 and caused 92 million dollars in damage. Fire teams keep watch as winds threaten renewed blazes near Machias River camps. An arson probe widens with a man questioned near Centreville as crews chase further causes.
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Mae
Maine
Whitneyville
Great Falls
Machias
Arash
Sheriff Bay
Foster
Columbia
Centreville
Albert White
Sound Windham
De Gaulle bids for leadership after municipal vote
Paris October 27 De Gaulle opened a bid to return to power demanding dissolution of the National Assembly and new general elections. His Rally of the French People won about 40 percent of municipal votes, boosting Ramadier's fragile coalition but provoking unified Republican opposition. Parliamentary sources foresee a tight confidence vote as the assembly meets.
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de Gaulle
France
National Assembly
Hia
Rally of the French People
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Paul Ramadier
DeGaulle
Communiata
Ramadier
American Woman Held by Hungarians in Budapest
Milas Elizabeth Pallo, 31, American secretary at the Associated Press bureau in Budapest, was arrested last night by three Hungarian plainclothes policemen who refused to specify the charges. She was taken from her home at 8 p.m. Three American legation officials and an AP correspondent asked for charges and to speak with her, but were told to take up the matter with the foreign office.
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Hungary
Theaday
Milas Elizabeth Palloa
Associated Press
Legation
Foreign Office
Alaska Looks for Missing Pan American Clipper Plane
Coast Guard boats search between Mary Island and Annette Island after reports of a missing Pan American World Airways clipper with 18 aboard since Sunday afternoon. Vessels and planes comb the area near Ketchikan and Annette Island as officials pursue unconfirmed sightings and outlines of a possible emergency landing by pilot A. N. Monnen.
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Alaska
APM
Coast Guard
Mary Island
Annette Island
Coral Guard
Kotchikan
Percy Island
Annette
Ketchikan
Meritimean
AML
Vassels
Amea
Ketehlan
DCA Virline
Amelie Taland
Arechera
A. N. Monnen
Alnaka
Douglas Island
Norwalk Voters Bill Salary For Public Works Chief
Norwalk votes a $5,500 annual salary for the citys new public works commissioner to take effect November 12. The board approves $4,400 appropriations to cover salaries through year end and plans to appoint Paul James to the post at the next city council meeting.
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Norwalk
Board of Estimate and Taxation
Irving Freese
Paul James
Newtown Avenue
Lawcon Refuses to Name Communist Ties at Hearing
Hollywood writer John Howard Lawcon refused to say whether he is a Communist to a House Un American Activities subcommittee. Amid tense exchanges, lawmakers pressed for political views while protesters and industry figures watched, and Chairman Thomas warned of weekly contempt actions if questions continued.
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House
UN American Committee
Bartley Crum
Lawson
Wasilington
John Howard Lawcon
Hollywood
Lanson
J. Parnell Thoman
RNJ
Thomne
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Hame
Charecten
Erle Johnston
Motion Picture Association
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