Paris clashes leave hundreds hurt as Reds clash with police
In Paris on Wednesday about 300 injuries were reported as Communist demonstrators attacked an anti-Communist meeting in Wag ram Hall Place d Etoile. Police and mobile guards halted the melee after barricades were breached. The confrontation followed Premier Ramadier opening government measures in the national assembly. The scene resembled a battlefield with cameramen among the injured and both sides retreating carrying victims.
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Paris
Noare
L’ Humanite
Wagram Hall
Place d'Etoile
Sen
Cstave
Fracaa Matimaten
Weather Summary for Bridgeport and Vicinity
Cloudy and cooler today with more overcast conditions on Thursday. Temperature highs reached 76 yesterday with a low around 48 a year ago. Precipitation shows trace amounts yesterday, barometer reading 80.06 in. Tide times listed for today and tomorrow. Almanac notes include sunrise at 6.19 am and sunset at 4.34 pm.
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Bridgeport
Cicc
J.cce
P.m
Connecticut Manufacturers urge sales tax revision in Hartford
The Connecticut Manufacturers Association called for cutting the sales tax from three percent to not more than two percent and for a use tax revision. State Tax Commissioner Walter W. Walsh reported first quarter sales and use tax proceeds of 9,561,044, about 3 million above the earlier forecast and 1.5 million above officials’ incomplete estimates. President Edward H. Ingraham of Bristol outlined two proposals at the association’s Watford convention, stressing revenue needs while not opposing the tax in principle.
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Hartford
Connecticut Manufacturers Association
Walter W. Walsh
Manufacturers Association
Watford
Edward H. Ingraham
Bristol
Tngraham
Flo
Shower Hits City Second Time In 88 Days
After 33 days of warmth and a dry spell, showers arrived yesterday. The rain began at dawn and wet dry woodlands that had raised fire hazards across the state. Only 0.08 inch fell on a recent Sunday, closing forests and stopping early hunting efforts. Forecasters warn of limited activity today with cloudy skies and no expected showers.
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Weather Bureau
Veteran Alabama Official Named Milford Town Manager
Adolph J. Koenig a 56 year old Montgomery resident and veteran in municipal administration was appointed Milford town manager under the new Council Manager charter at tonight's Town Council meeting. His tentative salary is 8400 with duties to begin Monday. He formerly ran Anchorage Alaska and Jackson Michigan city administrations and studied municipal administration at the University of Michigan.
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Milford
Adolph J. Koenig
Montgomery
Ala
Koenig
Ralph P. Clarkeon
Bullens
Clarkson
Anchorage
Alaska
Alaskan Post
Jackson
Mich
Chicago
University of Michigan
Rail Trainmen Settle Dispute Between Union and NY New Haven
Washington AP report states the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad reached a settlement over pay for certain employees. National Mediation Board Chairman Frank P. Douglaas announced the accord, noting it averts a strike and upholds mediation’s role in industrial disputes. He said union officers had notified their members of the agreement.
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Washington
Brotherhood of Railroad
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Frank P. Douglass
National Mediation Board
National Railroad Adjustment Board
Douglaas
Luckman Sets Jan 1 as Food Saving Goal Deadline
Washington reports Charlea J. Luckman fixed January 1 as the deadline for reaching the government food saving goal of 100,000,000 bushels of grain. He expressed confidence the target could be met, though world needs might require additional conservation measures. Luckman noted Europe relief would rely on continued grain savings and cooperation, while acknowledging possible post deadline actions.
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Washington
Charlea J. Luckman
Citizens Food Committee
America
New York
Luckman
Europe
Congress
Truman
Atta
Taft
Boston
Ohio
Senate
Republican Policy Committee
Lucas
McCormick Custody Case Faces Testimony by Attorney
In Chicago, attorney says Fowler McCormick, head of International Harvester, was under the complete domination of his wife Muriel Hubbard and his aunt in 1944 when he began a Connecticut custody suit for his sister’s two adopted children. The suit later shifted to remove a guardian. testimony references temporary guardianship offered during a contemplated WAC enlistment.
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Chicago
Fowler McCormick
International Harvester Company
Connecticut
Muriel McCormick Hubbard
Elisha Dyer Hubbard II
Edith R. McCormick Hubbard
McCormick
Uleter
WAC
Middletown
Conn
Hubbard
Elvira H. Parsons
Leslie H. Vogel
Stillman McCormick
Anita McCormick Blaine
Vogel
Things Worth Knowing by H. C. Bishop
Community notes reflect on simple pleasures over government shakeups. The column recalls Andean origin of Irish potatoes and Elwood Haynes of Kokomo, Indiana first showing an auto in 1883. It notes Wyoming granting women’s suffrage and Oscar Straus as Roosevelt’s first Jewish cabinet member. Community Chest drive is progressing.
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Washington
Andes
South America
Elwood Haynes
Kokomo
Indiana
Wyoming
Oscar Straus
Commerce and Labor
Theodore Roosevelt
Business Group Maps Chest Drive Launch in Bridgeport Stratford
The Greater Community Chest division finished its organization at a Stratfield hotel meeting led by Tanac Ey Schine. The campaign targets 18 839 employees across 604 retail and wholesale establishments in Bridgeport and Stratford, with A James Crawford named division vice chairman and with unit chairs named for financial automotive building consumer retail food and other sectors.
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Greater Community Chest Campaign
Stratfield Hotel
Tanac Ey Schine
Bridgeport
Stratford
A. James Crawford
Crawford Laundry
Fnancial
Samuel H. Hawley
Bridgeport People
Sav Inge Bank
George W. Smith, Jr
Packard Bridgeport
Tne
Arthur Clifford
A W. Burritt&Co
Harold Foote
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company
H. Reginald Horton
Howland Dry Goods Company
Elmathan Mitchell
Kossuth Street
Mitchell Dairy Company
William ZL. Lashar
First National Bank and Trust Company
Theodore Wilkinson
Stanley J Lonadale
State Mutual Gift Assuance Company
Sidney H. Challenger
Prank
Brother Sister Bitten By Pet Dog In Home Incident
A brother and sister were bitten by their pet dog at 1897 Norman Street while playing with the animal. Gordon Cassano, eleven, was bitten on the right index finger around 7:30 p.m. and taken to Emergency hospital by Dr. H. B. Ives. Less than an hour later his sister Carol, six, was bitten on the left arm and treated by Dr. Thomas V. Matthews.
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Slater
Norman Street
Gordon Cassano
H. B. Ives
Carol
Thomas V. Matthews
Legislators Probe Two Hospital Deaths at Fairfield
Newtown Oct 28 Special The subcommittee of the State legislative council opened its investigation into the Fairfield State hospital after two inmates died following assaults by fellow patients. Judge Henry H Hunt said no decision yet and the panel will revisit the hospital to gather data and consider reforms. Dr William B Green was directed to compile historical and incident data, and the group may inspect other state hospitals or even travel out of state as it seeks recommendations for the legislature. Senator Rocco D Paliotti urged action before it is too late with potential reforms tied to a likely special session on tax changes and hospital conditions. Members include Edna A F Edgerton William B Barnett and Mary Te Ervin.
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Newtown
State Legislative Council
Fairfield
Henry H. Hunt
William B. Green
Hunt
Rocco D. Paliotti
Hartford
McConaughy
Edna A. F. Edgerton
RY Stamford
Wiliam B. Barnett
Rainmakers to Bombard Maine Clouds with Dry Ice
Government scientists prepared to bombarded clouds over Maine with dry ice to trigger rain and help extinguish forest fires that caused heavy damage. The plan marks a second practical use of dry ice cloud seeding, as Bar Harbor evacuated over 2,000 residents and emergency shelters rose. Weather officials predicted showers, while fires remained a threat across droughty woodlands.
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Maine
Portland
Office of Naval Research
Washington
Los Angeles
Bar Harbor
U.S. Weather Bureau
Bar Harbor Land Company
Shore Club
Mt. Desert Inland
Alpheus Hardy
Communists Lose Ground in Danish Elections
In Copenhagen on October 29 AP reports Denmark's Communist Party won nine of 38 seats in the national parliament, dropping from 18 seats in the previous elections. The Social Democrats gained nine to 57 seats, the Agrarians rose by 11 to 49, Liberals 10, Conservatives 17, Democrats 6, and the National Unity Party lost four. Partial results show Communists trailing in overall vote, with a possible drop due to demand for a purge and current government unrest.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
Communist Party
Sest
Jowoy
Social Democrats
The
Agrarians
Iargent
Knud Ky Iatensen
Agraviang
Liberala
Conservatives
Georgeviin Six
Neta
National Unity Party
Loaing
Cnet
Returna
Clay orders fight against red ideas in Germany
Gen. Lucius D. Clay announced a new aggressive policy by the American Military Government in Germany to defend freedom and attack Communism. He said he has asked the War Department to permit retirement next year after 33 years of service and noted the departure from the four-occupation rule. He emphasized he does not believe in Communism in any form.
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Berlin
Tucciun D. Clay
Germany
U. S
War Department
Hollywood Writers Defy House Committee Contempt Vote
In Washington on October 2 the House Committee on un American Activities moved to cite Dalion 1D Trumbo Albert Malta and Alvah Benato for contempt after they refused to answer about Communist ties. The session featured loud gavel bangs and camera flashes as witnesses were excused or pressed. Kenney argued lawyer client privilege, while McNutt warned of Communist activity in Hollywood and Roy Brewer testified unions are targeted by Communist forces.
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Washington
Fiona
Hollywood
House Committee On the American Activities
Aimilar Atepe
John Howard Lawn
Movie Capital
Dalion
Martin Or-Mann
United States
Convics Hon
Thomas
Robert W. Kenney
Trumbo
Malta
Beenaje
Lawson
Kenney
Roy Brewer
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Temple University Clinic
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H. C. Bishop
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